6th Grade RLA Unit 6 Retest

How does the flashback in the first paragraph of 'The Hidden Grove' contribute to the plot?

• It shows Ben and Mia’s fear of the unknown.

• It introduces the grove as a place of mystery.

• It sets up the relationship between the characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the most likely reason the author uses imagery in the description of the fireflies?

• To create a magical feeling.

• To explain why the grove is important.

• To show the time of day.

• To emphasize the danger of the grove.

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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’s use of language in 'The Hidden Grove' create a mood of discovery?

• By focusing on the characters' fears.

• By describing the grove’s hidden wonders.

• By highlighting the characters’ preparations.

• By explaining the grove’s history.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'A New Horizon,' the word 'grin' most likely means:

• A wide smile.

• A look of approval.

• A smirk of disbelief.

• A sign of nervousness.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How are the characters’ relationships similar in 'The Hidden Grove' and 'A New Horizon'?

• Both relationships involve someone learning new things.

• Both relationships are between siblings.

• Both relationships show a shared love of teaching.

• Both relationships highlight independence.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the final stanza of 'A New Horizon' reveal about the narrator?

• They feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the journey.

• They are excited about exploring new possibilities.

• They miss the safety of familiar surroundings.

• They are worried about the challenges ahead.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

In the poem 'A New Horizon,' what is a theme? Use evidence from the selection to support your response.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2