1. Fictional narrative setting—in-aquarium scene, fantasy elements, structured opening lines, use of similes (e.g. “bright as knives“) 2. Word class identification—adjective, noun, verb, adverb, preposition matching; figurative language use; effect of dashes for interruption 3. Character roles and relationships—two adults inferred as guardians or family; emotional tone; judgmental language from Aunt Matilda 4. Creative object construction—child-built wagon, materials identification, reaction of Professor Milksop indicating dismissal 5. Vocabulary and comprehension—phrases indicating speed and weakness, animal imagery (e.g. mouse), synonyms for motion 6. Character analysis and evidence—descriptive adjectives for the boy (e.g. curious, creative), matched to textual support and contextual clues