Text Features & Presentation

Question 1

Read the sentence: "The wind howled through the empty streets, rattling the windows of the old house." How does the author's choice of the word "howled" most directly affect the meaning of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

It suggests a loud, eerie, and unsettling atmosphere.

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It indicates that the wind is gentle and soothing.

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It makes the scene feel calm and peaceful.

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It shows that the wind is moving quickly but quietly.

Question 2

Read the short passage below: How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich Step 1: Gather two slices of bread, peanut butter, and a knife. Step 2: Spread peanut butter on one slice. Step 3: Place the other slice on top. Step 4: Cut the sandwich in half. Which statement best explains how the numbered steps help the reader?

Accepted Answer

They show the order in which each action should be done.

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They hide the ingredients so the reader has to guess them.

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They make the sandwich larger than it really is.

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They tell the reader how tasty the sandwich will be.

Question 3

In the sentence "The wind howled through the empty house, rattling the windows," how does the author's choice of the word "howled" affect the meaning?

Accepted Answer

It makes the wind seem loud and frightening.

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It shows the wind is gentle and calm.

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It suggests the wind is friendly.

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It indicates the wind is moving quickly.

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Read the sentence: "The wind howled through the empty streets, rattling the windows of the old house." How does the author's choice of the word "howled" most directly affect the meaning of the sentence?

In the sentence "The wind howled through the empty house, rattling the windows," how does the author's choice of the word "howled" affect the meaning?

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