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The Scarecrow's Second Chance - Figurative Language in literary texts (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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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Oakley in the second paragraph, what did the scarecrow look like?
A sad, forgotten toy
A plant in the sun
A pile of laundry that lost a fight
A perfect creation
Answer explanation
The text states that Oakley laughed and said, 'It looks like a pile of laundry that lost a fight.' This is a direct recall of his insult.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the fourth paragraph, the narrator compares Nixon's guilt to what object?
A wall of ice
A heavy backpack
Sharp stones
A slumped scarecrow
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, 'Guilt was a heavy backpack Nixon couldn't take off all afternoon.' This metaphor shows how burdensome his guilt felt.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'A wall of ice instantly grew between them' mean?
The weather suddenly became very cold.
They decided to build a real wall in the garden.
Their friendship suddenly felt cold and distant.
They stopped talking to listen to Oakley.
Answer explanation
This metaphor means that an emotional barrier appeared between Santiago and Nixon because of Nixon's betrayal. It signifies the immediate damage to their friendship.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Nixon says he wants to 'try to replant things,' what is he asking Santiago to do?
Plant new seeds in their garden plot.
Buy a new scarecrow.
Forget that they were ever friends.
Start their friendship over and fix their problem.
Answer explanation
Nixon is using a metaphor related to their garden setting. 'Replanting' means he wants to rebuild their friendship from a fresh start, just like one would replant a garden.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the story based on the feeling they describe.
Groups:
(a) Betrayal and Hurt
,
(b) Guilt and Regret
,
(c) Forgiveness and Hope
a heavy backpack Nixon couldn't take off
a small smile touched Santiago's lips
let our friendship wilt
a wall of ice
try to replant things
words were like sharp stones
Answer explanation
The phrases are categorized based on the emotions they represent through figurative language. 'Sharp stones' and 'wall of ice' describe Santiago's pain. 'Heavy backpack' and 'wilted friendship' describe Nixon's guilt. 'Replant things' and the 'small smile' signify the beginning of reconciliation and hope.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the figurative phrase from the story to the part of the conflict it represents.
The initial pain of the betrayal
sharp stones
The feeling of guilt after the betrayal
friendship wilt like a plant
The damage caused by neglect
a heavy backpack
The beginning of reconciliation
replant things
Answer explanation
Each phrase marks a specific stage in the story's conflict and resolution. 'Sharp stones' is the immediate hurt Santiago feels. 'A heavy backpack' is Nixon's resulting guilt. 'Friendship wilt' is Nixon's admission of his neglect. 'Replant things' is his offer to start fixing the friendship.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author describe the scarecrow as 'slumped over' and looking 'broken' in paragraph 5?
To show that the scarecrow was poorly made from the start.
To suggest that a strong wind had knocked it over.
To mirror the broken state of Santiago's feelings and the boys' friendship.
To prove that Oakley's insult about the scarecrow was correct.
Answer explanation
The author uses the scarecrow as a symbol. The description 'It looked as broken as Santiago felt' directly connects the state of the scarecrow to the emotional damage and the broken friendship.
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