Vacation Exaggeration

The word illustrious in paragraph 2 means-

• lonely

• native

• famous

• inexperience

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates Alyssa's attitude about spending time at her grandparents' farm?

• over the phone yesterday

• week of my summer exile

• as an exotic location

• not everyone gets the opportunity

"His call clamors through the countryside, crying out to all creatures that morning has come." The descriptive language in this sentence--

• gives Alyssa's post a dramatic effect

• show how Alyssa's attitude has changed through the story

• mimics the sound of the rooster's call

• emphasize that hearing the rooster is an important event in the plot

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of--

• telling the truth

• valuing friendship

• recognizing the beauty

• appreciating current circumstances

"Then I heard a whining sound from a corner of the barn and almost vaulted to the ceiling." The author includes the figurative language in this sentence to show that Alyssa--

• feels excited about her discovery

• is startled by the unexpected noise

• has a sudden inspiration for an online post

• thinks she should not be in the barn

How does the story's setting influence its plot?

• Being far from her friends makes Alyssa feel isolated.

• Alyssa's separation from her mother helps her value her family more.

• The observations Alyssa makes at the farm give her something to write about.

• Alyssa's presence on the farm creates conflict with her grandmother.

At the end of the story, Alyssa most likely feels--

• sad because she knows she will have to leave the farm soon

• satisfied that her friends like her posts

• hopeful that she will enjoy the rest of her summer

• content because she realizes she likes being on the farm