Unit 4, Lesson 9

The second sentence on page 40 reads, “The Continental Army, at least at first, was not exactly a force to be reckoned with.” What does this phrase suggest about the Continental Army?

• The Continental Army was strong.

• The Continental Army was weak.

• The Continental Army was skilled

• The Continental Army was capable.

Which phrase is an example of foreshadowing? In other words, which phrase suggests that, although the Continental Army was not intimidating at the beginning of the war, things would change?

• "These soldiers knew how to shoot..."

• "The British had a plan..."

• "...at least at first"

• "On the other hand..."

The topic sentence in the third paragraph on page 42 says, “that is exactly what Washington did.” What did Washington do?

Personification is a literary device whereby the author assigns human characteristics to something nonhuman. Locate an example of personification in the last paragraph and underline it.

The Reader states, “Their injured feet left bloody footprints in the snow.” What type of figurative language is this and why is it effective?

• imagery- it creates a picture in your head

• simile- it compares two things using like or as

• personification- it gives an object human qualities

• metaphor- it compares two things

What does the word state mean in this sentence:

Washington was worried about the state of the army.

• condition, shape, situation

• a nation or territory

• present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition.

• used or done on ceremonial occasions

What words or phrases in the text suggest the British might not win the war?

• George Washington was worried about the state of the army.

• "...this Army must inevitably be reduced..."

• "..things looked bleak for George Washington and the Continental Army."

• “However, the tide was beginning to turn in the colonists favor.”

The colonists believed a peaceful settlement with Great Britain was __________ and not likely to happen.

• possible

• impossible

• capable

• incapable