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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Topic A. Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Analyze elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding and interpretation

Objective b. Analyze the events of the plot

Assessment limit: Exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution

Read the play 'The Weeping Willow Wedding Day'. Then answer the following.

In the stage directions for Scene 2, which of these details is most important to the plot?

  1. The one hundred guests
  2. The outlined grass stains
  3. The wedding music playing loudly and clearly
  4. The wedding rings on a willow-covered pillow

Correct Answer
B. The outlined grass stains
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