A
B
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1. Based on the events in this story, what can the reader best conclude about Kyle’s true feelings?
A. He is not interested in the contest.
B. He is proud of Brittany but disappointed he lost.
C. He thinks Brittany cheated.
D. He is happy she won and not upset at all.
B. He is proud of Brittany but disappointed he lost.
*What skill is this question?
*How do you answer this type of question?
100
6.From which point of view is the story told?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third person omniscient
D. Third person omniscient
The skill is point of view.
Give 3 pieces of evidence from the text that makes the point of view of "The Painting Contest" Third person Omniscient. (Explains how you answer this question)
200
2. Complete this Cause and Effect Chart.
A. She was friends with the judges.
B. She painted faster than Kyle.
C. She won the contest.
D. She worked more quietly.
C. She won the contest.
*What skill is this question?
*How do you answer this type of question?
200
7. In paragraph 6, what does acknowledged mean?
A admitted something is true
B forgot about something important
C expressed dejected feelings
D acted out of concern
A admitted something is true
*What skill is this question?
*How do you answer this question?
300
3. Which sentence from the story contains a comparison?
A. Brittany paints quickly, but she mixed oranges and purples together.
B. Brittany’s painting is calm and careful, unlike Kyle’s bold and wild painting.
C. Kyle acknowledged Brittany’s win by clapping loudly.
D. The judges walked slowly between the tables
B. Brittany’s painting is calm and careful, unlike Kyle’s bold and wild painting.
*What skill is this question?
*How do you answer this type of question?
300
8.What is the turning point of the story?
A. When Brittany mixes colors for the sky.
B. When Kyle paints mountains.
C. When the judges pause at Brittany’s painting.
D. When the students enter the gym.
C. When the judges pause at Brittany’s painting.
Which part of the plot is this?
It's the moment that shifts what __________ next.
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4. To which sense do the images in “Long tables held jars of brushes, paper cups filled with water, and bright trays of paint.” most appeal?
A. Smell
B. Taste
C. Touch
D. Sight
D. Sight
*What skill is this question?
*How do you answer this type of question?
400
9.Why is the sentence “The sky will blush with shades of bold color” italicized?
A. To show Brittany’s inner thought
B. To emphasize a rule for the contest
C. To show that Kyle disagreed
D. To highlight what the judges said
A. To show Brittany’s inner thought
Italicized text is a text ____________.
Name 3 common reasons authors use italics.
How do you answer a question about an italicized text purpose?
What evidence from the text helped you answer the question?
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5.Which line contains personification?
A. “The school gym smelled of fresh paint and glue.”
B. “The sky will blush with shades of bold color.”
C. “Kyle splashed paint boldly.”
D. “The judges paused longest at Brittany’s painting.”
B. “The sky will blush with shades of bold color.”
The skill is figurative language: personification
Explain why this is the correct answer.
500
10.Brittany’s character is revealed mainly through—
A. what she says
B. her thoughts
C. her actions
D. what others say about her
A. what she says
How do you answer this question?