The Wishtree Vocabulary

But for a long time people in the neighborhood have called me the "wishtree" There's a reason for this, and it goes way back to when I wasn't much more than a tiny seed with higher aspirations.

What does he mean by "I wasn't much more than a tiny seed with higher aspirations?"

• He wanted to be more than just a seed.

• He wanted to stay a seed forever.

• He thought he would always be a seed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the word 'aspirations' in the context of the Wishtree?

• A) Dreams or ambitions

• B) Physical growth

• C) Roots of a tree

• D) Leaves of a tree

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the Wishtree, what does the term 'wishtree' symbolize?

• A) A tree that grants wishes

• B) A tree where people hang their wishes

• C) A tree that grows wishes

• D) A tree that is wise

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'tiny seed with higher aspirations'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the main theme of the Wishtree?

• A) Friendship and community

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Magic and fantasy

• D) Love and romance

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does the Wishtree communicate with the characters in the story?

• A) Through spoken words

• B) Through written notes

• C) Through thoughts and feelings

• D) Through falling leaves

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What role does the Wishtree play in the neighborhood?

• A) A source of shade

• B) A gathering place for wishes

• C) A home for animals

• D) A landmark for directions

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the significance of the Wishtree's age in the story?

• A) It shows the tree's wisdom and experience

• B) It indicates the tree's weakness

• C) It highlights the tree's beauty

• D) It marks the tree's height

Which character trait best describes the Wishtree?

• A) Wise

• B) Impulsive

• C) Angry

• D) Shy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the effect of the Wishtree's presence on the community?

• A) It divides the community

• B) It brings the community together

• C) It scares the community

• D) It confuses the community

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9