Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
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The smell of cookfires rose sweetly in the deep woods. Our footsteps made the leaves crackle. Up above, the blood red moon smiled down on our journey.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
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Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
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amanba of the Mountain
by Cathy Spagnoli
When great winds whipped through the village, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She always makes trouble."
However, no one had ever seen the Yamanba. No one had ever heard the Yamanba. They didn’t even know if she was real. They only passed on the terrible tales that their parents had heard from their parents.
Now, one fall day, a fierce wind suddenly blew, byuu, byuu. Rain poured down, za, za, za, za. Hailstones fell too, ba-ra, ba-ra. Then a terrifying voice roared, "I am the yamanba's new baby. We both want rice balls right now. If you don't bring mochi to us soon, we'll eat you all up!"
"Yamanba of the Mountain" from Asian Tales and Tellers by Cathy Spagnoli © 1998 Cathy Spagnoli, published 1998 by August House, Inc.
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How does the author use language to highlight the cultural setting?
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The author uses personification to highlight a uni
by Cathy Spagnoli
When great winds whipped through the village, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She always makes trouble."
However, no one had ever seen the Yamanba. No one had ever heard the Yamanba. They didn’t even know if she was real. They only passed on the terrible tales that their parents had heard from their parents.
Now, one fall day, a fierce wind suddenly blew, byuu, byuu. Rain poured down, za, za, za, za. Hailstones fell too, ba-ra, ba-ra. Then a terrifying voice roared, "I am the yamanba's new baby. We both want rice balls right now. If you don't bring mochi to us soon, we'll eat you all up!"
"Yamanba of the Mountain" from Asian Tales and Tellers by Cathy Spagnoli © 1998 Cathy Spagnoli, published 1998 by August House, Inc.
Question
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How does the author use language to highlight the cultural setting?
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The author uses personification to highlight a uni
The author uses personification to highlight a unique cultural belief in the Yamanba, a mythical figure that embodies the fears and traditions of the villagers. This approach emphasizes the significance of folklore in their society and illustrates how such stories shape their perceptions of natural events, like fierce winds and storms.
what is the answer
The best response would be that the author uses personification to highlight a unique cultural belief in the Yamanba. This emphasizes the significance of folklore in the villagers' lives and illustrates how cultural beliefs shape their views on natural occurrences. If the complete option isn't available, looking for elements that discuss personification or cultural beliefs would be key.
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Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get published until their second semester.
“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”
How does the editor use a euphemism?
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to give bad news gently
to give bad news gently
to show a playful personality
to show a playful personality
to emphasize a serious point
to emphasize a serious point
to express frustration
to express frustration
Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get published until their second semester.
“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”
How does the editor use a euphemism?
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Responses
to give bad news gently
to give bad news gently
to show a playful personality
to show a playful personality
to emphasize a serious point
to emphasize a serious point
to express frustration
to express frustration
The correct response is to give bad news gently. The editor uses the phrase "It's not quite up to scratch" as a euphemism for giving Shae constructive criticism without being too harsh.
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Gunther’s first day teaching kindergarten was best described as controlled chaos. By afternoon, there was paint in places Gunther could never have predicted—including, somehow, on the ceiling. But the art mishap did not even rank very high, comparatively, on the minor crisis scale. Pitted against happenings such as the safety scissor haircut, the toilet jam extravaganza, and the great lunch spill of 12:33…few events could clear the high bar of being worthy of specific notice.
Which phrase from the text is an oxymoron?
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safety scissor
safety scissor
minor crisis
minor crisis
art mishap
art mishap
toilet jam
Gunther’s first day teaching kindergarten was best described as controlled chaos. By afternoon, there was paint in places Gunther could never have predicted—including, somehow, on the ceiling. But the art mishap did not even rank very high, comparatively, on the minor crisis scale. Pitted against happenings such as the safety scissor haircut, the toilet jam extravaganza, and the great lunch spill of 12:33…few events could clear the high bar of being worthy of specific notice.
Which phrase from the text is an oxymoron?
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Responses
safety scissor
safety scissor
minor crisis
minor crisis
art mishap
art mishap
toilet jam
The correct response is minor crisis. This phrase is an oxymoron because "minor" suggests something small or not serious, while "crisis" implies a serious or urgent situation.
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The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
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a detail about the kitten’s origin
a detail about the kitten’s origin
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
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Responses
a detail about the kitten’s origin
a detail about the kitten’s origin
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
The correct response is the intensity of the kitten’s energy. The metaphor "supersonic ball of chaos" conveys the idea that the kitten is extremely energetic and lively.