Avery's Gift

Why did Avery feel doubtful about her gift?

• She thought it was too simple compared to other gifts

• She didn't actually write music herself

• She forgot to bring the gift

• She thought Mrs. Vadakin wouldn't like it

Which line of dialogue from the story "Avery's Gift" supports the theme that success sometimes comes from being willing to take a risk?

• "'What's in the envelop anyway?" (P3)

• "It's something I wrote for Mrs. Vadakin." (P4)

• "Something you wrote, like an essay?" (P5)

• "May I play this right now?" (P15)

In paragraph 9, what is another way to say how she felt at the end?

What do you think is the theme of this text? Justify with evidence explaining your theme.

The author uses a(n) (a)   when she mentions ​ (b)  

• hyperbole
• idiom
• symbol
• alliteration
• how she felt when the teacher plays the piece.
• her feelings about her gift.
• the effort she put into the composition.
• how everything looks in the room decorated.

In paragraph 2 of the story, the most likely reason the author uses the metaphor "a viper in her hand" is -

• to suggest that Avery's gift may have a shocking result.

• to call attention to the unusual nature of Avery's gift.

• to suggest that Avery's concern in legitimate.

• to emphasize the strength of Avery's fear.

Which phrase from paragraph 16 shows that Avery's melody expresses a mixture of emotions?

• filled the room

• final haunting chord

• full of light and shadows

• hung in the air

Read the following about the word agitate.

from Latin agitatus, meaning "to put in constant or violent motion."

Based on this information, what is a synonym for the word agitated as used in paragraph 2?

CHOOSE 2

• served

• settled
• disturbed
• threatened

• bothered

Match the text evidence to the correct feeling.

• nervous

• agitated by thoughts she should have gotten Mrs. Vadakin something else

• insecure

• Avery played her piece repeatedly while he wrote out the notes

• confident

• Avery closed her eyes and wished herself a thousand miles away

• determined

• this was the perfect gift

What characteristics of the story help the reader identify it as realistic fiction? Support your answer with evidence from the story.