The Beat of a New Drum - Onomatopoeia in literary text (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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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sound word is used in the passage to describe the noise the community center door makes when Haven opens it?
thud
clack
creak
hiss
Answer explanation
The first sentence of the passage explicitly states, 'The old community center door let out a loud creak as Haven pushed it open.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses the words 'thump, thump, thump' and 'hiss' to describe Haven's music. What do these sounds suggest about her music compared to Guillermo's?
It is quiet and gentle.
It is electronic and rhythmic.
It is sad and slow.
It is played on a string instrument.
Answer explanation
These sounds are associated with electronic drums and cymbals from a beat machine, suggesting a modern, rhythmic style. This contrasts with the 'gentle strum' and 'soft plink' of Guillermo's acoustic guitar.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sound does Haven's laptop make when she opens it?
zip
whirr
clack
plink
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Haven nodded and opened her laptop with a sharp clack.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author describe the 'gentle plink' of Guillermo's guitar being 'lost in the powerful thump' of Haven's bass?
To show that Guillermo is not a good musician.
To prove that electronic music is always better.
To show that Haven is being intentionally rude.
To highlight the conflict between the old and new music styles.
Answer explanation
The clash of the quiet, traditional sound ('plink') with the loud, modern sound ('thump') uses onomatopoeia to represent the central conflict of the story: the struggle between traditional and modern art forms for a place in the community.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following onomatopoeic words from the passage based on what created the sound.
Groups:
(a) Sounds from Guillermo's Music
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(b) Sounds from Haven's Music/Equipment
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(c) Sound from the Environment
hiss
clack
creak
strum
thump
plink
Answer explanation
This categorization requires analyzing the source of each sound. 'Strum' and 'plink' are from Guillermo's guitar. 'Thump,' 'hiss,' and 'clack' are from Haven's beat machine and laptop. 'Creak' is from the door in the community center.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what sound does the beat machine make when it is first powered on?
A low whirr.
A sharp hiss.
A quick zip.
A soft thud.
Answer explanation
The text says, 'She powered on the beat machine. A low whirr filled the room.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the onomatopoeic sound from the passage to the effect it creates in the story.
Represents Guillermo's gentle, traditional music
plink
Shows the age of the building
creak
Represents Haven's modern, powerful music
Boom... tap...
Shows the blending of the two music styles
thump, thump, thump
Answer explanation
The 'creak' of the old door establishes the setting's age. The 'thump' introduces Haven's modern, forceful music. The 'plink' represents Guillermo's quiet, traditional music. The final 'Boom... tap...' shows the successful combination of both styles, symbolizing compromise and change.
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