Reading: Analyze Visual Elements in Literary Texts

p. 385 Q 1 Part A

Which statement best describes what the picture on p. 392 adds to the story?

• A The picture suggests that Phaethon is happy with his friends.

• B The picture suggests that Phaethon is a member of the royal family.

• C The picture suggests that Phaethon is doubted by his friends.

• D The picture suggests that Phaethon is shy around people.

Answer explanation

C is correct. The friends' facial expressions suggest that they doubt Phaethon.

A is incorrect because Phaethon looks sincere, rather than happy.

B is incorrect because nothing in the pictures indicates that Phaethon is royal.

D is incorrect because Phaethon is talking actively to his friends, not being shy.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.6.7

p. 395 Q 1 Part B

Which line from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• A "Phaethon was the son of Helios, who drove the chariot of the sun..."

• B "One day when Phaethon was telling his companions about his father, the sky king, they laughed..."

• C "Phaethon had always had one wish in his heart..."

• D "Phaethon leapt into the golden chariot... as the fiery horses sprang forth from the eastern gates of Day."

Answer explanation

The answer is B. It shows Phaethon talking with young friends who laugh at his bragging about being the son of Helios.

A describes who Phaethon and Helios are.

C tells about Phaethon's wish, which is not in the picture.

D is not correct because Phaethon's leap into the chariot is not pictured.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

p. 395 Q 2 (A,B,C)

How does the picture on page 394 help the reader understand why Helios does not want Phaethon to drive the chariot? Pick UP TO TWO choices:

• A It shows why Helios does not believe Phaethon is his son.

• B It shows why Helios thinks Phaethon plans to destroy the earth.

• C. It shows why Helios believes Phaethon is not wise enough to drive the chairot.

• None of these

Answer explanation

C is correct In paragraph 6, Helios says,"You have neither the strength nor the wisdom for the great work."

A is incorrect because Helios does accept Phaethon as his son.

B is incorrect because Phaethon does not think his son is planning to destroy the earth on purpose.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

p. 395 Q 2 (D,E,F)

How does the picture on page 394 help the reader understand why Helios does not want Phaethon to drive the chariot? Pick UP TO TWO choices:

• D It shows why Helios will not let only Zeus and Poseidon drive the chariot.

• E It shows why Helios believes Phaethon isn't strong enough for the task.

• F It shows why Helios tinks Phaethon will drive the chariot into the sun.

• None of these

Answer explanation

E is correct In paragraph 6, Helios says,"You have neither the strength nor the wisdom for the great work."

D is incorrect because Helios does let Phaethon drive the chariot.

F is incorrect because although Helios fears something bad might happen, nothing suggests that he thinks Phaethon will drive right into the sun.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

p. 396 Q 3

The author uses a word that means "deserving" in the text. Choose a word in the paragraph that best represents that idea.

When Phaethon told his mother what his companions had said, she answered, "Go, my child, ask great Helios if you are his son. If you are worthy to be the son of Helios you will be given strength and courage for the journey."

• companions

• worthy

• strength

• courage

• another word not listed

Answer explanation

The word worthy is a synonym for "deserving."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4