Question

Highlight descriptive details in this passage.

The house in which the Christmas child was born was a simple farm-house on a hill-top, and inside nearly everything was home-made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. Outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.

—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”

Which phrases include descriptive details about the setting? Check all that apply.

“the Christmas child was born”
“the baby was cradled”
“simple farm-house on a hill-top”
“hand tools of the father”
“Outside, the flat flagstone”
“marked by the hand tools”

Answer 1

Selected:
- “simple farm-house on a hill-top” — describes the location and type of dwelling.
- “Outside, the flat flagstone” — names an outdoor physical feature.
- “hand tools of the father” — identifies objects in the setting.
- “marked by the hand tools” — describes the condition of the setting (the flagstone).

Not selected:
- “the Christmas child was born” (event/time, not setting)
- “the baby was cradled” (action, not setting)