Years of Crisis

to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations.

Support the claim that Bilan shows resilience using details from the article. Check all the choices that support Bilan is resilient.

• Bilan faced many hardships and violence in Somalia for several years. Her family was forced to leave the country behind.

• Somalia's government collapsed, war broke out then a drought and famine made it impossible to stay there. They traveled 10 days to escape to the Kobe camp in Ethiopia.

• Bilan's life completely changed. She states that she had to "adapt" and make the best of it. Despite these challenges and uncertain future she has survived and has plans for the future.

  She hopes to become a doctor someday that gives health services to refugees for free.

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Years of Crisis' in a literary context?

• A period marked by significant challenges and changes

• A time of peace and prosperity

• An era of technological advancement

• A phase of artistic flourishing

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Which of the following sentences uses the word 'crisis' correctly?

• The crisis of the novel was its happy ending.

• The character faced a crisis when he lost his job.

• The crisis of the story was its beautiful scenery.

• The crisis was resolved by the protagonist's laughter.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'During the years of crisis, many people struggled to find stability.'

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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In the context of a novel, what role does a 'crisis' typically play?

• It serves as the climax of the story.

• It introduces the main characters.

• It provides background information.

• It concludes the narrative.

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Which literary device is often used to depict a 'crisis' in literature?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

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Choose the correct synonym for 'crisis' from the options below.

• Opportunity

• Catastrophe

• Celebration

• Tranquility

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What is the antonym of 'crisis'?

• Calamity

• Disaster

• Peace

• Emergency

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Which of the following best describes a character's development during a 'crisis'?

• The character remains unchanged.

• The character regresses to a previous state.

• The character grows and evolves.

• The character becomes irrelevant.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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In a narrative, how can a 'crisis' affect the plot?

• It can slow down the story.

• It can create tension and conflict.

• It can make the story boring.

• It can resolve all issues immediately.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

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