Fiction Passage: "Vacation Exaggeration"
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Vacation Exaggeration Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. "Vacation Exaggeration" 1. The word illustrious in paragraph 2 means - lonely native famous inexperienced 2. Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates Alyssa's attitude about spending time at her grandparents' farm? over the phone yesterday week of my summer exile as an exotic location not everyone gets the opportunity 3. Read the sentence from pararaph 3.The descriptive language in this sentence - gives Alyssa's post a dramatic effect shows how Alyssa's attitude has changed throughout the story mimics the sound of the rooster's call emphasizes that hearing the rooster is an important event in the plot 4. The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of - telling the truth valuing friendship recognizing the beauty of nature appreciating current circumstances 5. Read paragraph 23 from the story.The author includes the figurative language in this sentence to show that Alyssa - feels excited about her discovery is startled by the unexpected noise has a sudden inspiration for an online post thinks she should not be in the barn 6. How does the story's setting influence its plot? Being far from her friends makes Alyssa feel isolated. Alyssa's separation from her mother helps her to value her family more. The observations Alyssa makes at the farm give her something to write about. Alyssa's presence on the farm creates conflict with her grandmother. 7. At the end of the story, Alyssa most likely feels - sad because she knows she will have to leave the farm soon satisfied that her friends like her posts hopeful that she will enjoy the rest of her summer content because she realizes she likes being on the farm