STAAR english questions grade 6 6.9D

Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

This aspect of sports culture is a reflection of modern culture, which favors measurable progress and winning.

The author refers to sports culture as "a reflection of modern culture" most likely to —

• suggest that sports records from the past are unreliable
• emphasize that the human desire for achievement goes beyond sports
• explain that athletes must train for many years to break a record
• reveal that many people want to be successful athletes

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Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the excerpt from The Last Wild Place.

This part of South Florida was about as flat as land could get.

What is the most likely reason the author uses a simile in this sentence?

• • To give the surroundings a mysterious feeling

• • To offer a unique opinion that sets the area apart

• • To compare the environment to something popular

• • To suggest the challenges of the strange place

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Read this sentence from paragraph 18.

He was convinced he had experienced enough nature to last him for decades.

What does the author achieve by using exaggeration in this sentence?

• • The author emphasizes how long it takes Brody and Uncle Stephen to climb the mountain.

• • The author conveys that Brody wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time.

• • The author implies that Brody will never forget his outdoor adventure with Uncle Stephen.

• • The author highlights that Brody is amazed by how much he has learned about nature.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the article from Competitive Cheerleading. "Cheering for just a few judges—that takes steel nerves." What is the most likely reason the author uses a metaphor in this sentence?

• To emphasize that cheerleaders prefer performing in front of small groups
• To highlight the determination that cheerleaders need during a performance
• To describe the features judges look for when cheerleaders perform
• To suggest that cheerleaders are eager to receive performance feedback

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