Vocabulary
C. quick and well-coordinated in movement
4. How does the author's use of imagery affect the meaning of the text?
D. It portrays the beauty and serenity of watching the cormorant birds catch fish.
7. Which describes the author's perspective toward cormorant fishing?
B. fascinated
8. Which is ONE quotation that is a claim made by the author?
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2. What is the meaning of the word 'projects' as it is used in paragraph 2?
B. to extend past the edge of something
5. How does the "Fishing in Gifu City" section contribute to the overall development of ideas in the text?
C. It stresses the significance and honor of passing on the art of cormorant fishing to future generations.
11. How does the painting impact the reader's understanding of the art of cormorant fishing?
A. By revealing the ancient traditions still honored in today's fishing expeditions.
8. Which is ONE quotation that is a claim made by the author?
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3. Which quotation from paragraph 2 provides support for the answer to question 2?
D. "...over the front..."
9. How are the birds affected by their relationships with the fisherman?
C. They are hardworking as a result of their trust in the fisherman.
6. What is the meaning of the word 'unscathed' as it is used in paragraph 7?
C. undamaged
10. Which central idea is developed in the text?
A. Cormorant fishing is practiced throughout the country of Japan and attracts spectators who want to witness the ancient art in person.