What the Page Says

How does the author’s purpose for writing in “Dear Fellow Writer” differ from the poet’s purpose in “What the Page Says”?

• Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer’s effort.

• Mora provides information about writing strategies, while the poet encourages a writer to use a specific strategy.

• Mora describes the writing process for readers, while the poet does not.

• Mora entertains readers with a story about writing, while the poet does not.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the main theme of the poem 'What the Page Says'?

• A) The struggle of a writer to find inspiration

• B) The joy of reading

• C) The importance of grammar

• D) The history of literature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'What the Page Says'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In 'What the Page Says', how does the poet convey the writer's emotions?

• A) Through vivid imagery

• B) Through dialogue

• C) Through historical references

• D) Through statistical data

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the tone of the poem 'What the Page Says'?

• A) Reflective

• B) Humorous

• C) Sarcastic

• D) Angry

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the structure of 'What the Page Says' contribute to its meaning?

• A) It mirrors the chaotic thoughts of a writer

• B) It follows a strict chronological order

• C) It uses a question and answer format

• D) It is written in free verse

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the effect of the repetition used in 'What the Page Says'?

• A) It emphasizes the writer's frustration

• B) It creates a musical rhythm

• C) It confuses the reader

• D) It highlights the writer's joy

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes the imagery in 'What the Page Says'?

• A) Vivid and descriptive

• B) Sparse and minimal

• C) Abstract and confusing

• D) Dark and gloomy

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the 'page' symbolize in 'What the Page Says'?

• A) The writer's mind

• B) A blank canvas

• C) A finished book

• D) A reader's perspective

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the poet use contrast in 'What the Page Says'?

• A) By comparing the writer's struggle with success

• B) By highlighting the difference between old and new writing

• C) By showing the contrast between day and night

• D) By comparing different genres of literature

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5