Question
What does the bolded word in the selection below suggest?
"Let's give a big round of applause to our newest tribute!" trills Effie Trinket.
To the everlasting credit of the people of District 12, not one person claps. Not even the ones holding betting slips, the ones who are usually beyond caring. Possibly because they know me from the Hob, or knew my father, or have encountered Prim, who no one can help loving. So instead of acknowledging applause, I stand there unmoving while they take part in the boldest form of dissent they can manage. Silence."
Question 1 options:
The crowd collectively decides to show approval for the decision just made.
The crowd is showing defiance by collectively not responding to the decision made.
The crowd is showing bravery by choosing not to applaud the decision made.
The crowd collectively decides to remain silent because they are scared.
Question 2 (1 point)
Listen
The connotation of the phrase "trying to remember how to breathe" as it is used below suggests that ______________?
"That's how I feel now, trying to remember how to breathe, unable to speak, totally stunned as the name bounces around the inside of my skull."
Question 2 options:
the character has been running and is out of breath
the character has suffered an injury and is trying to recover
the character is so shocked that she feels like she has lost the ability to function
the character is so thrilled that she loses her ability to function
Question 3 (1 point)
Listen
How does the author's use of the phrases bolded below impact Katniss's decision?
"And then I see her, the blood drained from her face, hands clenched in fists at her sides, walking with stiff, small steps up toward the stage, passing me, and I see the back of her blouse has become untucked and hangs out over her skirt. It's this detail, the untucked blouse forming a ducktail, that brings me back to myself. "Prim!" The strangled cry comes out of my throat, and my muscles begin to move again. "Prim!" I don't need to shove through the crowd. The other kids make way immediately allowing me a straight path to the stage. "
Question 3 options:
Katniss sees how physically terrified the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
Katniss sees how determined the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
Katniss sees how brave the girl is and decides that she needs to fall back.
Katniss sees how upset that the girl is and decides that she needs to fall back.
Question 4 (1 point)
Listen
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can replace the underlined word and have the same affect on the character?
""Prim, let go," I say harshly, because this is upsetting me and I don't want to cry. When they televise the replay of the reapings tonight, everyone will make note of my tears, and I'll be marked as an easy target."
Question 4 options:
peace keeper
attacker
enemy
sitting duck
Question 5 (1 point)
Listen
Which of the following is a common negative connotation for the bolded word below:
"At first one, then another, then almost every member of the crowd touches the three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and holds it out to me. It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals."
Question 5 options:
antique
vintage
archaic
obsolete
"Let's give a big round of applause to our newest tribute!" trills Effie Trinket.
To the everlasting credit of the people of District 12, not one person claps. Not even the ones holding betting slips, the ones who are usually beyond caring. Possibly because they know me from the Hob, or knew my father, or have encountered Prim, who no one can help loving. So instead of acknowledging applause, I stand there unmoving while they take part in the boldest form of dissent they can manage. Silence."
Question 1 options:
The crowd collectively decides to show approval for the decision just made.
The crowd is showing defiance by collectively not responding to the decision made.
The crowd is showing bravery by choosing not to applaud the decision made.
The crowd collectively decides to remain silent because they are scared.
Question 2 (1 point)
Listen
The connotation of the phrase "trying to remember how to breathe" as it is used below suggests that ______________?
"That's how I feel now, trying to remember how to breathe, unable to speak, totally stunned as the name bounces around the inside of my skull."
Question 2 options:
the character has been running and is out of breath
the character has suffered an injury and is trying to recover
the character is so shocked that she feels like she has lost the ability to function
the character is so thrilled that she loses her ability to function
Question 3 (1 point)
Listen
How does the author's use of the phrases bolded below impact Katniss's decision?
"And then I see her, the blood drained from her face, hands clenched in fists at her sides, walking with stiff, small steps up toward the stage, passing me, and I see the back of her blouse has become untucked and hangs out over her skirt. It's this detail, the untucked blouse forming a ducktail, that brings me back to myself. "Prim!" The strangled cry comes out of my throat, and my muscles begin to move again. "Prim!" I don't need to shove through the crowd. The other kids make way immediately allowing me a straight path to the stage. "
Question 3 options:
Katniss sees how physically terrified the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
Katniss sees how determined the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
Katniss sees how brave the girl is and decides that she needs to fall back.
Katniss sees how upset that the girl is and decides that she needs to fall back.
Question 4 (1 point)
Listen
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can replace the underlined word and have the same affect on the character?
""Prim, let go," I say harshly, because this is upsetting me and I don't want to cry. When they televise the replay of the reapings tonight, everyone will make note of my tears, and I'll be marked as an easy target."
Question 4 options:
peace keeper
attacker
enemy
sitting duck
Question 5 (1 point)
Listen
Which of the following is a common negative connotation for the bolded word below:
"At first one, then another, then almost every member of the crowd touches the three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and holds it out to me. It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals."
Question 5 options:
antique
vintage
archaic
obsolete
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided selections:
**Question 1:**
The crowd is showing defiance by collectively not responding to the decision made.
**Question 2:**
The character is so shocked that she feels like she has lost the ability to function.
**Question 3:**
Katniss sees how physically terrified the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
**Question 4:**
sitting duck
**Question 5:**
archaic
If you need any further clarifications or explanations, feel free to ask!
**Question 1:**
The crowd is showing defiance by collectively not responding to the decision made.
**Question 2:**
The character is so shocked that she feels like she has lost the ability to function.
**Question 3:**
Katniss sees how physically terrified the girl is and decides that she needs to take action.
**Question 4:**
sitting duck
**Question 5:**
archaic
If you need any further clarifications or explanations, feel free to ask!