True Crime Text Analysis

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

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.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the phrase “darkest corners” affect the tone?

• Makes it light and humorous

• Creates a mysterious and serious mood

• Makes it cheerful

• Creates confusion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of the author’s use of the semicolon in this sentence: “True crime podcasts are popular; however, they are not for everyone”?

• Separates two unrelated ideas

• Joins two related independent clauses smoothly

• Introduces a list

• Ends a sentence abruptly

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• People watch, listen, and reading true crime stories.

• People watch, listen, and read true crime stories.

• People to watch, listen, and read true crime.

• Watching, listening, and read true crime.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A