Running Dry

What type of text is "Running Dry?"

• Op-Ed Articles

• Website

• Newspaper Article

• Blog

What is the primary theme of the text 'Running Dry'?

• Water scarcity

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

• Cultural diversity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Running Dry'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the tone of the text 'Running Dry'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Humorous

• Neutral

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Running Dry', which of the following is a suggested solution to water scarcity?

• Desalination

• Increased taxation

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Running Dry'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To narrate

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Running Dry'?

• Chronological

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

• Descriptive

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main argument presented in 'Running Dry'?

• Water conservation is crucial

• Technology will solve all problems

• Economic growth is paramount

• Cultural heritage is important

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which audience is 'Running Dry' primarily targeted at?

• Children

• Environmentalists

• Politicians

• Scientists

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What type of evidence is predominantly used in 'Running Dry'?

• Statistical data

• Anecdotal evidence

• Historical references

• Expert opinions

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1