"Ravine" Test

Writers develop characters by describing their looks, speech, actions, thoughts, and interactions. Readers use these details to infer, or guess, characters' traits. Based on the passage below, what type of character trait is being described?

Serena had clipped her hair back, but it needed to be brushed. Her shirt was wrinkled, and her jeans were torn.

Based on the above question, which trait best describes Serena?

Writers develop characters by describing their looks, speech, actions, thoughts, and interactions. Readers use these details to infer, or guess, characters' traits. Based on the passage below, what type of character trait is being described?

Tony had never snowboarded before, but that didn't stop him from trying. He leaped onto his board and shot forward.

Based on the above question, which trait best describes Tony?

Writers develop characters by describing their looks, speech, actions, thoughts, and interactions. Readers use these details to infer, or guess, characters' traits. Based on the passage below, what type of character trait is being described?

Mayor Garcia spoke to reporters on Monday. "We will not keep secrets from the public. We believe in transparency. All questions will be answered fully."

Writers develop characters by describing their looks, speech, actions, thoughts, and interactions. Readers use these details to infer, or guess, characters' traits. Based on the passage below, what type of character trait is being described?

At her new school, Sheila watched the other students. "I want to meet them, but what should I say?" she wondered.

Looking at the river, Ronnie saw that the water was already rising. It would soon be too dangerous to cross. Picking up his bike, he began to walk carefully across the slippery rocks. Nothing will keep me from seeing Letisha again, Ronnie thought to himself. Not even a flood.

The writer shows Ronnie's traits by describing—

What are Ronnie's character traits?

Margo watched the birds at the birdfeeder. Suddenly, a bushy-tailed squirrel appeared. In a flash, it was eating birdseed. Margo rushed to the door, clapped her hands, and yelled, "Get out of here!" It looked directly at her and kept eating. Margo ran outside and scared the squirrel away. When Margo went back in the house, the squirrel returned. Again she rushed out and chased it away. They played the game for an hour. Every time she went outside, the squirrel chattered and fussed at her. Finally, the phone rang interrupting the game. "Hello, Margo. This is Grandpa. How do you like the birdfeeder?"

Which of the following is NOT a character trait of the squirrel?

Lisa loved running, and today was going to be perfect weather for it, too. When she got to the park, she saw Aaron, her running partner. He was slouched over on a bench, looking miserable. "I sprained my ankle yesterday," he said moodily. Lisa looked concerned. "Does that mean you can't run in Saturday's track meet? That's terrible, Aaron. You've been training for so long!" Aaron sulked some more. "The doctor said it'll be at least ten days before I can run again." "Well, you'll still come and cheer me on, right?" Lisa asked hopefully. "Oh, I'll be there all right," Aaron suddenly sat up straight, looking more determined than he had moments earlier. "I'm the only person who can keep myself from running in Saturday's meet, and I'm going to be in that race," he insisted. "What about your doctor's—" "What about her?" Aaron interrupted. "I'll stay off my feet and ice my ankle for two days. I'll be just fine by Saturday."

From the passage, readers can tell that Lisa—

Which of the following words best describe Aaron's character traits in this passage?

The main character of the story is...

The setting of the story is

Starlene says that Butchie "is in a better place", because he is  _____________ now.

How does Vinny change by the end of the story?

How does Vinny feel about going to the ravine at the beginning?

Why did Vinny call Joe-Boy an "idiot"?

What is most important about the setting?

What motivates Vinny to climb up the 50 foot ledge?

Vinny realized that as long as he was good with his choice, whatever everyone else _______________ did not matter.

How can you describe Starlene?

Why is Vinny afraid of his mother's reaction when she finds out he went to the ravine?

It had been _______________ and one day since Butchie's accident when Vinny went to the ravine.

What is one character trait that describes Vinny towards the end of the story?

In the beginning of "The Ravine", Vinny's character is best described as

How does Vinny's character develop in "The Ravine"?

"And it was wet and muddy from little rivulets of water that bled from the side of the cliff. " Rivulets means

Which vocabulary word goes with edge?

Vinny winced. He didn't want to be here. It was too soon, way too soon. Winced means

...where there was nothing but a few plants...plants that would rip right out of the ground... plants that wouldn't stop you if you fell. What mood do these lines create?

We weren't lookin' for no trouble. How could you rewrite this sentence correctly?

At the end of the story "The Ravine", how does the reader know Vinny is not going to jump?

Why is the setting important to the story "The Ravine"?

gnarly [ nahr-lee ] adj. 1. twisted with or as if with gnarls or knots; The gnarly tree was old. 2. distasteful or distressing; offensive; gross; The man's humor was gnarly and cruel. 3. excellent; wonderful; That was so gnarly. 4. difficult or dangerous; The gnarly surf was very rough.

Which of the following meanings best fits the sentence below?

The gnarly roots were twisted and thick, wrapped too tightly for her to pry them apart.

gnarly [ nahr-lee ] adj. 1. twisted with or as if with gnarls or knots; The gnarly tree was old. 2. distasteful or distressing; offensive; gross; The man's humor was gnarly and cruel. 3. excellent; wonderful; That was so gnarly. 4. difficult or dangerous; The gnarly surf was very rough.

Which of the following meanings best fits the sentence below?

Wow, man! That's totally gnarly! No one else has been able to do that!

gnarly [ nahr-lee ] adj. 1. twisted with or as if with gnarls or knots; The gnarly tree was old. 2. distasteful or distressing; offensive; gross; The man's humor was gnarly and cruel. 3. excellent; wonderful; That was so gnarly. 4. difficult or dangerous; The gnarly surf was very rough.

Which of the following meanings best fits the sentence below?

Champion surfers are attracted by the gnarly surf along the eastern Australian coast.

The above image best describes a

The above image best describes a

What is the theme or lesson of the story? Explain your reasoning in at least 5 sentences.