Outsiders Chapter 5 Quiz

Read the sentence from Chapter 5.

"I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me."

What is the meaning of the word "eluded" as it is used in this sentence?

• to evade or escape from

• to escape the perception, understanding or grasp of

• to defy sense

What is imagery?

• reference to a famous person

• language that appeals to the five senses

• the writer's choice of setting.

• an illusion to a serious person

How does imagery create the mood?

• where and when the events take place.

• What we see, hear, or otherwise sense can make us feel frightened, cheerful, or many other things.

• The emotions evoked by a symbol or what happens to it can affect the overall feeling of a piece.

The way the reader feels when reading the text:

• Mood

• Tone

The author's attitude towards the subject of the text:

• Mood

• Tone

Tags

Mood

Tone

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Word Choice

Which passage has a more playful mood?

• 1

• 2

Which word best describes the mood of this passage?

• Lively

• Angry

• Ominous

• Amusing

The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.

Select the tone of the text:

• peaceful

• anxious

The glassy water reflected the sinister moonlight. The long shadows of trees reached ominously across the lake.

Select the tone of the text:

• threatening

• playful

I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.

Select the tone of the text:

• peaceful

• anxious