Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

How do the characters of Jim Smiley and the stranger contrast each other in the story?

• Personality and behavior

• Physical appearance and clothing

• Occupation and hobbies

• Language and accent

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Compare and contrast the actions and motivations of the characters in 'The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'.

• The characters are from a different story

• The answer will vary depending on the specific actions and motivations of the characters in the story.

• The characters have similar actions and motivations

• The characters have no actions or motivations

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

In what ways are the characters of Jim Smiley and the narrator similar and different?

• The characters are similar in their love for cooking and different in their fashion sense.

• The characters are similar in their dislike for animals and different in their love for nature.

• The characters are similar in their fear of heights and different in their love for adventure.

• The characters of Jim Smiley and the narrator are similar in their storytelling abilities and love for gambling. They are different in their perspectives and attitudes towards life.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

How do the characters of Jim Smiley and the stranger's friend contrast each other in the story?

• Language spoken

• Social status

• Attitudes and behaviors

• Physical appearance

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What is the primary theme of 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) The power of friendship

• B) The unpredictability of life

• C) The importance of honesty

• D) The humor in human nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What role does the setting play in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) It highlights the cultural background of the characters

• B) It serves as a metaphor for the characters' emotions

• C) It is irrelevant to the story

• D) It provides a backdrop for the action

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does Mark Twain use dialect in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To add authenticity to the characters

• C) To make the story more difficult to understand

• D) To create a sense of mystery

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the significance of the frog in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) It symbolizes freedom

• B) It represents the theme of competition

• C) It is a metaphor for deception

• D) It has no significance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrator's perspective influence the story in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) It adds a layer of humor

• B) It makes the story more serious

• C) It detracts from the main plot

• D) It confuses the reader

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6