Author's Detail Choices Practice Test

In this story, Amina walks onto the soccer field for tryouts. Other players juggle the ball with confidence. The author notes, “Amina’s cleats squeaked loudly on the wet grass.” She swallows and lines up for drills. What is the purpose of including “Amina’s cleats squeaked loudly on the wet grass”?

In this story, Rosa stands backstage before the school concert. She hears the audience talking and chairs scraping. The author writes, “The velvet curtain felt cool and heavy under her fingertips.” Rosa takes a slow breath and waits for her cue. What effect does “cool and heavy” have on the reader's understanding?