Florida ELA

Which is an example of figurative language used in this passage?

• "Myths had different purposes for early peoples."

• "He feared none except for Thor, who had the heart of a lion and a roar just as loud."

• "So Thor asked Hymir, a giant, to take him in a boat out to the deepest part of the sea."

• "Behind him the water quaked and swelled with huge, strong waves."

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Select TWO sentences where the speaker uses ethos to establish credibility with the audience.

• "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

• "The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

• • "I'm older and have more life experience, therefore I know what's best for you" 

• "By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the Author's Purpose in "The Dictionary"

• To Persuade

• To Entertain

• To Inform

• To Cartwheel

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

How does the character change throughout the story?

• Gets a new pet

• Personal growth or transformation

• Remains the same throughout

• Becomes a professional athlete

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

In the story, if the sky is described as "a canvas painted with streaks of pink and orange," what time of day is it likely describing?

• Noon

• Sunset

• Midnight

• Early morning

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of a text that describes various types of weather and how they affect the environment?

• The importance of rain.

• How weather impacts the environment.

• Why sunny days are better than rainy days.

• The process of snow formation.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He is a lion in battle.

• The computer is an electronic brain.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sentence is an example of first-person point of view?

• You would not believe what happened to me today.

• He was the best player on the team.

• They went to the store before it closed.

• I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the surprise.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• "Sweetly and softly, she sat by the seashore."

• "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

• "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up."

• "To be, or not to be: that is the question."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the word "elated" mean in the sentence: "She was elated to find out she had won the first prize in the art competition"?

• Extremely happy

• Very sad

• Surprised

• Disappointed

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4