Comprehension Check
The author organizes the information in paragraph 3 by -
A - outlining van Gogh's process of artistic development
B comparing van Gogh's earlier skills to his later skills
C - explaining van Gogh's reasons for creating art
D - defining the principles that guided van Gogh's life
What is A - outlining Van Gogh's process of artistic development
The Latin word "cred" means "believe." Therefore, something credible is:
A. Very expensive
B. Round
C. Not believable
D. Able to be believed
What is D. Able to be believed
Who is the narrator in this poem?
A. A pine tree
B. An oak tree
C. The snow
D. The wind
What is D. the wind?
The author includes a photograph of The Starry Night in order to –
A. compliment van Gogh’s ability
B. show van Gogh’s style of painting
C. display van Gogh’s respect for nature
D. indicate van Gogh’s feeling about his art
What is B. show van Gogh's style of painting
The trees speaking to each other in "The Wind, the Oak, and the Pine" is an example of-
A. Simile
B. Foreshadowing
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
What is D. Personification?
The pine thinks the oak should be ashamed because the oak
A. sheds its leaves
B. hides behind its leaves
C. lets its leaves turn yellow
D. makes its leaves speak to others
What is A. sheds its leaves
Which of these does the author seem to admire most about van Gogh’s paintings?
A. the images
B. the mood
C. the brushwork
D. the themes
What is C - The brushwork?
Which italicized word does the author use to show a contrast?
Yet van Gogh today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time.
A. Yet
B. today
C. considered
D. artists
What is A. Yet?
Based on the details in this poem, the oak tree and pine tree are most likely located
A. At a plant nursery
B. In the deepest woods
C. In a neighborhood park
D. Next to a garden
What is C. in a neighborhood park
Based on the article, van Gogh learned how to paint by-
A. reading numerous books about art
B. closely observing the world around him
C. carefully studying the works of great artists
D. familiarizing himself with basic techniques
What is D. familiarizing himself with basic techniques?
Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
"His influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of color and texture."
Which word is a synonym for mimic?
A - copy
B - praise
C - acknowledge
D - alter
What is A - copy ?
Based on the end of the poem, what will most likely happen in the future?
A. The wind will be less harsh in the wintertime.
B. The trees will be more understanding of each other.
C. The oak tree will drop fewer leaves during the winter.
D. The pine tree will work harder to make children cheerful.
What is B. The trees will be more understanding of each other.
Which paragraph would be most useful for writing a report titled “A Detailed Look at van Gogh’s Most Famous Works”?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
What is D. 5?
The word sympathy comes from the Greek root that means ‘similar emotions.’ Based on the Greek root, which is the best example of sympathy?
A. Thinking about a distant loved one
B. Expressing curiosity in a new situation
C. Showing kindness toward a family member
D. Feeling concerned when a stranger struggles
What is D. Feeling concerned when a stranger struggles?
Which of these is a theme of this poem?
A. There is strength in unity.
B. Words have the power to hurt or heal.
C. Overconfidence has few advantages.
D. Misfortune is the test of true friendship.
What is B. Words have the power to hurt or heal.