Question 1

Question 2
A) What does nuance mean? (1 point)
the atmosphere or emotional quality that a reader detects from a text as they read
the associations attached to a word, which may be positive, negative, or neutral
subtle or slight degrees of difference in a word’s meaning
the literal meaning of a word
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The puppy bound from its cage and sprang across the yard, exuding a giddy joy too
overwhelming to be contained. Mira scooped up her new best friend and announced, “I
will call you Dash!”
How do the words bound and sprang share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Both words have meanings related to motion.
Both words have meanings related to moving with intense energy.
Both words have meanings related to joy.
Both words have meanings related to moving in a clumsy manner.
Question 3
A) Why do authors use sensory language to create imagery? (1 point)
Sensory language explains how readers should feel about the characters and setting in a story.
Sensory language helps readers focus on the most important ideas or concepts in a story.
Sensory language makes sure no two readers feel the same way about a story.
Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters
and setting.
Question 4
A)
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Excerpt 1:
Although the town was puny compared to the city, Mack found the scent of bread wafting
from the bakery and the sound of wind chimes spinning in the breeze quite relaxing. He
strolled along the sidewalks, remarkably unbothered by the lack of crowd or chatter.
Despite every deficiency, Mack appeared thrilled by his new assignment.
Excerpt 2:
The leafless trees were like plain toothpicks sticking out of a flavorless pastry. Cars
hummed by, each one just as uninteresting as the last. It was no wonder most of the
residents left for the winter.
Which statement accurately compares the way the authors of the two excerpts use sensory
language to create tone?
(1 point)
Both authors use sensory descriptions to convey pleasant observations that create a positive
tone.
The author of Excerpt 1 uses sensory language to support a neutral tone, while the author of
Excerpt 2 uses it to support a negative tone.
Both authors use sensory descriptions to convey negative attitudes toward the towns.
The author of Excerpt 1 uses sensory language to support a positive tone, while the author of
Excerpt 2 uses it to support a neutral tone.
Question 5
A)
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Excerpt 1:
Although the town was puny compared to the city, Mack found the scent of bread wafting
from the bakery and the sound of wind chimes spinning in the breeze quite relaxing. He
strolled along the sidewalks, remarkably unbothered by the lack of crowd or chatter.
Despite every deficiency, Mack appeared thrilled by his new assignment.
Excerpt 2:
The leafless trees were like plain toothpicks sticking out of a flavorless pastry. Cars
hummed by, each one just as uninteresting as the last. It was no wonder most of the
residents left for the winter.
Which statement accurately compares the way the authors of the two excerpts use sensory
language to create mood?
(1 point)
Both authors use sensory descriptions to create a negative mood.
Both authors use sensory descriptions to create a positive mood.
The author of Excerpt 1 uses sensory language to support a neutral mood, while the author of
Excerpt 2 uses it to support a negative mood.
The author of Excerpt 1 uses sensory language to support a positive mood, while the author of
Excerpt 2 uses it to support a negative mood.