More Than a Whistle

Based on the selection, why is the title “More Than a Whistle” appropriate?

• El Silbo is a whistled language produced with specialized sounds.

• El Silbo is a whistled language, but it also represents a traditional way of life in La Gomera.

• El Silbo is a language that uses whistles of different pitches, but it is used less often than it once was.

• El Silbo is a whistled language that can be heard over long distances.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Based on the selection, why is the title “More Than a Whistle” appropriate?

• El Silbo is a whistled language produced with specialized sounds.

• El Silbo is a whistled language, but it also represents a traditional way of life in La Gomera.

• El Silbo is a language that uses whistles of different pitches, but it is used less often than it once was.

• El Silbo is a whistled language that can be heard over long distances.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Based on the selection, why is the title 'More Than a Whistle' appropriate?

• El Silbo is a whistled language produced with specialized sounds.

• El Silbo is a whistled language, but it also represents a traditional way of life in La Gomera.

• El Silbo is a language that uses whistles of different pitches, but it is used less often than it once was.

• El Silbo is a whistled language that can be heard over long distances.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the primary theme of 'More Than a Whistle'?

• The evolution of language over time.

• The cultural significance of El Silbo in La Gomera.

• The technical aspects of whistled languages.

• The decline of traditional communication methods.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which literary device is most prominent in the title 'More Than a Whistle'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In the context of 'More Than a Whistle', what does El Silbo symbolize?

• Modern technology

• Cultural heritage

• Environmental conservation

• Economic development

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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

How does the author of 'More Than a Whistle' convey the importance of El Silbo?

• By providing statistical data

• Through personal anecdotes

• By quoting experts

• Through historical context

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the tone of the passage 'More Than a Whistle'?

• Nostalgic

• Critical

• Informative

• Humorous

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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 best summarizes the passage 'More Than a Whistle'?

• El Silbo is a unique form of communication that is still used today.

• El Silbo is a dying language that needs preservation.

• El Silbo is more than just a language; it is a cultural symbol.

• El Silbo is a complex language that requires years to master.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the author's purpose in writing 'More Than a Whistle'?

• To entertain readers with stories about El Silbo

• To inform readers about the cultural significance of El Silbo

• To persuade readers to learn El Silbo

• To criticize modern communication methods

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6