Which sentence best describes the main effect of the point of view in the passage?

Mason's feelings about his life are revealed to the reader

Which phrase best explains why Mason "showed his teeth" to the tourist who tips him?

To thank the tourist in an insincere way

How does the author's use of figurative language in paragraph 3 convey an idea about Mason?

Playing different styles of music helps him stay engaged

What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

To tell a story about a man who performs music to earn money

Which statement about Mason' past is supported by information in the passage?

He moved to a new city to start a new life

Which statement best explains how the setting affects the mood of the passage?

Description of the rundown cafe creates a reflective mood

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Literature Keystone Review: Module 1 Passage 2

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1
Which sentence best describes the main effect of the point of view in the passage?
Mason's future as a musician is made clear to the reader
Reader relates to customer feelings about Mason's songs
The reader understands how other characters view Mason
Mason's feelings about his life are revealed to the reader
2
Based on the prefix "semi-," what does the word "semi-classical" mean?
Beyond classical
No longer classical
Somewhat classical
Different from classical
3
Which phrase best explains why Mason "showed his teeth" to the tourist who tips him?
To thank the tourist without having to stop playing
To show the tourist that the tip was too generous
To thank the tourist in an insincere way
To show the tourist that he felt embarrassed
4
Paragraph 7: Which word best reflects the general tone of how Mason feels about his situation?
Anywhere
Anchored
Mind
Bench
5
How does the author's use of figurative language in paragraph 3 convey an idea about Mason?
He wishes to play different styles of music in other venues
His boss likes him b/c he can play different styles of music
Different styles of music makes others feel comfortable
Playing different styles of music helps him stay engaged
6
What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?
Describe his opinions about performing other composers works
Describe his appreciation for playing different instruments
To tell a story about a man who performs music to earn money
To tell a story about a man who learns to develop his talent
7
Which statement about Mason' past is supported by information in the passage?
He had often written his own music
He stopped playing the violin because it bored him
He used to spend time with famous people
He moved to a new city to start a new life
8
Which statement best explains how the setting affects the mood of the passage?
Description of the city creates an adventurous mood
Description of the crowded restaurant creates a festive mood
Description of the rundown cafe creates a reflective mood
Description of the customers creates an optimistic mood.

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