The Pebble & the Acorn - FAST Practice

9. 9. In the first stanza, how does the Pebble's exaggeration of its accomplishments add to the author's purpose?

• A. It introduces the Pebble's fear of being trampled

• B. It illustrates the Pebble's disappointment in nature

• C. It establishes impossible expectations for the acorn

• It shows a connection between the acorn and nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

10. 10. How does the figurative language in these lines evoke a sympathetic mood? Select two

• A. by showing that the acorn is lying very close to the pebble

• B. by suggesting that the acorn feels rushed to speak to the pebble

• C. by showing that the acorn is unsure of how to act in a new situation

• D. by showing that the acorn is made to feel afraid by the pebble's exprience

• E. by suggesting that the acorn feels awkward about the plainness of the pebble

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

11. 11. Fill in the bubble before the line from the poem that suggests that the Pebble receives the same treatment that it gave the acorn

• A. But twas not long ere the soil was broke

• B. By the jeering head of an infant oak

• C. As it rose, and its branches spread

• D. The pebble looked up and wondering said

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

12. 12. What does the word vaunting mean as it is used in these lines?

• A. bragging

• B. calming

• C. dismissing

• D. minimizing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following

• proud because of feelings of superiority

• Acorn

• feels humbled by others

• Both

• patient when faced with adversity

• Pebble

14. 14. Part A- Select two universal themes that are developed throughout the poem

• A. Boasting can make one look foolish

• B. Honesty builds valuable friendships

• C. Individuals can exceed expectations

• D.Communication can help resolve disagreements

• E. Initial impressions of others are usually untrustworthy

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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

14. 14. Part B- How does the author develop the themes in Part A?

• A. by describing how the environment changes for the Acorn and the Pebble

• B. by allowing the acorn and the pebble to present valid arguments for their opinions

• C. by contrasting the environment of the acorn's birthplace with the pebble's birthplace

• D. by comparing the acorn's reaction to the pebble's reaction to the acorn's growth

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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