
Topic: Craft and Structure
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- Q1The personification of the sky as "sulky" in paragraph 9 suggests the sky isnorthernunpredictablesnowygloomy60sRL.8.4
- Q2In paragraph 19, what does the phrase "like a monument" MAINLY suggest about the elevator?It is a landmark.It was designed by an architectIt is a beautiful building.It is an old building.60sRL.8.4
- Q3How does the author MANILY develop the narrator's point of view in the story?by exaggerating how harsh the winter months areby using elements of humorby showing how the narrator interacts with her familyby sharing the narrator's thoughts60sRL.8.6
- Q4In paragraph 12, how does the description of the nightmare MAINLY affect the tone of the story?It suggests that Eliza is unwilling to compete in the bee.It suggests that the bee seems unreal to Eliza.It suggests that the bee is stressful for Eliza.It suggests that Eliza doubts she will win the bee.60sRL.8.4
- Q5How does the point of view MOST influence the tone of the story?Eliza's distant observations of her father develop conflict.Eliza's interior monologue creates a sense of strangeness.The descriptions of the contestants competing builds suspense.The references to unusual words add humor.60sRL.8.6