"The Rising Waters" Fig Lang and Personification

How does the author use figurative language to describe the sea in Marlin Bay?

• The sea is described as a restless giant.

• The sea is compared to a hungry beast.

• The sea is portrayed as a distant friend.

• The sea is depicted as a living creature.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does Amelia's characterization tell us about her relationship with the sea?

• She is curious and imaginative about the sea.

• She is fearful and avoids the sea.

• She is indifferent to the sea's changes.

• She is knowledgeable and experienced with the sea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the author use figurative language to convey the storm's intensity?

• The wind howled like a pack of wolves.

• The rain fell in sheets, drumming against rooftops.

• The sea roared with fury, shaking the town.

• The storm is described as a gentle breeze.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does Amelia's reaction to the aftermath of the storm reflect her character?

• She feels a sense of hope despite the destruction.

• She is overwhelmed with despair and loss.

• She is indifferent to the changes in the landscape.

• She is angry at the sea for taking more land.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the main theme of the passage 'The Rising Waters'?

• The power and unpredictability of nature.

• The importance of community in times of crisis.

• The inevitability of change and adaptation.

• The innocence of childhood amidst danger.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5