Question

the candles flickered as the wind howled through the cracks of the cabin. jonah pressed his journal shut, startled by how quickly night had fallen. he had come to the mountains seeking peace, but the silence here was heavier than he expected. every creak of the floorboards made him glance toward the door. still, he forced himself to write—each line a promise that fear would not keep him from finishing his novel.
what is the effect of the authors use of imagery in the first sentence?
a. it emphasizes the warmth and safety of jonahs surroundings.
b. it builds suspense by showing the eerie atmosphere of the cabin.
c. it reveals jonahs excitement about the nights storm.
d. it suggests that jonah feels confident and secure.
standard rl 9.4 dok 2 difficulty medium
which evidence from the passage best shows jonahs determination?
a. he had come to the mountains seeking peace.
b. the silence here was heavier than he expected.
c. every creak of the floorboards made him glance toward the door.
d. he forced himself to write—each line a promise that fear would not keep him from finishing his novel.
standard rl 9.1 dok 3 difficulty medium

Explanation:

• For the first question: The imagery of "candles flickering" and "wind howling through cracks" creates an eerie and suspenseful mood. Option B correctly identifies this effect. Options A and D are incorrect as the description does not convey warmth, safety, confidence, or security. Option C is wrong as there is no indication of excitement about the storm.
• For the second question: The phrase "He forced himself to write—each line a promise that fear would not keep him from finishing his novel" shows Jonah's determination to overcome fear and complete his work. Option D is the correct evidence. Option A shows his reason for coming to the mountains, not determination. Option B describes the atmosphere. Option C shows his nervousness, not determination.

Answer:

1. B. It builds suspense by showing the eerie atmosphere of the cabin.
2. D. 'He forced himself to write—each line a promise that fear would not keep him from finishing his novel.'