7.8 Determine The Figurative Meaning Of Phrases & Analyze The Author's Use Of Language
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Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q 1/14Score 0Read this sentence from paragraph 1. In this sentence the author —29explains why she is such a poor drivermakes fun of her lack of skillshares her fear of never getting a driver’s licensedescribes the place where she lives
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- Q1Read this sentence from paragraph 1. In this sentence the author —explains why she is such a poor drivermakes fun of her lack of skillshares her fear of never getting a driver’s licensedescribes the place where she lives60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q2The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 suggests that —Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundingsDad is not confident about Brandy’s ability to driveBrandy is unable to see because of the dustDad is in a hurry to finish the task60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q3In paragraph 1, which words does the author use to create a gloomy mood?lowest, vesselletter, cursedim, stenchboat, section60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q4Read these lines from paragraph 5. The playwright includes these lines to suggest that —the narrator is cowardlyother characters have a negative view of the bankerthe banker is in a rushthe banker and the boy will disagree60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q5Read the following lines from the poem. The poet includes these lines most likely to suggest that the speaker —does not often receive help from othersis not physically strongdoes not wish to be pushed on a swingwants to deal with the situation alone60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q6The imagery in lines 16 through 19 helps the reader understand —the shift in the speaker’s attitudethe speaker’s unpleasantnesswhat the speaker thinks of otherswhy the speaker has no friends60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q7Read this sentence from paragraph 38. The author includes this sentence most likely to show —the narrator’s excitement over seeing the hummingbirdhow strenuous the journey to see the hummingbird has been for the narratorthe narrator’s surprise that the hummingbird is alivehow quickly the narrator feels a connection to the hummingbird60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q8The author’s use of similes in paragraph 22 creates a feeling of —pridecourageamazementexpectation60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q9The figurative language in paragraph 20 helps the reader imagine the —first signs that winter is approachingsweet taste of fresh honey in springsmell of a field of wildflowerssun beginning to rise on the horizon60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q10Read these sentences from paragraph 32. The figurative language in these sentences emphasizes that Kirby thinks Coach Armstrong is —arrogantspitefulmysteriousintimidating60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q11In paragraph 19, the author refers to the turtle’s onlookers as a “group of fans” to show that —the narrator wishes more people could see the eventthe narrator feels like part of the crowdthe crowd wants the turtle to succeedpeople are leading the turtle to the ocean60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q12Read this sentence from paragraph 4. The sensory language in this sentence highlights the narrator’s —optimismconfusiondiscomfortexcitement60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q13What does the simile in paragraph 3 suggest about Jim?He is interested in both science and sports.He usually makes up experiments as they occur to him.He wishes he knew someone who shared his passion.He approaches his work with intense focus.60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q14Why does the playwright include the sensory language in paragraph 43?To tell the reader that Lonnie puts a lot of thought into her hairstyleTo show the reader that Lonnie is overreacting to the situationTo allow the reader to better visualize the style of the haircutTo help the reader understand how distraught Lonnie feel60s7.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
