Question

6th grade ela worksheet: authors use of language & purpose/pov
passage: the power of storytelling
stories have been told for thousands of years. long before books and screens, people gathered around fires to share tales. these stories were more than entertainment—they taught lessons, passed down traditions, and united communities.
today, storytelling remains powerful. advertisers use stories to sell products, teachers use them to explain ideas, and authors use them to express their views. stories can inspire hope, stir emotions, or even persuade people to take action.
the language an author chooses makes a difference. a story told with joyful, uplifting words can encourage readers, while a story filled with fearful or negative words can create worry or caution. authors use language carefully to shape how readers think and feel.
multiple - choice questions
authors use of language (q1 - 10)

1. what does the phrase “gathered around fires” suggest about early storytelling?

a) it was formal and structured
b) it was a shared community activity
c) it was mostly for entertainment only
d) it was only for children

1. in the passage, the word “powerful” to describe storytelling has what connot

a) weak and unimportant
b) strong and influential
c) scientific and logical
d) outdated and useless

1. which sentence from the passage shows that storytelling teaches lesso

a) “today, storytelling remains powerful.”
b) “these stories were more than entertainment—they taught lessons

Explanation:

1. The phrase "gathered around fires" implies a communal setting, so it was a shared community activity.
2. The word "powerful" in the context of storytelling means it has a strong and influential effect as it can inspire, stir emotions etc.
3. The sentence "These stories were more than entertainment—they taught lessons" shows that storytelling teaches lessons.

Answer:

1. b) It was a shared community activity
2. b) Strong and influential
3. b) “These stories were more than entertainment—they taught lessons”