Eraser Tattoo

How is 'Apathy' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Introspection' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

• The act of looking outward or focusing on others

• The process of fully developing and expressing one's abilities

• The action of making new or secret information known

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Camaraderie'?

• Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

• A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

• The state of being extremely poor

• The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Socioeconomic' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors

• Pertaining to the system of governance by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Involving the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy

• Related to the system of values and customs established by a group or culture

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Altruism'?

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

• The practice of seeking to harm or destroy others out of spite or malice

• The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

• The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An "eraser tattoo" acts as this device, a direct comparison to the pain and sting of some relationships.

• characterization

• setting

• metaphor

• allusion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Theme: What is the central theme (message) of "Eraser Tattoo"?

• The importance of friendship

• The challenges of growing up

• The power of love and memory

• The difficulties of moving on

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what does the term 'Nostalgia' refer to?

• A feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past

• A strong desire to achieve something

• A state of being extremely poor

• A feeling of intense dislike

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What literary device is used in 'Eraser Tattoo' when describing the eraser tattoo as a symbol of permanence and pain?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the context of 'Eraser Tattoo', what does the word 'Resilience' mean?

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

• The ability to make good judgments

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

• The state of being calm and peaceful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4