A Star-Spangled Catastrophe

The title Star-Spangled Catastrophe gives the reader the impression that-

• there is going to be some kind of celebration having to do with the American flag.

• the play will be about stars spangling around cats.

• there will be some kind of problem having to do with the American flag.

• there will be prosperity with the American flag.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

In lines 18 through 23, the stage directions most help the reader understand the...

• F stress that the characters experience as a result of their responsibility

• H conflicting viewpoints of the characters

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

One way Angie tries to encourage Pete is by...

• promising him that he will find great fame on the Internet

• explaining to him that she was too busy taping the football game to see his performance

• telling him that he will be on a video with others who also sang the national anthem at football games

• reminding him that singing the national anthem is something most people are not brave enough to do

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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

The phrase 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe' suggests a combination of...

• A) patriotism and disaster

• B) celebration and joy

• C) stars and stripes

• D) cats and stars

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of the title, 'Star-Spangled' most likely refers to...

• A) a type of dance

• B) a pattern of stars

• C) a national symbol

• D) a famous celebrity

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'A Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word 'catastrophe' in the title implies...

• A) a minor inconvenience

• B) a significant problem

• C) a humorous event

• D) a festive occasion

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the tone suggested by the title 'A Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Ironic

• C) Melancholic

• D) Joyful

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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

If 'Star-Spangled' is associated with the American flag, what might 'Catastrophe' imply in this context?

• A) A celebration of independence

• B) A problem related to national pride

• C) A new design for the flag

• D) A historical event

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes the structure of the phrase 'A Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Noun phrase

• B) Verb phrase

• C) Adjective phrase

• D) Prepositional phrase

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A