The Carver Inheritance - Rhetorical 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
What reason does Anderson give for not wanting to wait for the lawyer?
He is afraid of the dark and wants to leave the mansion quickly.
He believes the lawyer will try to steal the entire inheritance.
He doesn't want lawyers or other family members to get a share of the jewel.
He thinks the lawyer already knows where the jewel is hidden.
Answer explanation
This is stated directly in the passage when Anderson says, 'And let the lawyers take their cut? Let the rest of the family get their hands on it? No.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Anderson, what did Great-Uncle Thomas tell him stories about?
A secret room in the mansion.
Money buried in the garden.
A hidden family jewel.
A map leading to a treasure.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He told me stories, Morgan. Stories about a hidden family jewel.' This is a direct detail from the text.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Anderson says, "Now you're thinking!", what is his tone most likely intended to do?
Show that he is genuinely proud of Morgan's cleverness.
Encourage Morgan to keep helping him in his selfish search.
Apologize for being rude and snapping at Morgan earlier.
Make fun of Morgan's idea because he thinks it is silly.
Answer explanation
Anderson's praise is a form of manipulation. He only says this after Morgan gives a useful suggestion, showing he values Morgan's help only when it serves his own goal of finding the jewel.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Morgan's question, "Mine? ... I thought you said 'us'," mainly reveal about his feelings?
He is confused and cannot remember what Anderson said earlier.
He is angry that he did not find the safe first.
He is scared of what Anderson will do with the jewel.
He feels hurt and betrayed by Anderson's sudden selfishness.
Answer explanation
Morgan's question highlights the contrast between Anderson's earlier use of 'us' and his current claim of 'mine'. This shows Morgan realizes Anderson was just using him and is now showing his true greedy nature.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical question does Anderson use to pressure Morgan into helping him search?
"Are you going to help me or just stand there holding a light?"
"And let the lawyers take their cut?"
"Are you sure about this, Anderson?"
"Maybe... behind there?"
Answer explanation
This question is not meant to be answered; it's a rhetorical device used to guilt Morgan into participating in the search. The other options are a justification, a genuine question, or a suggestion.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following quotes from the passage based on the primary motivation they reveal.
Groups:
(a) Reveals Selfishness
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(b) Expresses Caution
"It's mine."
"I found the spot. You just held the light."
"And let the lawyers take their cut?"
"Are you sure about this, Anderson?"
"This feels wrong."
"We're supposed to be waiting for the lawyer."
Answer explanation
The quotes in the 'Reveals Selfishness' category all show Anderson's focus on his own gain and his dismissal of others. The quotes in the 'Expresses Caution' category all show Morgan's hesitation and concern about their actions being wrong or improper.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue with the rhetorical purpose it serves in the passage.
To justify a selfish action
"Mine?"
To pressure someone into participating
"Now you're thinking!"
To manipulate someone with praise
"And let the lawyers take their cut?"
To challenge another character's betrayal
"Are you going to help me or just stand there holding a light?"
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue serves a specific purpose. Anderson uses rhetorical questions to justify his greed and pressure Morgan. Morgan's one-word question challenges Anderson's selfishness. Anderson's praise is a tool to manipulate Morgan into continuing to help.
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