A Star Spangled Catastrophe

The _______ of September 11th broke the hearts of many.

• tentative

• seldom

• anticipate

• catastrophe

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'catastrophe' in the context of the phrase 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) A minor inconvenience

• B) A significant disaster

• C) A joyful celebration

• D) A routine event

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the correct synonym for 'spangled' as used in 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe'.

• A) Decorated

• B) Destroyed

• C) Simplified

• D) Ignored

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'catastrophe' correctly?

• A) The picnic was a catastrophe because it was sunny.

• B) The earthquake was a catastrophe that affected thousands.

• C) The movie was a catastrophe because it was entertaining.

• D) The cat's nap was a catastrophe because it was peaceful.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the phrase 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe', what part of speech is 'spangled'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence best describes the tone of 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Optimistic and hopeful

• B) Tragic and chaotic

• C) Calm and serene

• D) Joyful and festive

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct sentence structure for the following: 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe was witnessed by all.'

• A) Subject-Verb-Object

• B) Object-Verb-Subject

• C) Subject-Object-Verb

• D) Verb-Subject-Object

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the primary theme suggested by the phrase 'A Star Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Celebration

• B) Disaster

• C) Routine

• D) Mystery

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The fireworks display turned into a _______ when the equipment malfunctioned.'

• A) triumph

• B) catastrophe

• C) success

• D) miracle

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4