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Lexi's One-of-a-Kind Bot - 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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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What word does the passage use to describe the tone of Shane's voice when he says, "It's about performance"?
Mumbled
Quiet
Sharp
Steady
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states, 'Shane insisted, his tone sharp.' This word choice shows he is being critical and impatient with Lexi.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "Her shoulders slumped" mainly show about how Lexi feels after Shane and Walker talk to her?
She is tired from painting.
She feels discouraged and sad.
She is stretching her back.
She is getting ready to leave.
Answer explanation
This phrase is a physical description that shows an emotional reaction. In this context, slumping shoulders indicate that Lexi's confidence has dropped and she feels disheartened by their words.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passage says Shane gestured "dismissively" at Lexi's robot. This word choice suggests that Shane thinks her robot is...
interesting and unique.
a powerful competitor.
a good addition to the team.
not worthy of serious attention.
Answer explanation
The word 'dismissively' means to treat something as unworthy of consideration. Shane's gesture shows he doesn't respect Lexi's robot or the work she has put into it.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Lexi first replies to Shane and Walker, her voice is described as a...
loud shout
sharp tone
barely a whisper
clear and steady sound
Answer explanation
The text says, 'she mumbled, her voice barely a whisper.' This shows her initial lack of confidence when confronted.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the end of the story, what feeling replaces the "cold knot" in Lexi's stomach?
A warmth spreading through her chest
A sharp pain from being stung
A quiet humming sound
A feeling of being dragged down
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'She felt a warmth spread through her chest, replacing the cold knot.' This directly contrasts her earlier feeling of anxiety with a new feeling of confidence.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the passage based on the feeling they describe.
Groups:
(a) Words Showing Confidence/Individuality
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(b) Words Showing Doubt/Pressure
one-of-a-kind
a warmth spread through her chest
barely a whisper
A knot formed in her stomach.
clear and steady
Her shoulders slumped.
Answer explanation
The author uses specific phrases to show Lexi's emotional journey. Phrases like 'a knot formed in her stomach' and 'her shoulders slumped' create a tone of sadness and pressure. In contrast, phrases like 'one-of-a-kind' and 'clear and steady' create a tone of confidence and pride in being an individual.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the dialogue or description to the tone it conveys.
A hesitant and uncertain tone
"I like painting it," she mumbled...
A pressuring or threatening tone
"I won't," she said firmly.
A confident and determined tone
"You'll drag the whole team down..."
A mocking or critical tone
"Still messing with that old thing, Lexi?"
Answer explanation
Each phrase uses specific words to create a tone. Shane's opening question is 'mocking.' Lexi's 'mumbled' reply is 'hesitant.' Shane's warning about the team is 'pressuring.' Lexi's final 'firmly' stated reply is 'confident.'
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