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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective f. Identify and explain words and other techniques that affect the reader's feelings

Assessment limit: Significant words that have an emotional appeal

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read the article 'Vrooooom'. Then answer the following.

Explain whether or not the words in this article make junior drag racing sound like a sport you would like to try. In your response, use information from the article that supports your explanation. Write your answer on your answer document.

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