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Precise Language and Sensory Details
1.

"Luthar, don't move!" Jake screamed and woke up crying for the twelfth night in a row.
He sat up in his bed, in the dark, sweat pouring from all of his pores. Jake let the tears fall as he replayed the vision of his best friend Luthar getting hit by a car. He shook his head from side to side as if he could erase the memory like an Etch-A-Sketch image that is no longer wanted. It was awful. Luthar had survived, but he had been badly injured. Luthar would be in the hospital for months. The worst part was the guilt. Jake had been the one in harm's way, but Luthar had flown like a superhero and shoved him out of the car's path. Jake owed Luthar everything.
The mood of the passage can best be described as

A.	grateful	B.	intense	C.	hopeful	D.	excited

2.

Barbara wants to add one of the following sentences to her story. Which version of the sentence is the most descriptive?

A.	Thinking about all that she had to do, Abigail decided to take a break in her walk along the creek to admire the tons of fish silently swimming in the water next to her.	B.	There were a lot of fish in the water, and Abigail could not stop herself from admiring all of them as they swam along to their destination.	C.	The gushing creek's water, pure and clear, allowed Abigail to observe the traveling school of sockeye salmon, gracefully gliding along in peaceful companionship.	D.	Abigail kneeled and looked down at the water in the creek; it was so clear she could see the fish, the rocks, and the plants on the bottom.

A bee rhythmically scraped his bristly legs against the pollen-filled stamen. He hummed to himself as he inhaled the sweet scent of the yellow daisy.
A moment later, two teenaged brothers came into the meadow with a picnic basket. The older brother Max exclaimed, "What a glorious day! The sun is pouring down its warmth and golden light, the birds are serenading us with sweet melodies, and the flowers are displaying their silken gowns. What more could anyone desire?" He spoke poetically.
"I desire some foodor should I say scrumptious morsels of delight?" Seb replied.
"You are so hilarious. Just give me a moment to get our lunches out," Max shot back at Seb.
"I thought you said that Libby and Ericka were coming," Seb accusingly said.
"They should be here shortly. Could you help me spread the picnic blanket?" Max countered.
Seb grabbed a corner of the blanket and stretched it until it was smooth. Max began digging the food out of the picnic basket. Seb sat on the blanket and leaned back with his hands behind him.
"Owwww!" Seb screamed.
He had placed his right hand on top of a yellow daisythe same yellow daisy from which the bee was collecting pollen.
As his hand, arm, and face immediately began to swell, Seb screamed, "Hurry, I need my shot!"
It became difficult for him to breathe in a matter of seconds. Max raced into action and grabbed Seb's shot. He stabbed it into his younger brother's leg the way he had practiced. Libby and Ericka arrived at that moment.
"Max, what are you doing to Seb?!" cried Ericka.
"I am saving his life. Call 9-1-1! Seb's severely allergic to bees, and he just got stung!" Max explained.
Ericka called 9-1-1 on her cell phone, and the ambulance arrived right away. The paramedics rushed Seb to the hospital for treatment. The doctors said that Max had indeed saved Seb's life with the emergency shot.
3.

The mood of the story shifts from cheerful to suspenseful when

A.	Ericka asks Max what he is doing to his younger brother.	B.	Max asks Seb to help him spread the picnic blanket out.	C.	the bee sting causes Seb's hand, arm, and face to swell.	D.	Seb questions Max about Libby and Ericka joining them.

4.

How does the author create a cheerful mood at the beginning of the story?

A.	The author writes about a bee that gathers pollen from a red lily.	B.	The author conveys a feeling of happiness when Max saves Seb's life.	C.	The author shows Seb and Max's loving relationship through their actions.	D.	The author uses dialogue to describe the day as sunny and bright.

5.

Which sentence best uses vivid words to strengthen a description?

A.	Tracing the deep grooves of her beloved husband's face with her frail and trembling hands, Lily's eyes glistened with tears.	B.	Analyzing the situation in East Asia and the Middle East has shown that opportunities for investments are growing fast.	C.	The house has many nice features that make it a lot better than all the other houses in the neighborhood.	D.	The main utility bills that American people usually need to pay are the electricity bill, gas bill, and water bill.

6.

Read the sentence below.

Johanna couldn't tear her eyes away from the movement of the windmill.

Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence to include more sensory details?

A.	the whirling, swirling windmill	B.	the propellers of the windmill	C.	the loud and deafening windmill	D.	the sound of the windmill

7.

My brain barely had time to register what my eyes were seeing. There was a blur of brownish feathers, a faint thrumming of wings, and a whoosh of air right before the impact. The large bird hit me in the chest and knocked me to the ground. I think it was just as stunned as I was. We both lay there for what seemed like an eternity before we moved. I sat up and examined myself with my hands. I was unharmed. The bird slowly stretched its wings and walked in a circle. The bird flew away into the clear blue sky, and I went on my way—walking to the corner store as if the collision never happened.
Which sensory detail describes a sound?

A.	a blur of brownish feathers	B.	a faint thrumming of wings	C.	slowly stretched its wings	D.	the clear blue sky

8.

Carlton came down the grand staircase in his parents' mansion. He approved of the shiny rail and mahogany steps. The butler had done a good job of waxing the staircase. Carlton sniffed the air and found the pleasing scent of fresh lilies. When he reached the smooth, white marble stand, he inhaled the perfume of the pink and white flowers arranged in a sparkling crystal vase. Music from the grand piano being flawlessly played filled the first floor. Carlton quietly hummed to himself and headed to the breakfast table where his morning feast awaited.
How do the descriptive details contribute to the passage?

A.	They help the reader imagine what Carlton looks like.	B.	They let the reader compare Carlton with his surroundings.	C.	They hint that something terrible will happen.	D.	They set a luxurious tone for the story.

9.

As cameras flashed, Ellie raised the trophy high above her head with both hands. She felt like a great heroine. She had won the National Spelling Bee! The room hummed with excited voices. Above the dull roar, Ellie easily identified her mother's shriek of joy and pride. Soon, Ellie's mother's arms were around her, cutting off her air supply.
"Ellie, congrats! Ellie—your trophy—it's amazing! Ellie, I am so proud of you, darling!" Ellie's mother gushed.
Swarms of friends, family, and fellow spellers bombarded Ellie with hugs and praise. It was the best night of Ellie's life.
Which sensory detail helps the reader imagine the way the setting sounds?

A.	Swarms of friends, family, and fellow spellers bombarded Ellie with hugs and praise.	B.	Above the dull roar, Ellie easily identified her mother's shriek of joy and pride.	C.	As cameras flashed, Ellie raised the trophy high above her head with both hands.	D.	Soon, Ellie's mother's arms were around her and were cutting off her air supply.

Nila's Birthday

Nila sat at the table all alone, surrounded by empty plates, folded napkins, and upside-down glasses. She had invited 10 of her friends to have dessert at her favorite restaurant. They all had said they would come, and Nila had made the reservation a couple of weeks ago.
Where is everyone? Doesn't anyone care about my birthday? I can't believe that none of my so-called friends showed up, she bitterly thought.
The nervous waiter had already been to the table several times, eyeing the attractive, young woman with concern. Nila had ordered a yellow birthday cake with chocolate frosting. She stared at the cake that the waiter had brought. This cake was her least favorite kindchocolate cake with vanilla frosting. The cake held 18 pink candles and read, "Happy 18th birthday Nala!" The restaurant had spelled her name wrong, and she was turning 17not 18. That was how this birthday was goingall wrong.
Nila was about to leave when she heard singing. Her friends appeared carrying a cake with chocolate frosting and 17 lit candles. They were singing Happy Birthday as they approached her table. Nila's eyes filled with tears, as she thought, I knew they wouldn't forget me. She composed herself in time to blow out all of her candles with one breath.
10.

The author helps create a mood of frustration by

A.	stating that Nila had invited 10 friends to have dessert with her.	B.	describing the appearance of the table where Nila is sitting.	C.	having Nila's birthday cake turn out with several mistakes.	D.	concluding the story with Nila blowing out all of her candles.

11.

The mood shifts from frustrated to relieved when

A.	the nervous waiter looks at Nila with concern.	B.	Nila's friends show up with a new birthday cake.	C.	Nila stares at the cake that the waiter brought to her.	D.	Nila finally decides to leave the restaurant.

12.

Doogo Encounter

Sintons and flurries flelly through the meadow
I sit, watch, and listen as the doogos duggo
They mean no harm as they zurly and zallow
So I join in the playing with a bouch and a ballow
The doogos' tongues go "Zloop! Zlop!"
I feel wetness in my hair and laugh at the blop
Time goes so quickly when you're playing with doogos
But it's time to get home with my basket of floogos
Mom will be waiting to make us some gooly
Homeward I go, singing, "Hooly, hooly, mooly."

Why does the author use the words "zloop" and "zlop"?

A.	to illustrate to the reader that the poem is a work of fiction	B.	to make the creatures in the poem more believable	C.	to help the reader imagine the sounds the doogos' tongues make	D.	to show that the narrator has trouble pronouncing certain words

13.

Read this sentence.

Kai closed his eyes and listened to the sound of the trees in the wind.

Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence to include more sensory details?

A.	the moving leaves of the trees	B.	the rustling sway of the trees	C.	the changes in the trees' sound	D.	the movement of the trees

The Blonde African Boy with Freckles

He sits on the hard cement and waits
He dreams of the fun they will have
He peers into the dry, dusty, distance
He thinks he sees a speck coming towards him
The beating of his heart starts a tribal drum song
He stands up
He steps forward and forward again
The speck doesn't come closer
He sits back down to wait
He waits for hours
The speck is long gone
and so are his dreams of fun

14.

Which line from the poem is a sensory detail that describes a sound?

A.	The beating of his heart starts a tribal drum song	B.	He thinks he sees a speck coming towards him	C.	He peers into the dry, dusty, distance	D.	He sits on the hard cement and waits

15.

What does the visual detail of the speck in the poem represent?

A.	the person that the boy is waiting for	B.	the narrator doing a tribal dance	C.	a piece of dirt blowing in the wind	D.	an animal that is hunting its prey

16.

Which of the following words is an adjective that can make a sentence more descriptive?

A.	possibility	B.	merge	C.	slander	D.	unanimous

Fressia thrashed about the bed in her sleep until all of the blankets were off of her, and she awoke because of the chilly air upon her skin.
Fressia noticed that she was breathing hard and fast. Then, she remembered the nightmare that she was having right before she opened her eyes. In her dream, she fell from a five-story window and landed on her back in a garbage dumpster. She could not get out of the dumpster. As trash piled on top of her, she waved her arms to try to dig her way out of the mess. It was no use, the trash kept covering her. Fressia saw old dolls that she had played with as a girl. She noticed the plates that her family had used for dinner, the matching lamps that had rested on the end tables at her parents' house, the bicycle that she had ridden as child, and the favorite dress that she had worn to church almost every Sunday when she was five. Fressia couldn't understand who was throwing these things into the dumpster. Then, with shock, she saw herself flinging things through the window five stories above the dumpster. Suddenly, Fressia had felt very cold, and that was when her eyes had popped open, and she had found herself alone in her bed, in her one-bedroom apartment on the fifth floor.
I never thought that moving out of my parent's house would be so difficult. I just don't know who I am anymore, Fressia pondered.
17.

How does the description of the trash in the dumpster support the purpose of the passage?

A.	It makes the reader think that Fressia is really in a dumpster instead of only dreaming about being in one.	B.	It relates the story to people who had a lot of toys and good memories from when they were growing up.	C.	It gives the reader a clue about why Fressia is having the nightmare.	D.	It shows that Fressia has a lot of strength and courage to face her fears.

18.

Which of the following details would help the reader imagine the setting?

A.	the style of pajamas that Fressia likes to wear	B.	the scent of the candles in Fressia's apartment	C.	the distance that Fressia lives from her parents	D.	the length of time Fressia has lived by herself

The hike began early in the morning on a dusty trail about a quarter of a mile from our campsite. The sun was warm and golden, but the wind was rough and icy. I was thankful for the layers of cotton clothing under my thin nylon jacket. As Jasper and I continued along the trail, the trees got closer together and the plants grew thicker. We could hear the faint sound of running water in the distance. Without talking, Jasper and I walked in a rhythmic, steady pace. I watched the trail so that I could avoid the tree roots and large rocks that dwelt in the pathway. I noticed how the sun painted the ground with blotches of white light amidst the shadows. Absorbed with my own thoughts, I didn't realize that Jasper had stopped until he called my name.
I turned and went back to where he had crouched. His fingers were brushing the dirt off a flat stone surface. I looked closely and saw intricate symbols carved into the sparkling black stone. I helped Jasper clear the debris off the unusual stone. It was the size of a large garbage can lid. While Jasper dug around the edges, I tried to pry the stone loose. Finally, we worked together to lift the stone from the ground. To our amazement, there was a dark hole underneath the stone. Jasper shined his flashlight down into the hole and discovered a ladder, but he could not see how deep the hole was.
19.

Does the description of the stone support the plot of the story?

A.	Yes, because it helps readers to imagine the surroundings.	B.	No, because it does not add important information to the story.	C.	No, because it makes the story too boring for readers to pay attention.	D.	Yes, because it builds the mystery about what the stone is covering.

20.

Which of the following details from the passage best helps the reader picture the setting?

A.	I looked closely and saw intricate patterns carved into the black stone.	B.	Absorbed with my own thoughts, I didn't realize that Jasper had stopped until he called my name.	C.	I watched the trail so that I could avoid the tree roots and large rocks that dwelt in the pathway.	D.	Without talking, Jasper and I walked in a rhythmic, steady pace.

21.

Sonia is writing about her trip to the beach. Which of the following sentences with sensory details helps the reader imagine the setting?

A.	A girl my age wore a yellow polka-dotted sundress and white flip-flops.	B.	I wore a straw hat and sunglasses to protect my face and eyes from the sun.	C.	My mom and dad were very excited to take my family on a trip to the beach.	D.	White seagulls screamed long, fading alarms as they streaked across the sky.

22.

Roark moved like a current of air—light and invisible. He was a tall, thin figure cloaked in black. The moon shone brightly, but Roark flew from shadow to shadow past the guards, through the gate, through the courtyard, and into the emperor's palace. He was on a mission to recover the Sacred Scroll. The scroll belonged to the Ninjas of Nyu, and Roark was determined to return it to his fellow ninjas.
How does the description of Roark contribute to the story?

A.	It makes the outcome of Roark's mission much harder to predict.	B.	It builds suspense about the Sacred Scroll.	C.	It gives the reader a mental image of Roark and his capabilities.	D.	It provides evidence that ninjas are real.

23.

Which of the following paragraphs is the most descriptive?

A.	Casey inhaled the fresh scent of grass and dirt. She rolled onto her stomach and grabbed handfuls of thick, green strands. The grass felt cool and soft in her hands. The summer's night air was warm and moist, and Casey could taste the sweet rain that was about to fall. She closed her hazel eyes and listened to the low rumbles of approaching thunder.	B.	A girl was in the grass, and she smelled it. She rolled over and grabbed the grass with her hands. It felt soft and stuff. The girl could taste something sweet in the summer's night air. The girl thought that it seemed like it was going to rain. She closed her eyes, and she listened to some rumbling sounds.	C.	Casey smelled grass and dirt. She rolled onto her stomach and grabbed handfuls of grass. It felt very, very nice. It was a humid summer's night, and Casey knew that it was probably going to rain soon. She closed her eyes and heard something in the distance.	D.	A girl lay down on the grass. She smelled it and something else. The girl grabbed the grass with her hands. The grass in her hands felt good. It was summer, and it was nighttime. Also, it was warm and stuff. The girl pretty much knew that it was going to rain. She closed her eyes and heard some thunder.

Kenya is my homelandmy source of pain. Although I was only a child, I remember the sights and sounds of my boyhood. The giant, solid, blazing orange circle set on the equator every evening. It was an amazing sight, but it was too familiar for me to realize just how amazing. I was also accustomed to the huffs and grunts of the lionesses hunting the perimeter of our property at night. I close my eyes and see the acacia trees shadowedblack against the hazy purple sky. I hear the rhythmic drums of the natives awakening their spirits. I see the bold patterns of the Massai warriorsred and black against their long lean muscular bodies. I see their brilliant white teeth when they smile. Then, I hear the rumble of jeeps coming up the drive, and I begin to sweat. I see the soldiers carrying their weapons. I see the panic on my mother's face and the pleading in my father's eyes, and that is why I will never go back there.
24.

How does the description of the sun support the passage?

A.	It explains how the acacia trees become shadowed.	B.	It shows how the narrator remembers his homeland.	C.	It teaches the reader where the equator is located.	D.	It illustrates the pain the narrator relates to Kenya.

25.

Which sensory detail shows that Kenya is a source of pain for the narrator?

A.	Then, I hear the rumble of jeeps coming up the drive, and I begin to sweat.	B.	I was also accustomed to the huffs and grunts of the lionesses hunting the perimeter of our property at night.	C.	I close my eyes and see the acacia trees shadowed—black against the hazy purple sky.	D.	I see the bold patterns of the Massai warriors—red and black against their long lean muscular bodies.

26.

It was a cool, cloudy morning in Moraga. The rain was sure to start pouring at any moment. Miguel picked up his pace. He was jogging on a dirt trail through a redwood forest. The trees and undergrowth made walls of green and brown. Miguel closed his eyes and deeply inhaled the rich scent of moss, dirt, leaves, and bark. As he listened to birds breaking into their morning songs, Miguel sighed and wished that his life was a fertile forest full of living things. He felt very empty because he had no family and no friends. His focus had always been on succeeding as an athlete. Miguel devoted his whole life to running marathons, and that cost him everything.
How do the sensory details support the story?

A.	They create greater suspense and keep the reader guessing what will happen next.	B.	They help the reader find out more about running marathons as a professional athlete.	C.	They allow for a comparison between the redwood forest and Miguel's personal life.	D.	They reveal how Miguel will change his lifestyle to become a happier person in the end.

27.

Read this sentence.

Within walking distance to the Pacific Ocean, the ________ house features gray stone walls and balconies for almost every room.

Which of the following words will make the sentence above most descriptive?

A.	picturesque	B.	prospect	C.	trapeze	D.	temptation

28.

Which of the following sentences uses adjectives correctly?

A.	According to the 2007 Legatum Prosperity Index, the United States is one of the most countries prosperous in the world.	B.	Henrietta's jovial brought joy and cheerful to all of the sad and lonely residents at the retirement home.	C.	The gaudy room had red and orange streamers strewn about the ceiling and tattered garments hanging on the walls.	D.	There has been a boom in construction recently with condominiums and houses new popping up everywhere in the area.

29.

Which of the following sentences has the most precise and descriptive word choice?

A.	A very small bug moved very slowly down a flower's stem to eat a green leaf.	B.	Rosalie studied extremely hard for her test and made the highest grade in class.	C.	Mary's rosy lips curled up in mirth as she read the worn pages of the mystery novel.	D.	I almost didn't see the black animal because the moon was covered by clouds.

Sporty Competes

Sporty was a fun, active Australian Shepherd dog. His shiny coat was blended with brown, black, and white. His furry ears pointed up, and his mouth was always in a grin. He was a thin, but muscular, dog. His head stood about two feet off the ground, and he weighed around 30 pounds. Sporty never tired of leaping to catch the Frisbee that his owner Jacob flung into the air. The agile dog caught the Frisbee almost every time.
One day while playing with Sporty, Jacob had an idea. I should enter Sporty into a competition. He is so good at catching a FrisbeeI bet he would win!
Jacob began spending every moment of his spare time throwing the Frisbee to Sporty. The dog just loved springing into the air to grab the flying plastic disk. Sporty could twist his body in all sorts of ways to grab that Frisbee.
Jacob entered Sporty into a Frisbee-catching competition. The contest was held at a park. The owners had to stand behind a yellow line that had been spray-painted across a 40 foot by 80 foot grassy field. There were many different types of dogs, but none like Sporty. Jacob felt confident that his dog would win. Throw after throw was answered with catch after catch. Some of the other dogs seemed to tire after the fourth round, but not Sporty. He kept jumping and catching with the same energy he had at the start. Only one other dog seemed to match Sporty's ability. The rival, a sleek Boxer named Raj, effortlessly bounded and gracefully plucked the Frisbee from the sky. Jacob knew that the judges gave extra points for style. He had taught his dog a few trick moves in case simply catching the Frisbee wasn't enough. Jacob gave Sporty the hand signal to let him know which trick to perform. Then, Jacob threw the Frisbee high and far. The skillful dog sprinted, launched himself into the air, did a forward somersault, and caught the Frisbee before landing on all fours. The judges and the audience went wild with cheering and applauding! Raj's owner stared at Sporty in amazement and asked, "How did he do that?"
The contest was over, and Sporty was the victor! Jacob gladly accepted the trophy and the lifetime supply of dog treats for his champion.
30.

Which of the following details from the story best helps the reader imagine the setting of the competition?

A.	The owners had to stand behind a yellow line that had been spray-painted across a 40 foot by 80 foot grassy field.	B.	The rival, a sleek Boxer named Raj, effortlessly bounded and gracefully plucked the Frisbee from the sky.	C.	Sporty sprinted, launched himself into the air, did a forward somersault, and caught the Frisbee before landing on all fours.	D.	There were many different types of dogs, but none like Sporty.

31.

Does the description of Sporty support the passage?

A.	Yes, because it helps the reader picture what Sporty looks like as he catches the Frisbee.	B.	Yes, because only dogs that look like him have the ability to catch Frisbees.	C.	No, because it makes the reader compare Sporty to the other dogs in the competition.	D.	No, because it distracts the reader's attention from the main action in the story.

32.

Which of the following sentences best describes the picture above?

A.	In this picture, there is a herd of elephants taking a dip in a swimming pool underneath the sun somewhere in Africa.	B.	Three massive gray elephants bathe themselves in a lake of refreshing blue water surrounded by yellow grass and bare trees.	C.	Some type of gray animal with a strange-looking nose is enjoying the hot day by swimming in some water by some trees.	D.	Many elephants use their trunks to throw water over themselves and cool off by the trees in the very hot weather.

33.

Which of the following sentences gives the most vivid description of the photo above?

A.	Snow-capped mountains tower majestically over a serene blue lake.	B.	There are some tall mountains and some boats and ducks in a lake.	C.	A couple of people are out on a lake on a beautiful and sunny day.	D.	Large mountains are behind a huge lake with ducks and boats.

34.

Which of the following describes the way something feels?

A.	The warm milk comforted my stomach like a warm blanket covering a child.	B.	Invisible ropes of baked apple cobbler tugged my nose toward the kitchen.	C.	His head was like a helium balloon with a thin string dangling from it.	D.	The chair springs squeaked like a pack of wild mice when Granny Jean sat down.

35.

Which sentence best describes the photo above?

A.	Dazzling flashes of lightning create delicate cracks in the midnight-blue evening sky.	B.	During the night, a dangerous rainstorm approaches a sleeping neighborhood.	C.	The photo shows lightning bolts in the sky and black houses at the bottom.	D.	Some lightning lights up a dark sky, and the roofs of some houses can be seen.

36.

Read the sentence below.

In order to prepare the dough, Maria blended the flour with scalding water.

Which of the following words is used as an adjective in the sentence above?

A.	prepare	B.	dough	C.	blended	D.	scalding

37.

Which of the following contains a description of the way something feels?

A.	Mr. Ort's voice was cold and hard when he fired Plyer.	B.	Livy breathed in the wild, musty scent of the rabbit.	C.	Jonah ran his hand over the smooth, warm granite.	D.	Molly's long, yellow hair waved like a flag in the wind.

38.

Nick wants to add the following sentence to his report. Which version of the sentence is most descriptive?

A.	I like Vincent Van Gogh's paintings more than Claude Monet's paintings because Van Gogh used more interesting subjects in his paintings.	B.	For some particular reason, I find the subjects in Vincent Van Gogh's paintings more attractive than the subjects in Claude Monet's paintings.	C.	The particular subjects of Van Gogh's paintings, rather than the very different subjects of Monet's paintings, are my personal preference.	D.	I admire Van Gogh's expressive paintings of grim and serious human subjects more than Monet's subdued paintings of peaceful landscapes.

39.

Maya is writing a story about an archaeologist looking for artifacts in Antarctica. Which of the following descriptive details would help the reader imagine what the archaeologist physically feels?

A.	what the archeologist wears while he digs for artifacts	B.	what kinds of tools the archeologist uses	C.	how the sun glistens off the snow and ice	D.	how cold the wind is when it blows throw the camp

40.

The Cliff Diver

The clouds drifted in slivers across the sun, and I held my breath, hoping it would not rain. If it rained, the trip to the beach would be cancelled, and it would be another boring weekend at home. Even worse, I wouldn't have a chance at seeing the mysterious cliff diver. Kids at school had been talking about the lone cliff diver for weeks. Aaron said that he had seen a man dive off the edge of a 300-foot cliff. The man disappeared into the ocean and seemed to have drowned. But, a few minutes later, the same man appeared at the top of the cliff again and made the exact same dive—a graceful headfirst plunge that would make any Olympic diver envious. The next week, Kyla said that she had been at the same beach and had seen the diver repeat the dive three times, and then disappear. It gave me chills to hear about a mysterious cliff diver that could appear and disappear. I desperately wanted to see him for myself. I wanted to know his secret.
Which of the following helps create a suspenseful mood?

A.	the narrator's curiosity about the cliff diver	B.	the comparison of the cliff diver to an Olympic diver	C.	the mention of a weekend trip to the beach	D.	the description of the clouds drifting in slivers

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