Examination Day Flashcard

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What does it mean when intelligence is viewed as dangerous?

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It suggests that high intelligence can lead to negative consequences, such as fear or oppression from those in power.

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What is a sequence in mathematics?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific pattern or rule.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the next number in the sequence: 1, 4, 7, 10?

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The next number is 13, following the pattern of adding 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is a central conflict in a story?

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The central conflict is the main struggle or problem that drives the plot of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the purpose of an examination in a story?

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An examination can serve to assess a character's abilities, intelligence, or potential.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does it mean to determine someone's potential?

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To determine someone's potential means to evaluate their abilities and what they might achieve in the future.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the role of government in the story 'Examination Day'?

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The government conducts examinations to control and assess the intelligence of children.

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What is the significance of a character's twelfth birthday in the story?

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It marks a pivotal moment when the character undergoes an examination that determines their future.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3