V.1.2 | Greek & Latin Roots; Context Clues, etc.
In Down Down Down, the word bioluminescent contains the root “lumin.” What does “lumin” most nearly mean?
A. Light
B.Color
C. Heat
D. Life
A. Light
How does the image and caption of shark gills in “Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?” support the text?
A. It provides visual clarification of how sharks breathe.
B. It persuades readers that sharks are harmless.
C. It compares sharks to mammals.
D. It shows that sharks are dangerous predators.
A. It provides visual clarification of how sharks breathe.
Which detail from Down Down Down best supports the idea that deep-sea animals have adapted to extreme environments?
A. “Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the globe’s surface.”
B. “Nine of every ten animals… are bioluminescent.”
C. “Humans have visited this place only once.”
D. “The descent took five hours.”
B. “Nine of every ten animals… are bioluminescent.”
What is the author’s purpose for writing the text Down Down Down? (R.2.3)
to persuade readers to explore the depths of the ocean
to entertain readers about a specific animal life that can be found below the surface of the sea
to encourage readers to solve the mysteries of the unknown fish found in the ocean and sea
to inform readers about the various life forms that exist from the surface to extreme environments far below the sea
4. to inform readers about the various life forms that exist from the surface to extreme environments far below the sea
What is the author’s main argument in “Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?”
A. Sharks are dangerous predators that should be avoided.
B. Sharks are misunderstood creatures that are vulnerable and need protection.
C. Sharks are the oldest animals in the ocean.
D. Sharks are more powerful than other sea animals.
B. Sharks are misunderstood creatures that are vulnerable and need protection.
How do “Down Down Down” and “Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?” approach ocean animals similarly?
A. Both focus mainly on persuasive arguments.
B. Both organize information to explain scientific facts about sea life.
C. Both describe fictional ocean adventures.
D. Both criticize human exploration.
B. Both organize information to explain scientific facts about sea life.
In “Down Down Down,” the word bioluminescent contains the root “bio.” What does the root bio mean?
A. Water
B. Life
C. Light
D. Movement
B. Life
How do the text features in the section “Curiouser and Curiouser” convey meaning for the reader? (R.2.1)
a. The illustrations show examples of animals attracting prey or scaring away predators
b. The illustrations show the strongest animals in the deep ocean
c. The illustration shows the best adaptations animals have
d. The illustration shows the dangers of deep sea creatures
a. The illustrations show examples of animals attracting prey or scaring away predators
How does the section “Turn Up the Heat” develop a central idea in “Down Down Down”?
A. It explains how deep-sea animals depend on sunlight.
B. It compares deep sea fish and worms.
C. It argues that deep-sea exploration is dangerous.
D. It shows that life can survive in extreme environments.
D. It shows that life can survive in extreme environments.
What is George G. Vest’s purpose in “Eulogy of the Dog”?
A. To inform readers about court cases
B. To entertain with a humorous speech
C. To persuade the jury that a dog is man’s most loyal friend
D. To explain how dogs are trained
C. To persuade the jury that a dog is man’s most loyal friend
In Eulogy of the Dog, how does the repetition of “Gentlemen of the jury” affect the speech?
A. It adds humor to entertain the audience.
B. It reminds the reader of the target audience, focusing on who the author is trying to convince.
C. It changes the topic of the speech.
D. It introduces new evidence about the dog.
B. It reminds the reader of the target audience, focusing on who the author is trying to convince.
In “Eulogy of the Dog,” Vest describes how dogs remain loyal in poverty, sickness, and death. What type of reasoning does he primarily use?
A. Deductive reasoning from a general rule
B. Inductive reasoning using repeated examples
C. Abductive reasoning by saying what is most likely
D. Both A & C
B. Inductive reasoning using repeated examples
In “Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?”, what does the word vulnerable most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. Aggressive
B. Powerful
C. In danger
D. Ancient
C. In danger
How do the section headings in “Down Down Down” help develop meaning?
A. They compare ocean life to life on land.
B. They organize information by depth to show how ocean life changes.
C. They persuade readers to explore the ocean.
D. They summarize the author’s opinion about sea animals.
B. They organize information by depth to show how ocean life changes.
In "Eulogy of the Dog", which quote does NOT support the development of the central idea that a dog's loyalty is greater than all others?
A."A man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action." (paragraph 2)
B. "Gentlemen of the jury, a man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness..." (paragraph 3)
C."He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince." (paragraph 3)
D. "When all other friends desert, he remains." (paragraph4)
A."A man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action." (paragraph 2)
Which detail best supports the author’s purpose in “Eulogy of the Dog”?
A. “He will sleep on the cold ground when the wintry winds blow…”
B. “The money that a man has he may lose. It flies from him perhaps when he needs it most..."
C. “The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads..."
D. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer..."
A. “He will sleep on the cold ground when the wintry winds blow…”
In paragraph 4, the author compares shark attacks to being struck by lightning. What type of reasoning is this?
A.The author uses pathos to appeal to the readers' emotions
B. The author uses logos, appealing to logic by using statistics
C. The author uses ethos through the use of meteorogists'quotes
D. The author uses a fallacy which weakens their argument
B. The author uses logos, appealing to logic by using statistics
“One deep-sea shrimp squirts bright sticky goo into the face of an attacker” (Curiouser and Curiouser).
Which central idea does the quote support?
a. Central idea 1
b. Central idea 2
c. Central idea 1 & 2
a. Central idea 1
In Eulogy of the Dog, what does the word pauper most nearly mean as used in the text?
A. Poor person
B. Elite
C. Soldier
D. Enemy
A. Poor person
In Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?, how does the section “Debunking Myths” contribute to the author’s message?
A. It presents fictional shark stories.
B. It introduces new shark species.
C. It corrects false beliefs to support the claim that sharks are misunderstood.
D. It explains how sharks are hunted.
C. It corrects false beliefs to support the claim that sharks are misunderstood.
Which statement best explains how Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood? develops its central idea across sections?
A. The author shifts from describing sharks’ appearance to explaining myths and protection efforts.
B. The author focuses only on shark anatomy.
C. The author presents a fictional shark narrative.
D. The author describes only one species of shark.
A. The author shifts from describing sharks’ appearance to explaining myths and protection efforts.
Which statement best explains how the author’s purpose in "Eulogy of the Dog" differs from the purpose in Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?
A. One informs using facts, while the other persuades using emotional language.
B. "Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood" entertains readers with examples in pop culture while "Eulogy of a Dog" informs about dogs.
C. One criticizes animals, while the other praises them.
D. Both texts are written to entertain readers.
A. One informs using facts, while the other persuades using emotional language.
Why does the author of Down Down Down include vivid descriptions of deep-sea creatures?
A. To frighten and entertain readers
B. To inform readers about the unique life which lives in the deep sea
C. To persuade readers that deep-sea animals are dangerous
D. To inform readers about the dangers of ocean exploration
B. To inform readers about the unique life which lives in the deep sea
“Animals also use light to attract a mate or send messages to one another” (Glowing in the Dark).
Which central idea does the quote support?
a. Central idea 1
b. Central idea 2
c. Central idea 1 & 2
b. Central idea 2
In Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?, the word vulnerable contains the root “vuln,” meaning “wound.” Based on this root, what does vulnerable most likely mean?
A. Hard to see
B. Easily harmed
C. Very large
D. Extremely fast
B. Easily harmed
In Down Down Down, how do the depth labels (such as “The Twilight Zone” and “The Dark Zone”) support understanding?
A. They show a cause-and-effect relationship.
B. They organize the text chronologically by time.
C. They help readers visualize how conditions change as depth increases.
D. They compare animals from different continents.
C. They help readers visualize how conditions change as depth increases.
In "Eulogy of the Dog" which quote contains the author's claim from the text?
A. "His son or daughter whom he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful" (paragraph 2).
B. "It flies from him perhaps when he needs it most. A man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action" (paragraph 2)
C. "He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. (paragraph 3).
D. "The one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world...is the dog" (paragraph 2).
D. "The one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world...is the dog" (paragraph 2).
How does the tone of Down Down Down support the author’s purpose?
A. The suspenseful tone persuades readers to fear the ocean.
B. The informative and curious tone helps explain ocean life.
C. The humorous tone entertains readers.
D. The argumentative tone criticizes exploration.
B. The informative and curious tone helps explain ocean life.
Which statement best explains how the author structures the argument in the Sharks reading?
A. The author compares myths about sharks and then provides facts to disprove them.
B. The author lists shark characteristics through description.
C. The author focuses mainly on the effects of shark attacks.
D. The author argues that all sharks are harmless pets.
A. The author compares myths about sharks and then provides facts to disprove them.
How do Eulogy of the Dog and Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood? differ in their approach to animals?
A. One uses emotional persuasion, while the other uses scientific facts.
B. Both use only statistics.
C. One criticizes animals, while the other praises them.
D. Both focus on legal arguments.
A. One uses emotional persuasion through pathos, while the other uses scientific facts and logos.