Exploring Extreme or Absolute Language in Nonfiction Signposts
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of extreme or absolute language?
It leaves no room for doubt.
It is always true.
It is always false.
It is always neutral.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of extreme or absolute language?
Many students enjoy recess.
All teachers give tons of homework.
A few students are absent.
Some teachers give homework.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should readers be cautious when they encounter extreme or absolute language?
It is always persuasive.
It is always accurate.
It is always misleading.
It may indicate bias or exaggeration.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should readers do when they spot extreme or absolute language?
Question the strength of the author's feelings.
Assume the author is lying.
Accept it as true.
Ignore it.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is NOT typically associated with extreme or absolute language?
Always
None
Every
Some
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'No one on this planet will be untouched by climate change,' what makes this statement absolute?
The use of the word 'planet'.
The use of the word 'untouched'.
The use of the phrase 'no one'.
The use of the word 'climate'.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's likely purpose in using extreme or absolute language in the climate change example?
To downplay the issue.
To confuse the reader.
To catch the reader's attention.
To provide accurate data.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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