From Mississippi Solo

In paragraph 5, the author observes that the weather is changing dramatically. What inference do you think he makes based on this observations?

• He infers that the weather will become windy and paddling will become easier for him.

• He infers that more boats will be on the water soon because an overcast sky is good for fishing.

• He infers that it will be another sunny day and he will need to put more sunscreen on.

• He infers that a storm is approaching, so he looks for a place to land his canoe.

Which sentence from paragraph 6 is an example of personification?

• The leading edge of the storm came, and the first sprinkles passed over like army scouts.

• The wooded area lasted only another hundred yards or so, and I thought I could easily get there before the rains arrived.

• I could then turn left and find ground to pull out and wait out the storm.

• But the voice of the river came out and spoke to me teasingly but with a chill of seriousness down my spine.

What type of figurative language is "a splintery crackle of lightning?"

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Allusion

Based on Harris's use of ethereal, is he referring to something that is

• physical in nature.

• spiritual in nature.

• well known in nature.

• a common occurrence in nature.

The highlighted passage is what type of Fiction Signpost?

• Tough Questions

• Words of the Wiser

• Contrasts and Contradictions

• Again and Again

Why would the author act this way? What change does the author's actions and thoughts reveal?

• He becomes afraid of the river and the danger it presents.

• He acts like someone who knows about his surroundings.

• He worries about the storm but decides to keep going.

• He is determined to reach the end of his journey.

Why does the author use the simile "the first sprinkles passed over like army scouts" in paragraph 6?

• To convey that something powerful is about to happen.

• To convey that the author will be safe during the storm.

• To convey that the storm may be less severe than expected.

• To convey that it is too late for the author to seek shelter.

What is the main theme of 'From Mississippi Solo'?

• Adventure and self-discovery

• Romance and relationships

• Historical events

• Science and technology

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'From Mississippi Solo'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'From Mississippi Solo', how does the author describe the river?

• As a calm and peaceful entity

• As a challenging and unpredictable force

• As a polluted and dirty stream

• As a narrow and shallow creek