CBA 4.2 Review

What is the main theme of both passages?

• The importance of family traditions

• The power of rediscovery and renewal

• The struggle of learning a new skill

• The fear of failure

In paragraph 4 of "The Forgotten Violin," why does the author describe the first notes as "screeched"?

• To emphasize that Maya is an inexperienced player

• To show the violin is broken

• To indicate Maya's fear of playing

• To suggest the violin is out of tune

Which lines from "Echoes of Strings" best support the idea that music connects the past and present?

• A. "In the hush of a dim-lit space, / A wooden voice calls through time and place."

• B. "Fingers press where echoes sleep, / Waking memories buried deep."

• C. "Strings that slumber, once left behind, / Now hum with life, notes intertwined."

• D. "Music lingers, love remains, / Through hands and heart, the soul sustains."

How does the point of view in "The Forgotten Violin" help the reader understand Maya’s experience?

• A. It allows the reader to hear the grandmother’s thoughts about the violin.

• B. It provides insight into Maya’s emotions as she rediscovers the violin.

• C. It shows how Maya’s family encourages her to play music.

• D. It explains the history of the violin from an outside perspective.

What literary device is used in the last stanza of "Echoes of Strings," and how does it contribute to the poem’s theme?

• A. Simile – It compares music to an old friend, emphasizing its warmth.

• B. Personification – It gives music human-like qualities, showing its lasting impact.

• C. Hyperbole – It exaggerates the power of music to make it seem magical.

• D. Metaphor – It compares the violin to a sleeping memory, highlighting its revival.

Which sentence from "The Forgotten Violin" best supports the idea that Maya is beginning to understand the power of music?

• A. "Maya peeked into the attic, brushing away cobwebs as she stepped inside."

• B. "Her grandmother’s old violin case sat on a shelf, untouched."

• C. "With a deep breath, she drew the bow across the strings."

• D. "For the first time, she understood: the violin had been waiting, not forgotten—just resting until someone was ready to bring its music back to life."

What do both passages suggest about music?

• A. It is a skill that must be practiced daily to retain.

• B. It has the power to reconnect people with the past.

• C. It is difficult to learn but rewarding once mastered.

• D. It is best enjoyed when shared with others.

How does the poem "Echoes of Strings" use structure to emphasize its message?

• A. The short lines and stanzas create a flowing rhythm like music.

• B. The use of dialogue makes it feel like a conversation.

• C. The repetition of phrases highlights the theme.

• D. The varied line lengths create a sense of unpredictability.

What is the effect of the phrase “notes like whispers” in the poem?

• It suggests that the music is too quiet to be heard.

• It creates an image of music as a soft and emotional force.

• It shows that the violin is old and barely playable.

• It compares the violin to someone speaking.

How are Maya’s feelings toward the violin similar to the emotions expressed in the poem?

• Both show frustration at the difficulty of learning an instrument.

• Both reflect a sense of nostalgia and connection to the past.

• Both describe the excitement of discovering something brand new.

• Both focus on the pressure to meet others’ expectations.