Life
"There
is something you need to know about life, young man. Something that's very important if you want
to succeed.
"You
can't just go where the wind takes you.
You have to stand your ground.
You have to make your own decisions.
"And
don't be afraid to take risks. You're a
fearless tiger, young man, and you should act like it. People are always afraid to follow their
dreams. Don't be one of those people.
"Doing
what you love is not a risk. Jumping off
of a cliff and building wings on your way down... now that's a risk! But following your heart is not a risk, even
if it means you must overcome a few obstacles."
Reading
Comprehension Questions
1) In the above passage, what is the most likely the meaning of
the phrase “…where the wind takes you”?
a.
having no control of your own life
b.
having the courage to face hardships
c.
having a great deal of good luck
d.
having a desire to travel the world
2) Who is the most likely narrator of the above passage?
a.
a wise, old man
b.
a gloomy, angry woman
c.
a bright, young boy
d.
a scared, little girl
3) The above passage can best be described as which of the
following?
a.
wishful thinking
b.
sound advice
c.
spiteful slander
d.
confused jumble
4) Because there is only one person speaking, the above
passage is an example of which of the following?
a.
dialogue
b.
debate
c.
monologue
d.
foreshadowing
5) The speaker would agree with which statement?
a.
“Following your heart is a
real risk.”
b.
“People are not afraid to
follow their dreams.”
c.
“You should let adults make
your decisions.”
d.
“You have to pave your own
path.”
6) In the above passage, the phrase, “You’re a fearless tiger,”
is an example of which of the following?
a.
metaphor
b.
simile
c.
irony
d.
pun
Answer Key
1)
In the above
passage, what is the most likely the meaning of the phrase “…where the wind takes you”?
a.
having no control
of your own life
b.
having the courage to face hardships
c.
having a great deal of good luck
d.
having a desire to travel the world
2)
Who is the
most likely narrator of the above passage?
a.
a wise, old woman
b.
a gloomy, angry man
c.
a bright, young boy
d.
a scared, little girl
3)
The above
passage can best be described as which of the following?
a.
wishful thinking
b.
sound advice
c.
spiteful slander
d.
confused jumble
4)
Because there
is only one person speaking, the above passage is an example of which of
the following?
a.
dialogue
b.
debate
c.
monologue
d.
foreshadowing
5)
The speaker would
agree with which statement?
a.
“Following
your heart is a real risk.”
b.
“People are
not afraid to follow their dreams.”
c.
“You should
let adults make your decisions.”
d.
“You have to pave your own path.”
6)
In the above
passage, the phrase, “You’re a fearless tiger,” is an example of which of the
following?
a.
metaphor
b.
simile
c.
irony
d.
pun