1
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Question at position 1
The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by —
The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by —
Comparing her experience at her all black school with the first day at her new school.
Explaining the sequence of events when she became the first black student at her school in New Orleans.
Showcasing the problems she faced on her first day at her new school and the solutions that were provided.
Describing the impact of her parents’ decision to allow her to integrate into an all white school.
Question at position 2
2
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Question at position 2
Read the following sentence from the selection “Through My Eyes”.
The whole first day, my mother and I just sat and waited. We didn't talk to anybody. I remember watching a big, round clock on the wall. When it was 3:00 and time to go home, I was glad. I had thought my new school would be hard, but the first day was easy.
The author uses what literary device to describe her first day of school?
Read the following sentence from the selection “Through My Eyes”.
The whole first day, my mother and I just sat and waited. We didn't talk to anybody. I remember watching a big, round clock on the wall. When it was 3:00 and time to go home, I was glad. I had thought my new school would be hard, but the first day was easy.
The author uses what literary device to describe her first day of school?
Figurative Language
Repetition
Juxtaposition
Irony
Question at position 3
3
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Question at position 3
The “Through My Eyes” author’s use of first person point of view —
The “Through My Eyes” author’s use of first person point of view —
Helps the reader to understand the confusion Ruby felt the first day at her new school.
Explains the specific details of the crowds gathered in front of Ruby’s new school.
Suggests the feelings others had about Ruby.
Enables the reader to understand what was happening inside and outside of the school at the same time.
Question at position 4
4
1 point
Question at position 4
The author describes her experience in a way that highlights —
The author describes her experience in a way that highlights —
The strength she drew from her parents at the time of the incident.
The pride she felt in being a part of an important moment in the civil rights movement.
Her limited understanding of the impact of her actions at the time.
The importance of education on her life as she grew up.
Question at position 5
5
1 point
Question at position 5
Which sentence from the selection reflects the author’s opinion?
Which sentence from the selection reflects the author’s opinion?
I loved school that year, and my teacher, Mrs. King, was warm and encouraging.
Apparently the test was difficult, and I've been told that it was set up so that kids would have a hard time passing.
My father, Abon, didn't want any part of school integration.
When we were near the school my mother said,” Ruby, I want you to behave yourself today and do what the marshals say.”
Question at position 6
6
1 point
Question at position 6
The author uses callouts in the text to —
The author uses callouts in the text to —
Showcase specific details about Ruby’s experience in pictorial form.
Allow the reader to get another perspective about the same events she spoke about.
Give imagery to the description in the main part of the selection.
Suggest another opinion about the same topic.
answer all
1. The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by describing the impact of her parents’ decision to allow her to integrate into an all white school.
2. The author uses irony to describe her first day of school.
3. The “Through My Eyes” author’s use of first person point of view helps the reader to understand the confusion Ruby felt the first day at her new school.
4. The author describes her experience in a way that highlights the pride she felt in being a part of an important moment in the civil rights movement.
5. The sentence "I loved school that year, and my teacher, Mrs. King, was warm and encouraging." reflects the author's opinion.
6. The author uses callouts in the text to showcase specific details about Ruby’s experience in pictorial form.
1,4 and 6 were incorrect
I apologize for the errors. Let's correct them:
1. The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by explaining the sequence of events when she became the first black student at her school in New Orleans.
4. The author describes her experience in a way that highlights her limited understanding of the impact of her actions at the time.
6. The author uses callouts in the text to give imagery to the description in the main part of the selection.