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Read the following:
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
What kind of text is written above?
ⓐ passage
ⓑ paragraph
ⓒ poem
ⓓ section
ⓔ sentence
ⓒ poem
Read the sentence below:
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
What kind of figurative language is being used above?
ⓐ simile
ⓑ personification
ⓒ hyperbole
ⓓ metaphor
ⓑ personification
Read the sentence below:
“O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming…”
What is the meaning of hailed as it is used above?
ⓐ Called out loudly
ⓑ Noticed
ⓒ Criticized
ⓓ Honored
ⓓ Honored
Read the following:
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
How many lines are in this poem?
ⓐ 1
ⓑ 4
ⓒ 7
ⓓ 8
ⓔ 10
ⓓ 8
Read the following:
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
What sounds devices are present in this poem?
ⓐ repeated first sounds (alliteration)
ⓑ repeated words
ⓒ rhyme
ⓓ onomatopoeia
ⓒ rhyme
Read the sentence below:
He was trying to negotiate the release of American prisoners.
What is the meaning of negotiate as it is used above?
ⓐ ask for something strongly without discussion
ⓑ discuss in order to reach an agreement
ⓒ ignore a problem and walk away
ⓓ celebrate an event with others
ⓑ discuss in order to reach an agreement
Read the paragraph below:
3 In 1812, the United States entered a conflict with Great Britain known as the War of 1812. At the time, Great Britain had a powerful military. British forces attacked Washington, D.C., and destroyed several important buildings, including the White House. These events caused fear and anger among Americans.
Which sentence from the paragraph best represents the central idea of the paragraph?
In 1812, the United States entered a conflict with Great Britain known as the War of 1812.
Read the sentence below:
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Which two types of poetic elements are being used here?
ⓐ repeated first sounds
ⓑ imagery
ⓒ rhyme
ⓓ onomatopoeia
ⓔ figurative language
ⓑ imagery
ⓒ rhyme
Read the paragraph below:
4 In September 1814, a lawyer named Francis Scott Key traveled to a British ship near Baltimore, Maryland. He was trying to negotiate the release of American prisoners. Although the British agreed to the request, they would not allow Key to leave right away because he had learned about their upcoming attack.
Which sentence from the paragraph best represents the central idea of the paragraph?
In September 1814, a lawyer named Francis Scott Key traveled to a British ship near Baltimore, Maryland.
Read the sentence below:
That night, British ships launched a heavy bombardment…
What is the meaning of bombardment as it is used above?
ⓐ A continuous attack
ⓑ A peaceful meeting
ⓒ A loud and sudden explosion
ⓓ A desire to start a war
ⓐ A continuous attack
What is the central idea of the section called "A Time of War"?
ⓐ The section explains how the War of 1812 created a dangerous situation in which Americans feared defeat as British forces attacked key locations and prepared to strike Baltimore.
ⓑ The section describes the War of 1812 and introduces Francis Scott Key, showing how he became involved during the conflict, though it focuses less on the larger impact of the war.
ⓒ The section tells how the American flag was designed and explains why it became an important national symbol during peaceful times.
ⓓ The section focuses on how The Star-Spangled Banner officially became the national anthem in 1931 and why people sing it at sports events today.
ⓐ The section explains how the War of 1812 created a dangerous situation in which Americans feared defeat as British forces attacked key locations and prepared to strike Baltimore.
2. Choose two sentences that best belong in a summary of the passage:
ⓐ The Star-Spangled Banner is sung at sports events
ⓑ The War of 1812 led to a battle at Fort McHenry
ⓒ The White House was destroyed during the War of 1812.
ⓓ Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the national anthem
ⓔ Francis Scott Key tried to release prisoners
ⓑ The War of 1812 led to a battle at Fort McHenry
ⓓ Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the national anthem
What is the central idea of the section called "The Flag Still Waves"?
ⓐ The section describes how Francis Scott Key wrote a poem about the battle and later turned it into a song that people across the country enjoyed.
ⓑ The section focuses on how the song became the national anthem many years later.
ⓒ The section explains that Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still flying after the battle, which showed the Americans had won.
ⓓ The section explains how the American flag was created and why it became a symbol of the United States.
ⓒ The section explains that Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still flying after the battle, which showed the Americans had won.
Read the sentence below:
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
What is the meaning of ramparts as it is used above?
ⓐ The top edge or outer part of a structure
ⓑ A group of soldiers preparing for battle
ⓒ Defensive walls of a fort
ⓓ A type of weapon used during war
ⓒ Defensive walls of a fort
Read the paragraph below:
6 At dawn, Key looked toward the fort through the smoke. To his relief, he saw the American flag still waving above Fort McHenry. This was a clear sign that the Americans had successfully defended the fort and that Baltimore remained safe. Filled with emotion and pride, Key began writing a poem to capture what he had witnessed.
Which sentence from the paragraph best represents the central idea of the paragraph?
To his relief, he saw the American flag still waving above Fort McHenry.