Tone and Meaning RL 6.4 #1

Instructions

Reading Passage: The Lost Kitten
The tiny kitten, no bigger than a teacup, shivered in the cold rain. Its fur was matted and muddy, and its eyes, wide with fear, searched desperately for its mother. A gust of wind rattled the trash cans nearby, making the kitten jump. It let out a pitiful mew, a small sound lost in the rumble of the passing cars. A shadow fell over the kitten, and it braced itself for the worst. But instead of a scary monster, a gentle hand reached down, scooped it up, and held it close. Warmth spread through the kitten’s small body, and it finally felt safe.

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Which word best describes the tone of the first half of the passage?

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Which of the following phrases from the passage best supports your answer to question 1?

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Which word best describes the tone of the second half of the passage?

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Which of the following phrases from the passage best supports your answer to question 3?

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How does the tone of the passage change from the beginning to the end?

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In the passage, the word "matted" most nearly means:

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The word "pitiful" as used in the passage suggests that the kitten's mew was:

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What does the phrase "braced itself for the worst" mean in the passage?

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The word "scooped" in the passage means:

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Which word best describes the tone of the first half of the passage?

Which of the following phrases from the passage best supports your answer to question 1?

Which word best describes the tone of the second half of the passage?

Which of the following phrases from the passage best supports your answer to question 3?

How does the tone of the passage change from the beginning to the end?

In the passage, the word "matted" most nearly means:

The word "pitiful" as used in the passage suggests that the kitten's mew was:

What does the phrase "braced itself for the worst" mean in the passage?

The word "scooped" in the passage means:

Which word is the best synonym for "rumble" as used in the passage?