What is the definition of tone?

The tone expresses the writer’s attitude toward their subject.

Which sentence is written grammatically correct? (check the commas)

Wife, come, cook these are quickly as you can, I'll go back to the market.

What action does Goha take to prove that he isn't lying to his wife?

Goha decides to play dead and have the town host a procession for him.

What action does Goha's wife take when she realizes that she made a mistake?

She lies to Goha and tells him that he only purchased one calf leg not two.

Why does the author provide almost no details about the setting?

So you can focus on what the characters say and do.

Which sentence best helps you define the word: scurry?

Cook these legs as quickly as you can!

Which statement creates a sense of humor in the text?

There they were, arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons off the roof.

Which sentence is written grammatically correct? (check the commas)

Come, bring the calf’s legs, and let us eat!, So there they were arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons.

Which sentence uses the word "dignified" correctly?

Goha's funeral procession was an act that dignified him before his burial.

Commas are best used...

After an introductory word or phrase.

Which of the following statements is true about humor?

Humor can influence the mood and tone of the reader.

Which statement best explains why this text is a FOLKTALE?

It's an exaggerated story and has a surprising ending.

Which statement from the text helps create a sense of humor?

There they were, arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons off the roof.

Which statement tells you about Goha's character the most?

"His wife thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks."

What is the theme (the lesson learned) of this text?

Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.

What does, "the smell of the [calf legs] was sweeter to her than any rose" help you understand about Goha's wife?

Goha's wife was tempted by the delicious smell of the calf legs.

Select one ways that the author shows that Goha's wife cares about him?

She cooks him the lamb legs right away as Goha requested

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1
What is the definition of tone?
The tone expresses the writer’s attitude toward their subject.
The tone is the author's purpose for writing the text.
The tone is exaggerated throughout the story.
The tone tells the reader how to feel about the characters.
2
A procession is always very disorderly.
True
False
3
Mood can include all of the following EXCEPT:
imagery
descriptive words
figurative language
various poetic styles
4
A comma can signal a change in the plot or emphasize an event in the text.
False
True
5
What is the definition of: upright?
To be very upset and down.
An arched and curved back.
To sit poorly.
A straight vertical position.
6
Which sentence is written grammatically correct? (check the commas)
One day a hungry man named Goha was walking in the marketplace.
On hearing this Goha sat, bolt, upright.
One day a hungry man, named Goha, was walking in the marketplace.
Wife, come, cook these are quickly as you can, I'll go back to the market.
7
A folktale is a story that has been passed down orally and can vary from culture to culture.
False
True
8
What action does Goha take to prove that he isn't lying to his wife?
Goha decides to go buy more legs.
Goha puts out a missing legs poster for the town.
Goha keeps yelling at his wife and argues that he is correct.
Goha decides to play dead and have the town host a procession for him.
9
Authors use hyperbole's and repetition to create humor.
True
False
10
What action does Goha's wife take when she realizes that she made a mistake?
She decides to buy more calf legs for Goha.
She lies to Goha and tells him that he only purchased one calf leg not two.
She tells Goha the truth immediately.
She decides to tell him she burned all the food.
11
Repetition is one of many ways that authors try to create humor in a text.
True
False
12
Why does the author provide almost no details about the setting?
So you can imagine your own ideas of the setting.
So you can reach the very end of the story as soon as possible.
So you can understand and picture how plain Goha's house was decorated.
So you can focus on what the characters say and do.
13
Which sentence best helps you define the word: scurry?
Finally, he bought them.
I'll go back to the market tomorrow.
He grew more hungry with every moment.
Cook these legs as quickly as you can!
14
Which statement creates a sense of humor in the text?
“What second leg?” his wife replied. “Here is the only one!”
With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead.
There they were, arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons off the roof.
“I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!”
15
Which technique does the author use in this part of the text to create humor in the story?
Spelling
Punctuation
Hyperbole
Repetition
16
Which sentence is written grammatically correct? (check the commas)
To prove, he is right, Goha fakes his death.
Ah, but, the meat, was tender, and perfectly, cooked.
Come, bring the calf’s legs, and let us eat!
So there they were arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons.
17
Which sentence uses the word "dignified" correctly?
She felt dignified when her mother yelled at her for failing her class.
I dignify my teachers whenever they assign lots of homework.
The officer dignified his food when he was hungry by giving praise.
Goha's funeral procession was an act that dignified him before his burial.
18
An author might use exaggeration in order to be humorous .
True
False
19
While the procession is happening, the butcher confirms that Goha did in fact buy two legs.
True
False
20
Commas are best used...
At the very beginning of a sentence.
At the very end of a sentence.
At the first word of a sentence.
After an introductory word or phrase.
21
Which of the following statements is true about humor?
Humor is only meant to make the reader laugh at the text.
Humor is often what author's include to make their story less boring.
Humor can influence the mood and tone of the reader.
Humor makes the reader feel angry.
22
What is the tone of the text when Goha and his wife argue, "There were two legs. There was one! Two! One!"
Anger
Stress
Humor
Arrogance
23
Which statement best explains why this text is a FOLKTALE?
It is a story that explains the traditions of Goha's people.
It's an epic story that tells of Goha's adventures.
It's an exaggerated story and has a surprising ending.
It is a fictional story that contains a moral.
24
Ultimately, Goha faked his death to prove a point to his wife, that he did in fact bring home two legs not one.
False
True
25
Which statement from the text helps create a sense of humor?
There they were, arguing so loudly it frightened the pigeons off the roof.
“There was one leg!” his wife shrieked back. “One leg
26
Which statement tells you about Goha's character the most?
"One day, a hungry man named Goha was walking in the marketplace."
But in the next moment, he clutched his chest, gasping, "My heart!"
“There were two legs. I win our argument!”
"His wife thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks."
27
What is the theme (the lesson learned) of this text?
Never lie to your spouse unless you're ready for a big fight.
Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.
Always tell the truth or there might be a big price to pay.
People who tell white lies should be prepared to face consequences.
28
What does, "the smell of the [calf legs] was sweeter to her than any rose" help you understand about Goha's wife?
Goha's wife really loves the smell of roses.
Goha's wife was tempted by the delicious smell of the calf legs.
Goha's wife get's hungry when she thinks about roses.
Goha's wife think it's nice to receive roses.
29
Select one ways that the author shows that Goha's wife cares about him?
She cooks him the lamb legs right away as Goha requested
She was scared to admit that she was being greedy.
She started laughing when he died.
She thought she was being tricked when he dropped to the floor.
30
The author's purpose for writing this text was to explain about calf legs.
True
False

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