Keeping the City of Venice Afloat

What is the main theme of the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Preservation of cultural heritage

• Economic development

• Technological advancement

• Political reform

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the primary challenge faced by Venice as mentioned in the article?

• Rising sea levels

• Tourism decline

• Pollution

• Economic crisis

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In the context of the article, what does the word 'afloat' most closely mean?

• Floating on water

• Financially stable

• Maintaining existence

• Rising above challenges

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from the article best illustrates the struggle of Venice against natural forces?

• Venice is a city of canals.

• The city faces rising sea levels.

• Tourists flock to Venice every year.

• Venice is known for its architecture.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the tone of the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Cautious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing the article?

• To inform about Venice's challenges

• To entertain with stories of Venice

• To persuade to visit Venice

• To criticize Venice's government

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What part of speech is the word 'afloat' in the title 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'afloat' as used in the article?

• Submerged

• Sinking

• Buoyant

• Drowning

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of rising sea levels on Venice as described in the article?

• Increased tourism

• Architectural damage

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2