The word that best describes Mrs. White's tone in this passage is assertive/confident. She is insistent and eager about wishing for something, demonstrating a strong belief in the possibility of getting what she desires.
"Get it," she panted; "get it quickly, and wish---- Oh, my boy, my boy!" Her husband struck a match and lit the candle. "Get back to bed," he said, unsteadily. "You don't know what you are saying."
"We had the first wish granted," said the old woman, feverishly; "why not the second." "A coincidence," stammered the old man.
"Go and get it and wish," cried the old woman, quivering with excitement.
Which word best describes Mrs. White's tone in this passage? (RL. 5)
Group of answer choices
uneasy/cautious
furious/violent
assertive/confident
miserable/sorrowful
5 answers
Part A: Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.
Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.
You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.
You can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.
It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.
Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.
You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.
You can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.
The statement that best expresses the theme of the story is "Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences." This theme reflects the cautionary nature of many stories that emphasize the dangers of disregarding advice or lessons from the past, which aligns well with the underlying messages often found in cautionary tales.
Part B: Which TWO quotes from the story best support the answer to Part A?
"But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for how they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness."
"Mr. White dropped to his wife's hand, and rising to his feet, gazed, with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shaped the words. 'How much?' 'Two hundred pounds,' was the answer."
"he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of strange scenes and doughty deeds."
"'Go and get it and wish,' cried the old woman, quivering with excitement."
"Likely,' said Herbert, with pretend horror. 'Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked.'"
"But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for how they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness."
"Mr. White dropped to his wife's hand, and rising to his feet, gazed, with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shaped the words. 'How much?' 'Two hundred pounds,' was the answer."
"he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of strange scenes and doughty deeds."
"'Go and get it and wish,' cried the old woman, quivering with excitement."
"Likely,' said Herbert, with pretend horror. 'Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked.'"
The two quotes from the story that best support the theme "Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences" are:
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"'Go and get it and wish,' cried the old woman, quivering with excitement." - This quote illustrates Mrs. White's eagerness to ignore the caution and potential consequences discussed by her husband regarding the wishes.
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"Mr. White dropped to his wife's hand, and rising to his feet, gazed, with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shaped the words. 'How much?' 'Two hundred pounds,' was the answer." - This quote highlights the moment when Mr. White realizes the gravity of the situation, reflecting on how quick decisions and desires can lead to unforeseen and terrible consequences, underscoring the importance of heeding wisdom and caution.
These selections reflect the dangers of impulsively ignoring the lessons and experiences that can prevent tragedy.