Exploring Themes and Pronouns

What is an intensive pronoun?

• A pronoun that emphasizes its antecedent

• A pronoun that replaces a noun

• A pronoun that shows possession

• A pronoun that asks a question

Which of the following sentences uses an intensive pronoun correctly?

• I myself completed the project.

• She herself is going to the store.

• They themselves will handle the situation.

• All of the above

Identify the intensive pronoun in the following sentence: "The president himself attended the meeting."

• The

• President

• Himself

• Meeting

In the passage, what is the main reason Jay Bird feels invisible?

• He is new and no one knows him.

• He is shy and doesn't speak much.

• The other boys are not interested in him.

• He is not worth knowing.

What theme is conveyed through the details about the old guardhouse in the passage?

• Isolation and fear

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and excitement

• Joy and happiness

How does the description of the school campus contribute to the theme of the passage?

• It shows the beauty of the school.

• It emphasizes the feeling of being small and powerless.

• It highlights the school's educational opportunities.

• It describes the school's history.

What strategy can be used to improve expression in conventional language when writing?

• Use more complex vocabulary

• Use varied sentence structures

• Use more adjectives

• Use longer sentences

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Jay Bird feels out of place?

• "Possum comes back from the interesting tree."

• "I don’t want to meet anyone."

• "Possum’s been easy to be with."

• "I’ll be on my own."

What is the effect of using the phrase "like the sun coming out from behind a bank of clouds" in the passage?

• It creates a sense of mystery.

• It emphasizes a change in mood.

• It highlights the weather.

• It describes the time of day.

Which of the following is a variation from standard English found in the passage?

• "Ain’t it?"

• "You okay, Jay Bird?"

• "Possum slaps me on the back."

• "I’ve always had eyesight that is keen."