Thunder Rose

What is the genre of the story "Thunder Rose"?

• Historical Fiction.

• Tall Tales.

• Literary Nonfiction.

• Informational Text.

"Thunder Rose" is a tall tale, which is a story with untrue parts described as if they were true. Which detail about Rose helps show that the story is a tall tale?

• She works hard on a ranch.

• She is born in the middle of a storm.

• She makes a building that touches the sky.

• She is curious about the iron scraps she finds.

During the stampede, Rose vaulted into the air and landed on the back of a bull. What does vaulted mean?

• jumped

• walked

• tossed

• yelled

How do Rose's parents feel about her?

• They are afraid of her power.

• They admire her unusual talents and skills.

• They often wonder why she is so different from other girls.

• They wish she would be more careful around wild animals.

The story says that Rose was not the type of person to bow down under pressure. What does it means to bow down under pressure?

• Think carefully before acting.

• Ask for help when you need it.

• Give up when things get difficult.

• Blame others for your weakness.

How does Rose stop the tornadoes?

• She jumps on them and brings them to a halt.

• She chases them back to the clouds.

• She ties them up with metal rods.

• She calms them with her song.

What does Rose do about the drought?

• She cries to cause a flood.

• She does not do anything about the drought.

• She sings the rain song.

• She squeezes the clouds to make them rain.

During what time to you think this story takes place?

• During the Super Bowl.

• During the Dust Bowl.

• During the Spring Market.

• During the Boston Tea Party.

The phrase "rattling the rafters" was used in the story. What type of figurative language is that?

• Exaggeration.

• Simile.

• Metaphor.

• Hyperbole.