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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5
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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text |
Topic A. Comprehension of Literary Text
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Indicator 7. Identify and describe the author's use of language |
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Objective c. Identify and explain words and phrases that create tone
Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text
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Read this passage from 'Captain Kate', a novel that takes place during the Civil War. Kate and Seth must take the family canal boat to Washington City to sell a load of coal. Then answer the following.
Read paragraph 25.
"The job's getting done, isn't it? As long as Zeke's along, you and I don't
have to do the dirty work. And don't look so shocked, Kate. We both know
who cleans The Mary Ann and mucks out the stable."
Which word best describes the tone of Seth's words in these sentences.
- accusing
- frightened
- questioning
- surprised
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| Correct Answer |
| A. accusing |
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