Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
(1 point)
Responses
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
what the kitten looks like
a detail about the kitten’s origin
a detail about the kitten’s origin
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
(1 point)
Responses
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
what the kitten looks like
a detail about the kitten’s origin
a detail about the kitten’s origin
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
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Answer
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside.
What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?
(1 point)
Responses
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside.
What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?
(1 point)
Responses
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
Answer
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words kiss and desired share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Responses
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words kiss and desired share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Responses
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Answer
Yamanba of the Mountain
Cathy Spagnoli
No one spoke. Even the bravest men and women were silent. Everyone had helped to make the mochi, but no one wanted to face that frightful yamanba.
Finally, a small woman stepped up. "I'm the oldest here," she said. "I've lived a good life, and I'm ready to die if I must. I will go and try."
Voices suddenly wrapped round her, thanking her again and again. Two young men who knew the mountain were chosen to guide her, and they all set off the next day. Higher and higher and higher they climbed. Soon, the wind howled and pushed against them.
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Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
(1 point)
Responses
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
Answer
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
(1 point)
Responses
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
(1 point)
Responses
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
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The puppies tripped over themselves when the gate opened. Everyone laughed, watching them roll over each other in their effort to reach the food dish.
“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
(1 point)
Responses
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are not usually like this.
They are not usually like this.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are a clumsy mess.
“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
(1 point)
Responses
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are not usually like this.
They are not usually like this.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are a clumsy mess.
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the intensity of the kitten’s energy
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He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
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Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
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She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
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It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
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They are a clumsy mess.
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