Setting Sun Mood/Tone

1. 1. Part A:

2. How does the author's use of diction contribute to the overall mood of the scene between Old Musoni and Nhamo?

• The author uses words that create a sense of hope and optimism.

• The author uses words that create a sense of peace and tranquility.

• The author uses words that create a sense of despair and hopelessness.

• The author uses words that create a sense of excitement and adventure.

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8.7D

Write the TE that supports your answer

1. 1. Part B

2. Which detail from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• "Nhamo is a young man who wants to leave home in search of a better life."

• "The old man looked at him and felt: Come back where? Nobody comes back to ruins."

• "Nhamo insisted that there is no other way to succeed."

• "Maybe I shall learn to come back."

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8.7D

8.6C

How does the author develop the central conflict through the characters' dialogue and actions?

• The author uses contrasting perspectives to highlight the differences between the father and son.

• The author creates a sense of tension and suspense through their arguments and disagreements.

• The author reveals the characters' inner thoughts and feelings, giving insight into their motivations.

• All of the above.

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8.7B

In paragraph 24, the father compares Nhamo to a "beardless kid with the milk not yet dry on your baby nose." What does this simile reveal about the father's perspective on his son's maturity and readiness for the world?

• The father believes Nhamo is too young and inexperienced to handle the challenges of the city.

• The father thinks Nhamo is a good boy who deserves a better life.

• The father is proud of Nhamo's youth and potential.

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8.9D

Why is this the correct answer? Explain your answer.

How does the author's use of figurative language contribute to the overall mood of the passage?

• The simile of the man to the sun creates a sense of warmth and comfort.

• The metaphor of the man shedding 'tons of age' suggests a feeling of loss and despair.

• The personification of the sun's 'brood' creates a sense of familial love and connection.

• The imagery of the man as a burning sun conveys a sense of power and intensity.

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8.9D

Why is this the correct answer? Explain.