DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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Look for places in this paragraph with alliteration—that’s when
consonant sounds are repeated. Silly, singsong is one example. Can you
find another?
Can you find a word in the next paragraph that is a form of signal, but
where the “g” is not pronounced?
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DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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The first paragraph has two antonyms, or words that have opposite
meanings. What are these two antonyms? How do the antonyms help
you understand the meaning of the words?
In the word “haste” the “t” is pronounced. Can you think of another
form of the word where the “t” is not pronounced?
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DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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A simile compares two unlike things, using “like” or “as.” A metaphor
talks about two different things as if they were the same thing. This
first sentence talks about alarm bells in Willis’ head. Is this a metaphor
or a simile?
It sounds like Willis knows he’ll be in big trouble if he meets Howie. So
why is he having a hard time deciding what to do?
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DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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In the third paragraph on page 11, we have examples of both a simile
and a metaphor. Find each literary device.
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DESTINATION READING COURSE 4
UNIT 13: Reality Check
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There’s another word in the first sentence that has the same meaning
as self-assuredness. What is this synonym?
Why do you think Willis is smiling when he meets Mrs. Martinez? Is he
excited about doing math?
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