Rikki -Tikki -Tavi -Day 2

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 30 highlights the idiom –“to make an end of him” – How does this figurative language contribute to the meaning and tone when Nagaina crept up behind Rikki Tikki.

• The idiom creates a quickness of movement tone

• The idiom creates a tone of victory and excitement

• The idiom creates a gripping and terrifying tone

• The idiom creates an absorbing and sad tone

Multiple Choice

The metaphor "Rikki Tikki felt his eyes growing red and hot" in paragraph 32, contributes to a tone that is:

• Calm and reflective, suggesting Rikki Tikki's thoughtful consideration of the situation.
  

• Angry and intense, implying Rikki Tikki's fierce determination and passion.
  

• Fearful and anxious, indicating Rikki Tikki's uncertainty and doubt.
  

• Detached and observational, suggesting Rikki Tikki's neutral and objective perspective

Multiple Choice

How does the allusion to "old books of Natural History" contribute to the tone and meaning of paragraph 33?

• It adds a humorous tone by referencing outdated information.
  

• It creates a serious and authoritative tone, suggesting that the story is based on real facts.
  

• It lightens the tone by implying that the story is purely fictional and should not be taken seriously.
  

• It introduces a mysterious tone by hinting at unknown and secretive knowledge.

Multiple Choice

  How does the personification in paragraph 35 - "the wicked little dusty gray head lashed within a fraction of his shoulder" contributes to the meaning by:

• Emphasizing the humor of Rikki-Tikki's reaction, which creates a lighthearted tone.

• Highlighting the speed and danger of the snake’s attack, which creates a suspenseful and ominous tone, hinting at the danger that lies ahead. 

• Downplaying the seriousness of the situation, which creates a calm and serene tone emphasizing the beauty of nature.

• Suggesting that Rikki-Tikki is imagining the threat, so it creates a tone of submission and acceptance.

Multiple Choice

How does the hyperbole in paragraph 35 add meaning to the text?

" It looks very funny, but it is so perfectly balanced a gait that you can fly off from it at any angle you please, and in dealing with snakes this is an advantage."   

• The author is using hyperbole to contrast Rikki-Tikki’s appearance with his deadly skill

• The author is using hyperbole to emphasize the stability and agility of the mongoose’s walk, making it seem as if Rikki-Tikki is a super hero.   

• The author is using hyperbole to imply that the situation is humorous and light-hearted.

• The author is using hyperbole to describe the mongoose's walk as comical but ineffective.

Multiple Select

•Which themes are developed in the paragraphs 40-47 ?

• Being courageous requires overcoming fear.

• Love those who care for you.

• Learn to keep what you know to yourself  

• Show bravery and clear thoughts to face what you might fear.

• It noble to risk one’s life protecting others.