Sample response:

Question

The imagery in the passage shows Mother Wolf's "neck-bristles lifted." This shows that she is anxious or nervous about presenting Mowgli to the Pack. She most likely wants to protect him and will defend him if he is threatened.

Which helped you form your response? Check all that apply.

visualizing the scene
noticing sensory details in the text
understanding the action
the feeling a character’s actions gave me

Answer 1

To form my response, I checked the following options:

• visualizing the scene: Imagining Mother Wolf's posture and expressions helped me understand her emotions.

• noticing sensory details in the text: The phrase "neck-bristles lifted" is a sensory detail that indicates her anxiety.

• understanding the action: Recognizing that her body language reflects her feelings helped me interpret her motivations.

• the feeling a character’s actions gave me: The imagery conveyed a sense of protectiveness and tension, influencing my interpretation of Mother Wolf's emotional state.