
Topic: Craft and Structure (ELA - Reading: Literature)
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- Q1Read the sentence from paragraph 1. What does the word 'misery' mean as it is used in the sentence?unhappinessexhaustionconfusionnervousness120sRL.5.4
- Q2What does the phrase 'few and far between' mean as it is used in paragraph 2?more distantharder to hearless happyless often120sRL.5.4
- Q3In the story from 'Moon Over Manifest', how do paragraphs 2 and 3 contribute to the overall structure of the story?They describe the setting where the story takes place.They establish the problem of the story.They compare the personalities of two characters.They present a solution to the main conflict in the story.60sRL.5.5
- Q4Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage. What is the meaning of the phrase 'in a buzzing whirl' as it is used in the sentence?a lot of daydreaminga lot of confusing informationmany thoughts happening at oncemany challenging activities120sRL.5.4
- Q5How does the narrator's point of view influence how the events are described?By including only Miss Roscoe's dialogue during the events, the narrator highlights her power.By focusing on Gwen's reactions to the events, the narrator creates sympathy for her situation.By focusing events on Gwen's feelings about wanting more time to make her decision, the narrator shows she has trouble making decisions.By including the students' reactions to Miss Roscoe during the events, the narrator provides information about other characters.60sRL.5.6
- Q6How do paragraphs 2 and 3 help provide the overall structure of the passage?They show how quickly the Principal acts on her decision.They reveal the Principal's plan to assist;struggling students.They describe the Principal's relationship with the students.They explain how the students feel about the Principal.60sRL.5.5
- Q7How do paragraphs 9, 12, and 15 contribute to the overall structure of the story?They identify the source of the conflict between the characters.They describe the process by which one of the characters learns a lesson.They provide details that explain the importance of the setting to the characters.They include a series of events that challenge the characters.60sRL.5.5
- Q8How does the narrator's point of view MOST influence how the events are described in the passage from "The Growin' of Paul Bunyan"?It reveals Paul's relationship with Johnny.It shows Paul's past experience with planting.It reveals Paul's actions while he cares for the seed.It shows Paul's reasons for chopping down trees.60sRL.5.6
