The Debt We Owe

What is the author's main purpose in "The Debt we Owe to the Adolescent Brain"?

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform or explain

• to express thoughts or feelings

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the main theme of 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Responsibility

• Freedom

• Adventure

• Mystery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the tone of the passage 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Humorous

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Debt We Owe', what does the author suggest we owe a debt to?

• Nature

• Society

• Future generations

• Technology

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Chronological

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Narrative

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the author's main argument in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• We should focus on individual success

• We have a responsibility to others

• We should prioritize economic growth

• We need to preserve traditions

Which word best describes the author's style in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Formal

• Colloquial

• Sarcastic

• Technical

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the significance of the title 'The Debt We Owe'?

• It highlights financial obligations

• It emphasizes moral responsibilities

• It suggests a historical context

• It refers to a personal story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In 'The Debt We Owe', which group is primarily addressed by the author?

• Politicians

• Educators

• Parents

• Young adults

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6