The Secret of the North Wing - 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 door make when it closed behind Kaden and Alayna?
A loud snap
A soft thud
A long creak
A tiny clink
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The door swung shut behind them with a soft but final thud...'. The 'creak' was when it opened, the 'snap' was a later noise, and the 'clink' was the key falling.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses the onomatopoeia word whump to describe the book landing on the table. What does this sound tell the reader about the book?
The book was small and light.
The book was heavy and made a deep sound.
The book was old and made a tearing sound.
The book was magical and made a chiming sound.
Answer explanation
The word 'whump' imitates a low, heavy impact. This helps the reader understand that the book Kaden pulled from the shelf was large and heavy, not small or light.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which onomatopoeia word from the passage describes the sound the key made when it fell on the floor?
whump
snap
clink
hiss
Answer explanation
The text directly states, '...a small, brass key fell out with a tiny clink onto the wooden floor.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what sound came from the chest when Kaden started to open it?
A soft hiss
A loud creak
A heavy whump
A satisfying click
Answer explanation
The last sentence of the passage says, '...a soft hiss escaped from within, like air being released after a very long time.' The 'click' was the lock turning.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the sound word snap in the fourth paragraph affect the mood of the story?
It makes the scene feel calm and peaceful.
It suggests something funny is about to happen.
It creates a feeling of relief for the characters.
It adds to the suspense and makes the scene more tense.
Answer explanation
A sudden, sharp sound like a 'snap' in a quiet, spooky place is startling. It makes the characters and the reader feel more nervous and increases the suspense.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following sounds from the passage into the categories based on the feeling they create for the characters.
Groups:
(a) Sounds that cause surprise or fear
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(b) Sounds related to making a discovery
thud
rustle
click
hiss
snap
clink
Answer explanation
The 'thud' of the door, the mysterious 'rustle', and the sharp 'snap' all make the characters jump or freeze in fear. The 'clink' of the key falling, the 'click' of the lock opening, and the 'hiss' from the chest are all directly part of their successful pursuit of knowledge.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the onomatopoeia word to the object or event that created the sound in the story.
The heavy oak door opening
whump
The large book landing on the table
snap
The key turning in the lock
creak
An unknown, sharp noise in the room
click
Answer explanation
The passage states the door made a 'creak' when it opened, the book landed with a 'whump', an unexplained 'snap' startled the characters, and the lock made a 'click' when the key turned.
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