CMAS ELA Review

"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

• conflict

• main character

• topic

• theme

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______

• climax

• resolution

• conflict

• theme

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the type of figurative language used in this sentence: "The wind whispered secrets through the leaves."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the character's motivation in the excerpt where the protagonist decides to return to school after many years. What is the primary reason for their decision?

• To meet new people

• To escape their current life

• To fulfill a promise

• To gain knowledge

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?

• To guess without any clues

• To find the exact words that state a fact

• To make a logical guess based on evidence in the text

• To ask someone else what the text means

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

In the sentence, "The ancient tree, gnarled and twisted, stood as a silent witness to centuries of history," what does "gnarled and twisted" suggest about the tree?

• The tree is young and healthy.

• The tree has been well taken care of.

• The tree is old and has weathered many conditions.

• The tree is regularly pruned.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following excerpt and answer the question below: *"The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a golden glow that seemed to set the sky on fire. The trees whispered in the gentle breeze, their leaves rustling like soft applause."* What is the author's purpose in using the description "their leaves rustling like soft applause"?

• To indicate that the trees were being damaged.

• To create a visual image of the sunset.

• To personify the trees and enhance the sensory experience of the scene.

• To suggest that the day was coming to an end.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following sentence and identify the main theme expressed: "Despite facing numerous obstacles, she persevered and achieved her dreams."

• The importance of education

• The value of hard work

• Overcoming adversity

• The benefits of teamwork

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of using the phrase "a needle in a haystack" to describe finding a small cafe in a bustling city?

• It suggests the cafe is very common.

• It implies that the cafe is extremely difficult to locate.

• It indicates that the cafe is very large.

• It means the cafe is not worth finding.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking