8.6.B Analyze How Central Characters' Qualities Influence Theme & Conflicts
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Grade 8
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Cassie’s thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she —wants to take a risk to make new friendsis reluctant to let people get to know herhas a false sense of prideis trying too hard to impress the others60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q2Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently.Overwhelmed with curiosity, I followed the sound down a narrow cobblestone walkway.I glanced at Janis, who was quietly studying me.A green wooden door was slightly ajar, and I peeked inside.60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q3The reader can conclude that when Ella arrives at Lola’s house, Ella is —timid about confronting Lola for pretending to be sickgrateful to Lola for helping her become more confidentenvious of Lola for getting a role in the school playfurious with Lola over her decision to quit60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q4Read these sentences from paragraph 34. These sentences show that Lola —has agreed to let Carla have the lead role in the playhopes her mother does not realize she is angryplans to continue to cry with Ellahas decided to perform in the play60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q5What effect does Ella’s uncharacteristic behavior have on the resolution of the excerpt?It helps Lola accept the fact that she is not as talented as Carla.It reminds Lola of what is most important to her.It makes Lola question her friendship with Ella.It forces Lola to think about revising her motto.60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q6Which sentence best explains why Lola is surprised by Ella’s actions?She hadn’t been able to bring me my homework the afternoon before because she had to do something with her mother at the last minute, but I’d figured she’d wait till the weekend to come.Ella’s face was red and blotchy from crying.Ella gazed at me in silence for several seconds.I had the thought to jump up and lock the door, but before I could, it opened and Ella Marjorie Gerard, the girl once destined to be picked as Most Shy in our high-school yearbook, marched in.60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q7Which of these best expresses Ella’s admiration for Lola?“What happened to the person who never gives up?”“This isn’t like you at all.”“Everybody’s depending on you.”“You taught me that you can make life what you want.”60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q8What does Byrd’s explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?Byrd’s mother disapproves of the nickname Byrd has given herself.Byrd is puzzled by her mother’s motivation for giving her an elaborate name.Byrd’s mother thinks Byrd should spend more time helping support the family.Byrd and her mother have different expectations about how Byrd should live her life.60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q9Read this sentence from paragraph 10. Byrd’s actions in this sentence best demonstrate her —persistence in pursuing her own interests despite the opinions of othersability to have a positive outlook while encountering challenging circumstancesdetermination to make her mother respect her personal choicesdecisiveness about taking action to do what is best for her family60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q10For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents —the opportunity to be a valued member of a groupthe chance for her to use her imaginationher desire to learn from past experiencesher willingness to accept more responsibilities60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q11The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels —hopefulinsincereaccomplishedfrustrated60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q12Based on Noah’s conversation with his mother in paragraphs 3 through 7, the reader can conclude that —Noah thinks his grandparents will not appreciate receiving the letterhis mother believes that Joey’s letter will be more sincere than Noah’s letterNoah will not be able to avoid fulfilling his mother’s requesthis mother knows that writing the letter may take a long time60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q13Noah’s response to his mother’s demand adds to the conflict by —causing Noah to have to listen to his mother lecture about letter writingleading his mother to doubt what she has taught him about respectincreasing the tension between Noah and his motherforcing his mother to take away his privilege of using the computer60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q14Paragraphs 11 through 15 support the primary theme of the excerpt by emphasizing the narrator’s —diligencemodestysatisfactionsincerity60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
