Outside the Box
Which idea does Naomi intend to share with others through her self-portrait?
G. That math and track are important interests to her
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word degree as it is used in paragraph 4?
C. a level or amount in comparison to another level.
G. Nature can provide perspective on life.
H. building up of frustration
G. Sleeping extra hours can be beneficial if not done in the excess
The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights a contrast between-
A. The liveliness of the wood and the steady pace of the river
Viewing a task in a new way may lead to a positive outcome.
The author includes quotation by researcher Howard Nusbaum in paragraph 4 most likely to-
B. Add credibility to the findings of the research
What is the best summary of paragraph 2?
J. Sleep is important because certain processes in the body happen only during sleep.
What is the best summary of the story?
D. Naomi is upset because she does not think she can do a good job on her art homework. Her other reminds her that she has encountered new experiences before. Later Naomi sees her classmate Roberto who helps he think differently about the art assignment. By the next morning she has finished the assignment.
The word exclusively in paragraph 2 means-
G. limited to
The reader can infer that sleep is as important to proper health as nutrition because-
D. allowing the body to repair itself is as necessary as providing it with fuel
The author's use of figurative language in this sentence highlights Naomi's
H. dissatisfaction with the instructions for the assignment.
In paragraph 3, the author discusses the relationship between sleep and stress to emphasize that-
B. stress and lack of sleep can create a harmful cycle
The poet uses personification in the sixth stanza to show that the river teachers the speaker about-
C. enjoying the experience of living