Review Game: Brown Girl Dreaming

What is the main theme of the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming"?

• Friendship

• Identity

• Adventure

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which figurative language is used in the phrase "the stars danced in the sky"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about the author's feelings towards her family in the excerpt?

• She feels disconnected.

• She feels proud.

• She feels indifferent.

• She feels resentful.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Summarize the key events in the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming".

• The author describes a day at school.

• The author reflects on her heritage and family.

• The author talks about a trip to the city.

• The author writes about a new friendship.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author use imagery to convey her experiences?

• By using detailed descriptions of nature

• By listing historical events

• By quoting famous people

• By using mathematical equations

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the significance of the setting in the excerpt?

• It highlights the author's love for travel.

• It emphasizes the cultural background of the author.

• It shows the author's interest in sports.

• It reveals the author's fear of the unknown.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the metaphor in the following line from the excerpt: "Her voice was a warm blanket on a cold night."

• Her voice

• Warm blanket

• Cold night

• Warm blanket on a cold night

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author use symbolism to enhance the narrative?

• By using colors to represent emotions

• By using numbers to show time

• By using animals to depict characters

• By using weather to indicate mood

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of dialogue in the excerpt.

• It makes the story confusing.

• It adds depth to the characters.

• It slows down the narrative.

• It distracts from the main theme.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the purpose of the author's use of repetition in the excerpt?

• To create a musical rhythm

• To emphasize a key idea

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5