Week 8.2 Daily Practice 9th Grade

As if nature had not punished Sonre enough for his efforts, Sonre’s crops always yielded half of what Haru’s fields yielded. Upset, frustrated, and furlong, Sonre devised a plan in which he could get what was due to him. When nightfall arrived, Sonre descended to the valley where Haru’s land settled. Cloaked in a dark linen cape and with a sack, Sonre gathered the plump yams that mocked him each day. He replaced them with the thinner, blemished yams from his own fields. With only a few good yams remaining, Sonre was sure that Haru would not become suspicious.

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Identify instances in which language evokes an idea, emotions, or a sense of place in the passage.

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Identify instances in which language evokes an idea, emotions, or a sense of place in the passage.

Sonre believes his actions are justified. Does the author agree? Explain your ideas.