LEAP Review-Confetti Girl/Tortilla Sun

What is the meaning of the word sarcasm as it is used in paragraph 18 of the passage from Confetti Girl?

• a remark indicating mockery and annoyance

• a response that is meant to be taken literally

• an answer that indicates confusion or skepticism

• an observation that is silly and childish

Which quotation from the passage helps clarify the meaning of sarcasm?

• “Super . . . super . . . super something. Can’t remember.” (paragraph 15)

• “It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care.” (paragraph 17)

• “So did I tell you we’re having a book sale for our next fundraiser?” (paragraph 20)

• “Yes, that’s it. But I left it in my locker. I guess I can’t do my homework.” (paragraph 24)

What attitude does the narrator of Confetti Girl reveal when she uses the book as a coaster in paragraph 34?

• worry about being able to finish her schoolwork

• dishonesty in lying to her father about her homework

• carelessness when it comes to doing household chores

• resentment of her father’s efforts to impose his interests on her

Which quotation from the passage best shows additional evidence of the attitude in Part A?

• Dad helps, but sometimes he makes a big mess. (paragraph 2)

• And I don’t want to talk to him because I’m still mad about the volleyball game . . . . (paragraph 3)

• Nothing’s more important than his books and vocabulary words. He might say I matter, but when he goes on a scavenger hunt for a book, I realize that I really don’t. (paragraph 26)

• Later, just as I write I love Luís for the three-hundredth time, my dad peeks through my bedroom door. (paragraph 29)

How do the phrases stormed off, float far, and invisible nothing in paragraph 35 contribute to the tone of the passage?

• They call attention to the narrator’s feelings of guilt and disappointment.

• They emphasize the narrator’s growing sense of hopelessness.

• They reflect the narrator’s escape into comforting daydreams.

• They highlight the narrator’s strong sense of independence.

Selecting from the following paragraphs, circle the paragraph that most directly reinforces the tone created in paragraph 35.

• 33 "Honey, you can make friends at your new school in the fall. Besides, this is a wonderful opportunity for you."

• 34 "Opportunity? For me? Or for you?"

• 38 Staring at the card, I wondered what should happen next. Maybe a daring escape or a sorceress could rescue her. When nothing came to me, I scratched out the word opportunity until it was a big blob of blue ink and tossed the card on the floor.

• 39 I heard Mom's footsteps coming toward my closed bedroom door. I held my breath, hoping she wouldn't knock.

• 37 Gypsy was sent to prison for stealing the magic ball. And when she was tossed into the dungeon below the castle she found the word "opportunity" written across the stone wall.

Which statement provides an objective summary of the passage?

• A mother chooses to neglect her daughter’s interests in favor of completing her degree. She informs her daughter of this decision, and the daughter rightly points out the mother’s selfishness.

• A mother decides it would be best for her daughter if they both moved to another country. The daughter complains that this will disrupt her life, but the mother holds firm to her decision.

• A girl learns that she and her mother are moving in with their grandmother. She believes her mother is trying to take the easy way out. In response, she states that her father is a better parent.

• A girl finds out her mother is going to leave her for the summer. She believes her mother is being selfish and neglecting her. In response, she becomes negative and withdrawn.

Refer to the passage from Confetti Girl and the passage from Tortilla Sun. The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

What additional similarity between the narrators builds on the same idea?

• They both have trouble connecting with their remaining parent.

• They both have an active and rich imaginary life.

• They both feel as if there is no point in making friends.

• They both have parents who value education above all else.

In both passages, what causes the conflict between the narrator and her parent?

• The narrator does something to disappoint her parent.

• The narrator misunderstands her parent’s intentions.

• The parent acts in a way that neglects the narrator’s interests.

• The parent makes a mess that the narrator will have to clean up.