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WorksheetsThe Black Swift SOL Practice
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which type of literary device does the author use in paragraph 6-12?
Symbolism
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Ironic Tone
In Paragraph 8 the word preliminary means?
initial
essential
additional
substantial
Read this sentence from paragraph 18: "The bird had a gray head the color of soot, and its eyes, two onyx stones, were surrounded with black, as if rimmed in eye makeup." The purpose of the figurative language in this sentence is to -
convey the bird's actions
explain a defense strategy of the bird
illustrate the bird's surroundings
describe physical characteristics of the bird
Which word is the best antonym for arduous in paragraph 18?
moderate
satisfying
effortless
direct
Paragraph 18 suggest that Joanna -
is determined to rescue the bird
has hiked to the ranger station before
is nervous about the hiking trail
knows the park ranger studies birds
In paragraph 25, what is Dan's most logical reason for moving away from the waterfall?
He realizes they are going in the wrong direction.
He wants to have a better view of the bird.
He realizes the sound they hear could be imitated.
He wants to avoid startling the bird.
The simile in paragraph 30 emphasizes that -
Joanna is patient
Joanna is curious
the bird is slender
the bird is quick
Joanna presumes the bird is in distress because it -
is clutching on to a rock within the glades
has black markings surrounding its eyes
is shrouded behind the cascading waterfall
looks fixedly at her while crooking its neck
In the story, Joanna is -
able to adapt easily to new situations
overconfident about her abilities
quick to respond to a problem
comfortable with making mistakes
The repetition of "Plik-plik-plik-plik!" creates a feeling of -
hope
suspense
amusement
peacefulness
