Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry

Question 1

Which words in the passage help create the mood? Check all that apply.

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A: “shouting”; B: “jostling”; E: “fists”

Question 2

Decide if each word from the passage has a positive, negative, or neutral connotation. Pitiful: Walking: Scowling: Jeering:

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B: negative

Question 3

“reporters”“questions”✔ “anticipation”

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C: “anticipation”

Question 4

What is the central idea of this passage?

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A: Standing up for equality is both necessary and rewarding.

Question 5

What historical information must the reader understand to identify the central idea of the passage?

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D: the struggle to end racial segregation

Question 6

positivenegative✔ neutral

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C: neutral

Question 7

✔ “fear”“lights”“heart”

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A: “fear”

Question 8

positive✔ negativeneutral

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B: negative

Question 9

gloomy and sinister✔ scary and excitingsilly and playful

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B: scary and exciting

Question 10

positive✔ negativeneutral

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B: negative

Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry Answers