Ode to Kool Aide MCAP practice

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

• A) Nostalgic

• B) Playful

• C) Satirical

• D) Sentimental

Part B: Which excerpt from the passage best supports your answer to Part A?

• A) "You turn the kitchen tap’s metallic stream into tropical drink, extra sugar whirlpooling to the pitcher-bottom like gypsum sand."

• B) "Purplesaurus Rex, Roarin’ Rock-A-Dile Red, Ice Blue Island Twist, Sharkleberry Fin; on our tongues, each version keeps a section, like tiles on the elemental table."

• C) "When toddlers swallow you, their top lips mustache in color as if they’ve kissed paint."

• D) "Granddad takes out his teeth to make more mouth to admit you."

Part A: What is the predominant mood conveyed in the poem?

• A) Joyful

• B) Nostalgic

• C) Whimsical

• D) Reflective

Part B: Which line from the poem best supports your answer to Part A?

• A) "You turn the kitchen tap’s metallic stream into tropical drink."

• B) "The trendy folks can savor all that imported mango nectar and health-market juice."

• C) "Granddad takes out his teeth to make more mouth to admit you."

• D) "Toddlers swallow you, their top lips mustache in color as if they’ve kissed paint."

Part A: What poetic element is most prominently employed in the poem?

• A) Imagery

• B) Alliteration

• C) Simile

• D) Personification

Part B: Which line from the poem exemplifies this poetic element? Choose two.

• A) "You turn the kitchen tap’s metallic stream into tropical drink."

• B) "The trendy folks can savor all that imported mango nectar and health-market juice."

• C) "When toddlers swallow you, their top lips mustache in color as if they’ve kissed paint."

• D) "Granddad takes out his teeth to make more mouth to admit you."

Part A: Which word best characterizes the poem's word choice?

• A) Lyrical

• B) Mundane

• C) Vivacious

• D) Drab

Part B: Which excerpt from the poem supports your answer to Part A?

• A) "Purplesaurus Rex, Roarin’ Rock-A-Dile Red, Ice Blue Island Twist, Sharkleberry Fin; on our tongues, each version keeps a section, like tiles on the elemental table."

• B) "In ninth grade, Sandra
  employed a jug of Black Cherry
  to dye her straightened bangs burgundy."

• C) "When toddlers swallow you, their top lips mustache in color as if they’ve kissed paint."

• D) "We need factory-crafted packets,
  unpronounceable ingredients,
  a logo cute enough to hug,"