Literary: Language, Craft, and Structure

Front

Which line in the poem is an example of alliteration? Over the field , Falling before , A delightful surprise , An autumn amazement

Back

An autumn amazement

Front

What does the phrase “reaching up to tickle the sky” mean in the passage?

Back

The tents are tall.

Front

Identify the phrase that uses personification: The ocean, mighty and fierce, consumed the ice , It was Miko’s first year he was expected to hunt alone , Despite their fondness for the salty seawaters , The seal population would begin to decline

Back

The ocean, mighty and fierce, consumed the ice

Front

The stage directions help the reader understand that Shelby, who is still upset from the first fight about her not being able to go to Shauna’s party, enters the room. SHELBY: (trying to calm herself down) I . . . MOM: (frustrated) If you are going to say something about having the worst parents ever, or.... DAD: (reading newspaper) . . . being old enough to make your own decisions . . . MOM: (looks at Dad, then turns to Shelby) That, too. If you are going to say those things, stop now before you get yourself in trouble. SHELBY: (gritting her teeth, stomps out of room) You two are so unfair! DAD: (turning page) You forgot that one, dear.

Back

Shelby and her parents have already argued about her going to a party.

Front

How would the story be different if it were told from Kaya’s point of view?

Back

It would show more excitement about searching for buried treasure.

Front

How does the narrator feel about the spot Kaya has chosen to dig in?

Back

The narrator believes they are wasting their time by digging in this spot.