Term 1 Study Guide

In the sentence, "The old house groaned in the wind," what does the word groaned suggest about the house?

• It is noisy and lively.

• It is weak and old.

• It is strong and sturdy.

• It is freshly built.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Determine the figurative, literal, and technical meanings of words and phrases in context. (RL6.4, RI6.4, L6.4A) In the sentence, "The icy grip of winter held the town hostage," the phrase icy grip most likely means:

• Winter was cold and controlling.

• People enjoyed playing in the snow.

• Winter was peaceful and calm.

• The snow melted quickly.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Explain how those certain words and phrases can impact the tone of a passage (connotation). (RL6.4, RI6.4) The scientist’s groundbreaking discovery reshaped our understanding of the ocean’s depths, how does the word groundbreaking impact the tone?

• It makes the tone critical and doubtful.

• It makes the tone enthusiastic and admiring.

• It makes the tone humorous and lighthearted.

• It makes the tone fearful and cautious.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The passage states, "The company’s reckless decision led to widespread pollution." How does the word reckless affect the tone?

• It makes the tone supportive of the company.

• It makes the tone neutral and objective.

• It makes the tone critical and disapproving.

• It makes the tone lighthearted and casual.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Infer meaning from a text and cite evidence to support your analysis. (RL6.1, RI6.1) In the passage, the narrator describes the wind as “howling” and the sky as “a blanket of thick, gray clouds.” What can you infer about the setting?

• It is a peaceful, sunny day.

• A storm is approaching.

• It is the middle of summer.

• The characters are indoors.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Infer meaning from a text and cite evidence to support your analysis. (RL6.1, RI6.1) Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer?

• A. “Branches shook violently, scattering leaves across the yard.”

• B. “Birds chirped in the morning sun.”

• C. “The air was warm and still.”

• D. “The windows were wide open.”

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

"Sofia straightened her shoulders, took a deep breath, and walked into the room full of strangers."

• A. She is confident and eager to meet new people.

• B. She is determined but possibly nervous.

• C. She is angry and ready for an argument.

• D. She is uninterested in meeting anyone.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which detail from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• A. “Sofia straightened her shoulders.”

• B. “She took a deep breath.”

• C. “She walked into the room full of strangers.”

• D. “She smiled warmly.”

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

In paragraph 3, how does the author’s description of the raccoon as “a furry little thief” impact the tone of the story?

• It adds humor to the scene.

• It makes the setting seem frightening.

• It shows the raccoon is dangerous.

• It foreshadows that the raccoon will return.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In paragraph 5, how does the author’s use of short, choppy sentences impact the reader’s experience?

• It adds a playful tone.

• It emphasizes the tension in the moment.

• It shows the setting is peaceful.

• It foreshadows a happy ending.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4