The Mystery of Monroe's Garage - Simile 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
In the passage, what is the loud hum from the garage compared to?
a thousand angry hornets
a giant cat purring
a fizzy drink bubbling up
a polished beetle shell
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The hum grew louder, vibrating through the air like a giant cat purring.' This is a direct comparison found in the text.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, the surface of the Sort-o-Matic 3000 shone like what?
a dinner plate
a firefly's glow
a polished beetle shell
a heavy blanket
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly describes the machine's appearance: 'Its surface shone like a polished beetle shell.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Estelle says her curiosity feels "like a fizzy drink bubbling up," what does this simile show about her feelings?
She is thirsty from sitting outside.
She is scared of the noise from the garage.
She is feeling excited and energetic about the mystery.
She thinks Mr. Monroe is making soda pop.
Answer explanation
The simile compares her curiosity to a bubbling drink, which suggests a feeling of excitement and energy that is hard to contain. This shows she is eager to investigate.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author compare the machine's green light to being "as steady as a heartbeat"?
To show the machine was broken.
To show the machine was very loud.
To show the machine was dangerous.
To create a feeling that the machine is alive and working rhythmically.
Answer explanation
A heartbeat is a steady, life-giving rhythm. By comparing the light to a heartbeat, the author gives the machine a lifelike quality and suggests it is operating with a consistent, rhythmic pulse.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passage compares Estelle's wide eyes to what objects?
Dinner plates
Polished beetles
Saucers
Fizzy drinks
Answer explanation
At the end of the passage, it says, 'Estelle’s jaw dropped, her eyes as wide as dinner plates.' This is a direct recall question. 'Saucers' is a plausible distractor due to the similar shape, but 'dinner plates' is the exact phrase used.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort these similes from the story into the correct categories based on what they describe.
Groups:
(a) Describes a Feeling or Reaction
,
(b) Describes the Invention
,
(c) Describes the Setting
like a giant cat purring
like a polished beetle shell
as steady as a heartbeat
as wide as dinner plates
like a fizzy drink bubbling up
like a heavy blanket
Answer explanation
The similes are categorized by their function in the story. 'Like a fizzy drink' and 'as wide as dinner plates' describe Estelle's internal feeling and external reaction. 'Like a giant cat purring,' 'as steady as a heartbeat,' and 'like a polished beetle shell' all describe aspects of the machine (its sound, light, and appearance). 'Like a heavy blanket' describes the heat of the sun, which is part of the setting.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each simile from the passage with the feeling or image it helps create.
Great surprise
like a fizzy drink bubbling up
Rhythmic and lifelike
as wide as dinner plates
Smooth and shiny
as steady as a heartbeat
Excitement and energy
like a polished beetle shell
Answer explanation
Each simile is matched to the specific idea it conveys. 'Fizzy drink' suggests excitement. 'Heartbeat' suggests a lifelike rhythm. 'Polished beetle shell' suggests a smooth, shiny surface. 'Wide as dinner plates' is a common expression for showing great surprise.
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