Part 5: Figurative Language and Allusions (ELA.7.R.3.1) Key Skill: How Figurative Language and Allusions Shape Tone and Meaning Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) sets the tone (mood) and deepens meaning. Allusions (references to myths/stories) add layers by connecting to known ideas. Focus on spotting these and asking, “What mood or idea do they create?” Strategy Underline similes (“like”/“as”), metaphors, or personification. Circle allusions and recall their story (e.g., Pandora = hope). Ask: “How does this phrase affect the mood or message?” Untitled TitleReturn to Passage 1: The Frozen Lake Key Figurative Language: “Snow fell like whispers” (simile): Creates a quiet, gentle tone. “Confidence blooming like a winter rose” (simile): Shows Mia’s growth, implying hope. The lake was a mirror of ice, glinting under a gray winter sky. Snow fell like whispers, cloaking the world in silence. Mia, a shy girl, skated across the frozen surface, her legs wobbly as a newborn fawn. She wanted to join the village skating race, but the slippery ice made her doubt herself. Her grandfather had said, “The lake tests your heart.” When a crack split the ice, Mia’s fear surged, but she glided to safety, her confidence blooming like a winter rose. Question 12: How does the simile “snow fell like whispers” contribute to the tone? 1 point It creates a loud, chaotic tone. It establishes a soft, serene tone. It suggests a fearful tone. It conveys an angry tone. Part 6: Comparing Authors’ Perspectives (ELA.7.R.3.3) Key Skill: How Authors Address the Same Topic Differently Authors with differing perspectives use language to support their views on a topic or theme, creating contrasting tones. Focus on identifying each author’s stance and how their words reflect it. Strategy Identify each author’s view (e.g., pro or con). Highlight language (e.g., positive/negative words) and tone. Compare how they address the same theme (e.g., technology’s impact). Passage 4 (Extended): Perspectives on Technology Author A: Tech’s Promise Technology shines like a beacon, guiding students to knowledge. Apps make learning fun, and a 2024 study showed a 15% boost in test scores with tech. Like Prometheus’s fire, tech is a gift—if used wisely. Author B: Tech’s Pitfalls Technology is a trap, luring kids into distraction. Social media steals focus, and 60% of teachers report shorter attention spans. Like Icarus’s wings, tech lifts kids up but risks a crash. Question 13: How do Author A and Author B differ in their perspectives on technology? 1 point Author A sees technology as helpful, while Author B sees it as harmful. Author A views technology as distracting, while Author B sees it as educational. Both authors believe technology is harmful. Both authors believe technology is perfect. Question 14: What does Author B’s allusion to Icarus suggest about technology? 1 point It is a safe tool for learning. It offers potential but risks failure. It is a gift like fire. It is unimportant to kids. Question 15: How do the authors address the theme of technology’s impact on learning? 1 point Author A focuses on test score gains, while Author B emphasizes attention loss. Both focus on social media’s benefits. Author A discusses attention spans, while Author B discusses test scores. D. Both dismiss technology’s role in learning.

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Question 12: How does the simile “snow fell like whispers” contribute to the tone?
Answer: It establishes a soft, serene tone.

Question 13: How do Author A and Author B differ in their perspectives on technology?
Answer: Author A sees technology as helpful, while Author B sees it as harmful.

Question 14: What does Author B’s allusion to Icarus suggest about technology?
Answer: It offers potential but risks failure.

Question 15: How do the authors address the theme of technology’s impact on learning?
Answer: Author A focuses on test score gains, while Author B emphasizes attention loss.