Leaving Main Street

What is the name of the article?

• Leaving Planet Earth

• Why We Should Go to Space

• Leaving Main Street

• Nightmare on Elm Street

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

'Leaving Main Street' is an example of what type of writing?

• Nonfiction narrative writing

• Argumentative writing

• Explanatory writing

• Fictional writing

What is the main theme of 'Leaving Main Street'?

• Urbanization

• Space exploration

• Environmental conservation

• Historical analysis

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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

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Leaving Main Street'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author's primary purpose in 'Leaving Main Street'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In 'Leaving Main Street', which of the following best describes the author's tone?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from 'Leaving Main Street' is an example of a complex sentence?

• The city was bustling with activity.

• As the sun set, the streets began to empty.

• He walked down the street.

• It was a quiet night.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the central argument presented in 'Leaving Main Street'?

• The benefits of urban living

• The necessity of space exploration

• The importance of historical preservation

• The impact of climate change

Which word best describes the author's attitude towards space exploration in 'Leaving Main Street'?

• Skeptical

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Critical

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What type of evidence does the author use to support their argument in 'Leaving Main Street'?

• Statistical data

• Anecdotal evidence

• Historical examples

• Expert testimonials