Storytelling Quiz

First & Last Name

Core

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The author wrote the selection most likely to-

• encourage people to start telling their own stories
• present the ways storytelling impacts the world
• explain the educational qualities of stories
• persuade people to read books about storytelling

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Based on the information in the selection, which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Storytelling is an art form
• The best stories come from books
• Reading a story is the same as telling it aloud
• Storytellers need training to tell a good story

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps readers understand the meaning of universal?

• what will happen now
• something deep within
• no known culture without
• the craving to know

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Paragraph 3 is important to the selection because it-

• explains which stories are the most effective
• lists examples of the types of people who tell stories
• suggests that stories may have hidden meanings
• tells about how stories are present in many parts of our lives

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail in paragraph 6 supports the key idea that stories help to pass on group values?

• The point of view of the spider story
• The mention of the chief in the spider story
• The specific example of how a story can teach leaders
• The suggestion thaat being greedy is a negative behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author organizes the information in paragraphs 7-8 to-

• explain the ways in which storytelling presents information
• suggest that groups rarely rely on stories to preserve the past
• demonstrate the various uses of storytelling in media
• contrast how different groups of people use storytelling

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which two words in paragraph 11 help the reader understand the meaning of adversity as it is used in paragraph 11?

• growth
• love
• troubles
• show
• demons

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is a benefit of storytelling according to the text?

• Narrowing awareness of other cultures
• Diminishing verbal ability in children
• Helping children face real-life troubles
• Avoiding the use of role models in stories

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2