HMH Into Lit 9th Grade: Unit 5

During a debate competition, Henry presented his main claim. What is the main claim in a text?

• The central argument or point that the author is trying to make.

• The use of vivid language to create mental pictures.

• A word opposite in meaning to another.

• The author's attitude toward the subject matter.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Elijah and Zoe are discussing words. Which of the following is an example of an antonym?

• Hot and cold

• Big and large

• Fast and quick

• Happy and joyful

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CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

Abigail wrote a story for her school magazine. What is the purpose of using emotional appeal in her writing?

• To evoke strong emotions in the reader.

• To provide statistical evidence.

• To compare two unlike things.

• To ask a question that doesn't require an answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Charlotte is writing a speech for her class presentation. How does the use of parallelism affect her speech?

• It creates a sense of rhythm and balance.

• It provides factual information.

• It introduces new vocabulary.

• It confuses the reader.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Illustrate the concept of exaggeration with an example.

• "I have a ton of homework to do tonight."

• "The sky is blue."

• "She is as quiet as a mouse."

• "He is taller than his brother."

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a speech, David repeatedly mentions the importance of teamwork. Describe the significance of repetition in this context.

• It emphasizes important ideas or themes.

• It introduces new characters.

• It provides a conclusion.

• It changes the tone of the text.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

William is writing a story and wants to make it more engaging. What is the effect of using imagery in his writing?

• It creates mental pictures for the reader.

• It provides a list of facts.

• It simplifies complex ideas.

• It changes the plot of the story.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Scarlett and Daniel are discussing poetry. Scarlett says, "Life is a journey." Explain how a metaphor differs from a simile in this context.

• A metaphor compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

• A metaphor uses "like" or "as" to compare two things.

• A metaphor is a question that doesn't require an answer.

• A metaphor is a factual statement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Emma is reading a novel and notices how the tone affects her perception of the story. Analyze the impact of tone on the reader's perception of a text.

• Tone influences how the reader feels about the subject matter.

• Tone provides statistical data.

• Tone lists the main characters.

• Tone describes the setting.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical questions in persuasive writing.

• They engage the reader and provoke thought.

• They provide clear answers.

• They list facts and figures.

• They describe the setting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5