The Big Catch

“I once caught a catfish as fierce as a wildcat.” Why does the author compare a catfish to a wildcat? *

• The author wants to show the reader what a catfish looks like.

• The author is using a simile to make the writing more interesting.

• The author wants to show how big the catfish was that Reuben caught.

• The author is trying to show that Reuben caught a catfish that was difficult to catch.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main theme of 'The Big Catch'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

• Courage and perseverance

• Nature and wildlife

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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 literary device is predominantly used in 'The Big Catch'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'The Big Catch', what does the 'big catch' symbolize?

• Success and achievement

• Danger and risk

• Mystery and intrigue

• Failure and disappointment

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the setting of 'The Big Catch'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A serene lake

• A dense forest

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Who is the protagonist in 'The Big Catch'?

• Reuben

• Sam

• Lily

• Tom

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the climax of 'The Big Catch'?

• Reuben decides to go fishing

• Reuben catches the big fish

• Reuben loses his fishing rod

• Reuben returns home

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Big Catch'?

• Humorous

• Suspenseful

• Melancholic

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What lesson does Reuben learn in 'The Big Catch'?

• Patience is key to success

• Always follow the rules

• Never trust strangers

• Hard work pays off

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the author create tension in 'The Big Catch'?

• By using short, choppy sentences

• By describing the weather

• By introducing a mysterious character

• By detailing the struggle with the fish

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4