Black Actors

Sidney Poitier helped to advance the dialogue on ​ (a)   and respect. He helped to open doors for the next ​ (b)   of Black actors.

• race

• generation

• culture

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which selection from the article shows the author's MAIN opinion about Chadwick Boseman?

• In filling these roles so gracefully, Boseman brought dignity of Black lives to the big screen.

• "I would like to say that some of those qualities have infused themselves into me at this point."

• On-screen, actor Chadwick Boseman played men who were heroes in public but held a private pain.

• The actor would reach his peak as the comic-book character King T'Challa in "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'actor' correctly?

• A) The actor was praised for his performance in the play.

• B) She decided to actor her feelings in the letter.

• C) The actor of the book was very interesting.

• D) He was the main actor in the cooking competition.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The _____ of Black actors in Hollywood has been a significant cultural shift.'

• A) emergence

• B) emergency

• C) emersion

• D) emigration

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the sentence with correct grammar:

• A) Black actors have always been a important part of cinema.

• B) Black actors has always been an important part of cinema.

• C) Black actors have always been an important part of cinema.

• D) Black actors always been an important part of cinema.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence best describes the impact of Black actors in film?

• A) Black actors have only recently started acting in films.

• B) Black actors have contributed significantly to the diversity of cinema.

• C) Black actors are rarely seen in major film roles.

• D) Black actors have no influence on the film industry.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main theme of a film featuring Black actors overcoming adversity?

• A) Comedy

• B) Tragedy

• C) Resilience

• D) Fantasy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a synonym for 'performance' in the context of acting?

• A) Execution

• B) Presentation

• C) Show

• D) Display

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In literature, what term describes the main character, often played by a leading actor?

• A) Antagonist

• B) Protagonist

• C) Narrator

• D) Sidekick

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The actor was as brave as a lion.

• B) The actor was a shining star on the stage.

• C) The actor ran quickly across the stage.

• D) The actor spoke loudly and clearly.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3