Question

question 9
in the final paragraph, brown uses a colon and several commas when she writes, \and i see in myself a new - found wisdom: its ok to go off the beaten path, you can experiment, compromise can lead to something new and beautiful.\
what impact do these choices in punctuation give to the sentence?
a. the example sentence shows an example of a metaphor (comparing two unlike things)
b. the colon and commas are meant to add humor to the section
c. the punctuation shows excitement
d. the punctuation tells the reader how to read the sentence, providing places to pause so this last section is dramatic and impactful

question 10
what is a theme in a story?
a. advice to the reader
b. the overall message or lesson
c. text evidence
d. things characters say

question 11
what is the theme of \the power of potstickers\?
a. potstickers
b. cooking
c. cooking with family is fun
d. its ok to go off the beaten path, you can experiment, compromise can lead to something new and beautiful

question 12
how do sensory details impact a text?
a. sensory details are the symbols writers use the tell the reader how to read a text
b. sensory details help a reader feel like they are experiencing the text by describing the five senses of the story
c. sensory details tell what is happening in the text
d. sensory details tell the reader what characters are doing or thinking

Explanation:

Question 9:

Punctuation marks like colons and commas guide readers on where to pause, which can enhance the dramatic effect of a sentence.

Question 10:

The theme of a story is its over - all message or lesson conveyed to the reader.

Question 11:

The theme is the overarching message, and "Cooking with family is fun" represents a possible theme for "The Power of Potstickers".

Question 12:

Sensory details describe the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to make the reader feel like they are experiencing the story.

Answer:

Question 9: d. The punctuation tells the reader how to read the sentence, providing places to pause so this last section is dramatic and impactful
Question 10: b. The overall message or lesson
Question 11: c. Cooking with family is fun
Question 12: b. Sensory details help a reader feel like they are experiencing the text by describing the five senses of the story