Jazz Greats: Etta James

What text structure does the author use in this text? (Write a complete sentence).

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Choose a quote from the text that supports the following statement.

Etta James had a musical gift that helped her become very successful.

• "She formed the singing group The Creolettes, who became The Peaches when they went on tour."

• "Etta moved to Chicago and began to work under the Chess Records label."

• "Jamesetta’s talent was immediately clear, and, by the age of 5, she was singing on gospel radio shows."

• "Then, she sang backup on records by Marvin Gaye, Chuck Berry, and other rock and soul sensations."

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In paragraph 1, what does "abandoned" mean in this sentence? "Her mother abandoned her, and she never knew her father."

• To take care of someone.

• To leave someone and not return.

• To keep someone close.

• To help someone find a home.

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In paragraph 3, what does "rocketed" mean in this sentence?
"By 1963, she had rocketed from poverty up to the big time, having made ten chart-making hits in only three years."

• She took a slow and steady path to success.

• She quickly rose to success and became famous.

• She went backward in her career.

• She gave up on becoming famous.

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In paragraph 3, what does it mean that Etta James continues to "influence" other singers?
"She continues to influence a wide range of singers, from Diana Ross to Christina Aguilera."

• She forces other singers to copy her

• She is inspired by these singers.

• She has no impact on these singers.

• She inspires or affects the way other singers perform.
  

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