Word Whack

Select the correct vocabulary word that matches the description: ' (a)   '. Options: (b)   . Answer: (c)   .

• disposable

• cast

• exasperation

• contest

Select the correct vocabulary word that matches the description: ' (a)   '. Options: (b)   . Answer: (c)   .

• disposable

• cast

• exasperation

• contest

Select the correct vocabulary word that matches the description: ' (a)   '. Options: (b)   . Answer: (c)   .

• disposable

• cast

• exasperation

• contest

Select the correct vocabulary word that matches the description: ' (a)   '. Options: (b)   . Answer: (c)   .

• tremble

• deliberate

• tranquility

• sigh

Select the correct vocabulary word that matches the description: ' (a)   '. Options: (b)   . Answer: (c)   .

• tremble

• deliberate

• tranquility

• sigh

Based on paragraphs 1 and 7, what can the reader infer about Michelle’s growth as a photographer from the time she used a disposable camera to her current competition entry?

• Michelle has not shown any growth as a photographer.

• Michelle has shown significant growth and improvement in her photography skills.

• Michelle's photography skills have declined over time.

• Michelle's photography style has remained the same.

Define cast. In paragraph 2, what effect does the storm have on Michelle’s attempt to capture the sunset’s colors being cast across the sky?

• The storm enhances the colors, making them more vivid.

• The storm obscures the colors, making them difficult to capture.

• The storm has no effect on the colors.

• The storm changes the colors to a different hue.

Why does Michelle sigh with exasperation in paragraph 3, and what does it reveal about her frustration with the contest?

• Michelle sighs because she is tired of the contest rules, revealing her frustration with the lack of creativity allowed.

• Michelle sighs because she is confused by the contest rules, revealing her frustration with the complexity of the contest.

• Michelle sighs because she is bored with the contest, revealing her frustration with the lack of challenge.

• Michelle sighs because she is annoyed by the contest rules, revealing her frustration with the unfairness of the contest.

How does the author build suspense in Michelle’s decision about which photograph to enter into the contest?

• By describing Michelle's internal conflict and hesitation

• By showing the reactions of other characters

• By using vivid imagery of the photographs

• By revealing the stakes of the contest

Which details from paragraphs 7 and 17 best support the idea that Michelle’s perception of tranquility changes by the end of the story?

• Details from paragraph 7 show Michelle's initial perception of tranquility, while paragraph 17 reveals her changed perception.

• Paragraph 7 describes Michelle's unchanged perception of tranquility, and paragraph 17 shows no change.

• Both paragraphs 7 and 17 show no change in Michelle's perception of tranquility.

• Paragraph 7 and 17 both describe Michelle's perception of tranquility as unchanged.