Understanding Vocabulary and Context

What is the meaning of the word "juxtaposition" in the context of literature?

• A comparison of two similar ideas

• The placement of two contrasting elements side by side

• A detailed description of a character

• A summary of a text

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The sun was a blazing inferno in the sky," what does the word "inferno" most likely mean?

• A gentle light

• A large fire

• A cool breeze

• A distant star

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following sentences uses a word with multiple meanings, and what is the meaning in this context? "The bark of the tree was rough to the touch."

• Bark refers to the sound a dog makes

• Bark refers to the outer covering of a tree

• Bark refers to a type of boat

• Bark refers to a type of fabric

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Verify the meaning of the word "paraphrase" by checking its use in the sentence: "Please paraphrase the paragraph in your own words."

• To copy exactly

• To summarize briefly

• To restate in different words

• To criticize harshly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the tone of the following sentence? "Despite the storm, the team remained optimistic and determined to win."

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word best completes the sentence? "The scientist used a _______ to measure the temperature accurately."

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Microscope

• Telescope

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the function of transition words in a paragraph?

• To introduce new topics

• To provide evidence

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To conclude the text

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Determine the meaning of the word "rhetorical" in the context of a rhetorical question.

• A question that requires a detailed answer

• A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer

• A question that is difficult to answer

• A question that is asked repeatedly

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The detective concluded that the suspect was innocent," what does the word "concluded" mean?

• Started

• Ended

• Decided

• Questioned

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CCSS.L.5.5C