Analyzing Texts and Themes

Read the following passage: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink." What can you infer about the time of day?

• It is early morning.

• It is late afternoon.

• It is midday.

• It is evening.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the central theme of a story where a young girl learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of lying?

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Courage

• Adventure

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

In the story, the narrator describes the protagonist as "a lion in the face of danger." What does this phrase suggest about the protagonist?

• The protagonist is cowardly.

• The protagonist is brave.

• The protagonist is lazy.

• The protagonist is shy.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the author develop the narrator's point of view in a story where the narrator is a dog?

• By using complex vocabulary.

• By describing events from a human perspective.

• By focusing on smells and sounds.

• By using third-person narration.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In a poem, the first stanza introduces a storm, and the second stanza describes the calm after it. How does the second stanza contribute to the poem?

• It introduces a new character.

• It changes the setting.

• It resolves the conflict.

• It adds a plot twist.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail from a text supports the inference that a character is feeling anxious?

• The character smiles broadly.

• The character taps their foot rapidly.

• The character falls asleep quickly.

• The character laughs loudly.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the central idea of a text where a community comes together to build a playground?

• Teamwork

• Competition

• Solitude

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

In the sentence "The leaves danced in the wind," what is the effect of the word "danced"?

• It suggests the leaves are heavy.

• It suggests the leaves are moving gracefully.

• It suggests the leaves are still.

• It suggests the leaves are falling.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the author convey the narrator's perspective in a story told from a child's point of view?

• By using simple language and short sentences.

• By using technical jargon.

• By focusing on adult concerns.

• By using historical references.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In a novel, a chapter ends with a cliffhanger. How does this contribute to the story?

• It provides a resolution.

• It introduces a new character.

• It builds suspense.

• It changes the setting.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9