2015 8th grade Reading SOL--Part 5

Read "The Trail Blazer."

What does humility mean in paragraph 2?

• modesty

• fatigue

• novelty

• poise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Cody's description of himself in paragraph 2 suggests that he is--

• appreciative

• friendly

• arrogant

• deceptive

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4?

• calm or peaceful

• difficult or challenging

• fascinating or intriguing

• zestful or energetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read this sentences from paragraph 7.

Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail some distance ahead of me.

What may the reader best infer from Cody's statement?

• That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run.

• That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner.

• That Cody is unfamiliar with the park.

• That Cody is not alone in the park.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of--

• imagery

• symbolism

• personification

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.

The sun is just starting to burn the dew from the grass, and each green blade, coated with tiny, reflective droplets, is a glittering emerald.

The purpose of the metaphor in this sentence is to suggest the--

• soft gentleness of the dew

• bright splendor of the sun

• cool temperature of the air

• rare beauty of the morning

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Cody decides to find his way back out of the park by--

• navigating a straight line out of the woods

• joining the other runners in the woods

• climbing up the slope to try to follow his own footsteps

• looking for the black dog that he saw when he began running

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence best describes the theme of the story?

• Actions speak louder than words.

• The race is not over until someone reaches the finish line.

• It's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.

• It's better to give than to receive.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2