Who is the antagonist in "Thank You, Ma'am,” and why?
Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”In very desperate straits many new inventions were sought after by deep-thinking and resolute slaves, determined to be free at any cost. But it must here be admitted, that, in looking carefully over the more perilous methods resorted to, Robert Brown, alias Thomas Jones, stands second to none, with regard to deeds of bold daring. This hero escaped from Martinsburg, Va., in 1856.Which statement best describes the narrator’s viewpoint of Robert’s escape?
Which excerpt fromThe People Could Fly reflects the historical fact that enslaved people were kidnapped and sent overseas?
Read the excerpts from "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon.”Two of these fairies were sisters named Araw and Buwan. Araw was the younger sister, as beautiful as she was kind and honest. Her older sister, on the other hand, was selfish, jealous, and mean. These qualities distorted her appearance.***Their mother watched what was happening and was saddened to see what her first-born child was becoming. She prayed to God that he would help Buwan learn kindness.
Read the excerpt from "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon.”In the distant past, the Philippines was populated by a race of fairies who were unaffected by unpredictable weather. They minded neither sweltering heat nor freezing cold. They did not divide the day by hours of light and darkness. In fact, they lived in a constant dim twilight and never gave it any thought.
What is one reason why "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon” is considered a fable?
Read the excerpt from "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon.”When they were very young, Buwan pushed Araw into a fast-flowing stream."Sister, my sister, I’m losing my grip! Grab my hand!” cried Araw, her small hands clinging onto the slippery banks."No, sister, I won’t,” replied Buwan, "for you will pull me in too!”Another time, Araw caught a cicada and put it in a cage she’d made out of bark. Buwan grabbed the cage and shook it."Sister, my sister,” cried Araw, "please be careful, because that is a present for our father.”
Which excerpt from "The Catch” contains an example of direct characterization?
Read the excerpt from "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon.”In fact, they lived in a constant dim twilight and never gave it any thought.
What makes Buwan the antagonist in "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon”?
What is the most likely reason why the fable "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon” was written?
The fable "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon” is important to its culture because it reveals
What makes Rohan the protagonist of "The Catch”?
Which excerpt from "The Catch” appeals to readers’ sense of hearing to help them imagine a scene?
Which excerpt from the beginning of "The Catch” creates the most suspense?
Read the excerpt from "The Catch.”"You saved me,” said the dwarf. It wasn’t a question or an expression of thanks, but it was enough.The three of them huddled together in the darkness—one dwarf, one buggane, and one elf. As they waited for morning, Rohan felt that things would never be the same again.
The climax of "The Catch” occurs when
Which plot element is repeated in "The Catch”?
Read the excerpt from "The Catch.”As Rohan, the youngest of the elf competitors arrived at the eastern foothills where the Fell Race would begin, he marveled at the majestic peaks that towered above him. I’ve never seen these mountains so close, he thought."It’s quite a sight for us elves, who live our lives in the flatlands,” answered Lewess, his muscular friend. Using their gift to read each other’s thoughts, Lewess gave his partner a hearty reminder, But don’t let yourself be so impressed by the beauty of the mountains that you forget our purpose for being here.
Which story element in "The Catch” brings the story to its climax?
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