Unit 1B Test Review

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• What you know about the topic
• The topic of the text
• The characters in the text
• Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which statement is NOT true?

• Dystopian stories takes place in perfect, ideal society.

• Dystopian literature uses exaggeration and worst-case scenarios to emphasize real-world problems.

• Chaos, fear, government control, and loss of individualism are common topics on dystopian literature.

• Dystopia means "Bad Place"

In "Harrison Bergeron", even the heaviest of handicaps cannot hide Harrison's superiority. This supports the theme that....

• No one person is better than anyone else.

• It is impossible to make people totally equal in every way.

• Freedom will always prevail.

• Sameness creates a peaceful society.

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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

In the climax of "Harrison Bergeron", Harrison removes his handicaps. Why is this important to the plot?

• His actions result in the ballerina falling in love with him.

• He inspires all of society to rebel against the government.

• It briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

• Harrison makes his parents proud.

Why did Martin Luther King, Jr. write the "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

• To proclaim the innocence of his role in the Birmingham protests.

• To encourage all Americans to end racism.

• He wrote to demand that people in the South boycott segregated buses.

• It was his response to a public statement of concern and caution issued by eight white religious leaders of the South.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which statement is NOT true?

• Civil disobedience is the refusal to obey unjust laws.

• Peaceful protesting, boycotts, and walkouts are examples of civil disobedience.

• Civil disobedience is using force, chaos and violence in an attempt to change a law.

• Civil disobedience must be open, public, and nonviolent.

Which quote from "Letter from Birmingham Jail" best supports MLK's stance on civil disobedience?

• ...one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

• Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.

• Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The urge for freedom will eventually come.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is "charged language"?

• Words, phrases, and overall verbal and written communication that elicit a strong emotional response from the reader

• Language that is specific to one region of the country and is not easily understood by all.

• Words and phrases used to maintain a "business-like" tone in order for a speaker or writer to be taken seriously.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which quote for "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is an example of "charged language"?

• "Actually, time is neutral."

• "Justice too long delayed is justice denied."

• "Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3