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What time did Billy wake up when he heard the loud noise?
What time did Billy wake up when he heard the loud noise?
- 6:30 (correct)
- 5:30
- 7:00
- 6:00
Which sound did Billy NOT hear when he looked out the window?
Which sound did Billy NOT hear when he looked out the window?
- Fizzzz
- Clang (correct)
- Whirring
- Pop
What color was the first light that Billy observed from Professor Inkspot's shed?
What color was the first light that Billy observed from Professor Inkspot's shed?
- Orange
- Blue
- Red
- Green (correct)
What action did Billy take after he jumped out of bed?
What action did Billy take after he jumped out of bed?
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What was the auditory detail that suggested a sudden change in action at the shed?
What was the auditory detail that suggested a sudden change in action at the shed?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Bang: a loud, sudden noise
- Half past six: 6:30
- Fizzzz: an onomatopoeic word for a hissing or sparking sound
- Pop: a sudden, sharp noise
- Whirring: a continuous, high-pitched humming or buzzing sound
Story Elements
- Main character: Billy
- Setting: Billy's house and Professor Inkspot's shed (next door)
- Plot: Billy is woken up by a loud noise and sees strange occurrences at Professor Inkspot's shed, leading him to investigate.
Sentence Structure
- Simple sentences: used to convey sudden actions and sounds (e.g. "Billy jumped out of bed and ran to the window.")
- Exclamatory sentences: used to express excitement or surprise (e.g. "'Are you there, Professor?' he shouted.")
Imagery and Sensory Details
- Visual: blue smoke, green flashing light, red light, orange light
- Auditory: bang, fizzzz, pop, whirring sound, bell ringing
Vocabulary
- Bang is defined as a loud, sudden noise
- Half past six is equivalent to 6:30
- Fizzzz is an onomatopoeic word that represents a hissing or sparking sound
- Pop is a sudden, sharp noise
- Whirring is a continuous, high-pitched humming or buzzing sound
Story Elements
- The main character of the story is named Billy
- The story takes place in two settings: Billy's house and Professor Inkspot's shed, which is located next door
- The plot of the story revolves around Billy investigating strange occurrences at Professor Inkspot's shed after being woken up by a loud noise
Sentence Structure
- Simple sentences are used in the story to convey sudden actions and sounds
- Exclamatory sentences are used to express excitement or surprise in the story
Imagery and Sensory Details
- Visual imagery in the story includes blue smoke, green flashing light, red light, and orange light
- Auditory imagery in the story includes the sounds of a bang, fizzzz, pop, whirring, and a bell ringing
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