Winning Day

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From the passage 'A Winning Day'

Paragraph 17 is important to the plot because it is when Keysha -

• learns that her mother understands the value of the photograph

• realizes that her favorite player has to go to the locker room

• feels content after meeting her favorite player

• notices the crying young boy and his father

Why does the author italicize the word "the" in the last sentence of paragraph 5?

• To emphasize that Dwight Edwards is a well-known player

• To show that the announcer is a friend of Dwight Edwards

• To emphasize the skills that make Dwight Edwards a great player

• To suggest that no other players are names Dwight Edwards

Read this sentence from paragraph 24 in from the passage 'A Winning Day'"His tear-streaked face peeked out at me from under his father's arms."The author uses sensory language in this sentence to illustrate -

• the boys's love for his father

• how young and disappointed the boy is

• how Keysha's offer makes the boy feel

• why the boy did not get Dwight Edward's autograph

Summarize the story, "A Winning Day".

What is the main theme of the story 'Winning Day'?

• Perseverance and hard work

• Luck and chance

• Friendship and loyalty

• Betrayal and deceit

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Winning Day'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

In the context of 'Winning Day', what does the phrase 'against all odds' imply?

• The protagonist faces significant challenges

• The protagonist is lucky

• The protagonist has many supporters

• The protagonist is overconfident

What is the significance of the title 'Winning Day'?

• It highlights the protagonist's victory

• It refers to a specific day of the week

• It is a metaphor for life

• It is a common phrase used in sports

Which character trait is most emphasized in the protagonist of 'Winning Day'?

• Determination

• Humor

• Cunning

• Indifference