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.

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.

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.

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.

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.