Class 2: STAR Reading Comprehension Review Quiz

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: "The new student council president must be a terrible leader because she only joined the school last year. Clearly, someone who hasn't been here long can't understand what students really need." Which logical fallacy is present in the argument above?

• Loaded words

• Caricature

• False assumption

• Leading question

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: "In the novel The Quest of Eryndor, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve a magical artifact. Like the ancient Greek tale of Jason and the Argonauts, the novel emphasizes themes of bravery and teamwork, though it modernizes the setting and character relationships." How does The Quest of Eryndor draw on the traditional story of Jason and the Argonauts?

• By using the exact same characters and plot

• By borrowing themes and patterns but updating the setting and relationships

• By rejecting traditional themes in favor of new ideas

• By imitating the tone and style of the ancient tale

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: "In the play adaptation of The Wind and the Storm, the director chose to highlight the protagonist’s internal conflict by using minimal sets and stark lighting, focusing the audience’s attention on the actor’s expressions and dialogue." How did the director’s choices in the play adaptation differ from those in the original text?

• The director added more characters to emphasize the external conflict.

• The director used visual elements to emphasize the protagonist’s internal struggle.

• The director removed all dialogue to focus solely on visual storytelling.

• The director changed the plot to focus more on secondary characters.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: "In the film version of Windswept Valley, the director uses sweeping shots of the valley and a haunting musical score to convey the beauty and isolation of the setting, enhancing the audience’s emotional experience." How does the medium of film contribute to the message in this adaptation of Windswept Valley?

• By emphasizing dialogue over visuals

• By using landscape shots and music to evoke emotion

• By removing descriptive language found in the text

• By minimizing the importance of the setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: "A documentary about the dangers of deforestation presents facts, interviews with experts, and footage of affected areas. In contrast, an opinion article on the same topic relies primarily on persuasive language and anecdotal evidence." Which statement best evaluates the advantages of using the documentary instead of the opinion article to present the topic?

• The documentary is less engaging but more emotional.

• The documentary provides a more comprehensive and factual presentation of the issue.

• The opinion article offers more balanced and varied perspectives.

• The opinion article presents more detailed data.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5