Question

Lesson 3: Understanding Words and Perspectives in Stories
Read the passage below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
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Passage:
Jenna stood at the edge of the field, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Her heart felt as light as the breeze. She remembered her coach’s words: “You have the power to shine, Jenna.” The word “shine” echoed in her mind. Did her coach mean she would literally glow, or was there another meaning? Jenna smiled, thinking about how her hard work had finally paid off. The field was quiet except for the distant laughter of her teammates. Jenna knew everyone saw the win differently. For her, it was about proving to herself that she could succeed. For her friend Maya, it was about working together as a team. The golden sky made everything feel magical, as if the world itself was cheering for them.
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Fill in the Blank
Fill in the blank with the correct words:
1. The word “shine” in Coach’s sentence does not mean to glow, but to _____________.
2. Jenna’s heart felt as light as the _____________.
3. The phrase “golden sky made everything feel magical” uses _____________ language.
4. Maya’s perspective on the win was about _____________ together as a team.
5. The field was _____________ except for the laughter of her teammates.
Word bank: working, connotative, breeze, succeed, quiet

Answer 1

1. succeed
2. breeze
3. connotative
4. working
5. quiet