Tuesday Of The Other June
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This is a graded assignment.
- 1.
Choose the correct answer for each question about the short story Tuesday of the Other June. This story is told from the POV of
- A.
June as first person narrator
- B.
The Other June as third person narrator
- C.
June's mother as first person narrator
- D.
A third person narrator who is not a character in the story.
Correct Answer
A. June as first person narratorExplanation
The answer is June as first person narrator. The story uses the pronouns I, me and my showing that June is telling the story from her point of view.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What type of figurative language is this example from the story?I woke up hungry for the first time in weeks.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Hyperbole
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. HyperboleExplanation
When things are exaggerated like the example "for the first time in weeks" it is an example of hyperbole.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What type of figurative language is this example from the story?I would have grabbed her arm at poolside and bitten her like the dog she had made of me.
- A.
Personification
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
D. SimileExplanation
The sentence used like or as to compare two unlike things. This is a simile.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does June rename Tuesday?
- A.
Betterday
- B.
Badday
- C.
Awfulday
- D.
Horribleday
Correct Answer
C. AwfuldayExplanation
June renames Tuesday as "Awfulday" because she finds it to be a terrible or unpleasant day.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct example of the sentence below.
- A.
The other June got board with cawling I Fish Eyes
- B.
The other june got board with cawling they fish eyes?
- C.
The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes
- D.
The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes.
Correct Answer
D. The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes.Explanation
All but the last choice had homophone, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correct example of the sentence below.
- A.
We had all passed our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- B.
We has all past our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- C.
We had all passed hour tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- D.
We have all past hour tests, and, as if in selebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
Correct Answer
A. We had all passed our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.Explanation
All of the other choices except the first option had homophone and spelling mistakes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Dose is the correct spelling of the word. He dose his homework each night.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The correct spelling of the word should be "does" instead of "dose". "Does" is the third person singular of the verb "do" and is used to indicate an action performed by someone or something. In the given sentence, it should be "He does his homework each night."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Calendar is the correct spelling of the word. The calendar is on the door.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because "calendar" is the correct spelling of the word. Additionally, the sentence "The calendar is on the door" confirms that the word is being used correctly in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Febuary is the correct spelling of this word.In Febuary, we often get a snow day off from school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "February," not "Febuary." In February, it is common to have a snow day off from school. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Definitely is the correct spelling of this word.I am definitely looking forward to warmer weather.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. "Definitely" is the correct spelling of the word. The sentence provided uses the word correctly, indicating that the writer is eagerly anticipating warmer weather.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In the story Tuesday of the Other June which of the followingare the specific conflicts the main character faces?
- A.
Man vs. Nature
- B.
Man vs. Man
- C.
Man vs. Technology
- D.
Man vs. Supernatural
Correct Answer
B. Man vs. ManExplanation
The main character in the story "Tuesday of the Other June" faces conflicts with other characters, which is known as Man vs. Man conflict. This type of conflict occurs when there is a struggle or disagreement between two or more individuals. In the story, the main character, June, experiences conflicts with another girl named June, who bullies and mistreats her. This conflict drives the plot and creates tension in the story as the main character tries to navigate and overcome the challenges presented by the other June.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Why doesn't June confide in her mother about the bullying?
- A.
June wants to deal with the Other June on the playground.
- B.
Her mother is too busy with moving to a new apartment.
- C.
June doesn't want to make her mother worry.
- D.
June wants to wait until they move.
Correct Answer
C. June doesn't want to make her mother worry.Explanation
June doesn't confide in her mother about the bullying because she doesn't want to make her mother worry.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the name of June's grandmother and mother respectively?
- A.
August and July
- B.
July and August
- C.
May and April
- D.
April and July
Correct Answer
C. May and AprilExplanation
The correct answer is May and April. This means that June's grandmother is named May and her mother is named April.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How does the author characterize the Other June?Of the following choices, which word BEST describes her?
- A.
Towering
- B.
Strong
- C.
Threatening
- D.
Annoying
Correct Answer
C. ThreateningExplanation
The author characterizes the Other June as threatening. This suggests that the Other June poses a potential danger or harm to others. The word "threatening" implies that the Other June's actions or behavior create a sense of fear or intimidation. This characterization could indicate that the Other June is aggressive, hostile, or poses a risk to the protagonist or other characters in the story.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Why does the author use the following repetition when June leaves the final swim lesson? "Goodbye.. goodbye... goodbye, good riddance to bad trash!"
- A.
To explain her anxiety.
- B.
To inform readers about her future goals in life.
- C.
To persuade readers to side with the Other June.
- D.
To emphasize her relief.
Correct Answer
D. To empHasize her relief.Explanation
The author uses the repetition of "goodbye" to emphasize June's relief when she leaves the final swim lesson. The repetition of the word conveys a sense of finality and emphasizes the strong negative emotions June feels towards the swim lessons. It highlights her relief at finally being free from something she dislikes, and possibly even despises.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who is the antagonist in this story?
- A.
June
- B.
Mr. Morrisey
- C.
Other June
- D.
Kevin Clark
Correct Answer
C. Other JuneExplanation
In this story, the antagonist is "Other June." This can be inferred from the given options, where all the other characters (June, Mr. Morrisey, and Kevin Clark) are named individually, but "Other June" is mentioned separately, implying that she is the antagonist.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Buraeu is the correct form of the word.I put my clothes away in my buraeu.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false because "buraeu" is not the correct form of the word. The correct spelling is "bureau." Therefore, the correct sentence would be "I put my clothes away in my bureau."Rate this question:
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