The Attic Puzzle Box - Hyperbole in literary text (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
Which phrase does Estelle use to exaggerate the age of the puzzle box when she first sees it?
"it's just an old puzzle box"
"it's a million years old"
"it opens a portal"
"the best puzzle ever created"
Answer explanation
The text states that when Estelle first saw the box, she said, "Whoa. That thing looks like it's a million years old." This is a direct quote from the passage.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Grey says, "I've already tried every combination a thousand times," what does this hyperbole show about his feelings?
He has carefully counted 1,000 attempts.
He is frustrated because he has tried many times without success.
He believes the box is magical and cannot be opened.
He is excited to keep trying to solve the puzzle.
Answer explanation
Grey is exaggerating the number of times he has tried to open the box to show how frustrated and stuck he feels. He hasn't literally tried one thousand times, but it feels like it to him.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Estelle exclaim that this is "the best puzzle ever created in the history of the world"?
She has researched the history of all puzzles.
She is trying to make Grey feel better about not solving it.
She is angry that the box only contained a riddle.
She is showing her extreme excitement and enjoyment of the puzzle.
Answer explanation
Estelle uses this hyperbole to express how thrilled and engaged she is by the discovery of the riddle. It's not a literal fact, but an expression of strong positive emotion.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which exaggerated phrase does Grey use to show his fingers are tired from trying to open the box?
"My brain is going to explode"
"this is impossible"
"My fingers are about to fall off"
"a single, boring marble"
Answer explanation
In paragraph 5, Grey pushes the box to Estelle and says, "You try. My fingers are about to fall off." This is a hyperbole to express that his fingers are tired or sore.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason Grey says his "brain is going to explode"?
To emphasize how hard he is thinking and how mentally tired he is.
To tell Estelle that he has a headache and needs to rest.
To complain that the puzzle is boring and not worth his time.
To signal that he has finally solved the puzzle in his head.
Answer explanation
This is a common hyperbole used to express mental exhaustion or frustration. Grey is exaggerating to show that thinking about the puzzle is very difficult for him.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each hyperbolic phrase to what it exaggerates.
The potential reward inside
a whole new universe
The mental effort required
a million years old
The number of attempts made
a thousand times
The age of the box
My brain is going to explode
Answer explanation
Each phrase is an exaggeration of a specific concept: 'a million years old' exaggerates the box's age; 'a thousand times' exaggerates the number of tries; 'My brain is going to explode' exaggerates the mental effort; and 'a whole new universe' exaggerates what might be found inside.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following exaggerated statements from the passage based on the feeling they primarily express.
Groups:
(a) Expressing Frustration
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(b) Expressing Excitement or Awe
This is the best puzzle ever created in the history of the world!
That thing looks like it's a million years old.
My brain is going to explode.
We could find a map to a whole new universe!
My fingers are about to fall off.
I've already tried every combination a thousand times.
Answer explanation
Grey's statements show his frustration with the difficult puzzle. Estelle's statements show her excitement and awe, imagining magical possibilities and celebrating the puzzle's cleverness.
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