Coming Distractions Comprehension

"Please focus on your work instead of talking to friends," said Mr. Banks. Focus means:

• Do many things

• School work

• Concentrate on one thing

• Camera

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main idea of the passage titled 'Coming Distractions'?

• The impact of movies on society

• The history of cinema

• How movies are made

• Famous directors

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

In the context of 'Coming Distractions', what does the word 'distraction' most closely mean?

• A form of entertainment

• A disturbance

• A focus

• A type of movie

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

Which of the following best describes the author's tone in 'Coming Distractions'?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Sarcastic

• Pessimistic

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

What is the purpose of the passage 'Coming Distractions'?

• To entertain readers with movie trivia

• To inform readers about the effects of movies

• To persuade readers to watch more movies

• To describe the process of making a movie

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which sentence from 'Coming Distractions' supports the idea that movies can influence behavior?

• Movies are a popular form of entertainment.

• Some films have inspired real-life actions.

• The film industry is a major economic force.

• Directors often have a unique vision.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the author suggest about the future of movies in 'Coming Distractions'?

• Movies will become less popular.

• Movies will continue to evolve with technology.

• The film industry will face a decline.

• There will be no significant changes.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

In 'Coming Distractions', how does the author support the claim that movies are influential?

• By providing statistics on movie viewership

• By sharing personal anecdotes

• By quoting famous directors

• By analyzing box office trends

What literary device is used in the phrase 'coming distractions' in the passage?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

Which of the following is a synonym for 'distraction' as used in 'Coming Distractions'?

• Amusement

• Confusion

• Interruption

• Focus

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4