Literary Paired- Inventor/ Aspiring Star

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13 questions
Use "The Inventor" to answer the following questions.
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In the sentence below, which word could best be used in place of flaws?

This had many flaws and Scott was unable to sell his invention.

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Read this sentence from the passage:
As Scott had grown, his passion had only grown stronger.

The word passion shows that Scott is very -

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Which statement best describes how the photograph at the start of the passage relates to the information in the first paragraph?

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What is a benefit of Scott's invention of the motorcycle helmet?

Use "The Aspiring Star" to answer the following questions.
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Read this sentence from the passage.
I need you to carry the team and win the game.

What does the phrase "carry the team" refer to?

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According to the passage, what is the main hurdle that makes it difficult for Troy to play at a high level?

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In the third paragraph, Troy asks to be given a chance. How does this affect the rest of the events?

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Read this sentence from the end of the passage spoken by the coach.
Do you remember your promise before I signed you?

What promise is the coach referring to?

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Which statement best explains how you can tell that the point of view is third-person omniscient?

Use both "The Inventor" and "The Aspiring Star" to answer the following questions.
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Which statement describes a main theme of both passages?

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Which word best describes both Scott and Troy?

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How is Troy’s challenge different from Scott’s challenge?

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What is the key difference in how Troy and Scott achieve success?