Infer/Predict/Foreshadow Review

Read the following sentence: "The old mansion stood at the end of the street, its windows boarded up, and the garden overgrown with weeds." What can you infer about the mansion's current state?

• It is well-maintained and occupied.

• It is abandoned and neglected.

• It is newly built and modern.

• It is undergoing renovation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

In the story, the protagonist finds a mysterious key. Based on the genre of mystery, what prediction can you make about the key's significance?

• It will unlock a treasure chest.

• It will be a minor detail with no importance.

• It will lead to a new character introduction.

• It will unlock a secret room or reveal a hidden truth.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5C

The word "ephemeral" is used in the sentence: "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading quickly as night fell." What does "ephemeral" mean in this context?

• Permanent

• Lasting a long time

• Short-lived

• Unchanging

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

In a narrative, the author describes dark clouds gathering and the wind picking up speed. What literary device is being used, and what might it foreshadow?

• Simile; a sunny day

• Metaphor; a calm evening

• Foreshadowing; an approaching storm

• Personification; a peaceful night

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5G

The text describes a character who always checks the locks twice before going to bed. What can you infer about this character?

• They are careless.

• They are forgetful.

• They are cautious.

• They are adventurous.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

Based on the text features of a science fiction novel, what prediction can you make about the role of technology in the story?

• Technology will be irrelevant.

• Technology will be a central theme.

• Technology will be outdated.

• Technology will be a minor detail.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5C

The word "ambiguous" is used in the sentence: "The ending of the movie was ambiguous, leaving the audience to interpret it in their own way." What does "ambiguous" mean in this context?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Predictable

• Obvious

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

What can you infer about the setting of a story that begins with, "The air was thick with the scent of salt, and the sound of waves crashing filled the air"?

• It is set in a desert.

• It is set in a forest.

• It is set by the sea.

• It is set in a city.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

In a historical fiction novel, the author includes detailed descriptions of clothing and architecture. What prediction can you make about the author's purpose?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide historical accuracy

• To focus on modern themes

• To create a fantasy world

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.5C

The word "resilient" is used in the sentence: "Despite the challenges, she remained resilient, always bouncing back stronger." What does "resilient" mean in this context?

• Weak

• Fragile

• Strong and adaptable

• Unyielding

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

TEKS.ELA.8.2B