The Stardust Seed - Word choices impacting mood and tone (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
What does Luna's phrase "Failure is just space dust. It looks messy, but it's what new stars are made of" mean?
That failures are dirty and should be avoided.
That failures are opportunities to learn and create something new.
That Wes should study astronomy instead of botany.
That space dust is dangerous to plants in the biodome.
Answer explanation
Luna uses this metaphor to change Wes's perspective. She is explaining that failures, like space dust, are the basic materials needed to build future successes, like new stars.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the third paragraph, what word does Wes use that shows he feels his situation is a complete failure?
disaster
joke
placement
everything
Answer explanation
Wes says, 'I'm a walking disaster,' which is a strong word choice indicating he feels he has failed completely and personally.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Luna's tone change when she says, "Exactly"?
It becomes sad and quiet.
It becomes angry and sharp.
It becomes confused and uncertain.
It becomes bright and energetic.
Answer explanation
The passage says, '"Exactly," Luna said, her voice now bright with energy.' This shift in tone is meant to inspire Wes and move him from curiosity to action.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word from the passage best describes the air in the biodome after Wes discovers the failed project?
sweet
calm
heavy
cold
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The air, usually sweet with the scent of hydroponic strawberries, felt heavy and stale.' This word choice reflects Wes's sad and defeated mood.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Wes's voice is described as "tight, a wire pulled too thin," what does this suggest about his emotional state?
He is calm and relaxed.
He is excited and happy.
He is full of stress and close to breaking.
He is whispering so no one can hear him.
Answer explanation
The figurative language 'a wire pulled too thin' creates a feeling of tension and suggests that Wes is under a great deal of stress and emotionally fragile.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the feeling or intention behind it.
Expresses defeat
"Let's check the nutrient feed protocols."
Offers a new perspective
"It's just...gone."
Signals a decision to act
"A clue?"
Shows growing curiosity
"I see data."
Answer explanation
Wes's line 'It's just...gone' shows his feeling of defeat. Luna's line 'I see data' reframes the failure as information, offering a new perspective. Wes's question 'A clue?' indicates his curiosity is sparked. His final statement, 'Let's check the nutrient feed protocols,' signals his new determination to solve the problem.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the passage based on the mood they help create.
Groups:
(a) Hopeless Mood
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(b) Hopeful Mood
voice stronger now
spark of possibility
sad, brown heap
slumped shoulders
bright with energy
heavy and stale
Answer explanation
The phrases 'sad, brown heap,' 'slumped shoulders,' and 'heavy and stale' all contribute to the initial defeated and hopeless mood. The phrases 'spark of possibility,' 'voice stronger now,' and 'bright with energy' show the shift to a hopeful and resilient mood later in the story.
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