Instructions
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.Reading Passage
The sun was setting over the small village, casting a golden glow over the thatched roofs. In a tiny cottage, an elderly woman named Elara was preparing dinner. She hummed a gentle tune as she chopped vegetables, her hands moving deftly despite her advanced age. Outside, the village children played, their laughter echoing through the narrow streets.Elara's granddaughter, Lila, burst through the door, her cheeks flushed from running. "Grandmother, tell me a story!" she exclaimed. Elara smiled and nodded, setting aside her knife. She led Lila to a woven mat by the fire and began a tale of ancient forests and forgotten kings.
As the night deepened, stars twinkling through the open window, Elara's voice wove a spell of wonder and magic over Lila. The world outside faded away, leaving only the two of them lost in the story's embrace.
Questions
1. What time of day is described at the beginning of the passage?2. What was Elara doing when Lila entered the cottage?
3. What did Lila ask Elara to tell her? Explain your answer.
4. Describe the setting where Elara and Lila sat while listening to the story.
5. How does the passage describe the effect of Elara's storytelling on Lila and the world around them? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.