The Memory Collector - Literary devices in literary texts (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Chloe says, "See? I was right," what does her triumphant tone mainly reveal about her motivation?
She is trying to help Sage improve her memory.
She values being correct more than her friend's feelings.
She is angry that Sage made a mistake.
She is simply excited about the new technology.
Answer explanation
The word 'triumphant' implies a feeling of victory. In the context of a friendly disagreement, this focus on 'winning' shows she prioritizes being right over maintaining a comfortable friendship, which is confirmed when Sage gets upset.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the Chrono-Goggles described in the passage?
To record and replay what the user sees
To project movies onto a wall
To read other people's minds
To predict what will happen in the future
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states, 'They record everything I see, and I can replay it instantly.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Sage, what does her friendship with Chloe feel like when the goggles are used?
A fun game they can play together
A science experiment
A video to be rewound to find mistakes
A competition she can never win
Answer explanation
Sage directly states this metaphor in her dialogue: 'It feels like our friendship is a video you just rewind to find my mistakes.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses the phrase "A heavy silence settled between them." What is the main effect of this figurative language?
To show that the library suddenly became much quieter.
To suggest that the air conditioning was making the room cold.
To describe the physical weight of their school books.
To emphasize the emotional discomfort and tension between the friends.
Answer explanation
This is an example of personification. Silence cannot literally be 'heavy.' The word 'heavy' is used to give the silence a feeling of weight and pressure, which reflects the growing tension and unhappiness in their conversation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first thing Chloe does that shows she understands Sage's feelings at the end of the story?
She takes off the goggles and puts them on the table.
She apologizes for being a bad friend.
She deletes the recordings from the goggles.
She promises to buy Sage a movie ticket.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'She slowly reached up and took them off, placing them on the table.' This action directly addresses Sage's complaint and physically removes the source of the conflict, happening right before she verbally agrees with Sage.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases and actions from the story based on the character's primary feeling at that moment.
Groups:
(a) Feeling Triumphant or Superior
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(b) Feeling Hurt or Uncomfortable
Chloe's triumphant smile.
Sage didn't reply at all.
Sage's voice was flat.
"It feels like our friendship is a video..."
"Told you so."
"See? I was right."
Answer explanation
Chloe's actions and words like 'triumphant smile' and 'Told you so' show her focus on winning the argument. Sage's reactions, such as her flat voice, silence, and the final metaphorical complaint, all indicate her growing discomfort and hurt feelings.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the intention or feeling it reveals.
Shows early hesitation about the technology
"Chloe, can you take those off?"
Shows a desire to win an argument over being kind
"Wow, that's... a lot."
Shows a moment of empathy and understanding
"You're right."
Shows a direct request to stop the hurtful behavior
"Told you so."
Answer explanation
Sage's pause and choice of the word 'a lot' shows she is hesitant from the start. Chloe's 'Told you so' is a clear expression of her need to be right. Sage's question 'can you take those off?' is a direct confrontation of the problem. Chloe's final 'You're right' is her acknowledgment of Sage's feelings and the story's moral.
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