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The Weeping Tree's Treasure - Word choices impacting mood and tone (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the beginning of the story, which word best describes the tone of Nathan's dialogue when he says, "It's impossible! Trees don't weep."?
Joyful
Frustrated
Curious
Scared
Answer explanation
Nathan's use of the word 'impossible' and the action of throwing his hands up show he is frustrated with the clue. The passage also states he 'grumbled.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Nathan sees the treasure is a rock, he says, "Great. A dumb rock." What feeling does the word "dumb" show?
Excitement
Confusion
Disappointment
Curiosity
Answer explanation
The word 'dumb' is used to express Nathan's negative feeling about the treasure. The passage confirms this by stating his 'disappointment was obvious.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Wesley's calm tone and choice of words like "Hang on" and "Maybe it's not supposed to be literal" affect the mood of the scene?
It makes Nathan more angry.
It creates a sense of patience and encourages thinking differently.
It shows that Wesley is bored with the treasure hunt.
It adds to the feeling of hopelessness.
Answer explanation
Wesley's calm voice and suggestion to think differently contrasts with Nathan's frustration, shifting the mood from one of annoyance to one of thoughtful problem-solving.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses the phrase "exploded with purple crystals" to describe the inside of the geode. What kind of mood does this word choice create?
A sad and lonely mood.
A calm and peaceful mood.
A sudden and exciting mood.
A scary and dangerous mood.
Answer explanation
The verb 'exploded' is a strong, active word that creates a sense of suddenness and surprise, contributing to an exciting and wondrous mood as the treasure is revealed.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the story into the categories based on the tone they help create.
Groups:
(a) Frustrated or Disappointed Tone
,
(b) Patient or Curious Tone
whispered, turning it over
slumping onto a log
threw his hands up
pointed excitedly
his voice calm
a dumb rock
Answer explanation
The phrases are sorted based on the emotions and atmosphere they convey. 'Threw his hands up,' 'a dumb rock,' and 'slumping' all show negative feelings like frustration and disappointment. 'His voice calm,' 'pointed excitedly,' and 'whispered' show positive or thoughtful feelings like patience, excitement, and curiosity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the clue, "where my long green fingers sing," what does the word "sing" suggest about the tree's leaves?
The leaves are actually making loud music.
The leaves are falling off the branches.
The leaves are sharp and dangerous.
The leaves are making a pleasant, musical sound in the wind.
Answer explanation
The word 'sing' is used figuratively to describe the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, creating a gentle, musical tone rather than actual singing.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue or action to the feeling or tone it reveals.
Shows patience and a desire to solve the problem.
"...sparkling like a secret galaxy."
Shows excitement and a moment of discovery.
"It's impossible!"
Shows frustration and a desire to give up.
"Hang on, Nathan..."
Creates a mood of wonder and surprise.
"Nathan, look!"
Answer explanation
Each phrase or action is matched with the emotion or mood it creates. Nathan's 'Impossible!' shows his frustration. Wesley's 'Hang on' shows his patience. Wesley's 'Nathan, look!' shows his excitement. The description of the crystals creates a sense of wonder.
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