English II Benchmark Review Literature

Read the following excerpt from a text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of crimson and gold in its wake." What can be inferred about the time of day from this description?

• It is early morning.

• It is midday.

• It is late afternoon.

• It is evening.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the central theme of a story where a character learns the value of friendship through various trials?

• The importance of wealth.

• The power of friendship.

• The inevitability of fate.

• The struggle for power.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a novel, a character named Alex is torn between pursuing a career in art or following his family's tradition of becoming a lawyer. How does this internal conflict contribute to the development of Alex's character?

• It shows Alex's lack of ambition.

• It highlights Alex's indecisiveness.

• It reveals Alex's struggle for identity.

• It demonstrates Alex's loyalty to his family.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the sentence, "The old mansion stood like a sentinel, watching over the town," what is the connotative meaning of the word "sentinel"?

• A guard or watchman.

• A historical building.

• A symbol of wealth.

• A place of refuge.

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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

Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that a character is feeling isolated?

• "She laughed with her friends at the party."

• "He sat alone in the corner, watching the others."

• "They all went to the movies together."

• "She received many phone calls that day."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the central idea of a text where a community comes together to rebuild after a natural disaster?

• The unpredictability of nature.

• The resilience of the human spirit.

• The importance of technology.

• The role of government in crisis.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the phrase "a heart of stone," what is the figurative meaning of "stone"?

• Cold and unfeeling.

• Strong and resilient.

• Heavy and burdensome.

• Precious and valuable.

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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

Which sentence from a text provides strong evidence that a character is determined?

• "He hesitated before making a decision."

• "She gave up after the first attempt."

• "He refused to quit despite the challenges."

• "She was unsure of what to do next."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What theme is developed in a story where a character learns that honesty is the best policy after facing the consequences of lying?

• The complexity of human emotions.

• The value of truthfulness.

• The importance of wealth.

• The inevitability of change.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the impact of the word choice in the sentence, "The eerie silence was shattered by a piercing scream"?

• It creates a sense of calm.

• It evokes a feeling of joy.

• It builds tension and suspense.

• It suggests a peaceful 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