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Q 1/11
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In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?
"On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white."
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a snowfall that has weighed down the grass
a white light shining through the trees in the forest
a thick blanket of snow covering the trees
coverings used to stay warm in cold weather
Q 2/11
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In paragraph 20, what is the effect of comparing the skiers to springs?
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It shows that the skiers were wound around their skis.
It shows that the skiers were eager and ready to ski.
It shows that the skiers were bouncing up and down.
It shows that the other skiers were angry that they had to wait.
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In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?
"On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white."
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In paragraph 20, what is the effect of comparing the skiers to springs?
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In the context of paragraph 5, what is the meaning of unveiled?
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Based on the context of paragraph 11, what is antagonism?
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7.L.4.a
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In line 3, what does the phrase "the flames leap high" tell the reader?
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In line 39, how does the phrase "We always conquer just in time" affect the poem?
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In the sentence below from paragraph 4, what does the word precise tell the reader?
"Machines are often used because they are faster and more precise than counting votes by hand."
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7.L.4.a
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In paragraph 5, what does the phrase "tampered with or illegally adjusted" mean?
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In paragraph 3, what does the phrase "stranded by the tide" mean?
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In paragraph 8, how is the word anxious used?
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7.L.4.a
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In the last sentence of the selection, what does the phrase "this opens up many questions" mean?
