Exploring Themes and Figurative Language

Read the following sentence: "The old mansion was a labyrinth of mystery, with each room holding secrets of the past." What does the word "labyrinth" most likely mean in this context?

• A simple structure

• A complex and confusing network

• A small and cozy place

• A brightly lit area

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the story, how does the interaction between the protagonist and the antagonist help develop the theme of courage?

• By showing the protagonist's fear

• By highlighting the protagonist's bravery in facing challenges

• By focusing on the antagonist's strength

• By ignoring the protagonist's actions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of an extended metaphor in the poem?

• "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

• "Life is a journey, with its winding roads and unexpected turns."

• "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."

• "The sun smiled down on the village."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How does the author use bold text in the article to achieve a specific purpose?

• To make the text more visually appealing

• To emphasize important points

• To confuse the reader

• To add more words to the text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the passage about environmental conservation?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

• To inform readers about the importance of protecting nature

• To persuade readers to ignore environmental issues

• To describe a historical event

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

In the sentence, "The river was a ribbon of silver under the moonlight," what does the word "ribbon" suggest about the river?

• It is narrow and winding

• It is wide and straight

• It is dry and empty

• It is polluted and dirty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the relationship between the two main characters develop the theme of friendship in the novel?

• By showing their constant arguments

• By highlighting their support for each other in difficult times

• By focusing on their individual achievements

• By ignoring their interactions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the purpose of the chart included in the article about climate change?

• To confuse the reader with numbers

• To provide a visual representation of data

• To make the article longer

• To distract from the main text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What message does the author convey in the essay about the importance of education?

• Education is a waste of time

• Education is crucial for personal and societal growth

• Education should be optional

• Education is only for the wealthy

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6