Dancing in the Wings

The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader's sense of-

• taste

• smell

• sound

• touch

What is the antonym of dismissed on page 23?

• leave

• keep

• send away

• discharge

On page 15, what is the most likely reason the Sassy chooses to wear bright yellow?

• She is taller than the other girls.

• She does not like wearing black.

• She wants to be like the kids from the other parts of the city.

• She wants to be unique like Uncle Redd.

Why is Sassy holding back her tears on page 22?

• Mr. Debato told her to stand alone.

• She was one of the seven left Mr. Debato would pick.

• Mr. Debato asked her to step forward.

• She was not sure who Mr. Debato would pick.

• Satisfied

• angry

• untroubled

• hopeless

Page 14 shows that Sassy-

• wishes she could dance.

• saw twinkling shooting stars.

• is determined to try out.

• talks to herself too much.

How did Sassy feel at the beginning of the story?

• excited about dancing

• amused about dancing

• confused about the type of dancing

• proud of her dancing

What is the message, or lesson the author wanted you to learn?

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The author uses these sound devices in the example provided-

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

• Onomatopoeia

• All of the above

The use of sound devices in this selection conveys the author's voice of-

• wisdom

• humor

• information

• dullness