Alexie and Sedaris

In 'Superman and Me,' how does Alexie articulate the influence of reading on his personal development?

• He asserts it had no substantial influence

• He attributes it to saving his life and forming his identity

• He considers it a diversion from his cultural roots

• He regards it as a means for technological progress

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What figure of speech is used in the following: "We lived on a combination of irregular paychecks, hope, fear and government surplus food"? What is its effect?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Zeugma

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In what way does Sherman Alexie's depiction of his father subvert prevalent stereotypes about Native Americans?

• By portraying him as a fierce warrior

• By illustrating him as an avid reader and a nonconformist

• By showing him as a spiritual healer

• By depicting him as a proficient hunter

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Alexie's comparison of a paragraph to a fence enhance comprehension?

• It illustrates the resilience of the reservation

• It offers a visual metaphor for clarity

• It underscores the elegance of the natural world

• It highlights the intricacy of linguistic expression

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Alexie imply when he refers to "an Indian boy" who "matures into a man who frequently recounts his childhood in the third-person"?

• He is detached from his past

• He is proud of his heritage

• He is ashamed of his childhood

• He is compassionate and reflective

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In paragraph 7, Alexie intentionally employs a series of brief, straightforward sentences. What effect is he likely aiming to achieve?

• To perplex the reader

• To instill a sense of urgency

• To empower the reader through simplicity

• To underscore complexity

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The eight-paragraph essay is divided into two distinct sections. Why? How would you describe its arrangement? How does it suit Alexie's overall purpose?

• To separate his childhood from adulthood

• To contrast his life on and off the reservation

• To explain the significance of books and his personal growth

• To highlight his achievements and failures

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the overall purpose of Alexie's essay as described in the text?

• To entertain readers with stories from his childhood.

• To raise awareness of the plight of Indian children on the reservation.

• To criticize the education system in America.

• To promote anti-intellectualism.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What literary devices are discussed in relation to Alexie's use of language in the last two paragraphs?

• Metaphor and simile.

• Irony and sarcasm.

• Parallel structure and repetition.

• Hyperbole and understatement.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Alexie describe his transformation after learning to read?

• He became a famous actor.

• He became a writer and imagined a different future.

• He decided to travel the world.

• He chose to become a teacher.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6