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name: name redacted date: 11/2/2022 per 2 \center stage\ standards: - 6.t.ss.2.a - analyze authors use of language - 6.t.t2.a - analyze authors purpose and point of view the auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the student speakers prepared to take the stage. when maya began, her words were inspirational, lifting the crowd with promises of change. in contrast, jamal followed with a story so humorous that even the principal laughed until tears streamed down her face. not everyone was impressed, however. one judge delivered a critical response, pointing out weak arguments and suggesting improvements. the audience grew outraged when she announced that none of the speeches deserved first place. later, as the students left, maya thought about how success can sometimes be elusive, slipping away even when you have worked hard. jamal, usually cheerful, walked home in quiet melancholy, replaying every word in his mind. 1. read paragraph 1. what does the word inspirational most likely mean as it is used in the passage? a. boring and plain b. encouraging and motivating c. negative and discouraging d. confusing and unclear 2. read paragraph 1. what does the word humorous most likely mean as it is used in the passage? a. funny and entertaining b. serious and dull c. scary and intense d. surprising and shocking 3. read paragraph 2. what does the word critical most likely mean as it is used in the passage? a. helpful and carefully judging b. harsh and unfair c. ordinary and average d. perfect and complete

Explanation:

1. The word "inspirational" in the context of Maya's words lifting the crowd with promises of change implies being encouraging and motivating.
2. "Humorous" as used when Jamal's story made the principal laugh until tears streamed down her face means funny and entertaining.
3. "Critical" when the judge pointed out weak - arguments and made suggestions for improvement means helpful and carefully judging.

Answer:

1. B. Encouraging and motivating
2. A. Funny and entertaining
3. A. Helpful and carefully judging