WorksheetsRelating to Characters
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n this excerpt from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which sentence contains the best example of descriptive language?
Within two minutes, or even less, he had forgotten all his troubles. Not because his troubles were one whit less heavy and bitter to him than a man’s are to a man, but because a new and powerful interest bore them down and drove them out of his mind for the time — just as men’s misfortunes are forgotten in the excitement of new enterprises. This new interest was a valued novelty in whistling, which he had just acquired from a friend, and he was suffering to practice it un- disturbed. It consisted in a peculiar bird-like turn, a sort of liquid warble, produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth at short intervals in the midst of the music — the reader probably remembers how to do it, if he has ever been a boy. Diligence and attention soon gave him the knack of it, and he strode down the street with his mouth full of harmony and his soul full of gratitude. He felt much as an astronomer feels who has discovered a new planet — no doubt, as far as strong, deep, unalloyed pleasure is concerned, the advantage was with the boy, not the astronomer.
The summer evenings were long. It was not dark, yet. Presently Tom checked his whistle. A stranger was before him a boy a shade larger than himself. A new-comer of any age or either sex was an impressive curiosity in the poor little shabby village of St. Petersburg. This boy was well dressed, too well dressed on a week-day. This was simply as- tounding. His cap was a dainty thing, his close-buttoned blue cloth roundabout was new and natty, and so were his pantaloons. He had shoes on and it was only Friday. He even wore a necktie, a bright bit of ribbon. He had a citified air about him that ate into Tom's vitals. The more Tom stared at the splendid marvel, the higher he turned up his nose at his finery and the shabbier and shabbier his own outfit seemed to him to grow. Neither boy spoke. If one moved, the other moved but only sidewise, in a circle; they kept face to face and eye to eye all the time.
Within two minutes, or even less, he had forgotten all his troubles.
This new interest was a valued novelty in whistling, which he had just acquired from a friend, and he was suffering to practice it un- disturbed.
The summer evenings were long. It was not dark, yet. Presently Tom checked his whistle.
His cap was a dainty thing, his close-buttoned blue cloth roundabout was new and natty, and so were his pantaloons.
Which part of the story shows how Kiara and Tanya's differences affect their friendship?
Kiara and Tanya were the best of friends. When they were 10 years old, they always went everywhere together. All their friends knew that if they found one of them, they would find the other. Anyone who didn't know them thought that they were twins because both Kiara and Tanya had long, silky red hair and pale complexions. They were even similar in height and build. They were more like sisters than friends.
But as similar as they were in appearance, they were just as different when it came to their personalities. This difference didn't affect their friendship, at least not for a long time. Kiara always got out and participated in activities and competitions. Tanya was happiest when reading a book at home. Kiara was outgoing and talkative. Tanya was quiet and shy. Kiara was popular, and people were drawn to her because of her ability to make quick friends. Tanya hardly had any friends besides Kiara.
As they grew older, Kiara managed to make a large group of friends. Tanya, on the other hand, still remained shy and reserved. This difference in their personalities eventually caused a rift between the two friends. Tanya would refuse invitations to parties and movies that Kiara invited her to. She just didn't want to hang out with people she didn't know that well. Kiara couldn't understand why. She thought Tanya disliked her friends.
Eventually, Kiara and Tanya both realized that they had outgrown one another. They still remained friends, but they were not as close as they once had been.
Anyone who didn't know them thought that they were twins because both Kiara and Tanya had long, silky red hair and pale complexions.
But as similar as they were in appearance, they were just as different when it came to their personalities. This difference didn't affect their friendship, at least not for a long time.
Kiara was popular, and people were drawn to her because of her ability to make quick friends. Tanya hardly had any friends besides Kiara.
As they grew older, Kiara managed to make a large group of friends. Tanya, on the other hand, still remained shy and reserved. This difference in their personalities eventually caused a rift between the two friends.
Which sentence in this story from Aesop’s Fables portrays the start of the rising action?
Androcles
A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there, he came upon a lion lying down, moaning and groaning. At first he turned to flee, but finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him. As he came near, the lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it and was causing all the pain. He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards, both Androcles and the lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days. The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the lion was let loose from his den and rushed bounding and roaring toward his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognized his friend, fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog. The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the lion let loose to his native forest. Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest.
At first he turned to flee, but finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him.
But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognized his friend, fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog.
Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the lion let loose to his native forest.
Which sentence uses the most sensory language?
Cleo owned a cute little puppy that wagged his tail every time Cleo played with him. He had chocolate-brown eyes.
Tara's oven began to make rasping noises and emitted an awful smell. When Tara tried to touch it, it was scorching hot.
Luna had the most jarring ringtone on her phone. When her phone rang in the quiet movie theater, she was very embarrassed.
John was a huge fan of comic books. He could never get enough of the wonderful and colorful illustrations that the books featured.
How does Androcles's relationship with the lion affect the ending of the story?
Androcles
A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there he came upon a lion lying down, moaning and groaning. At first he turned to flee, but finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him. As he came near, the lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it and was causing all the pain. He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards,both Androcles and the lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days. The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the lion was let loose from his den and rushed bounding and roaring toward his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles, he recognized his friend, fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog. The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the lion let loose to his native forest. Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
Because of the friendship between Androcles and the lion, the lion does not attack Androcles and both are set free.
Because of the friendship between Androcles and the lion, both are captured by the king.
Because of the friendship between Androcles and the lion, the lion is injured at the beginning of the story.
Because of the friendship between Androcles and the lion, the lion is starved for a long time.
Which is the most precise and concise way to rewrite the following sentence from "A Fable" by Mark Twain?
The subject was dropped for a couple of days, but in the meantime, curiosity was taking a fresh start, and there was a revival of interest perceptible.
The subject was dropped, but it was clear that it would be brought up again.
Even though the subject was dropped for a few days, it was evident that their curiosity and interest were not entirely stopped.
The subject was dropped for many, many days. Clearly their interest and curiosity were bound to angrily rise again.
They dropped the subject for a while, but everyone knew that it would inevitably come up again.
Which of the following sentences is written in the most precise and concise manner?
Joe is a bright and brilliant painter. He creates a variety of sculptures. He received an invitation from an art gallery asking to display his work.
Joe is skilled at creating breathtaking paintings and sculptures, and he recently received an invitation to display his work at a famous art gallery.
Joe creates very beautiful paintings, along with very creative sculptures. He is very skillful. He was invited to display his work at a famous and prestigious art gallery.
Joe is a truly gifted painter. Besides that, he also creates sculptures. He has received an invitation from a famous art gallery to display his works.
What is rising action?
a series of related events that lead to the resolution after the climax
a series of events that introduce the initial characters and settings
a series of unrelated events that lead to the falling action in a story
a series of related incidents building toward the climax in a story
Which two events would most likely occur in the rising action of a story?
The main character and setting are introduced to the reader.
The main character makes decisions that influence the plot.
The main character overcomes the main conflict in the story.
The supporting characters are introduced to the reader.
The main character faces events that lead up to the climax.
What is the concept of cause and effect?
when an action causes something to come into effect
when an action is caused but there is no resulting effect
when an action doesn't actually have a resulting effect
when an action leads to an effect that is not desired
Which of the following descriptions is the best definition of suspense?
the sorrow that readers feel when events in the story have sad outcomes
the mix of horror and calmness that readers feel as terrible events unfold
the mix of excitement and nervousness that readers feel when they don't know what comes next
the feeling of joy that readers feel when the main character manages to triumph
Which two incidents would occur in the rising action of the story?
The main character must make a decision based on a developing conflict.
The main character manages to resolve all the issues that he or she faced.
The main character goes through several events that lead to the high point of the story.
The reader learns about the initial setting and the background of the main character.
