New Directions

What is the primary theme of the essay 'New Directions' by Maya Angelou?

• Perseverance and determination

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Technology and innovation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the context of 'New Directions', what does the phrase 'cutting a new path' most closely mean?

• Creating a new opportunity

• Destroying old traditions

• Following a well-trodden path

• Avoiding obstacles

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'New Directions' to convey the struggles of the protagonist?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'New Directions', what motivates the protagonist to change her life direction?

• Financial necessity

• Romantic interest

• Family pressure

• Desire for fame

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting of the essay 'New Directions'?

• Early 20th century America

• Medieval Europe

• Ancient Greece

• Future dystopian world

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'New Directions'?

• Inspirational

• Melancholic

• Humorous

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'New Directions', how does the protagonist's decision impact her community?

• It inspires others to pursue their own paths

• It causes division among the townspeople

• It leads to economic downfall

• It is largely ignored

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does the setting play in the essay 'New Directions'?

• It highlights the challenges faced by the protagonist

• It serves as a backdrop for a romantic subplot

• It is irrelevant to the main theme

• It provides comic relief

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in 'New Directions'?

• Resilient

• Complacent

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

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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 is the significance of the title 'New Directions'?

• It symbolizes the protagonist's journey towards self-reliance

• It refers to a geographical location

• It is a metaphor for technological advancement

• It is an allusion to a famous novel

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2