Sea Creature

In paragraph 2, how does comparing the sea to a rain forest and an elevator ride add to the meaning of the passage?

• It shows that nature is too hard to understand.

• It explains how technology is based on nature.

• It shows how each new view is distinctly special.

• It explains the importance of visiting new places.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What tone is created by the language in this sentence?

"It brightens the room with wonder" (paragraph 3)

• boldness

• fascination

• intelligence

• satisfaction

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "relishes" mean as it is used in the sentence?

"It shoves the fish into its balloon of a body and relishes the taste".

• struggles through

• stores memories of

• enjoys considerably

• thinks deeply about

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Paragraph 4 shifts to a different point of view. Select two statements that explain the effect of the shift.

• It signals the start of the dream experience.

• It creates a sudden and unpleasant end to the dream.

• It shows that the earlier description was just a dream.

• It gives details about why this particular dream occurred.

• It produces a desire to have similarly vivid and thrilling dreams.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which theme is developed in the passage?

• Friendship is a special bond.

• Continue to believe in dreams.

• Live life with a practical mindset.

• Finding a true interest can take time.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme?

• “The first few years of her life had been spent doing the usual things like learning words and burping.” (paragraph 7)

• “When she was nine, she became best friends with Jezelle and they have been friends ever since.” (paragraph 7)

• “To her dismay, she could not find many of the creatures that were in the journal.” (paragraph 8)

• “She knew that one day she would search for it and she could not wait for the day when she would begin.” (paragraph 8)

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2