Question

1. “stories can inspire hope, stir emotions...” d) “the language an author chooses makes a difference.” what is the effect of the phrase “inspire hope”? a) it makes the reader feel discouraged b) it creates a positive emotional response c) it adds factual information d) it warns readers to be careful 5. which words in the passage suggest caution or negativity? a) joyful, uplifting b) fearful, negative c) inspire, unite d) powerful, strong 6. the author uses the word “united” to describe communities. what does this imply? a) people often argued while telling stories b) stories caused division c) stories brought people together d) communities were separated 7. how does the author’s language in paragraph 2 appeal to emotions? a) by describing facts and statistics b) by mentioning inspiring and stirring effects c) by explaining how books are printed d) by using plain, neutral words 8. which figurative effect is created by “stir emotions”? a) it compares emotions to something being moved or mixed b) it means emotions are frozen in place c) it explains that emotions are recipes d) it suggests stories are logical 9. the word choice “joyful, uplifting words” is meant to— a) inform readers about facts b) encourage positive feelings c) warn against storytelling d) describe community traditions 10. why does the author repeat the word “stories” throughout the passage? a) to make the passage longer b) to emphasize their importance

Explanation:

1. The author's choice of language to stir emotions creates an emotional response. "Inspire hope" is a positive - emotional phrase.
2. Words like "fearful" suggest caution or negativity.
3. "United" implies that stories bring people together.
4. The author uses language to appeal to emotions by describing facts and statistics while also being inspiring.
5. The figurative effect of "stir emotions" is to create emotions as if being moved or mixed.
6. The word choice in "joyful, uplifting" is meant to encourage positive feelings.
7. Repeating the word "stories" throughout the passage emphasizes its importance.

Answer:

1. b) It creates a positive emotional response
2. b) Fearful
3. a) People
4. b) By describing facts and statistics
5. a) It compares emotions to something being moved or mixed
6. b) Encourage positive feelings
7. b) To emphasize their importance