calm.” Calm provides a synonym (similar meaning) context clue for the meaning of imperturbable. How does the physical description of the The physical description of the heat adds a sense of discomfort Inferring heat’s effect on Bruce add to the story? for Bruce. This is the best answer because in the text, it says, 6 flipped the brim of his cap toward the back of his head to “he mop sweat from his brow.” (pg. 7 par. 1) This proves he was sweaty and uncomfortable about riding the Velociraptor. The long line at the amusement part affects Bruce’s view by Setting affects 7 How does the setting of the long line at the building nervous anticipation for the ride. In the text, it states internal amusement part affect Bruce’s view of the was no mercy for deserters. If you left the line you had conflict “there Velociraptor? to go to the end again” (pg. 7 par. 1) This shows how waiting created Bruce to become even more nervous and anxious. 8 Which is the best definition of detached as it The best definition of detached as it is used in the sentence is Context Clues is used in the sentence? indifferent because indifferent means having no opinion. It says in the sentence, Bruce turned his gaze to the concession stand and tried to seem casual and detached. If someone is detached they have no opinion or feeling. Bruce prepares himself for the ride by giving himself words of Inferring 9 How does Bruce prepare himself for the ride? encouragement. In the text, it states, can do this, Bruce “I thought.” He no longer feels discomfort and his internal conflict is starting to resolve. Through the use of dialogue he states, not going to turn back now.” This shows how he has “I’m changed his feelings and is once again setting himself up for a successful ride. 10 Which antonym in the passage clarifies the The antonym of the word careening is to move controllably. Antonyms meaning of the word careening? The clues to help me find the meaning are hesitantly Context Clues “peering over the edge like a kid on a high dive, with a thunderous rumble, it went careening downward.” This statement proves careening means an out of control movement. The opposite meaning or antonym is to move with control. Weakest Standard: Strongest Standard:
calm.” Calm provides a synonym (similar meaning) context clue for the meaning of imperturbable. 6 How does the physical description of the heat’s effect on Bruce add to the story? The physical description of the heat adds a sense of discomfort for Bruce. This is the best answer because in the text, it says, “he flipped the brim of his cap toward the back of his head to mop sweat from his brow.” (pg. 7 par. 1) This proves he was sweaty and uncomfortable about riding the Velociraptor. Inferring 7 How does the setting of the long line at the amusement part affect Bruce’s view of the Velociraptor? The long line at the amusement part affects Bruce’s view by building nervous anticipation for the ride. In the text, it states “there was no mercy for deserters. If you left the line you had to go to the end again” (pg. 7 par. 1) This shows how waiting created Bruce to become even more nervous and anxious. Setting affects internal conflict 8 Which is the best definition of detached as it is used in the sentence? The best definition of detached as it is used in the sentence is indifferent because indifferent means having no opinion. It says in the sentence, Bruce turned his gaze to the concession stand and tried to seem casual and detached. If someone is detached they have no opinion or feeling. Context Clues 9 How does Bruce prepare himself for the ride? Bruce prepares himself for the ride by giving himself words of encouragement. In the text, it states, “I can do this, Bruce thought.” He no longer feels discomfort and his internal conflict is starting to resolve. Through the use of dialogue he states, “I’m not going to turn back now.” This shows how he has changed his feelings and is once again setting himself up for a successful ride. Inferring 10 Which antonym in the passage clarifies the meaning of the word careening? The antonym of the word careening is to move controllably. The clues to help me find the meaning are “peering hesitantly over the edge like a kid on a high dive, with a thunderous rumble, it went careening downward.” This statement proves careening means an out of control movement. The opposite meaning or antonym is to move with control. Antonyms Context Clues Weakest Standard: Strongest Standard:
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