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Midway between a blue lake and a deep forest stood a small cottage called "The Rookery. " The forest blocked sunlight, creating shadows on the ground, while the lake welcomed the light, shining brightly. The cottage had sunny and dark windows, but the most attention was drawn to the faces of two orphans living there, Cora and her brother Ruky. Cora was nearly sixteen, while Ruky was very young, only four years old. Cora was both a sister and a mother to him, and they spent their days together in the cottage, in the woods, or on the lake.
Ruky was a lively child with dark eyes and black hair, and though he had his unusual habits, he brought joy to Cora. She often affectionately called him "little Crow," especially when she was in a good mood. However, during her moody times, she would get upset with him. In those moments, Ruky would retreat to his favorite tree, seeking comfort until she was ready to be cheerful again. Despite Cora's frowns, Ruky loved everyone around him, especially Cora and their dog, Nep, who followed Ruky’s every command.
One day, Ruky continuously called for Cora while being playful in his tree. Frustrated by his noise, Cora scolded him and threatened to send him to bed early, which only made him plead to stay awake to see the stars. In her angry mood, Cora ended up punishing him, causing him to cry. She became so frustrated that she threw away his supper and put him to bed without a goodnight kiss.
Later, Cora locked the cottage and went to bed beside Ruky, but her heart felt heavy with guilt as he called out for her. When she woke up later, she discovered Ruky was missing. In a panic, she called his name into the night but only heard crows in response. Her heart sank as she remembered her harsh words wishing he were a crow, and she feared the worst.
She searched for Ruky desperately, and as daylight approached, she threw breadcrumbs outside in hopes he would return. Cora's waves of emotion peaked when she saw a flock of crows feeding, and she believed one might be Ruky. Despite her efforts to call him back, they all flew away, leaving her feeling increasingly hopeless.
Days turned into weeks, and Cora constantly worried for Ruky while trying to feed the crows, fearing they might harm him. Anxiously, she prepared to face the world outside, wondering about her brother and missing his affection.
Then one stormy night, feeling the weight of despair, Cora decided to seek Ruky in the stormy cold. She braved the deep snow and harsh winds, praying to find him. Eventually, she spotted a crow lying cold in the snow, and she took it back to the warmth of the cottage. She cared for the crow tenderly, hoping that it could be Ruky somehow.
While she held the crow close to her, she suddenly felt a warmth against her cheek. To her astonishment, the crow transformed back into Ruky. They embraced, and Ruky asked Cora not to let their uncle punish him. Cora held him tightly, relieved and grateful that her brother was back, realizing how much she loved him despite their earlier conflict. They shared a tender goodnight, promising to be good to one another from that moment on. Use the story to answer the question.
What plot device refines the story’s theme?
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a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility
a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility
a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision
Ruky was a lively child with dark eyes and black hair, and though he had his unusual habits, he brought joy to Cora. She often affectionately called him "little Crow," especially when she was in a good mood. However, during her moody times, she would get upset with him. In those moments, Ruky would retreat to his favorite tree, seeking comfort until she was ready to be cheerful again. Despite Cora's frowns, Ruky loved everyone around him, especially Cora and their dog, Nep, who followed Ruky’s every command.
One day, Ruky continuously called for Cora while being playful in his tree. Frustrated by his noise, Cora scolded him and threatened to send him to bed early, which only made him plead to stay awake to see the stars. In her angry mood, Cora ended up punishing him, causing him to cry. She became so frustrated that she threw away his supper and put him to bed without a goodnight kiss.
Later, Cora locked the cottage and went to bed beside Ruky, but her heart felt heavy with guilt as he called out for her. When she woke up later, she discovered Ruky was missing. In a panic, she called his name into the night but only heard crows in response. Her heart sank as she remembered her harsh words wishing he were a crow, and she feared the worst.
She searched for Ruky desperately, and as daylight approached, she threw breadcrumbs outside in hopes he would return. Cora's waves of emotion peaked when she saw a flock of crows feeding, and she believed one might be Ruky. Despite her efforts to call him back, they all flew away, leaving her feeling increasingly hopeless.
Days turned into weeks, and Cora constantly worried for Ruky while trying to feed the crows, fearing they might harm him. Anxiously, she prepared to face the world outside, wondering about her brother and missing his affection.
Then one stormy night, feeling the weight of despair, Cora decided to seek Ruky in the stormy cold. She braved the deep snow and harsh winds, praying to find him. Eventually, she spotted a crow lying cold in the snow, and she took it back to the warmth of the cottage. She cared for the crow tenderly, hoping that it could be Ruky somehow.
While she held the crow close to her, she suddenly felt a warmth against her cheek. To her astonishment, the crow transformed back into Ruky. They embraced, and Ruky asked Cora not to let their uncle punish him. Cora held him tightly, relieved and grateful that her brother was back, realizing how much she loved him despite their earlier conflict. They shared a tender goodnight, promising to be good to one another from that moment on. Use the story to answer the question.
What plot device refines the story’s theme?
(1 point)
Responses
a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility
a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility
a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision
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Use the story to answer the question.
What motivates Cora to forgive Roky? Select the two correct answers.
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guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions
guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions
the fear of her uncle’s anger
the fear of her uncle’s anger
the fact that she is a complex character
the fact that she is a complex character
hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
her love for her brother
What motivates Cora to forgive Roky? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions
guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions
the fear of her uncle’s anger
the fear of her uncle’s anger
the fact that she is a complex character
the fact that she is a complex character
hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
her love for her brother
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The plot device that refines the story’s theme is **a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility**.
In the story, Cora's harsh treatment of Ruky leads to his transformation into a crow and subsequent disappearance. This magical event forces her to confront her feelings of guilt and remorse, ultimately prompting her to take responsibility for her actions and appreciate her bond with Ruky.
In the story, Cora's harsh treatment of Ruky leads to his transformation into a crow and subsequent disappearance. This magical event forces her to confront her feelings of guilt and remorse, ultimately prompting her to take responsibility for her actions and appreciate her bond with Ruky.
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