LET’S TRY ONE
Dawn laid a thin gold thread along the shutter's edge.
Which interpretation is most closely supported by the image?
The narrow bright image suggests light just beginning to enter.
Thin thread and edge suggest a small first line of morning light.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Explain how an original sensory image shapes a precise impression.
- Read the entire text before comparing the choices.
- Connect the sensory image to a precise effect. Do not turn a poetic comparison into a literal event.
- Choose the best-supported answer. Reread the explanation and identify the words that justify it.
Try it together
Write a new two- or three-sentence example. Ask a partner to explain an answer using evidence from your text.
Connect the sensory image to a precise effect. Do not turn a poetic comparison into a literal event.