Dancing with the Alligators

What is the main theme of the story 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• Courage and adventure

• Fear and survival

• Friendship and trust

• Mystery and suspense

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes the protagonist's character in 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• Timid and shy

• Brave and adventurous

• Cunning and deceitful

• Calm and wise

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the context of 'Dancing with the Alligators', what does the word 'alligators' symbolize?

• Danger and risk

• Wealth and prosperity

• Peace and tranquility

• Mystery and intrigue

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the setting of the story 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A dense jungle

• A serene beach

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Identify the correct sentence structure from 'Dancing with the Alligators'.

• The alligators danced gracefully, their scales shimmering in the moonlight.

• Gracefully danced the alligators, shimmering their scales in the moonlight.

• The alligators, their scales shimmering in the moonlight, danced gracefully.

• Danced gracefully the alligators, shimmering in the moonlight their scales.

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the tone of the narrative in 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Mysterious

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar from 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• The alligators was dancing in the moonlight.

• The alligators were dancing in the moonlight.

• The alligators is dancing in the moonlight.

• The alligators are dancing in the moonlight.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the climax of the story 'Dancing with the Alligators'?

• When the protagonist first sees the alligators.

• When the protagonist dances with the alligators.

• When the protagonist escapes the alligators.

• When the protagonist befriends the alligators.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which vocabulary word from 'Dancing with the Alligators' means 'to move rhythmically'?

• Glide

• Dance

• Leap

• Crawl

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4