"A true hero should make us think: That person has qualities I wish I had."

b. suggests that heroism is about aspiration and self-improvement.

What does the "Con" argument warn about children’s perceptions of heroes?

They may feel inadequate if heroes are too extraordinary.

"Here are some heroes: Rosa Parks, who risked her freedom to help others gain theirs."

b. believes that risk and sacrifice are essential elements of heroism.

"Many people have what it takes to be heroes."

b. The author thinks that everyone has the potential for heroism.

According to the "Con" argument, who can be considered a hero?

Everyday people like single mothers.

"People love stories about dogs who save their owners by barking when the smoke alarm beeps." The author:

b. thinks that mundane actions can be mistaken for heroism.

"However, they aren't the only heroes we have."

b. The author argues that ordinary people can also be heroes.

"If children grow up thinking that they can never measure up to heroes, they may feel uninspired to excel." The author:

b. thinks that children need relatable heroes to inspire them.

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1
Which historical figure is NOT mentioned in the "Pro" argument?
Rosa Parks
Stephen Hawking
Martin Luther King Jr.
Salvatore Guinta
2
"A true hero should make us think: That person has qualities I wish I had."
d. The author argues that heroes should not inspire comparison.
a.The author believes that heroes should be perfect.
b. suggests that heroism is about aspiration and self-improvement.
c. The author thinks that heroes should be distant and unattainable.
3
How does the "Pro" argument define true heroism?
Acts of self-preservation.
Acts done for personal gain.
Ordinary and everyday actions.
Bold and brilliant actions.
4
What does the "Con" argument warn about children’s perceptions of heroes?
They will stop trying to excel.
They will only admire historical figures.
They may feel inadequate if heroes are too extraordinary.
They may become dogs.
5
"Here are some heroes: Rosa Parks, who risked her freedom to help others gain theirs."
b. believes that risk and sacrifice are essential elements of heroism.
d. The author believes that only women can be heroes.
c.The author argues that heroism does not require any risk.
a. The author thinks that historical figures are overrated.
6
"Many people have what it takes to be heroes."
c. The author argues that heroism is overrated.
d. The author believes that only historical figures can be heroes.
b. The author thinks that everyone has the potential for heroism.
a. The author believes that heroism is exclusive to a select few.
7
According to the "Con" argument, who can be considered a hero?
Only soldiers and first responders.
Everyday people like single mothers.
People with superpowers.
Only historical figures.
8
What does the "Pro" argument suggest about modern heroes?
They are often dogs.
They should be everyday people.
They should be extraordinary.
They are not real.
9
"People love stories about dogs who save their owners by barking when the smoke alarm beeps." The author:
b. thinks that mundane actions can be mistaken for heroism.
c. argues that pets should be recognized as heroes.
d. believes animal actions should be celebrated more than human actions.
b. dismisses the importance of stories about animals.
10
"However, they aren't the only heroes we have."
c. The author thinks that all heroes should be historical figures.
d. The author dismisses the contributions of historical figures.
b. The author argues that ordinary people can also be heroes.
a. The author believes that historical heroes are the most important.
11
"If children grow up thinking that they can never measure up to heroes, they may feel uninspired to excel." The author:
d. believes that children should only look up to historical figures.
a. believes that all heroes should be extraordinary.
b. thinks that children need relatable heroes to inspire them.
c. argues that children should not have heroes.

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