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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
What is the central idea of the text?
True crime is harmful to society.
People are fascinated by true crime for psychological and cultural reasons.
True crime stories are always fictionalized.
True crime is declining in popularity.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
The phrase “true crime has become a cultural phenomenon” is an example of:
Alliteration
Figurative language
Hyperbole
Technical language
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
How does the author use the word “obsession” in the title and text?
To suggest a mild interest
To indicate a strong, sometimes unhealthy fascination
To describe a passing trend
To mean hatred
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
What is the connotative difference between “obsession” and “interest”?
Both mean the same thing.
Obsession implies uncontrollable focus; interest is more casual.
Interest suggests negative feelings; obsession is positive.
Obsession is temporary; interest is permanent.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
How does the author’s use of technical terms like “forensic” and “psychological” impact the text?
Makes the text confusing
Adds credibility and clarity
Makes the text informal
Distracts from the main idea
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
Which detail supports the idea that true crime appeals to human curiosity?
People dislike crime stories.
Crime stories help people learn about justice.
True crime is always violent.
People avoid true crime documentaries.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
The author writes: “True crime offers a window into the darkest corners of human nature.” What figure of speech is this?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Irony
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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