The Growth Experiment - 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
Veronica's question, "What's the point of science if it's not honest?" shows that her main motivation is a commitment to:
winning the science fair
following the rules perfectly
ethical principles
creating a long-lasting plant
Answer explanation
This rhetorical question reveals Veronica's core values. She is not focused on the prize or the rules, but on the moral responsibility of being a scientist, which is an ethical concern.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the start of the passage, what does Kayden call their discovery?
"a game-changer"
"a total success"
"a miracle"
"a lucky break"
Answer explanation
In the first paragraph, Kayden says, 'It's a miracle!' This question tests the recall of a specific word choice from the dialogue.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What exact phrase does Kayden use to justify not showing the withered plant?
"a necessary secret"
"not the whole truth"
"a minor detail"
"an incomplete experiment"
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states, 'It's not a lie... it's just not the whole truth.' This question requires recalling that specific phrase from Kayden's dialogue.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The dialogue between Kayden and Veronica primarily reveals a conflict between which two ideas?
Ambition and honesty
Friendship and competition
Hard work and luck
Past and future
Answer explanation
Kayden's dialogue focuses on his ambition to win the prize, while Veronica's dialogue focuses on the need for scientific honesty. Their conversation highlights the clash between these two values.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Kayden says, "Think of the prize, Veronica! The scholarship!" what is the main rhetorical purpose of his words?
To ask for Veronica's opinion on the prize
To express his own excitement about winning
To state a fact about the science fair's rewards
To persuade Veronica by appealing to ambition and reward
Answer explanation
Kayden is not just stating a fact; he is using the prize and scholarship as a persuasive tool to try and change Veronica's mind by focusing on the positive outcomes of his choice.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on their dialogue in the passage, categorize the following statements by whether they align with Kayden's perspective or Veronica's perspective.
Groups:
(a) Kayden's Perspective (Focus on Winning)
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(b) Veronica's Perspective (Focus on Ethics)
What if our project misleads people?
Let's just show them the best parts.
The end result is all that matters.
Scientific integrity is more important than a prize.
Sometimes you have to bend the rules to get ahead.
We must report all data, good and bad.
Answer explanation
Kayden's dialogue shows he prioritizes winning and is willing to hide negative results ('Let's just show them the best parts'). Veronica's dialogue shows she values honesty and the principles of science above all ('What's the point of science if it's not honest?').
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the primary intent it reveals.
To express excitement and awe
"Can you believe it? It's a miracle!"
To directly challenge an unethical justification
"Are we supposed to throw away all our hard work...?"
To use a rhetorical question to show frustration
"But look over here... This one is from the same batch."
To introduce contrasting evidence
"But it is a lie, Kayden. A lie of omission."
Answer explanation
Kayden's first line shows his initial excitement. Veronica's line introduces the problem (the withered plant). Kayden's rhetorical question is meant to make Veronica feel guilty about 'throwing away' their work. Veronica's final line directly confronts Kayden's attempt to redefine lying.
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