Exploring the Purpose of Reading and Critical Engagement

What is considered a marker of civilization according to historical perspectives?

• The development of agriculture

• The ability to use technology

• The ability to read and write

• The creation of cities

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

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Which book mentioned is known for originating from oral tradition?

• Mules and Men

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Great Gatsby

• The Catcher in the Rye

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RI.K.6

What does the narrator use instead of curse words?

• Scientific terms

• Random objects

• Names of favorite writers

• Comic expressions

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CCSS.RL.8.6

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What happens when language gets confusing, according to the narrator?

• It becomes more interesting

• It creates a barrier between people

• It enhances understanding

• It simplifies concepts

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the narrator's view on authorial intent?

• It is crucial for understanding a text

• It is irrelevant to the reader's experience

• It should be determined by experts

• It enhances the value of literature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does the narrator describe his emotional state post-breakup?

• Indifferent

• Slightly upset

• Completely obliterated

• Moderately annoyed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What literary techniques does the narrator use to describe his feelings?

• Simile and onomatopoeia

• Metaphor and hyperbole

• Alliteration and irony

• Personification and satire

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CCSS.RL.8.6

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Why is critical reading important, according to the narrator?

• To critique the author's style

• To understand complex human experiences

• To find hidden symbols

• To pass exams

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

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What future readings are mentioned by the narrator?

• Pride and Prejudice and Frankenstein

• Macbeth and The Scarlet Letter

• 1984 and Animal Farm

• Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, and The Catcher in the Rye

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What symbol from 'The Great Gatsby' is discussed?

• Gatsby's mansion

• The billboard

• The valley of ashes

• The green light

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

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CCSS.RL.8.7