Body Rituals of the Nacirema

What is the primary focus of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• The daily routines of a fictional tribe

• The religious practices of a real tribe

• The economic activities of a community

• The political structure of a society

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In the context of the article, what does the term 'Nacirema' refer to?

• A real indigenous tribe

• A fictional group used to satirize American culture

• An ancient civilization

• A modern-day religious sect

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Satire

• Personification

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What is the tone of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Ironic

• Tragic

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes the writing style of 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• Formal and academic

• Casual and conversational

• Poetic and lyrical

• Technical and dry

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the purpose of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• To inform about a real tribe

• To criticize American cultural practices

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To explore ancient rituals

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema', what is the 'holy-mouth-man' a reference to?

• A dentist

• A priest

• A shaman

• A doctor

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the 'latipso' represent in the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• A hospital

• A church

• A school

• A marketplace

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which grammatical structure is used in the sentence: 'The Nacirema believe that the human body is ugly and that its natural tendency is to debility and disease.'

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the effect of using a third-person perspective in 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?

• It creates a sense of objectivity and detachment

• It allows for personal anecdotes

• It makes the narrative more engaging

• It provides a first-hand account

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6