Question

standards: 6.l.v.1.a 6.l.v.2.a 6.l.v.3.b 6.l.v.3.c the museum tour guide described the ancient ruins with great vigor, her words painting vivid pictures of stone walls and forgotten cities. though the tourists were tired, her energy was contagious, and they leaned in to listen. later, as the group examined an artifact the guide explained the word inscription, pointing to faint marks carved into the stone 1. context clues (6.l.v.1.a) in the passage, what does the word vigor most likely mean? a weakness or hesitation b energy and strength c calmness and peace d sadness and regret 2. nuance (6.l.v.2.a) the passage says the guides energy was contagious. which word is closest in meaning but carries a more positive nuance? a infectious b exciting c spreading d harmful 3. figurative language (6.l.v.2.a) the phrase her words painting vivid pictures is an example of a hyperbole b personification c metaphor d simile

Explanation:

1. For the first question about "vigor", the context shows the guide is energetic while describing ruins, so "Energy and strength" is the right - meaning.
2. For the second question, "infectious" has a more positive nuance among the options and is closest in meaning to "contagious" in a positive sense.
3. For the third question, "her words painting vivid pictures" gives human - like ability of painting to words, which is personification.

Answer:

1. B. Energy and strength
2. A. Infectious
3. B. Personification