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Comprehension
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
100
Why is there a conflict between the mother and the daughter?
The mother wants her daughter to be a successful piano player, but the daughter does not want this.
100
What is the definition of prodigy?
A young person who is exceptionally talented or intelligent
100
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, or imagery. The crunchy hippie was as dirty as a bag of soil
Simile
200
What happens during the daughter's performance at the talent show?
She performs poorly and is embarrassed at the audience's reaction.
200
What is the definition of reverie?
A daydream
200
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, or imagery Mr. Scott as old as fossils.
Simile
300
Describe Mr. Chong, the piano teacher.
Mr. Chong is old and deaf and doesn't realize that the daughter is playing incorrect notes during her piano lesson.
300
What is the definition of reproach?
Blame or criticism
300
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, or imagery The rapper's pants were a baggy sack of potatoes.
Metaphor
400
How does the mother pay for her daughter's piano lessons?
She cleans Mr. Chong's house.
400
What is the definition of devastate?
To destroy or overwhelm
400
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, or imagery Her sunburn was the color of fruit punch Kool Aid.
Imagery
500
Name two conflicts that appear in the story.
1. Character vs. character (Mom vs. Daughter) 2. Character vs. self (Daughter)
500
What is the definition of lament?
To express grief or deep regret.
500
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, or imagery Her boyfriend was a dog.
Metaphor