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

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.

Question 3

In the sentence "The wind howled through the forest, rattling the branches like angry drums," what effect does the author's word choice of "howled" create?

Accepted Answer

It makes the wind seem loud and frightening.

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It makes the wind seem soft and soothing.

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It shows the wind is moving very slowly.

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It suggests the wind is friendly and playful.

Try three questions

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?

In the sentence "The wind howled through the forest, rattling the branches like angry drums," what effect does the author's word choice of "howled" create?

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