Lesson 10: TBWHTW Context Clues

​Lesson 10:Analyze Figurative Language-The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Ch. 6

Lesson 10-Analye Figurative Language: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Ch. 6

Multiple Choice

Determine the meaning of the word: portions (pg.103)

• servings or helpings of food for one person

• clothing so worn that the threads can be seen

• low in amount, strength, or value

• holding or constituting a purely formal position or title

Multiple Choice

Determine the meaning of the word: threadbare (pg.106)

• Worn out or shabby; lacking in originality.
• Slightly used but still in good condition.
• A type of fabric that is very durable.
• Brand new and stylish; full of creativity.

Multiple Choice

Determine the meaning of the word: meager (pg.109)

• Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.
• Completely lacking in any form or substance.
• Moderately sufficient; adequate.
• Abundant in quantity or quality; excessive.

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following sentence demonstrates a metaphor. Explain.
"I was going to Kachokolo because my grades stunk." (pg.101)

• False
• True
• It is a simile
• It is a hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The word "taut" in paragraph 1 most closely means-

The motor and blades were bolted and secured, the chain was taut and heavy with grease, and the tower stood steady on its legs.

• unstable
• loose
• flexible
• tight

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the relationship between "steel bones" and "plastic arms"?
I reached the top, where I stood level with my creation. Its steel bones were welded and bent, and its plastic arms were blackened from fire.

• Steel bones are used for decoration while plastic arms provide support.
• The relationship is that they are different components of the same creation, with steel bones providing structure and plastic arms offering flexibility.
• Plastic arms are stronger than steel bones in construction.
• They are both made of metal and serve the same function.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in paragraph 6, what is the meaning of the word "clutched"?
In one hand I clutched a small reed that held a tiny lightbulb.

• dropped carelessly
• ignored completely
• held tightly
• threw away

Multiple Choice

As it is used in paragraph 6, the word "cackled" most closely means-

Down below, the crowd cackled like hens.

• whispered softly
• sang melodiously
• cried out in fear
• laughed loudly and harshly

Multiple Choice

Which phrase from the text provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "pleaded" as it is used in paragraph 9?
Slowly at first, then faster and faster, until the whole tower rocked back and forth. My knees turned to jelly, but I held on. I pleaded in silence: Don't let me down. Then I gripped the reed and wires and waited for the miracle of electricity.

• I was terrified
• I felt relieved
• I shouted loudly
• Don't let me down

Multiple Choice

As it is used in paragraph 1, "outskirts" most closely means-

The Kamkwambas hail from the center of the countyr, from a tiny village called Masitala, located on the outskirts of the town of Wimbe.

• periphery
• downtown
• center
• suburbs

Multiple Choice

As it is used in paragraph 2, "dambos" most likely means-

For most of my life, our roofs were made from long grasses that we picked near the swamps, or dambos in our Chichewa language.

• grassy wetlands or areas near swamps
• urban rooftops
• mountainous regions
• dry land areas