Explode the Moment

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'explode the moment' mean in writing?
To describe a moment in great detail
To skip over a moment quickly
To write about a moment in past tense
To use explosive language
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'exploding the moment'?
He ran fast.
The sun set.
The cake was delicious.
The rain dripped slowly down the window, each drop tracing a path like a tear on a cheek.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of 'exploding the moment,' which literary device is most commonly used?
Metaphor
Simile
Imagery
Alliteration
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that best 'explodes the moment':
She was happy.
She smiled.
Her eyes sparkled with joy as she received the unexpected gift, her heart racing with excitement.
She laughed.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of 'exploding the moment' in narrative writing?
To speed up the narrative
To add suspense
To provide detailed imagery and engage the reader
To introduce a new character
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence uses imagery to 'explode the moment'?
The car was fast.
The car zoomed past, a blur of red and chrome, leaving a trail of dust in its wake.
The car drove by.
The car was red.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does 'exploding the moment' affect the pacing of a story?
It speeds up the story
It slows down the story
It has no effect
It confuses the reader
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
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