7th Grade Unit 8 ReTest:The Resilient Oak)

Which line from the passage helps the reader understand that the speaker is experiencing the joys of enduring challenges as an oak tree?

• "Its leaves rustled like whispers in the dark, but the tree stood firm, rooted deep in the earth."

• "Squirrels scurried along its branches, gathering acorns for the coming winter."

• "Drops of rain clung to the bark, shimmering like tiny jewels."

• "Storms had come before, and storms would come again, yet the oak endured, bending but never breaking."

What does the imagery in lines 7-9 suggest about the speaker?

• The speaker feels concerned about how quickly the storm passed.

• The speaker feels relieved to see another day begin.

• The speaker feels burdened by the weight of the raindrops.

• The speaker feels encouraged by the resilience of nature.

The actions described in the first stanza suggest that the speaker is -

• fearful

• determined

• careless

• weak

The author's use of sentence length helps contribute to the passage’s -

• change in mood

• vivid description

• steady rhythm

• strong imagery

Which line from the passage helps the reader understand that the speaker is experiencing challenges?

• "The oak stood tall, strong as ever, ready to face whatever the seasons would bring."

• "The wind howled through the forest, shaking the branches of the mighty oak."

• "Squirrels scurried along its branches, gathering acorns for the coming winter."

• "Birds perched on its limbs, seeking shelter from the rain."

What does the repetition in lines 3 and 9 emphasize?

• The speaker’s willingness to shelter other creatures.

• The speaker’s confidence in withstanding hardship.

• The speaker’s joy in experiencing nature.

• The speaker’s sadness over the passing storm.

The rhythm and tone used in the passage contribute to a mood of -

• resilience

• celebration

• uncertainty

• loneliness

The imagery in lines 4-5 creates a sense of -

• isolation

• harmony

• struggle

• relief