Ellington Was Not a Street

What is the topic of the text 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• The life and career of Duke Ellington

• Memories and experiences of the author growing up and being surrounded by influential African American figures

• The history of jazz music in America

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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What is the main idea of the text 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• Reflection on the impact and influence of prominent African American figures

• A cookbook of traditional African American recipes

• A science fiction novel set in outer space

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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What does the text 'Ellington Was Not a Street' suggest about the person Ellington?

• The text suggests that Ellington was a prominent and influential figure.

• The text suggests that Ellington was a professional athlete.

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What is the genre of the text 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) Poetry

• B) Science Fiction

• C) Biography

• D) Historical Fiction

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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Who is the author of 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) Maya Angelou

• B) James Baldwin

• C) Ntozake Shange

• D) Toni Morrison

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following figures is mentioned in 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) Martin Luther King Jr.

• B) Malcolm X

• C) Duke Ellington

• D) Rosa Parks

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the tone of 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) Nostalgic

• B) Humorous

• C) Sarcastic

• D) Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What theme is explored in 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) The power of music

• B) The significance of family heritage

• C) The importance of education

• D) The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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What does the street symbolize in 'Ellington Was Not a Street'?

• A) A place of danger

• B) A path to success

• C) A connection to the past

• D) A journey to the future

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2