What is the genre for a text that takes place in a specific time period while also following a plot-line and telling a story?(1 point)
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historical fiction
historical fiction
poetry
poetry
fantasy
fantasy
informational
informational
The correct answer is historical fiction.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Ava was a young woman who lived in one of the impoverished areas of the Earth. Her dream was to become an astronaut and explore the vastness of space.
Which literary genre is described in the sentence?
(1 point)
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fantasy
fantasy
science fiction
science fiction
historical fiction
historical fiction
mystery
The correct answer is science fiction.
Which sentence would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening?(1 point)ResponsesGaines walked in with a new mohawk cut.Gaines walked in with a new mohawk cut.Pierce raised his hand to answer the teacher’s question.Pierce raised his hand to answer the teacher’s question.Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears.Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears.Hank was the tallest person in his class.Hank was the tallest person in his class.
The sentence "Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears." would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening.
Which option is the best example of a central idea?(1 point)
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A group of kids change their mind about their “scary” neighbor after hearing his story.
A group of kids change their mind about their “scary” neighbor after hearing his story.
Change can be hard, but it is necessary.
Change can be hard, but it is necessary.
The story takes place in Birmingham, AL.
The story takes place in Birmingham, AL.
Knowledge is power, and you should use it wisely.
The best example of a central idea is "Change can be hard, but it is necessary."
In a story about a group of boys who dislike their strict baseball coach, which option would be the most logical theme? (1 point)
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Kids are always right when they band together.
Kids are always right when they band together.
Stories about sports and kids are popular.
Stories about sports and kids are popular.
Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are.
Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are.
Playing baseball is a fun game.
Playing baseball is a fun game.
The most logical theme in the story about a group of boys who dislike their strict baseball coach would be "Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are."
Which sentence connects an element of a story to the theme?(1 point)
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The story takes place in the early 1900’s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.
The story takes place in the early 1900’s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.
The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.
The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.
The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.
The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand difficult relationships between mothers and their children.