Body Rituals of the Nacirema

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?
The daily habits of a fictional tribe
The religious practices of a real tribe
The economic system of a society
The political structure of a community
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema', what does the term 'Nacirema' represent?
A real indigenous tribe
A fictional society
An ancient civilization
A modern city
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.2.4
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?
Metaphor
Simile
Satire
Personification
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3F
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the tone of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?
Serious
Humorous
Tragic
Romantic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the writing style of 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?
Descriptive
Narrative
Expository
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.4.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the article 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema'?
To inform about a real culture
To criticize American culture
To entertain with fictional stories
To explore ancient rituals
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Body Rituals of the Nacirema', what is the 'holy-mouth-man' a reference to?
A dentist
A priest
A teacher
A doctor
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3F
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
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