The Spider and the Fly

" 'I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high; Will you rest upon my little bed?' said the spider to the fly."         

From context clues, what is the meaning of the word "weary"?

• showing hesitation

• worn out in strength or energy

• interest is being tested

• being wise

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Which line best reveals the author's use of simile?

• "Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly;"

• "How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!"

• "Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead."

• "To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed;"

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What tone does the author best create?

• thoughtful

• anger

• hunger

• deceptive

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What is the best summary of the poem?

• The spider invites the fly into his home.  After many attempts, she is persuaded. They share dinner and become friends. The fly moves in with the spider.

• The spider compliments the fly and offers dinner.  The fly leaves, only to return again.  The spider tricks the fly to join him for dinner.

• The spider invites the fly into his home.  The fly leaves, but soon returns.  The spider uses sweet words and grabs the fly. The fly never escapes.

• The spider invites the fly into his parlor.  The fly resists.  The spider catches other bugs for dinner.

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What is the message the author is trying to convey?

• Spiders are tricky creatures who like to eat flies and other insects.

• Be weary of anyone who tries to be your friend.

• Making new friends can be scary but also rewarding.

• Guard yourself against deceivers.

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What can we infer from the following lines?     

"Up jumped the cunning spider, and fiercely held her fast.  He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den, Within his little parlor; but she ne'er came out again!"

• The spider ate the fly.

• The fly died of fear.

• The spider helped repair the fly's broken wing.

• The fly finally decided to join the spider.

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Which lines show foreshadowing?  Select two correct answers.

• "I have within my pantry good store of all that's nice."

• "And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in."

• "For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

• "So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly,"

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"Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little fly, Hearing his wily flattering words, came slowly flitting by." 

What do these lines reveal to the reader?

• The fly decided to rest in the spider's parlor.

• The spider's compliments are what finally convinced the fly to approach.

• The fly decides to be friends with the  sweet-talking spider.

• The fly knows the spider is dangerous.

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Which of the following should be included in the summary?

• The fly should be more careful before approaching the spider's home.

• "Up jumped the cunning spider, and fiercely held her fast."

• The spider invites the fly into his parlor.

• The fly is trapped while using the spider's looking-glass.

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What is the primary figuartive language used to reveal the characters to the reader?

• idiom, to use common phrases to describe the characters

• hyperbole, to describe the beauty of the spider and the fly

• personification, to show their characteristics through speaking

• metaphor, to compare the characters to  objects

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