NYS ELA Prep - Leagues

How does paragraph 9 contribute to the development of a theme in the story?

• by suggesting that Aven often observes herself

• by describing the care Aven puts into her appearance

• by showing Aven is worried about what people think

• by illustrating how Aven prepares herself for a performance

How does paragraph 13 mainly develop the character of the narrator?

• by informing the reader that the guitar belonged to the narrator’s mother

• by telling the reader that the narrator found a guitar in a storage closet

• by informing the reader that the narrator’s parents were watching her

• by telling us about the type of shoes the narrator wears while performing

What is the effect of the narrator’s repetition of the word “me” in paragraph 14?

• She thinks the audience is impressed with her ability to play the guitar.

• She hopes people will notice the objects which belong to her mother

• She thinks it is remarkable that she is performing in front of an audience

• She hopes that people appreciate how much she practiced during the week

What does the word “insignificant” mean as it is used in paragraph 15?

• talentless

• brave

• unimportant

• accepted

Which phrase from paragraph 15 best conveys a theme of the story?

• “the fireworks exploded”

• “the lights of the city”

• “millions of people”

• “the light was in me”

Which detail best represents how Aven changes at the end of the story?

• “. . . plucked at a string with one not quite steady toe.” (paragraph 13)

• “. . . I saw that all their eyes were on me . . .” (paragraph 14)

• “. . . arms around each other, swaying to the music.” (paragraph 14)

• “I felt as big as the giant saguaro . . .” (paragraph 15)

Read this phrase from P.15. I felt like I was shining . . . Which sentence best represents the meaning of this phrase?

• Aven feels proud of who she is

• Aven is looking forward to more performances.

• Aven understands she is more important than others

• Aven is relieved the audience enjoyed her performance.