Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry

Question 1

Which words in the passage help create the mood? Check all that apply.

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“shouting”; “jostling”; “fists”

Question 2

positivenegative✔ neutral

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neutral

Question 3

positive✔ negativeneutral

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negative

Question 4

positive✔ negativeneutral

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negative

Question 5

Decide if each word from the passage has a positive, negative, or neutral connotation. Pitiful: Walking: Scowling: Jeering:

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negative; Selection 1: negative; Selection 2: neutral; Selection 3: negative; Selection 4: negative

Question 6

“reporters”“questions”✔ “anticipation”

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“anticipation”

Question 7

What is the central idea of this passage?

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Standing up for equality is both necessary and rewarding.

Question 8

What historical information must the reader understand to identify the central idea of the passage?

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the struggle to end racial segregation

Question 9

✔ “fear”“lights”“heart”

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“fear”

Question 10

gloomy and sinister✔ scary and excitingsilly and playful

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scary and exciting

Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry Answers