Conversation Hearts

Read the paragraph from the section "A Favorite, Chalky Treat." Much of the candy's appeal can be connected to the feelings of old tradition the hearts bring. You won't find many who will advocate for their taste: the flavor has been compared to the stomach medicine Pepto-Bismol. Still, they are a beloved American treat. They have changed and evolved with the rest of the nation. What is one way in which this paragraph develops the idea that Sweethearts are popular for their sentimental value?

• It compares Sweethearts to a stomach medicine many readers would recognize.

• It develops a history of why people have always bought Sweethearts.

• It explains why Sweethearts are not produced anymore.

• It highlights how Sweethearts have been changing over the years.

Which sentence should Damien add after sentence 16 to create the most effective closing for his paper?

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Damien wants to add a sentence to tell more about the idea he has expressed in sentence 14. Which of these could BEST follow and support sentence 14?

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Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 8?

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For what reason does the author say that Conversation Hearts are the most popular Valentine's Day candy?

• They were first made over 100 years ago. 

• Too many kids eat them. 

• They make more than 8 billion candy hearts every year.

• Because chocolate is becoming unpopular. 

What is the primary theme of the passage about Conversation Hearts?

• Tradition and nostalgia

• Modernization

• Health benefits

• Economic impact

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the flavor has been compared to the stomach medicine Pepto-Bismol'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the main reason Conversation Hearts are considered a beloved American treat?

• Their unique taste

• Their sentimental value

• Their colorful appearance

• Their affordability

How does the passage suggest Conversation Hearts have evolved over time?

• By changing their flavor

• By altering their shape

• By adapting to cultural shifts

• By increasing their production

What is the tone of the passage regarding the taste of Conversation Hearts?

• Appreciative

• Critical

• Indifferent

• Humorous