Violence Hits Home

What is the main theme of the article 'Violence Hits Home'?

• Family dynamics

• Community safety

• Domestic violence

• Economic hardship

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following words best describes the tone of 'Violence Hits Home'?

• Optimistic

• Somber

• Humorous

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of 'Violence Hits Home', what does the word 'pervasive' mean?

• Rare

• Widespread

• Insignificant

• Temporary

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which sentence from 'Violence Hits Home' uses a metaphor?

• The streets were silent.

• The house was a fortress.

• She walked quickly.

• He spoke softly.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Violence Hits Home'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

Identify the main conflict in 'Violence Hits Home'.

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which character in 'Violence Hits Home' is most affected by the events?

• The neighbor

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• The police officer

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the walls whispered secrets'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does the setting influence the events in 'Violence Hits Home'?

• It creates a sense of peace.

• It adds to the tension.

• It is irrelevant.

• It provides comic relief.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best summarizes 'Violence Hits Home'?

• A story about a peaceful neighborhood.

• An exploration of economic challenges.

• A detailed account of a domestic incident.

• A humorous take on family life.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2