Invasion from Mars
What does 'extraterrestrial' mean?
From another planet
Which of these words does NOT indicate an opinion: thrilling, fun, best, watch, crazy, safe?
Watch
How can you tell this is passage has the FIRST-PERSON point of view?
The narrator is one of the characters
What does Cara keep saying "I am truly genuinely sorry?"
Her dad said her apology must sound genuine
Why did José and his family move to Nogales?
To escape the civil war
What happens after the top of the metal cylinder falls on the ground?
A creature comes out
As the camera panned across the bedroom, we saw the child hiding under his bed.
What does the term "panned" mean in this sentence?
Moved back and forth
How does James feel at the beginning of the story?
Nervous about going to New York
Which word best describes Cara: curious, dangerous, obedient, or troublemaking?
Curious
Why does the author mention the pet canary?
To show the first time music affected José's life
What does it mean when the captain and the policeman tie a white hankerchief to a pole?
They want to show the aliens they mean no harm (they surrender).
Which of these techniques is NOT mentioned in the article: CGI, JPM, quick cuts, or voice overs?
Voiceovers
What does James think about Uncle Romie and his artwork at first?
He thinks painting sounds easy and that he doesn't have anything in common with his uncle.
Why is it humorous when Cara suggests that Mr. Winston watch Galactic Patrol?
Cara can't watch it until she apologizes
Why does the author describe different types of dancing?
To show how José reacted to each one
What probably happens after the stage direction:
"Crash of microphone...then dead silence"
Phillips drops his microphone and runs away
Every time a company makes a new car, they test it to make sure it is safe.
How can you tell this sentence states a fact?
It can be proven by checking a reference source
It turns out Uncle Romie knows all about baseball - he was even a star pitcher in college.
Why is sentence important?
It shows that James changes how he feels about Uncle Romie.
What conclusion can you draw about the snake?
It is still on the loose somewhere.
New York is a cemetary.
What does this metaphor mean?
José's dream of being an artist ended there
Why do Professor Pierson, Phillips, and Mr. Wilmuth speak with different levels of formality?
Professor Pierson speaks very formally because he is an academic, Phillips speaks formally because he is a reporter, and Mr. Wilmuth does not speak very formally because his job doesn't require it.
What is the main idea of this article?
It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.
What is the theme of this passage?
Sometimes our first impressions of people can be wrong.
How are Cara's opinions probably different from her parents' opinion?
She blames other things because she doesn't think things are really her fault, but her parents are angry and are making her apologize.
What is the author's main purpose for writing this article?
To tell about the life of a famous dancer