The Nutri-Cube Surprise - Dramatic Irony (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Leah believe has happened when she first sees the gray cube?
She believes the machine has successfully made a nutrient block.
She believes the machine is broken and the invention has failed.
She believes Clive is playing a prank on her.
She believes the cube is the first step of a successful process.
Answer explanation
Leah's dialogue, "Oh, Clive... It's okay. Not every invention works on the first try," and her sympathetic tone show that she thinks the invention has failed.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The fact that the reader knows about the flavor-crystals but Leah does not creates a feeling of...
sadness, because Clive's machine is broken.
suspense, because the reader waits to see Leah's reaction.
confusion, because the machine's purpose is unclear.
anger, because Leah is not being a supportive friend.
Answer explanation
This is an example of dramatic irony. The reader knows a secret that a character does not, which builds suspense as we anticipate the character's discovery.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Leah suggest Clive do after the gray cube appears?
Try to fix the machine before the judges arrive.
Add the red crystal to see what happens.
Tell the judges what the machine was supposed to do.
Hide the gray cube and pretend it never happened.
Answer explanation
The passage states, Leah says, "You can just tell the judges what it was supposed to do."
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the secret part of Clive's invention that is explained to the reader at the beginning?
That a flavor-crystal is used to transform the nutrient block.
That the machine runs on a special type of battery.
That the machine can also make drinks.
That Clive had help from his teacher.
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states for the reader: "Then, a special flavor-crystal would be added, instantly transforming the bland block into a delicious meal."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Clive's response, "But it's working exactly as planned," ironic?
Because he is lying to make Leah feel better.
Because the machine looks like it has failed, but he knows it hasn't.
Because he secretly wishes the machine had made something different.
Because he is planning to surprise the judges, not Leah.
Answer explanation
The irony comes from the difference between how the situation appears to Leah (a failure) and the reality that Clive and the reader know (it's working perfectly).
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following pieces of information based on who knows them BEFORE the pizza is revealed.
Groups:
(a) Known by Leah
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(b) Known by Clive and the Reader
A flavor-crystal is the key to the second step.
The machine is a two-step process.
The invention is working perfectly.
Clive should just explain his idea to the judges.
Clive will probably have to try again next year.
The gray cube looks like a failure.
Answer explanation
The dramatic irony in the story is built on the difference between what Leah perceives and what Clive and the reader know to be true. Leah's knowledge is based on the appearance of failure, while Clive and the reader know about the secret, innovative second step.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue to the feeling or belief it shows.
Shock and amazement at the successful result.
"Oh, Clive... It's okay. Not every invention works on the first try."
Confidence in a secret that is about to be revealed.
"But it's working exactly as planned."
Belief that Clive has lost this year's contest.
"You... it... how?"
Sympathy for what seems to be a failure.
"There's always next year's competition."
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue reveals the character's inner thoughts. Leah's lines show her incorrect belief that Clive has failed, while Clive's line shows his secret confidence. Her final line shows her complete surprise when the truth is revealed.
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