Connotation and Denotation — Unit test

Question 4 • 8th Grade Language Arts A

Which excerpt from “Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky isn’t afraid to stand up for herself?

Answer

I stay up all night studying the words for the spelling bee. And you can see me any time of day practicing running. I never walk if I can trot, and shame on Raymond if he can’t keep up.

But as they get to me, they slow down. I’m ready to fight, ‘cause like I said I don’t feature a whole lot of chit-chat, I much prefer to just knock you down right from the jump.

I dig my sneaker into the grass and stare at Gretchen who’s staring back, we both wondering just who did win.

With a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star.

Explanation

Choice B shows Squeaky ready to fight when the other girls approach her. She says she would rather “knock you down” than engage in small talk, which directly shows she isn’t afraid to stand up for herself. The other choices focus on practicing, competing, or planning to improve.

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