8th grade push

As the sun set, Emma found herself standing at the edge of the forest, gazing up at the enormous redwoods that seemed to reach the sky. For years, she had been dreaming of this moment—the day she would finally take control of her future. As the wind whispered through the trees, she took a deep breath and stepped forward, determined to face the unknown.

• The importance of staying in the comfort zone.

• The courage to face the unknown and take control of one’s future.

• The beauty of nature and its impact on people’s emotions.

• The fear of making life-altering decisions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How does the author develop the central theme of friendship and change in the passage? What details show the contrast between the past and present?

• By showing how the characters' friendship evolves over time and highlighting differences between their past and present interactions.

• By focusing only on the characters' present relationship without mentioning the past.

• By describing unrelated events that do not involve friendship or change.

• By ignoring the theme of friendship and focusing on other themes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How does the development of the central idea about Daniel’s growth unfold in this passage?

• A) Daniel’s growth is highlighted by his reluctance to make friends and his isolation.

• B) Daniel begins to change through his interactions with Mia, leading him to become more confident.

• C) The central idea focuses on Daniel’s determination to remain isolated despite Mia’s friendship.

• D) Daniel’s character development remains static throughout the passage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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The central theme of determination and endurance in this passage is developed through which of the following literary devices?

• Imagery that highlights struggle and perseverance

• Dialogue between characters

• Use of humor and irony

• References to historical events

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What central theme is reflected in Sarah’s actions in this passage?

• Perseverance and determination in the face of challenges.

• The difficulty of reaching a goal despite the support of others.

• The relief of completing a challenge without difficulties.

• The importance of quitting when the situation becomes difficult.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the central theme of self-acceptance and courage evolve in the passage? What internal shift does David experience?

• David learns to accept himself and finds the courage to face his fears.

• David becomes more fearful and withdrawn.

• David ignores his feelings and remains unchanged.

• David relies on others instead of himself.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author’s use of point of view in this passage influences how the reader experiences Jenna’s emotions by:

• allowing the reader to directly access Jenna’s thoughts and feelings

• focusing only on the actions of other characters

• keeping Jenna’s emotions hidden from the reader

• presenting Jenna’s emotions through dialogue only

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author’s use of point of view and structure enhance the reader's understanding of Jane’s reaction to the storm?

• It focuses on Jane’s external reaction to the storm, without any emotional insight.

• It contrasts Jane’s stillness with the chaos around her, emphasizing her emotional response.

• It describes Jane’s actions in a detached manner, making her response seem unimportant.

• It uses a first-person point of view to give Jane’s perspective on the storm’s impact.

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The author’s use of structure in this passage contributes to the sense of anticipation by:

• Building suspense through pacing and sequence of events.

• Providing background information at the start.

• Describing the setting in detail without action.

• Concluding the story abruptly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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How does the author’s use of structure contribute to the portrayal of Olivia’s indecision?

• It slows down the passage of time, emphasizing Olivia’s hesitation.

• It focuses on Olivia’s physical actions, showing her reluctance to make a choice.

• It speeds up the narrative, indicating Olivia’s urgency to make a decision.

• It describes Olivia’s emotions as calm and confident, making her decision easier.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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