The Garden's Lesson - Personification 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
When the author writes that the dandelion 'fought its way through a crack,' what idea does this personification convey?
The dandelion was angry at the pavement.
The dandelion was strong and persistent.
The dandelion was trying to hide from Neal.
The dandelion was a very large plant.
Answer explanation
The word 'fought' suggests a struggle and determination. This implies the dandelion was persistent and strong to grow in a difficult place, which is the lesson Neal learns from it.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, what human-like action does the wind perform?
It groaned.
It whispered.
It fought.
It ambled.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'A gentle wind whispered through the foliage, sharing secrets only the tree could understand.' Whispering is a human action given to the wind.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following things in the garden is described as having a 'warm hand'?
The apple tree
The wind
The sun
The dandelion
Answer explanation
The passage says, 'The sun felt like a warm hand on his back, offering a silent word of encouragement.' This is a direct detail from the text.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the personification of the 'lazy clouds' that 'ambled' help Neal change his perspective on his project?
It makes him feel sleepy and tired.
It reminds him that a storm is coming.
It shows him that nature can be boring.
It makes him realize that it's okay not to rush.
Answer explanation
The clouds are described as 'lazy' and 'in no rush,' which makes Neal reflect that 'Nothing out here seemed to be in a hurry.' This helps him understand he was rushing his own project.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the personified object from the garden with the lesson it taught Neal.
The feeling of silent encouragement
The lazy clouds
The importance of not rushing
The sun
Persistence and refusing to give up
The dandelion
Patience and having a strong foundation
The apple tree
Answer explanation
The tree with its roots taught Neal about a strong foundation. The dandelion that 'fought' its way up taught him about persistence. The 'lazy clouds' taught him not to hurry. The sun's 'warm hand' gave him encouragement.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following examples of personification from the passage into the categories that best describe the main feeling they create.
Groups:
(a) Shows Strength or Determination
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(b) Shows Gentleness or Calmness
branches groaned
lazy clouds ambled
dandelion held its head high
dandelion fought
sun felt like a warm hand
wind whispered
Answer explanation
The phrases 'branches groaned,' 'dandelion fought,' and 'held its head high' all suggest effort, struggle, and persistence, which are forms of strength. The phrases 'wind whispered,' 'warm hand,' and 'lazy clouds ambled' all suggest a soft, peaceful, or unhurried feeling.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what human-like sound did the apple tree's branches make?
They groaned.
They whispered.
They laughed.
They sighed.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He noticed how its branches groaned, as if tired from holding up so many leaves.' This is a direct recall from the text.
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