Question

"Anya gripped the edge of the canoe, her eyes fixed on the rushing river ahead. She and her older brother, Liam, were taking their first trip without adult supervision. Excitement and fear churned within her as she recalled her father’s advice: 'Stay calm, and trust your instincts.'"

What is the tone of the passage?
a. Optimistic
b. Nervous but determined
c. Overconfident
d. Fearful
Which sentence from the passage suggests a sense of adventure?
a. "Anya gripped the edge of the canoe."
b. "Her eyes fixed on the rushing river ahead."
c. "Excitement and fear churned within her."
d. "She and her older brother, Liam, were taking their first trip without adult supervision."
What literary element is used in "Excitement and fear churned within her"?
a. Metaphor
b. Imagery
c. Simile
d. Hyperbole
Based on the passage, what can you infer about Anya's character?
a. She avoids taking risks.
b. She depends heavily on her brother.
c. She is both cautious and brave.
d. She does not trust her instincts.
How might the author develop this story further based on the exposition?
a. By focusing on the father’s advice.
b. By showing how Anya and Liam face challenges on the river.
c. By exploring Liam’s emotions instead of Anya’s.
d. By describing the canoe in greater detail.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
1. **What is the tone of the passage?**
**Answer:** b. Nervous but determined

2. **Which sentence from the passage suggests a sense of adventure?**
**Answer:** d. "She and her older brother, Liam, were taking their first trip without adult supervision."

3. **What literary element is used in "Excitement and fear churned within her"?**
**Answer:** a. Metaphor

4. **Based on the passage, what can you infer about Anya's character?**
**Answer:** c. She is both cautious and brave.

5. **How might the author develop this story further based on the exposition?**
**Answer:** b. By showing how Anya and Liam face challenges on the river.