"Dust floated in the air like tiny, glowing bugs dancing to a quiet song" Why does the author compare dust to bugs?

to show that the dust was sunlit and moving slowly

An important contrast in the story is between

what Darius remembers and what Ruth remembers

How are the settings of the attic and the dining room similar in terms of the mood they create?

Both settings are dimly lit, which creates a quiet mood

Which detail should be included in a summary of the story?

Darius wants to find a photograph of the spelling bee

Which BEST describes how the point of view influences how the story is told?

It lets readers know what Darius thinks and experiences

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1
"Dust floated in the air like tiny, glowing bugs dancing to a quiet song" Why does the author compare dust to bugs?
to show that the dust was making a buzzing sound
to show that the dust was landing on Darius's skin
to show that the dust was sunlit and moving slowly
to show that the dust was bothering Darius
2
Which sentence MOST CLEARLY states why the outcome of the 5th grade spelling bee is no longer important to Darius?
a
c
d
b
3
An important contrast in the story is between
what Darius did and what Dorian and Ruth remember
what Dorian did and what Darius thinks about it
what Ruth remembers and what she says
what Darius remembers and what Ruth remembers
4
How are the settings of the attic and the dining room similar in terms of the mood they create?
Both settings are hot, which creates a sleepy mood
Both settings are lit by sunshine, which creates a cheerful mood
Both settings are small spaces, which creates an anxious mood
Both settings are dimly lit, which creates a quiet mood
5
Which detail should be included in a summary of the story?
Darius feels bad when he remembers his brother's loss
Darius is not sure what to list under "honors and awards"
Darius and Dorian dressed alike when they were kids
Darius wants to find a photograph of the spelling bee
6
"The house furnace kicked on. The thermostat seemed baffled by the still-warm days of autumn..." Define baffled.
disappointed
bothered
confused
comforted
7
Which sentences explains why winning the spelling bee had been important to Darius when he and Dorian competed in it?
B
A
D
C
8
Which BEST describes how the point of view influences how the story is told?
It lets readers know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
It lets readers know the actions of characters but not their thoughts
It lets readers know what Ruth thinks and experiences
It lets readers know what Darius thinks and experiences

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