AOR.1.1, AOR.6.1, AOR.8.1

Excerpt:
"The city lights blinked awake, scattering the night's silence."

What does this personification suggest about the city?

• The personification suggests that the city is lively and active at night, coming to life as the lights turn on.

• The personification suggests that the city is deserted and empty at night, with no signs of life.

• The personification suggests that the city is dangerous and unwelcoming at night, scaring away its inhabitants.

• The personification suggests that the city is silent and peaceful at night, with everyone asleep.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Excerpt:
"‘I think we should turn back,’ Maya whispered. Jonas shook his head. ‘If we give up now, we'll never know what's ahead.’"

How does this dialogue influence the story’s direction?

• The dialogue shows determination and a willingness to face the unknown, influencing the story to move forward rather than turning back.

• The dialogue suggests the characters are giving up, causing the story to end abruptly.

• The dialogue introduces a new character who changes the story’s setting.

• The dialogue reveals a secret that makes the characters return home immediately.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“The stars winked at us from the velvet sky.” Which device is used?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

"After he ate the chocolate chip cookies, guilt poked and chewed at Anthony."
What human characteristic is being given?

• Eating
• Baking
• Chewing
• Making people guilty

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the purpose of using personification in literature? a) To make the writing more relatable. b) To confuse the reader. c) To make the writing more difficult to understand.

• b

• a

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Excerpt:
"He trudged through the hallway, his backpack sagging from his shoulders."

What is the connotation of the word trudged in this sentence?

• A. Neutral—he is simply walking.

• B. Positive—he is walking confidently.

• C. Negative—he is walking slowly and tiredly.

• D. Positive—he is hurrying to class.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Excerpt:
"Before launching the kite, ensure the tension in the string is even to prevent a nosedive."

Question:
Why does the author include the term tension?

• A. To add unnecessary complexity.

• B. To explain a key concept needed for kite flying

• C. To show the character is worried.

• D. To describe the weather conditions.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Excerpt:
"Icicles clung to the roof like crystal daggers, glittering in the pale morning sun."

Question:
How do the details create a mood?

• A. They create a sense of danger mixed with beauty.

• B. They create a cheerful and warm scene.

• C. They suggest a storm is coming.

• D. They create a dull and lifeless setting.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What Does the first S in the Summarizing Acronym SWBST Stand For? (spell correctly)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What Does the W in the Summarizing Acronym SWBST Stand For? (spell correctly)

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2