The Sound of a Secret - Onomatopoeia 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
What sound did the music box make when Celeste first wound the key?
A loud CRASH!
A soft tinkle
A sharp snap
A quiet thump
Answer explanation
The passage states in the first paragraph, 'She wound the tiny key. A soft tinkle of music filled the quiet room.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word CRASH! is used in the passage to emphasize...
how happy Celeste was.
the sudden and loud breaking of the music box.
the music box playing a song.
Celeste quietly putting the box down.
Answer explanation
The word 'CRASH!' imitates a loud, destructive sound. It is used to show the moment the music box violently hit the floor and broke, which is a key event in the story.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sound thump-thump describes Celeste's heartbeat. What does this tell the reader about how Celeste feels right after the accident?
She is excited to see her sister.
She is tired from playing.
She is calm and relaxed.
She is scared and nervous.
Answer explanation
A fast, loud heartbeat described as 'thump-thump' right after something breaks indicates a physical reaction to fear and nervousness about getting caught.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sound is mentioned when Celeste sweeps the glass shards under the rug?
thump-thump
gasp
clink, clink
whimper
Answer explanation
The third paragraph explicitly states, 'The smaller shards made a clink, clink sound as she swept them under the rug with her foot.'
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following onomatopoeia from the story into the correct categories based on the feelings or actions they represent.
Groups:
(a) Sounds of Fear or Destruction
,
(b) Quiet or Gentle Sounds
clink, clink
thump-thump
tinkle
whimper
CRASH!
gasp
Answer explanation
The words CRASH!, thump-thump, whimper, and gasp are all associated with the accident and the negative feelings of fear and sadness. The words tinkle and clink, clink describe gentle or quiet sounds in the story.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sound did Athena make when she noticed the sparkle of glass near the rug?
A small gasp
A loud CRASH!
A soft tinkle
A sad whimper
Answer explanation
The fourth paragraph states, 'Then, Athena let out a small gasp. She had noticed a sparkle of glass near the rug.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the onomatopoeic word to the feeling or event it helps create in the story.
Marks the story's turning point with a sudden, violent event.
whimper
Creates a feeling of peace and beauty before the accident.
thump-thump
Shows Celeste's internal panic and guilt after the accident.
CRASH!
Reveals Celeste's immediate sadness and regret.
tinkle
Answer explanation
Each sound word is directly linked to a specific moment and emotional tone. The 'tinkle' is peaceful, 'CRASH!' is the story's climax, 'thump-thump' shows internal fear, and 'whimper' shows outward sadness.
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