"Mississippi Solo" Comprehension

Front

What does it mean when trees 'bent over like fishing rods'?

Back

It means the strong wind was causing them to curve toward the ground.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

How can you tell the author is writing about himself?

Back

He uses pronouns such as 'I' and 'Me'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

How does the river assist Eddy Harris near the end of the story?

Back

It steers his canoe toward a safe tree.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the simile 'Passed over like army scouts' imply about the rain?

Back

It suggests that the rain was coming to 'attack' him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is an antonym?

Back

A word that means the opposite.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What literary device is used when comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Simile.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of using personal pronouns in a narrative?

Back

It indicates that the author is sharing personal experiences or memories.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

How does the author create a sense of danger in the story?

Back

By describing the strong winds and the challenges faced on the river.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What role does memory play in 'Mississippi Solo'?

Back

It helps the author reflect on his experiences and survival training.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What is the effect of using vivid imagery in writing?

Back

It helps readers visualize scenes and feel emotions more deeply.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4