CFA- R.L. 9-10.4- Sister

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10 questions

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 1

The words "take her hand, come on" are in italix because they

are not the narrator's words

are spoken

are pleading

exist in memory

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 2

The description in lines 7 to 10 creates a mood of

fear

violence

confusion

pleasure

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 3

Repetition of the word "who" in lines 8-10 serves to

indicate point of view

create atmosphere

create emphasis

confuse the reader

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 4

The word "squashed" in line 12 suggests that the girls' past has been

creating a wedge between them

a source of happiness

completely erased

exaggerated by the parents

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 5

The statement "We are too different now"(line 15) can be MOST correctly identified as

an excuse

an apology

a lie

a plea

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 6

In the final two lines of the poem, the speaker's tone is one of

hostility

longing

impatience

confusion

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 7

The quotation that indicates a turning point for the narrator is

"Mostly we remember/who hit who first"

"It becomes easier every year."

"But still I return to the old albums"

"We are too different now"

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Question 8

In the last six lines of the poem, the narrator's behavior suggests that she is

reminiscing

contented

pleading

hateful

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Question 9

What is the impact of the author's use of the word "stale" in line 11?

It emphasizes the desire for the narrator to move on from the past.

It emphasizes the desire for the narrator to hold a grudge about the past.

It creates a setting of a smelly home.

It creates a feeling of urgency.

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Question 10

10.

What is the connotative meaning of the phrase "the letter at Christmas"?

It refers to the obligatory reaching out at holiday time.

It refers to the warm and fuzzy feelings of the holidays.

It refers to the authentic  distrust and hatred shown at holiday time.

It refers to the resentment of lack of gift -giving at holiday time.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4

Question 1

The words "take her hand, come on" are in italix because they

are not the narrator's words

are spoken

are pleading

exist in memory

Question 2

The description in lines 7 to 10 creates a mood of

fear

violence

confusion

pleasure

Question 3

Repetition of the word "who" in lines 8-10 serves to

indicate point of view

create atmosphere

create emphasis

confuse the reader

Question 4

The word "squashed" in line 12 suggests that the girls' past has been

creating a wedge between them

a source of happiness

completely erased

exaggerated by the parents

Question 5

The statement "We are too different now"(line 15) can be MOST correctly identified as

an excuse

an apology

a lie

a plea

Question 6

In the final two lines of the poem, the speaker's tone is one of

hostility

longing

impatience

confusion

Question 7

The quotation that indicates a turning point for the narrator is

"Mostly we remember/who hit who first"

"It becomes easier every year."

"But still I return to the old albums"

"We are too different now"

Question 8

In the last six lines of the poem, the narrator's behavior suggests that she is

reminiscing

contented

pleading

hateful

Question 9

What is the impact of the author's use of the word "stale" in line 11?

It emphasizes the desire for the narrator to move on from the past.

It emphasizes the desire for the narrator to hold a grudge about the past.

It creates a setting of a smelly home.

It creates a feeling of urgency.

Question 10

10.

What is the connotative meaning of the phrase "the letter at Christmas"?

It refers to the obligatory reaching out at holiday time.

It refers to the warm and fuzzy feelings of the holidays.

It refers to the authentic  distrust and hatred shown at holiday time.

It refers to the resentment of lack of gift -giving at holiday time.