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Question Which option is the best example of central idea?(1 point) Responses The story takes place in a small town and includes a conflict between a baseball coach and his players. The story takes place in a small town and includes a conflict between a baseball coach and his players. Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change. Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change. A group of baseball players change their minds about their coach after they learn why hs is so strict. A group of baseball players change their minds about their coach after they learn why hs is so strict. Change can be a difficult process.

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Use the description to answer the question. Description of a text: tells a story about characters who experience conflict and suffering The text belongs in which literary genre? (1 point) Responses Prose Prose Poetry Poetry Drama Drama Narrative

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Use the sentence to answer the question. “The basketball team huddled together before the last day. When the whistle blew, they were all prepared to make the winning shot. Swish! The crowd went wild!” In this example, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements? (1 point) Responses Characters Characters Theme Theme Setting Setting Plot

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In the heart of Elmridge Middle School, where lockers slammed shut like a rhythmic beat and laughter echoed through the bustling hallways, there lived a quiet girl named Maya. She had a secret talent that she kept hidden from her classmates—a collection of vivid dreams that seemed to come to life when she closed her eyes. Every night, as the moon cast its silver glow, Maya's dreams transported her to fantastical realms where talking animals shared wisdom and colorful landscapes stretched as far as the eye could see. One day, during a particularly challenging math class, Maya found herself drifting into a daydream, her mind wandering to the magical worlds she visited at night. As she doodled whimsical creatures in the margin of her notebook, a sudden realization dawned on her: perhaps her dreams held the key to navigating the complexities of the real world. Little did Maya know, her journey into the realm of imagination would not only unlock her own potential but also bring a touch of magic to Elmridge Middle School. 11. What literary device is used in the phrase "lockers slammed shut like a rhythmic beat"? (1 point) Responses SImile SImile Metaphor Metaphor Personification Personification Hyperbole

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Alliteration is defined as repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Which of the following lines of poetry contains an example of alliteration?(1 point) Responses The icicles dropped from the house and shattered the glass. The icicles dropped from the house and shattered the glass. It was the place where they laughed and the place where they cried. It was the place where they laughed and the place where they cried. The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass. The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass. They traveled through the night, yearning for the light.

The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass.

answer all of them

1. The best example of central idea is: Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change.

2. The text described belongs in the genre of Narrative.

3. In this example, the plot has the most influence over the other story elements.

4. The literary device used in the phrase "lockers slammed shut like a rhythmic beat" is personification.

5. The line of poetry containing an example of alliteration is: The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass.

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Which sentence provides objective information?(1 point) Responses Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive. Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive. Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads. Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads. Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips. Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips. The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.

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Use the sentences below to answer the question. “Mike cowered underneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop. His brother was getting impatient and wanted Mike to hurry up.” In the example, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements? (1 point) Responses Characters Characters Theme Theme Setting Setting Plot

1. The sentence that provides objective information is: The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.

2. In the example provided, the characters have the most influence over the other story elements.