CUA MC Review

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "predicament" in the sentence: "She found herself in a predicament when she lost her wallet in a foreign country"?

• A fortunate situation

• A difficult situation

• A joyful event

• A routine task

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In which form is the word "entitled" used as a noun?

• Entitlement

•  Entitle

• Entitled

• Entitling

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CCSS.L.3.1C

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

• To get an answer

• To make a statement

• To confuse the reader

• To provide information

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What does it mean to emphasize something?

• To ignore it

• To highlight its importance

• To make it less noticeable

•  To remove it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

• Cats are cuter than dogs.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the author's purpose if the text is meant to entertain?

• To inform

• To instruct

• To persuade

• To amuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

• Tone is the setting; mood is the plot.

• Tone is the theme; mood is the character.

• Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling.

• Tone is the dialogue; mood is the action.

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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

What is the meaning of the word "irritated"?

• Calm

• Relaxed

• Excited

• Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The book was on the table.

• The car drove fast.

• The sun is a star.

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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

How does first person POV help in connecting with the reader?

• It limits the story to only one character's perspective.

  
  

• It allows readers to see the narrator's thoughts and feelings.

• It creates distance between the reader and the narrator.

• It provides an objective viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6