What is the meaning of the word vendors as used in paragraph 18 of the drama?
What are people who sell items?
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How does scene 1 differ from scene 5?
Scene 1 takes place in Santa Fe.
100
Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
Your answers to these questions might explain how the media persuades you to want or to do something.
In this sentence, the word media means-
A method of communication
100
The author includes headings in bold print to-
Identify the main ideas of the paragraphs
100
How do you read a paired passage?
Read the first story, answer the questions. Then read the second story, and answer those questions.
200
What is the theme of "The Turquoise Ring"?
What is Friends can help solve problems?
200
How are the stage directions in paragraph 49 important to the reader's understanding?
They help the reader visualize the actions of Mr. Mendoza.
200
The word manipulate in paragraph 2 of the selection means-
To change in order to influence
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Which heading helps the reader evaluate a media message?
Questioning the Media
200
What should you do when reading a passage and you come to an underlined word?
Cover it up and figure out the meaning of the word before answering the question.
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What sentence best summarizes Scene 3 of the drama?
Rosita tells Christina about her vacation, gives her a gift, and shows Christina the turquoise ring.
300
What is the role of the narrator in the drama?
The narrator describes the appearance of the characters.
300
What is the main idea of this selection?
Understanding the media helps you make smart decisions.
300
Why are some sentences in Questioning the Media written in italics?
To help the reader understand the meaning of the advertisement.
300
How SHOULD you answer a multiple choice question?
Cover up the answer choices, write your answer, and then read the answer choices.
400
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 40?
Christina's father has shared stories with her about his experiences with Mr. Mendosa.
400
The author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 emphasizes that-
The ring looks like water
400
What point is best supported with the author's six questions?
A media smart person can understand the meaning of a media message.
400
Based on the information in the advertisement, what statement is probably true?
Free shipping is available if you order the shoes by a certain time.
500
What event resolves Rosita's problem?
Mr. Mendosa's metal detector makes a funny noise.
500
How is the photograph important to the drama?
The photograph provides an image of a metal detector.
500
What detail is most important to include in a summary of the selection?
The media uses its message to control the thoughts of consumers.
500
In the advertisement, the words and images are most likely used to-
Encourage the consumer to purchase the shoes quickly