Unit 1 Quizizz

How do different authors from the same time period explore similar themes in their writing, and what does this tell us about their world?

• By using different genres to express unique ideas

• By exploring similar themes that reflect their world

• By focusing on personal experiences only

• By ignoring historical context

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the way a text is organized affect how well the author gets their message across?

• It makes the text longer

• It helps the author convey their message clearly

• It confuses the reader

• It has no impact on the message

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can knowing the rules of English grammar help us write and speak better?

• It makes writing more complicated

• It helps us communicate more effectively

• It is only useful for academic writing

• It is not necessary for speaking

How many years before Columbus reached North America did nomadic people migrate across the Bering Land Bridge?

• 10,000 years

• 12,000 years

• 15,000 years

• 20,000 years

Who were the people that contributed to the beginning of American literature by telling or writing stories about their lives?

• Native Americans and European settlers

• Only European settlers

• Only Native Americans

• Modern American authors

What is an origin myth?

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

• A traditional story that explains how life began

• A modern tale about future events

• A fictional narrative about mythical creatures

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How were origin myths typically passed on?

• Through written manuscripts

• Via digital media

• By oral tradition (spoken word)

• Through visual art

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What do origin myths often explain besides how life began?

• The history of ancient civilizations

• How a feature of the world was formed or a social custom began

• The evolution of species

• The development of technology

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What do literary themes provide insights about?

• The weather

• Life or the human condition

• Historical events

• Scientific theories

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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

What does the conflict between good and evil demonstrate in literary themes?

• The simplicity of moral choices

• The complexities of moral choice

• The irrelevance of ethical boundaries

• The ease of decision-making

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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