Elements of Dance

What is the primary function of adjectives in a sentence?

• To describe nouns

• To connect clauses

• To express actions

• To modify verbs

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The dancer moved like a leaf in the wind.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The world is a stage, and we are merely players.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the correct sentence structure:

• The dance was performed beautifully by the troupe.

• Beautifully the dance was performed by the troupe.

• The troupe beautifully was performed the dance.

• By the troupe beautifully the dance was performed.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'graceful':

• Clumsy

• Elegant

• Awkward

• Rigid

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Dance'?

• Love and loss

• Nature and its beauty

• The joy of movement

• The passage of time

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word is an antonym of 'rhythm'?

• Harmony

• Melody

• Discord

• Beat

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence 'The dancer leapt across the stage,' what part of speech is 'leapt'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

• It creates a harsh tone.

• It makes the poem longer.

• It adds musicality and rhythm.

• It confuses the reader.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The choreographer designed the dance.

• The dance was designed by the choreographer.

• The dancers performed the routine.

• The audience applauded the performance.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the purpose of a simile in literature?

• To provide a direct comparison

• To exaggerate a statement

• To create a rhyme

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D