Let’s go step by step to answer the questions on the worksheet.
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Question 1: What does this sentence mean? “Her feet were barking from standing all day.”
This is a figurative language question. The phrase “her feet were barking” doesn’t mean her feet are making dog sounds! It’s an expression people use when their feet hurt a lot — especially after standing or walking for a long time. Think of it like your feet are “yelling” at you because they’re tired and sore.
So, the meaning is:
→ Kate’s feet hurt badly because she stood all day at work.
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Question 2: Why did Kate think working at the bookstore was the perfect job?
Look back at the story. In the first paragraph, it says:
> “She loved to read more than anything else, so she knew Kate would be a perfect job.”
Wait — that sentence has a typo. It should say:
> “...so she knew
it would be a perfect job.” (meaning the bookstore job)
Also, later in the story, she helps customers find books they love, and she gets to read too. At the end, she thinks:
> “I can’t wait to go back to work tomorrow!”
So why was it perfect?
→ Because she loves reading, and now she works with books every day. She also enjoys helping people find books they’ll enjoy.
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Question 3: What was the author’s purpose for writing this story?
The author wrote this story to show us what Kate’s first day at her new job was like — how excited she was, what she did, and how happy she felt. It’s meant to share a positive experience about starting a job you love.
Also, since this is under “Figurative Language,” the author probably wanted to teach us how phrases like “feet were barking” help make stories more interesting and real.
So the purpose is:
→ To tell a fun, relatable story about someone who loves their new job — and to show how figurative language makes stories come alive.
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Final Answer:
1. “Her feet were barking from standing all day” means Kate’s feet hurt a lot because she stood all day.
2. Kate thought working at the bookstore was the perfect job because she loves reading and got to help people find books they’d enjoy.
3. The author’s purpose was to tell a cheerful story about Kate’s first day at a job she loves, while also showing how figurative language adds color and feeling to writing.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of figurative language grade 2.
