Cite Text Evidence
10. Part B Which quotation supports the answer in Part A?
B. “Now prepared, thanks in part to Claudette’s earlier experience, Montgomery’s black leaders rallied around Mrs. Parks and quickly organized a boycott of all the city buses.” (paragraph 8)
14. How do the references to the two women develop Colvin’s point of view?
A. The references explain from where Colvin drew her inspiration and strength to resist.
5. Which statement accurately evaluates the evidence that the author used to support the idea that Colvin was mistreated by the policemen who arrested her?
C. The evidence is accurate because it provides specific examples to support the claim.
Define Develop
to grow, change, or create something new over a gradual period
1. Which quotation from the passage illustrates Colvin’s bravery and courage?
B. “Shouting that she had a constitutional right to sit where she chose, Claudette willed herself not to struggle.” (paragraph 3)
4. Based on the context of paragraph 13, what does catalyzing mean?
C. prompting
9. How does the author develop Colvin’s importance to the Civil Rights Movement?
D. by explaining the impact Colvin’s resistance had on future protests
Define Central Idea
the main point, key message, or core concept
13. Which quotation supports the idea that doing the right thing can sometimes be difficult?
C. “Rather than treating her as a hero, many of her classmates mocked her. She became discouraged and depressed.” (paragraph 7)
12. Which research question further develops the historical impact of Colvin’s actions?
A. How did the trial in which Colvin participated help dismantle the Jim Crow system?
6. Based on the context of paragraph 6, what does futile mean?
C. hopeless
3. How does the author develop Colvin’s importance to the Civil Rights Movement?
D. by explaining the impact Colvin’s resistance had on future protests
2. How does the author use rhetoric in this sentence to support his view of Colvin?
A. The author uses sarcasm to show Colvin was arrested partly on false charges.
*Daily Double*
8. Select three quotations that help develop the central idea selected in Part A. I have highlighted one for you, so all you have to pick is TWO of the other choices.
C.“Hours later, Claudette’s mother and pastor bailed her out of jail and took her home. But Claudette was in serious legal trouble.” (paragraph 5)
D. “Rather than treating her as a hero, many of her classmates mocked her. She became discouraged and depressed.” (paragraph 7)
7. Part A Which is a central idea of the passage?
A. Doing what is right can be extremely difficult.
11. How does the author use language differently in paragraph 4 and paragraphs 5-6?
B. In paragraph 4, the author uses descriptive language to convey sympathy for Colvin; in paragraphs 5-6, the author uses technical language to explain the legal troubles Colvin faced.
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Define Rhetoric
The act of persuasive storytelling and writing.