This I Believe Edge

Identify the main theme of the essay 'This I Believe Edge'.

• Personal growth

• Environmental awareness

• Technological advancement

• Historical analysis

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'This I Believe Edge'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary purpose of the essay 'This I Believe Edge'?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'believe' as used in the context of the essay.

• Doubt

• Trust

• Ignore

• Reject

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence 'This I Believe Edge challenges the reader', what is the grammatical function of 'challenges'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the tone of the essay 'This I Believe Edge'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence structure is used in 'This I Believe Edge is a compelling read'?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the correct antonym for 'edge' as used in the essay.

• Center

• Corner

• Boundary

• Limit

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the effect of using first-person narrative in 'This I Believe Edge'?

• Creates distance

• Enhances credibility

• Reduces clarity

• Increases formality

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes the author's style in 'This I Believe Edge'?

• Formal and academic

• Casual and conversational

• Technical and detailed

• Emotional and persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6