Analyzing Figures

Which of the following is stronger evidence?

• Some teenagers spend a lot of time on social networks.

• 40% of 8 to 18 year-olds spend 54 minutes a day on social media sites.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

____________ language deals with facts and figures (statistics).

• claim

• objective

• subjective

• evidence

Figurative Language is...

• using like or as in a sentence.

• literal language meaning exactly what the text says.

• figures of speech to be more effectice, persuasive, and impactful.

• the main idea of a poem or text.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a trait of Data Analysis questions?

• Vocab

• Opinions

• Charts & Graphs

• Underlined phrases

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun rises in the east.

• The sun is hot.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the main purpose of using figures of speech in writing?

• To confuse the reader.

• To provide factual information.

• To create vivid imagery and express ideas creatively.

• To list data and statistics.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

• Time is a thief.

• Time steals.

• Moments are stolen.

• Thief steals moments.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Her smile was bright.

• Her smile shone brightly.

• Her smile was a beacon.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of using hyperbole in a sentence?

• To provide an exact measurement.

• To exaggerate for emphasis or effect.

• To confuse the reader.

• To present a logical argument.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The wind is strong.

• The wind blew hard.

• The wind is a natural phenomenon.

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CCSS.L.6.5A