"The Hollow" Pre-Test /Imagery, Inference & Mood

Read the following passage: 'The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, while the cool breeze whispered secrets through the trees.' What mood does this passage create?

• Joyful

• Melancholy

• Mysterious

• Tense

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the following passage: 'The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, while the cool breeze whispered secrets through the trees.' In this passage which example helps you visualize the mood?

• The sun's warmth

• The colors of the sky

• The sound of the breeze

• The trees' secrets

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

'The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, while the cool breeze whispered secrets through the trees.'

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the time of day?

• It is early morning.

• It is noon.

• It is sunset.

• It is midnight.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Consider the following passage: 'The old house stood silent, its windows dark and its door slightly ajar, as if inviting someone to enter.' What mood does this passage create?

• Welcoming

• Fearful

• Exciting

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What imagery is used in the passage about the old house?
'The old house stood silent, its windows dark and its door slightly ajar, as if inviting someone to enter.'

• Bright lights

• Dark windows

• Lively sounds

• Colorful flowers

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What can you infer about the old house's condition based on the passage?

'The old house stood silent, its windows dark and its door slightly ajar, as if inviting someone to enter.'

• It is newly built.

• It is well maintained.

• It is abandoned.

• It is a busy place.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read this passage: 'The storm raged outside, lightning flashing like angry eyes, while thunder growled ominously.' What mood does this passage convey?

• Calm

• Joyful

• Tense

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of imagery is most evident in this storm passage?
'The storm raged outside, lightning flashing like angry eyes, while thunder growled ominously.'

• Visual-Able to see it

• Auditory-Able to hear it

• Tactile-Able to touch it

• Olfactory-Able to smell it

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What can you infer about the characters' feelings during the storm?

• They are excited.

• They are scared.

• They are indifferent.

• They are happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Consider this passage: 'The garden bloomed with vibrant colors, and the sweet scent of flowers filled the air.' What mood does this passage create?

• Gloomy

• Cheerful

• Angry

• Fearful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4