Organization
The section “How Fear Works” is organized to show the —
the brain and body respond to fear?
What is the purpose of the box feature after paragraph 7?
to explain how phobias are not the same as fear
The purpose of paragraph 13 in the selection is to-
explain how overcoming fear is possible.
In paragraph 5, the word activate means—
to cause something to start working
Maria refuses to go to the park because she might see a dog. Even a picture of a puppy makes her nervous. What phobia does Maria likely have?
Dog phobia (cynophobia)
The section “Fears People Have” is organized mostly by—
listing different common fears people experience
Why does the author include the feature “Fear or Fun?” in a box?
To explain how people can see fear differently
Why did the author include the example of turbulence in paragraph 13?
To explain how people can get used to fears
In paragraph 7, the word trigger most likely means—
to begin or cause something to happen
During a thunderstorm, Daniel hides under his bed, crying and shaking. If the forecast predicts rain, he begs to stay home from school. What phobia does Daniel likely have?
Fear of thunderstorms (astraphobia)
The author organizes the section “Phobias” by—
giving examples of how phobias affect daily life
How do the bold vocabulary words (like activate or turbulence) help the reader?
They give key definitions that help readers understand the science of fear
Why did the author write the section “What Is Fear?”
To inform readers about the definition and role of fear
In paragraph 14, the word turbulence refers to—
an interruption in the flow of wind that makes planes move roughly
Whenever it’s time to give a speech in class, Jasmine feels sick to her stomach and can’t stop sweating. She avoids any situation where she has to talk in front of people. What phobia does Jasmine likely have?
Fear of public speaking (glossophobia / social phobia)
The section “Overcoming Phobias” is organized to—
give a step-by-step process for facing fears
Why does the text use subheadings like “What Is Fear?” and “How Fear Works”?
to organize the text into sections so readers know what they will learn
What is the author’s purpose in including the section “What Causes Phobias?”
To show why phobias develop
In paragraph 25, the word immaturity means—
the state of not being fully developed or grown
Kevin refuses to ride the elevator at the museum. He would rather walk up ten flights of stairs than step inside one. What phobia does Kevin likely have?
Fear of elevators (claustrophobia / specific phobia)
The section “Fears During Childhood” is mainly organized by—
describing common fears at different ages
Why did the author include margin notes such as “Cite Evidence” and “Analyze Structure”?
help the reader practice important reading skills
Overall, the author wrote Fears and Phobias mainly to—
explain the science behind fear and how people can overcome it
In paragraph 22, the author introduces the word amygdala to—
describe a part of the brain that controls fear responses
After being stung as a child, Alicia panics whenever she sees a bee nearby. Even walking past flowers makes her feel unsafe. What phobia does Alicia likely have?
Fear of bees (apiphobia)