Question 1

Read this sentence from paragraph 1. In this sentence the author —

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makes fun of her lack of skill

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explains why she is such a poor driver

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shares her fear of never getting a driver’s license

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describes the place where she lives

Question 2

The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 suggests that —

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Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundings

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Dad is not confident about Brandy’s ability to drive

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Brandy is unable to see because of the dust

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Dad is in a hurry to finish the task

Question 3

In paragraph 1, which words does the author use to create a gloomy mood?

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dim, stench

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lowest, vessel

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letter, curse

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boat, section

Question 4

Read these lines from paragraph 5. The playwright includes these lines to suggest that —

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other characters have a negative view of the banker

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the narrator is cowardly

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the banker is in a rush

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the banker and the boy will disagree

Question 5

Read the following lines from the poem. The poet includes these lines most likely to suggest that the speaker —

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wants to deal with the situation alone

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does not often receive help from others

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is not physically strong

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does not wish to be pushed on a swing

Question 6

The imagery in lines 16 through 19 helps the reader understand —

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the speaker’s unpleasantness

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the shift in the speaker’s attitude

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what the speaker thinks of others

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why the speaker has no friends

Question 7

Read this sentence from paragraph 38. The author includes this sentence most likely to show —

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the narrator’s excitement over seeing the hummingbird

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how strenuous the journey to see the hummingbird has been for the narrator

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the narrator’s surprise that the hummingbird is alive

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how quickly the narrator feels a connection to the hummingbird

Question 8

The author’s use of similes in paragraph 22 creates a feeling of —

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amazement

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pride

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courage

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expectation

Question 9

The figurative language in paragraph 20 helps the reader imagine the —

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sun beginning to rise on the horizon

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first signs that winter is approaching

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sweet taste of fresh honey in spring

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smell of a field of wildflowers

Question 10

Read these sentences from paragraph 32. The figurative language in these sentences emphasizes that Kirby thinks Coach Armstrong is —

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intimidating

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arrogant

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spiteful

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mysterious

Question 11

In paragraph 19, the author refers to the turtle’s onlookers as a “group of fans” to show that —

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the crowd wants the turtle to succeed

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the narrator wishes more people could see the event

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the narrator feels like part of the crowd

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people are leading the turtle to the ocean

Question 12

Read this sentence from paragraph 4. The sensory language in this sentence highlights the narrator’s —

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excitement

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optimism

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confusion

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discomfort

Question 13

What does the simile in paragraph 3 suggest about Jim?

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He approaches his work with intense focus.

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He is interested in both science and sports.

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He usually makes up experiments as they occur to him.

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He wishes he knew someone who shared his passion.

Question 14

Why does the playwright include the sensory language in paragraph 43?

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To help the reader understand how distraught Lonnie feel

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To tell the reader that Lonnie puts a lot of thought into her hairstyle

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To show the reader that Lonnie is overreacting to the situation

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To allow the reader to better visualize the style of the haircut

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