Narrative Nonfiction Reading Comprehension

What literary device is used in the following sentence: "The sun played hide-and-seek behind the fluffy, white clouds"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Based on the passage, what was the author's purpose in describing the solar eclipse event in Texas?

• To inform readers about the scientific phenomenon of solar eclipses

• To entertain readers with a fictional story about an eclipse

• To persuade readers to visit Texas for the next solar eclipse

• To evoke emotions and create a vivid image in the reader's mind

What is the author attempting to convey by describing the air as growing cooler and a gentle breeze whispering through the trees during the eclipse?

•  The importance of wearing warm clothing during a solar eclipse
  

• The intense heat wave that often accompanies a solar eclipse

• The eerie and mysterious atmosphere during the celestial event

• The joy and excitement experienced by people during the eclipse

Which of the following best describes the mood created by the author in the passage?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Eerie and mysterious

• Angry and confrontational

• Peaceful and serene

Which best describes the tone of the following phrase "the sun and the moon twirling behind the cloudy veil"?

• Whimsical

• Melancholy

• Manic

• Forgiving

How does the author use imagery in the passage to enhance the reader's experience of the solar eclipse event?

• By describing the colors and movements of the celestial bodies
  

• By introducing new characters into the narrative

• By providing historical context about solar eclipses

•  By discussing scientific data related to eclipses

What can be inferred about the birds' behavior during the eclipse?

• They were loudly chirping to celebrate the event

• They were snoozing in their nests due to darkness

• They fell silent, adding to the mysterious atmosphere

• They were flying frantically around the eclipsed sun

 In the context of the passage, the phrase "midday twilight" suggests:

• Midnight darkness
  

• Sunset

• Darkness during daytime
  

• Twilight time

 How does the author use figurative language to describe the solar eclipse in Texas?

• As a game of celestial peek-a-boo

• As a destructive force of nature

• As a boring scientific event

• As a typical sunny day

What is the central theme of the passage about the solar eclipse in Texas?

• Nature's unpredictability and beauty

• Avoiding celestial events at all costs

• The science behind solar eclipses

• How to plan for a solar eclipse viewing