Text Fear

Which of the following best states a central idea of "What Are You Afraid Of?"

• A phobia can have a serious impact on a person's quality of life.
• Kyle Hargreaves was treated in Florida.
• It's natural to be afraid.
• People with phobias rarely feel safe.

Which sentence helps develop that central idea?

• "Kyle started to panic but didn't run away."
• "When people with phobias encounter (or think about) the thing they fear, they react severely."
• "Kyle was afraid of mascots."
• "The transformation was remarkable."

What is the purpose of this line in paragraph 6: "But being afraid of something dangerous is very different from having a phobia"? 

• to describe how terrified Kyle felt
• to illustrate how the fear response affects people
• to explain why mascots are not dangerous
• to develop the idea that fears and phobias are not the same thing

Which other sentence serves a similar purpose?

• "Lots of people have an aversion to snakes. But that doesn't mean they have ophidiophobia."
• "But avoidance makes phobias worse."
• "Kyle was anxious every step of the way."
• "He tried to control his fear, but he couldn't."

The author probably included the detail that Kyle "high-fived" a mascot to

• show how much fun Gobblerfest can be.
• demonstrate Kyle's  bravery.
• illustrate Kyle's progress.
• support the idea that exposure is the best treatment for phobias.

Folktales often convey a truth about life. Which truth about life does "Conquering Fear" convey?

• Toads are less intimidating than dragons.
• Life is a riddle.
• Bravery cannot be learned.
• We must conquer fear so it doesn't conquer us.

In "Conquering Fear," what does the elder mean when he says that the monster's "name is fear"?

• The monster's name is, literally, Fear.
• Miobe turned the monster into a toad.
• Fear itself was terrorizing the villagers.
• Miobe's name means "frightened one."

Which of the following statements is supported by both "What Are You Afraid Of?" and "Conquering Fear"?

• Fear is a natural emotion that can help protect us from harm.
• Fears can be overcome by facing them; hiding from them makes them worse.
• Exposure is an effective treatment.
• It takes courage to admit our weaknesses.