How does the author use figurative language to describe the sea in Marlin Bay?

• The sea is described as a restless giant.

• The sea is compared to a hungry beast.

• The sea is portrayed as a distant friend.

• The sea is depicted as a living creature.

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TEKS.ELA.1.8D

TEKS.ELA.2.8B

TEKS.ELA.2.8C

TEKS.ELA.2.8D

TEKS.ELA.E1.8B

What does Amelia's characterization tell us about her relationship with the sea?

• She is curious and imaginative about the sea.

• She is fearful and avoids the sea.

• She is indifferent to the sea's changes.

• She is knowledgeable and experienced with the sea.

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

TEKS.ELA.E1.6C

TEKS.MATH.6.7C

TEKS.MATH.8.7C

How does the author use figurative language to convey the storm's intensity?

• The wind howled like a pack of wolves.

• The rain fell in sheets, drumming against rooftops.

• The sea roared with fury, shaking the town.

• The storm is described as a gentle breeze.

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TEKS.ELA.2.8D

TEKS.ELA.E1.8B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2F

TEKS.ELA.OI.4G

TEKS.ELA.RI.4E

How does Amelia's reaction to the aftermath of the storm reflect her character?

• She feels a sense of hope despite the destruction.

• She is overwhelmed with despair and loss.

• She is indifferent to the changes in the landscape.

• She is angry at the sea for taking more land.

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.CW.4A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

TEKS.MATH.6.7C

TEKS.MATH.8.7C

What is the main theme of the passage 'The Rising Waters'?

• The power and unpredictability of nature.

• The importance of community in times of crisis.

• The inevitability of change and adaptation.

• The innocence of childhood amidst danger.

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

TEKS.ELA.E3.8E

TEKS.ELA.E4.8E