RL 8.3, RL 8.5, RL 8.6, L 8.4

"I can't believe you told Mrs. Grant about the test," Lena snapped. "You know she was going to move it if someone complained!"
Jordan shrugged. "Maybe I just didn’t want to fail."

What does this exchange reveal about Jordan’s character?

• He is afraid of Lena

• He is responsible and hard-working

• He is willing to take action to help himself

• He doesn’t care about school

As the fire alarm rang, Ava grabbed her backpack and bolted for the exit, leaving her group project behind on the table.

How does this incident most affect the plot?

• It reveals Ava’s forgetful personality

• It causes conflict when she loses her project

• It makes her popular among her classmates

• It helps her find a new friend outside

"If I stay quiet, no one will know it was me," Sam thought. He glanced at the broken window, then at his worried classmates.

What decision is Sam being forced to make?

• Whether to leave school

• Whether to confess or stay silent

• Whether to fix the window

• Whether to accuse a friend

“Don’t go in there,” Mason warned. “It’s dangerous.”
“I’m not scared,” Ellie said. “I’ll be quick.” She stepped inside the abandoned barn.

What does Ellie’s dialogue reveal about her?

• She follows rules

• She is cautious

• She is curious and bold

• She wants Mason to go with her

The moment Leo dropped the vase, time seemed to freeze. His mother’s footsteps echoed closer. He bent down, breathing hard.

Which of the following best describes how this incident propels the plot?

• It introduces a new character

• It sets up a conflict with Leo’s mother

• It shows that Leo wants to be an artist

• It ends the story

"You did the right thing," her grandfather said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Telling the truth always matters more than what people think of you."

How does this line of dialogue influence the protagonist?

• It makes her feel ashamed of what she did

• It confirms her choice and builds her confidence

• It causes her to lie again

• It makes her angry with her grandfather

During the final race, Maya looked at her injured leg and then at the cheering crowd. She tightened her laces and stepped up to the starting line.

What does Maya’s action suggest about her character?

• She enjoys attention

• She is determined and brave

• She wants to quit

• She doesn’t care about winning

Text A:
At dawn, Tara woke to the sound of waves crashing outside. She packed her journal, made breakfast, and walked the beach, collecting shells and writing down thoughts. By evening, she watched the sunset and reflected on her peaceful day.

Text B:
Thunder roared as the ship tilted dangerously to one side. “I should have stayed home,” Evan thought. As he gripped the railing, a memory flashed—his brother urging him to take this trip. Then another—his childhood fear of storms. The storm continued to rage.

How do the different structures of Text A and Text B affect the development of the story?

• Text A builds suspense, while Text B moves slowly through time

• Text A creates excitement, while Text B adds humor through flashbacks

• Text A uses a linear structure to show peaceful reflection, while Text B uses flashbacks to build tension

• Text A is fictional, while Text B is based on real events

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary...
“Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!
By that Heaven that bends above us—by that God we both adore—
Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,
It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.”
Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

What is the effect of the repeated word “Nevermore” in the poem’s structure?

• It signals the poem is ending

• It adds humor to lighten the tone

• It contributes to the poem’s structure by reinforcing the speaker’s despair and creating a haunting rhythm

• It clarifies who the speaker is

The curtain rises to reveal a girl pacing.
EMMA (monologue):
When the letter arrived, I didn’t know what to think. A scholarship? Me? I had always dreamed of college, but never believed it could happen.
[Scene shifts to kitchen with dialogue between Emma and her mother.]
MOTHER:
You earned this, Emma. We’ll find a way to get you there.*

How does the structure of this scene (monologue followed by dialogue) contribute to the story?

• It confuses the reader about the setting

• It shows how Emma feels internally and how her mother supports her

• It distracts from the main plot

• It makes Emma’s decision seem less important