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Use the following excerpt: From Kate DiCamillo, "Raymie Nightingale," for the following questions.

Mrs. Sylvester was the secretary at Clarke Family Insurance. Mrs. Sylvester's voice was very high-pitched. She sounded like a cartoon bird when she talked, and this made everything she said seem ridiculous and possible—both things at the same time. When Raymie told Mrs. Sylvester that she was going to enter the Little Miss Central Florida Tire contest, Mrs. Sylvester had clapped her hands together and said, "What a wonderful idea. Have some candy corn."
Which sentence uses a simlie?
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sentence 5
sentence 3
sentence 2
sentence 4
What is the effect of the simile on the passage's meaning or tone?
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It suggests that Mrs. Sylvester's voice is fake.
It helps the reader imagine Mrs. Sylvester's voice.
It suggests that Mrs. Sylvester is cruel.
Which is a thesis statement?
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The number of students per teacher has been shown to influence overall student achievement in classrooms in the United States.
I intend to show how large classroom sizes can affect test performance for high school students in the United States.
Reducing classroom size is the most effective way to improve test performance for students in the United States.
Which is a thesis statement?
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Should plastic bags and straws be banned nationwide as a way to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife?
I will explain why plastic bags and straws should be banned to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife.
To reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags and reduce the use of straws.
What is an effective strategy to plan for your essay on for your informative portfolio?
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I don't need to plan and only need to write the draft
a graphic organizer with a lot of bubbles
an outline that lists my thesis, main ideas, and evidence
a thesis only
Many words or phrases that are used in English come directly from other languages. If you encounter a word or phrase you have not seen before, try to use context clues to figure out its meaning.

Example: Though Peter was late, he called to reassure us that he was en route.

The context of the sentence tells you that somebody who is late might let others know that he is en route, or on his way.

>>> What is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?

Susan Kelley is an A-list celebrity who stays at only the crème de la crème of luxury resorts, Ms. Kelley's agent said into the phone. "She's only interested in establishments with five-star amenities."
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the most private
the least crowded
the most recently built
the very best

1 answer

  1. Which sentence uses a simile?

    • Answer: sentence 2

  2. What is the effect of the simile on the passage's meaning or tone?

    • Answer: It helps the reader imagine Mrs. Sylvester's voice.

  3. Which is a thesis statement?

    • Answer: Reducing classroom size is the most effective way to improve test performance for students in the United States.

  4. Which is a thesis statement?

    • Answer: To reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags and reduce the use of straws.

  5. What is an effective strategy to plan for your essay on your informative portfolio?

    • Answer: an outline that lists my thesis, main ideas, and evidence

  6. What is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?

    • Answer: the very best