The Missing Piece

What did The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein teach you?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

Synonyms: Which of the following words from the poem is the best synonym for "swapped"?

• proud

• showed

• took

• traded

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the main theme of 'The Missing Piece' by Shel Silverstein?

• A) Adventure

• B) Completeness

• C) Friendship

• D) Courage

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'The Missing Piece', what does the protagonist primarily seek?

• A) Wealth

• B) A friend

• C) A missing piece

• D) Happiness

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Missing Piece'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What lesson does 'The Missing Piece' convey about self-discovery?

• A) It's about finding others

• B) It's about finding oneself

• C) It's about achieving success

• D) It's about gaining power

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

How does the protagonist feel at the end of 'The Missing Piece'?

• A) Fulfilled

• B) Disappointed

• C) Angry

• D) Confused

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the tone of 'The Missing Piece'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Reflective

• D) Humorous

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Missing Piece'?

• A) Linear narrative

• B) Flashback

• C) Non-linear narrative

• D) Circular narrative

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the circle symbolize in 'The Missing Piece'?

• A) Perfection

• B) Incompleteness

• C) Journey

• D) Stagnation

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2