The Winter Hibiscus

What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

• It stands out in its surroundings.

• It is a color that is difficult to describe.

• It prefers to grow in the shade.

• It it growing poorly on the greenhouse.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

• Saeng's feelings during her experience

• The opinion of the florist

• The relationship between Saeng and the florist.

• The florist's desires to help Saeng

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Was the flower /plant Saeng was looking for pink ?

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

• Height

• Abundance

• Color

• Purpose

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence suggests that Saeng’s main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

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• The leaves on the shrub were of the same distinct different heart shape.

• A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face.

• Saeng wished she could excuse herself and leave.

• As she led the way there, the florist started talking again.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

• Saeng find a plant that causes her have memories of her childhood.

• It is essential in teaching Saeng about her past.

• It leads Saeng to discover a new and beautiful plant.

• It was given to Saeng by someone important to Saeng during her childhood.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Point of view (POV) of a story shows pronouns the narrator uses to describe the central character(s).

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

• Saeng enters shop carrying a leaf and the florist says rose of Sharon .

• Saeng brings a leaf to a flower shop and asks the lady to identify it.

• At a flower shop, Saeng holds a mysterious, jagged leaf.

• Saeng asks a florist to find a certain plant, a clue of a heart-shaped leaf

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the change in setting from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

• By allowing Saeng to make the discovery despite her doubts

• By causing Saeng to identify a problem and find a solution to it

• By forcing Saeng to develope a relationship with the elderly woman

• By teaching Saeng to compromise in difficult situations

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A _________ is an organizational tool for the reader to map the events in a story.

• Exposition

• Plot diagram

• Rising Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9