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The Riddle in the Attic - 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
When the passage says Paxton's voice was "a tightrope walker, wobbly and unsure," what does this metaphor suggest about him?
He was excited about finding the treasure.
He was not confident and was likely being deceptive.
He was scared of being in the attic.
He was trying to whisper so no one would hear.
Answer explanation
A 'wobbly and unsure' tightrope walker is unstable. This metaphor means Paxton's voice was not steady and confident, which clues Myra in that he is lying about knowing the answer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first paragraph, what does the simile "like tiny, gray ghosts" describe?
The dust bunnies
The sunbeam
The old paper
The wooden box
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Dust bunnies danced in the single sunbeam, like tiny, gray ghosts.' This sentence directly compares the dust bunnies to ghosts using the word 'like'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What object did Paxton falsely claim was the answer to the riddle?
A map
A trunk
A globe
A key
Answer explanation
The text directly quotes Paxton saying, 'The answer is a globe! There must be a globe up here with the key hidden inside.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the passage, what was the most likely reason Paxton lied about the riddle's answer?
He thought the riddle was too easy.
He did not want to share the treasure.
He was confused by the question.
He wanted to impress Myra with his cleverness.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He was just trying to distract her. He wanted to find the key first.' This shows his motivation was to find the treasure for himself.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases and actions from the story into the correct categories based on whether they relate to deception or truth.
Groups:
(a) Clues Related to Deception
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(b) Clues Related to Truth
Paxton searching frantically for a globe
Myra calmly saying, 'The answer is the map itself.'
Paxton declaring, 'The answer is a globe!'
Myra realizing the answer is the map
The key taped to the back of the map
Paxton's voice being 'wobbly and unsure'
Answer explanation
Paxton's loud declaration, wobbly voice, and frantic search are all parts of his attempt to deceive Myra. Myra's realization, the actual location of the key, and her calm statement all relate to discovering the truth.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the actual treasure found inside the wooden box?
Old photos and a letter
Gold and jewels
Another map and riddle
A small, brass key
Answer explanation
The last paragraph states, 'Inside wasn’t gold or jewels, but a stack of old photos of their grandparents and a letter. The real treasure was a memory.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the descriptive phrase from the passage with the idea it represents.
A metaphor for Paxton's nervous and dishonest tone.
a tightrope walker, wobbly and unsure
A simile comparing the appearance of dust bunnies.
his face turning red
Sets a mood that the attic is old and full of history.
like tiny, gray ghosts
A physical sign that Paxton feels embarrassed.
smelled of old paper and forgotten memories
Answer explanation
Each phrase is matched with its meaning or function in the story: the smell creates a mood, 'like tiny, gray ghosts' is a simile for dust, the 'tightrope walker' is a metaphor for Paxton's voice, and his red face shows his embarrassment.
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