Reading Passage
The sun was setting over the small town of Willow Creek, casting a warm glow over the streets. Emily, a young girl of twelve, was walking home from school, lost in thought. She had just received a disappointing grade on her math test and was feeling discouraged.
As she walked, she passed by the town square and noticed a small stage being set up. Curiosity getting the better of her, she decided to take a closer look. To her surprise, she saw her favorite singer, Luke, preparing to perform. Emily had never seen a live performance before and was thrilled at the opportunity.
Despite her excitement, she remembered her grades and felt a pang of guilt. She knew her parents would be upset if they found out she had gotten a bad grade. Emily considered leaving, but something about the way Luke was singing made her stay. He was singing about overcoming obstacles and never giving up, and his words spoke directly to her.
Inspired, Emily made a decision. She would work harder in school and show her parents that she was capable of improvement. She approached Luke after the performance and thanked him for the inspiration. He gave her a warm smile and encouraged her to chase her dreams.
Emily left the town square feeling reinvigorated and determined. She had a newfound appreciation for the power of music and its ability to touch people’s lives. From that day on, she never forgot the lesson she learned from Luke and used it to push herself to be the best she could be.
- What is the main theme of the passage?
- Who is the character of the story?
- What conflict does the character face?
- How does the character resolve the conflict?
- What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
- What is the tone of the passage?
- How does the setting of the story impact the events that take place?
- What is the resolution of the story?
- What is the mood of the passage?
- What is the author’s style in writing the passage?
Answers:
- The main theme of the passage is the power of music and its ability to inspire and motivate people.
- The main character of the story is Emily.
- The conflict that the main character faces is feeling discouraged after receiving a disappointing grade on her math test.
- The main character resolves the conflict by being inspired by a live performance by her favorite singer, Luke, and deciding to work harder in school and chase her dreams.
- The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to show the power of music and its ability to inspire people.
- The tone of the passage is optimistic and encouraging.
- The setting of the story, the small town of Willow Creek, impacts the events that take place by providing the backdrop for Emily’s walk home from school and the live performance by Luke.
- The resolution of the story is that Emily is reinvigorated and determined to work harder in school and chase her dreams.
- The mood of the passage is hopeful and uplifting.
- The author’s style in writing the passage is straightforward and descriptive.