The Magical Lost Brocade

Which sentence from this folktale includes an example of a personification?

• If you shiver even once, the outcome will be terrible!

• The palace sits on top of the mountain, and the brocade is in the palace.

• Ping thanked the man and bowed deeply to express his gratitude.

• The sea will swallow you up!

Answer explanation

A personification is giving human qualities to inanimate objects. A sea can not swallow since it is inanimate.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How is the setting of the Fire Valley, Ice Ocean, and Mountain of Sun important to the story?

• In each of these places, Ping has to fight through very hot conditions.

• There is a wise old man that lives in each of these places.

• Each of these settings are very difficult to travel through, testing Ping's bravery.

• Each of them had to be crossed without Ping uttering a word.

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a conflict in the story?

• Long ago, in China, a poor woman and her son, Ping, lived in a tiny hut.

• "It sounds like an extremely difficult journey," said Ping, "but I'll do my best."

• Together, they unrolled it, and before their eyes, the brocade came to life!

• A lovely princess welcomed him.

• I've now copied the brocade, so please take it home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a theme of this passage?

• Everyone should respect older people.

• People should try their hardest, even when tasks seem impossible.

• Lost things can often be found close to home.

• Laughter is the best medicine.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What sentence below supports the theme that we should to be grateful for stranger's help?

• Ping thanked the man and bowed deeply to express his gratitude.

• She wished she could give Ping a better home, but alas, that was impossible.

• He wondered if he could see her again and detected a knowing smile on her face as they said goodbye.

• "Here is your brocade, Mother!" he announced as she cried tears of joy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from this folktale includes an example of a personification?

• When he reached the other side of the valley, he saw the Ice Ocean.

• Finally, he reached the top and dismounted at the palace door.

• Together they unrolled it, and before their eyes, the brocade came to life!

• The sea touched Ping with icy fingers, but he didn't shiver once.

Answer explanation

A personification is giving human qualities to inanimate objects. A sea can not swallow since it is inanimate.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5