August 2023 ELA Regents Exam - Part 1, Passage B

Front

What does the phrase 'You are here' emphasize in the context of the narrator's experience?

Back

It emphasizes the narrator's awareness of an attachment to this place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the structure of lines 39 through 59 highlight about the Cherokee people?

Back

It highlights the resilience of the Cherokee culture regardless of their relocation.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does the narrator perceive the visitors in lines 16 through 22?

Back

The narrator perceives the visitors' ignorance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'native' as used in line 7?

Back

The word 'native' most nearly means familiar.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of understanding the narrator's attachment to the place?

Back

It helps to understand the emotional connection and cultural significance of the location.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the resilience of a culture manifest in the face of relocation?

Back

Resilience can manifest through the preservation of traditions, values, and identity despite physical displacement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does perception play in the narrator's view of the visitors?

Back

Perception shapes the narrator's interpretation of the visitors' actions and attitudes, leading to feelings of ignorance.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Why is the structure of a passage important in literary analysis?

Back

The structure can reveal underlying themes, highlight contrasts, and emphasize key ideas.

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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

Front

What are some examples of cultural resilience in history?

Back

Examples include the preservation of language, traditions, and practices among indigenous peoples after colonization.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How can understanding the context of a passage enhance comprehension?

Back

Understanding context provides background information that can clarify meaning and deepen insight into the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2