Annotating Fiction Text

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Jonah's thoughts in paragraphs 6 and 7 emphasize that he —

• thinks his room can be cleaned up quickly

• disagrees with what his mother thinks about his

  story, so his thoughts and

  room

• believes he will lose the fishing tournament

• puts off doing work until the very last minute

Part B

Which sentence supports the answer to Part A?

• Sentence

  A

• Sentence B

• Sentence C

• Sentence D

Which definition of the word division is used in paragraph 8?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Why does the author use a sound device in paragraph 11?

Select TWO correct answers.

• To indicate where the fish is hiding under the tree

• To illustrate how suddenly the fish began biting the fishing line

• To show that Jonah has caught a large fish

• To create an emotional effect

• To describe how loudly the fish is moving in

  the water

What is the most likely reason the author compares the fish to a speedboat

in paragraph 12?

• To show that the fish moves extremely fast through the water

• To emphasize that Jonah and his friends are in a boat on the water

• To explain that there are many speedboats on

  the water

• To help the reader understand what happens

  in fishing tournaments

Which sentence from the selection best shows Jonah's determination?

• There was no way I could clean my room before he arrived.

  (paragraph 6)

• Finally, just as my wrist and arms began burning, I felt the fish start to

  give up. (paragraph 14)

• But as soon as I heard Mom's car pull into the driveway, I pretended I

  was back on the boat, fighting the monster fish. (paragraph 20)

• I nearly passed out as she squeezed my arms tightly, almost like she

  was squeezing on purpose. (paragraph 22)

In this story, the author emphasizes the importance of —

• listening to a parent

• balancing work with play

• winning a tournament

• forfeiting an allowance