Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories. The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show! Question: What is the effect of using the words “complex and graceful” to describe Bharata Natyam?

They show the dance is difficult as well as beautiful.

They describe the detail that makes the dance musical.

They explain why both men and women practice it.

They highlight why the dance is popular in India.

Use the scroll bar to read the whole passage. Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories. The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show! Question: Which of these is true about the passage?

The author uses a tone of respect toward the dancers.

The thankful tone highlights the author's positive attitude.

The author uses a gentle tone to describe the performance.

The humorous tone makes the passage more interesting.

Read the whole passage; it will be used for three questions. Use the scroll bar to read the whole passage. I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen. Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer. “There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework. I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes. Which of these is true based on the passage?

The narrator’s parents work hard in the diner.

The narrator wishes he were picked up from school.

The narrator wants to work in the diner as well.

The narrator does not spend time with friends.

Use the scroll bar to read the whole passage. I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen. Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer. “There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework. I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes. Which detail from the passage shows that the narrator spends a lot of time at the diner?

He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I did not get picked up from school like my friends.

I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college.

Use the scroll bar to read the whole passage. I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen. Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer. “There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework. I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes. Based on the passage, the reader can tell that the narrator...

is close to both of his parents.

wishes his life were different.

If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is...

full of amusement, lighthearted.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing is the ....

connotation

denotation

tone

mood

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

___________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

connotation

denotation

tone

mood

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Author's set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.

word choice

space

tone

graphics

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)

Harsh

Comforting

Excited

Spooky

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 5 pts

My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day, until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do, when he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, for he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy! What is the TONE of the poem?

Frustrated

Humorous

Depressed

Happy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which word BEST describes the TONE of this movie poster?

ecstatic

annoyed

cheerful

serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

If a piece of text gives you a peaceful mood, you are feeling...

confident and eager to move forward.

excited and playful.

humorous and comical.

calm or relaxed.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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