Question 2 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
Read the excerpt from "Broken Chain."Alfonso took the stick of gum, placed it in his shirt pocket, and left the bedroom with his head down. He went outside, slamming the screen door behind him, and sat in the alley behind his house. A sparrow landed in the weeds, and when it tried to come close, Alfonso screamed for it to scram. The sparrow responded with a squeaky chirp and flew away.Which detail from the passage could be used as an example in a paragraph about imagery?
Answer
A
took the stick of gum
B
sat in the alley behind his house
C
landed in the weeds
D
responded with a squeaky chirp
Explanation
Imagery uses descriptive details that appeal to the senses. “Responded with a squeaky chirp” appeals to hearing by describing the sound the sparrow made, so it is an example of imagery. The other choices mainly describe actions or locations without the same sensory detail.
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