Japanese Calligraphy: Art with Meaning

Question 1

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Answer explanation

The author supports the idea that calligraphy is a respected skill by explaining that people have practiced the art for thousands of years and that children learn it at a young age.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Question 2

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Answer explanation

The paragraph states that calligraphy in Japan is an important skill that dates back to 710. Today 20 million people still practice the art form.

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Question 3

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Answer explanation

A paperweight keeps the paper in place and prevents it from moving. "To make firm or tight" matches the way SECURE is used in the sentence.

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Question 4

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Answer explanation

"The Art Today" section provides examples of giant calligraphy and performance calligraphy, which are new approaches to the art form.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Question 5A

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The words and their message written in calligraphy are as important as the beauty of the design.

Question 5B

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Answer explanation

The words and their message written in calligraphy are as important as the beauty of the design.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Question 6

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Answer explanation

The layout of and features of the chart allow the reader to compare the three styles of calligraphy.

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Question 7

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Answer explanation

Although the author describes calligraphy in the first two paragraphs, the photograph is includes to help the reader visualize what calligraphy actually looks like.

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Question 8

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Answer explanation

The details in the paragraph describes the history of calligraphy in Japan in a chronological order.

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