The First Day ELA.10.1R.3.1

1.      Select the sentence from paragraph 1 that shows that extra care is going into the first day of school.

• A.    “I am wearing a checkeredlike blue-and-green cotton dress, and scattered about these colors are bits of yellow and white and brown.”

• B.    “All the plaits, each with a blue barrette near the tip and each twisted into an uncommon sturdiness, will last until I go to bed that night, something that has never happened before.”

• C.    “My stomach is full of milk and oatmeal sweetened with brown sugar.”

• D.    “I am also wearing yellow socks trimmed with thin lines of black and white around the tops.”

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2.      How does paragraph 11 create mood?

• A.    By introducing an unknown element and leaving the reader curious about the outcome, it creates a mood of suspense and anticipation.  

• B. It creates a mood of happiness and joy through the use of uplifting language and positive imagery.   

• C.    By highlighting the characters' challenges and obstacles, it creates a mood of anger and frustration.  

• D.    By detailing the actions of the characters impacted by the revelation, It creates a mood of empathy.   

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3.      How does the last paragraph reveal the narrator's deep connection to her mother?

• A.    By emphasizing the narrator's physical reliance on her mother for basic needs.

• B.    By highlighting the narrator's emotional dependence on her mother for comfort and security.               

• C.    By showcasing the narrator's strong sense of loyalty and devotion to her mother.

• D.    By demonstrating the narrator's deep-rooted sense of identity intertwined with her mother's presence.

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4.      The Latin word sistere means to stand. Based on that, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

• A.    A persistent and forceful demand or request.

• B.    A steady and unwavering belief or opinion.

• C.    A strong and determined desire or wish.

• D    A constant and repeated action or habit.

   

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5.      How does the metaphor in the sentence contribute to the authoritarian mood?

• A.    It emphasizes the mother's absolute control over the child's behavior.

• B.    It highlights the child's fear of punishment for disobedience.

• C   It reveals the mother's strict and uncompromising nature.

• D.    It underscores the power imbalance between the mother and child.

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6.      How does the metaphor in the sentence contribute to the humiliating mood?

• A.    It emphasizes the mother's sense of inadequacy and inferiority.

• B.    It highlights the child's embarrassment at her mother's situation.

• C.    It underscores the isolating and discrediting impact of illiteracy on the mother.

• D.    It reveals the social prejudice associated with being unable to read.

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7.      This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

 

Part A: How does the author’s style impact the overall meaning of the text?

• A.    The author's understated style contributes to the story’s  sense of mystery.   

• B.    The child's perspective conveys an innocent and inquisitive tone.   

• C.   The use of sensory details creates a vivid and immersive reading experience.

• D.    The author's focus on realism increases the reader's understanding of the characters and their world.

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8.      How does the setting of the school affect the plot?  

• A.    The school setting provides a neutral backdrop for the story's events, primarily serving as a location for the characters' interactions.

   

• B.    The school setting serves as a microcosm of society, exposing the realities of social inequality and highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

• C.    The school setting offers a glimpse into the educational system, influencing the characters' decisions and actions.

• A.    The school setting primarily serves as a symbolic representation of the characters' inner struggles.

7. 7. Part B: How does imagery enhance that style?

• A.    It creates a sense of fantasy with a realistic setting.   

• B.    It provides vivid details that enhance the characters traits.

• A.    It contributes to the overall emotional impact of the story.

• A.    It strengthens the reader's connection to the events in the story.

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