6th Grade RLA

What does the allusion in this text suggest?

Vincent seems to have the Midas touch. Without any special experience or training, he launched a thriving business and then established a well-respected charity.

• Vincent has a hands-on approach to his work.

• Vincent is successful at all that he does.

What does the idiom in this text suggest?

Mr. and Mrs. Burton usually see eye to eye, but not when it comes to the controversial mayoral race.

• Mr. and Mrs. Burton look at each other in the eye.

• Mr. and Mrs. Burton usually agree.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?

For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam.

The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers.

The botanical garden is enjoyable for everyone.

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• The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers.

• The botanical garden is enjoyable for everyone.

What does the _______ irony in this text suggest?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?

"This is the best day of my life," Mr. Goodman mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview.

• Mr. Goodman was already running late.

• Mr. Goodman was having a bad day.

What does the idiom in this text suggest?

"Speak of the devil!" Ruth declared when Gary strolled into the room.

• Ruth didn't trust Gary.

• Ruth had just been speaking about Gary.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the idiom in this text suggest?

I walked across an empty land

I knew the pathway like the back of my hand.

—Keane, "Somewhere Only We Know"

• The singer has walked the path many times before.

• The singer is in a strange and frightening place.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What do you like and not like about reading? Explain.

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?

"This salsa could use a little more spice," Tyler said as he gulped down water and wiped tears from his eyes.

• The salsa was tasteless

• The salsa was too spicy

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?

After a jog around the block, Abby collapsed on the couch and declared with a wheeze, "Well, I'm ready to run a marathon."

• Abby felt full of energy

• Abby was out of shape.

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  (Hadn't Worked Out In A While)