A New Way to Listen

What is the main theme of the text 'A New Way to Listen'?

• Innovation in communication

• Traditional music appreciation

• The history of radio

• The art of conversation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'A New Way to Listen'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Nostalgic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of 'A New Way to Listen', what does the word 'listen' imply?

• Hearing sounds

• Understanding deeply

• Ignoring noise

• Playing music

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the correct sentence structure from the text 'A New Way to Listen'.

• Listening is a new way.

• A new way to listen is.

• To listen a new way is.

• A new way is to listen.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What literary device is predominantly used in 'A New Way to Listen'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which sentence from 'A New Way to Listen' is an example of a complex sentence?

• Listening is important.

• We listen, and we learn.

• When we listen, we understand.

• Listen carefully.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of the text 'A New Way to Listen'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Which word best describes the author's attitude in 'A New Way to Listen'?

• Critical

• Appreciative

• Dismissive

• Skeptical

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the effect of listening according to 'A New Way to Listen'?

• It creates noise.

• It fosters understanding.

• It leads to confusion.

• It is a waste of time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is a synonym for 'listen' as used in 'A New Way to Listen'?

• Ignore

• Hear

• Perceive

• Overlook

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4