More Than a Whistle
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is most prominent in the title 'More Than a Whistle'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of 'More Than a Whistle', what does El Silbo symbolize?
Modern technology
Cultural heritage
Environmental conservation
Economic development
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
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