ENG 4A Cumulative Semester Exam Review
Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that Arthur respects tradition?
"And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep, That he had assumed in his noble way"
Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply.
"I don't think your joke is funny," she huffed, glowering at her friend. The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned. She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope.
Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote?
"I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there."
Which sentence most effectively helps readers envision a scene?
"If you are sitting in the gallery you will have a clear view of the stage as it projects out from the far side of the round enclosure."
Which should be included in a critique? Check all that apply.
1. The central idea 2. Supporting details 3. The reader's position 4. Supporting evidence
Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply.
1. There is beauty in simplicity. 2. Hope exists even in dark times.
An author's purpose for writing can be:
1. To entertain 2. To inform 3. To persuade
A chivalrous Knight should not:
* Be lazy or arrogant * Betray his country * Be cowardly or haughty * Be untruthful or immoral * Abandon anyone who needs his help
Read Ethan's inference about Response to Erik of Sweden. Queen Elizabeth thinks Erik of Sweden is needlessly vain. Which sentence from Response to Erik of Sweden is the best textual evidence for Ethan to use to support his inference?
But that we are not to give you an answer until we have seen your person is so far from the thing itself that we never even considered such a thing.
How does the passage satirize pardoners? "I'll tell you in a word what I'm about: I preach for money, and for nothing else."
By exaggerating the Pardoner's extreme greed
How does Chaucer shed light on social problems?
Chaucer uses satire in his characterization of the fictional Pardoner to draw attention to real corruption among medieval church officials
How does the excerpt reveal character development?
Claudius exhibits sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret for his actions.
In the Middle Ages, Christians were expected to visit a priest yearly to offer
Confessions
The Utopian characteristic of "Government based on logic and reason" is in response to
Conflicts between Kings and the Church
Read the passage from Elizabethan Etiquette. If you happened to be a lord or lady in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, one way that you would occupy your time might be learning the plethora of etiquette rules so complex that one would have to memorize them as people today might memorize the lyrics to their favorite songs. The main topic of the passage is
Elizabethan manners
Sort the tiles by whether they best describe Elizabethan audiences or today's audiences.
Elizabethan: attend open-air theatres can eat during the show often talk, cheer, or boo Today: attend indoor theatres watch plays quietly
Read the excerpt from Utopia. The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance, such as water and earth, but has laid up and hid from us the things that are vain and useless. Which historical fact will best help readers understand this excerpt? Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources. During this period, the king was fighting for power that was held by church leaders. Many people were dying from the Black Death during this period. Increased prosperity during this period allowed more citizens to buy land.
Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources.
Which statement provides the best objective summary of how Hamlet develops a theme?
Hamlet develops the theme "Everyone is equal in the face of death." Hamlet introduces this idea after Polonius's death, and he explores it further when he reflects on how great people become dust.
What conclusion can readers draw about Jose? "Seconds ticked by as Jose assessed the board. His eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly, and a sly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. Then Jose selected his move."
He expects to win his chess match.
Which statement best describes how the speaker in the excerpt is characterized? "God's arms!" exclaimed one of these debauchees, "Is the fellow then so dangerous to meet? In highways and in byways, street by street, I'll seek him out, I vow it on God's bones. Now listen, fellows: let us three be one, Each of us hold his hand up to the other, And each of us become the other's brother, And we will kill this black betrayer, Death, And kill the killer, by God's holy breath, And that before the sun goes down on us!"
He is impassioned and persuasive.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase correctly?
He laboriously studied the birds migrating to the local sanctuary.
Which character from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is an example of a supernatural force who intervenes? Gilgamesh Enkidu Lord Shamash Humbaba
Lord Shamash
Which words best describe Gertrude in Act IV of Hamlet?
Nervous, defensive
What does Hamlet believe prevents people from embracing death as a solution to life's problems? 'For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause.'
No one knows what happens after death
How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction""...I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me."
The Pardoner is characterized as an effective speaker and a skilled con artist.
Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was almost impossible for Elizabethans to survive?
"Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you."
Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events?
"At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ."
Which phrases from Queen Elizabeth's address to the troops at Tilbury rely on a rhetorical appeal to pathos? Check all that apply.
"My faithful and loving people" "The loyal hearts and good will of my subjects"
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that transportation was more difficult in the winter months?
"Only in summer is sea fish carried to markets that far inland"
Which detail best provides an example to illustrate the central idea that follows? The Utopians value money less than other, more useful things.
"They must prefer iron either to gold or silver, for men can no more live without iron than without fire or water"
The figurative language in these lines is an example of He tells me, my sweet queen, that he hath found The head and source of all your son's distemper.
(A) a metaphor.
Which statement best explains why Hamlet alludes to Pyrrhus throughout Act II, Scene ii of Hamlet?
(B)The allusion proves that Claudius killed Hamlet's father.
A chivalrous Knight should:
* Be a faithful Christian * Be loyal to friends and hosts * Be brave and strong * Always protect those in need * Have high moral standards
Read the sentence. To host a party of this magnitude requires to clean and to organize the house before you get to the part where you can add decorations to the rooms. How should the sentence be revised to replace the infinitives with gerunds? Check all that apply.
-by changing "To host" to "Hosting" -by changing "to clean" to "cleaning" -by changing "to organize" to "organizing"
Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Check all that apply.
-loyalty -morality -faithfulness
Which descriptions portray a chivalric hero? Check all that apply.
-one who risks his life to protect his lord -one who fulfills a promise to the queen -one who upholds strict moral values
Which are structural elements that are unique to dramas? Check all that apply. acts scenes sentences stage directions rising actions
1, 2, & 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TIME REMAINING 43:37 In a drama, how do audiences learn about a character? Check all that apply. through the character's own words through what other characters say through narration about the character through the actions the character takes through the way others behave toward the character
1, 2, 4, & 5
Which should be included in a critique? Check all that apply. the central idea the historical context supporting details the reader's position supporting evidence
1,3,4,5
Which descriptions portray a chivalric hero? Check all that apply.
1. One who risks his life to protect his lord 2. One who fulfills a promise to the queen 3. One who upholds strict moral values
Pardoner
A church official who could preach and distribute indulgences
Dependent clause
A clause that does not express a complete thought
Independent clause
A clause that expresses a complete thought
In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was
A document that offered forgiveness for sin.
Confession
A formal admission of one's sins to a priest
Clause
A group of words that includes both a subject and a verb
Relic
A holy object related to a saint
Romance
A long work of fiction that often features elements of fantasy
Christian Church
A powerful institution that influenced people's lives
What is nuance?
A small or subtle difference in meaning
The Green Knight
A warrior who challenges King Arthur's court of Knights
Conjunction
A word used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences
In this excerpt, Hamlet compares Denmark to a prison. Which statement best describes the effect of this metaphor? Guildenstern: Prison, my lord! Hamlet: Denmark's a prison. Rosencrantz: Then is the world one. Hamlet: A goodly one; in which there are many confines, wards, and dungeons, Denmark being one o' the worst.
A. It indicates that Hamlet feels trapped.
A performance of a play with changes in important elements, such as scenery, language, and ethnicity of characters, is called an ___________
Adaption
Which word in the passage is the key to understanding Ophelia's tone?
Affrighted
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
Although I am tired, I will finish my homework.
Logos
An appeal to logic or reason
Which detail best supports this central idea? In my own personal utopia, health and nature would be top priorities.
An emphasis on nutrition would be important in this society.
Beowulf is a(n) epic poem.
Anglo-Saxon
Queen Elizabeth most likely used different rhetorical appeals in her Address to the Troops at Tilbury and her Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry due to differences in
Audience and purpose.
Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Good leaders motivate through compelling speech. Soldiers must persevere through challenging trials. Which statement best describes how these themes interact in the tale? Humbaba delivers a threatening speech to Gilgamesh, explaining how he plans to kill him. Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to continue, and Enkidu faces many tests of courage. Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu convincingly urge each other to endure through hardship. Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu hear Humbaba's pleas for mercy, but they choose to slay him.
Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu convincingly urge each other to endure through hardship.
How does Gertrude's reaction advance the plot of the play?
By suggesting that Ophelia's madness is a sign of greater troubles
How does the excerpt satirize pardoners? "I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction Over the folk, now this way, and now that, Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quick That it's a joy to watch me at my work."
By suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
Both historical and feminist criticisms
Connect literature to the society it was written in.
Which word does Hamlet use to describe those who choose to live?
Cowards
What does the passage reveal about the topic of death? [Hamlet:] Imperious Cæsar, dead and turn'd to clay, Might stop a hole to keep the wind away: O! that that earth, which kept the world in awe, Should patch a wall to expel the winter's flaw. Which theme is best supported by the passage?
Death can transform even powerful people like Caesar into ordinary clay. Death conquers everyone in the end.
One theme in Hamlet is "death conquers everyone." Which statement explains how Act V of Hamlet develops this theme?
Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.
One purpose of Hamlet's speech is to
Develop the theme "death conquers all."
Indulgences
Documents that absolved people from sin; originally granted in exchange for services or donations to the church
What does Hamlet mean by "shuffled off this mortal coil"?
Dying
When providing an objective summary of a text, writers should _________.
Exclude personal opinions.
Read the excerpt from Utopia. The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance, such as water and earth, but has laid up and hid from us the things that are vain and useless. Which historical fact will best help readers understand this excerpt?
Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources.
Which historical fact will best help readers understand this excerpt?
Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources.
Francisco and Bernardo, two castle guards in Elsinore, Denmark, stand alert on the castle steps at night. This is part of the plot's
Exposition
To make a summary of a theme's objective development, the reader should base the summary on
Facts
Which word from the passage is most similar in meaning to wary?
Fear
Which transition words are used to indicate a conclusion?
Finally, therefore
Caring for the environment will be one of the most important features of my perfect society. Citizens will be encouraged to reduce waste in many ways. ________, restaurants will offer cloth napkins and reusable utensils instead of paper and plastic. Which transition creates the most cohesion between the sentences?
For example
Which theme is best supported by the passage? [Laertes:] Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet: Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me!
Forgiveness can be more powerful than the desire for revenge.
A student is using this table to generate ideas for an essay on a perfect world. Which pair of words are most likely to be included in the values column? Materialism, Competition Greed, Selfishness Conviction, Ambition Generosity, Fairness
Generosity, Fairness
Which event happened first? The Elizabethan theater as we know it develops slowly. In 1562 the play Gorboduc, the first English play to include blank verse, is performed in front of the queen at the Inner Temple in London. This is written by two gentlemen, Thomas Sackville (the future earl of Dorset) and Thomas Norton, and leaves a lasting impression.
Gorboduc was performed in front of the queen.
Which is a feminist analysis of these lines?
Hamlet defines Gertrude only by her relationship to men.
Which statement best describes the King's actions? The King, bold by nature, Went up to that huge man And said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless. What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted. No knight I know is afraid of your great words. Give me your ax now, in the name of God, And I shall grant the boon that you have requested." He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand.
He asserts himself as a brave leader.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Pick up your grim tool now And let us see how you handle it." "Gladly, sir, I promise you," Gawain said, stroking it. The Green Knight takes his stand without lingering And bends his head a little to show the skin. He laid his long graceful locks across his crown, Leaving the naked neck bare and ready. Which statement best describes the Green Knight's chivalric values? He displays bravery in the face of danger. He exhibits loyalty to fellow knights. He shows a devoted faith in God. He demonstrates the depth of his intellect.
He displays bravery in the face of danger.
[Claudius:] But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son,— Hamlet: [Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than kind. Claudius: How is it that the clouds still hang on you? -Hamlet, William Shakespeare Hamlet speaks an aside. What conclusion can be drawn about Hamlet based on his words and his way of speaking?
He has thoughts and feelings that he wishes to keep from Claudius.
In Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii, which dramatic convention does Shakespeare employ most? He inserts unexpected humor. He introduces a major conflict. He hints at a happy ending. He resolves the earlier suspense.
He introduces a major conflict.
Read the excerpt from Grendel. He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind. When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine. Which statement best describes Grendel's perspective? He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician. He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall. He is caught up in the harpist's song, just like Hrothgar's people. He is confused by the people's interest in a stranger's song.
He is caught up in the harpist's song, just like Hrothgar's people.
How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me. Because my only interest is in gain;"
He is greedy and self-centered.
What does this soliloquy reveal about Hamlet's character? Hamlet: To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?
He is troubled and uncertain.
Read the line from Grendel. Hrothgar met with his council for many nights and days, and they drank and talked and prayed to their curious carved-out creatures and finally came to a decision. Which statement best describes Grendel's perspective? He describes the length of the men's decision-making process. He describes the way the men socialize and relax together. He thinks that the men's religious behavior is strange and interesting. He thinks that Hrothgar is a strong leader who will challenge any opponent.
He thinks that the men's religious behavior is strange and interesting.
What motif is used in these lines?
Head and coldness
Which lens is the student most likely viewing the text through?
Historical
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a place with no crime, no pollution, and no health problems? This sentence _______
Hooks readers in the introduction paragraph of an essay
Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? "Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice. Though I myself am guilty of the sin, I know how to make other people turn From avarice, and bitterly repent."
Hypocritical
Which is a compound sentence?
I painted my bedroom beige, but my sister painted her room blue.
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-01/3012-01-06/3012-01-06-assessment/3012-01-06-19.png Which sentence uses stationery correctly? The car remained stationery with the engine running. Triathletes often train using stationery bicycles. I received a gift set of personalized stationery. The doctor said Grandpa's condition was stationery.
I received a gift set of personalized stationery.
What is the first step in determining the theme in a play?
Identify an important topic in the play
Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage? "In Flanders there was once a company Of youngsters wedded to such sin and folly As gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns, Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns, They spend their time in dicing and in dancing, Eating and drinking more than they can carry; And with these abominable excesses"
Immoral
From the context, the reader can determine that the word i' means
In
How does Laertes's character develop between Act I and Act IV of the play?
In Act I, Laertes is calm and dutiful; in Act IV, he is vengeful and does not care about rules.
What is the effect of Hamlet's use of metaphors in this excerpt?
It establishes that Hamlet suffers hardships.
How can the passage best be described? The rocket is fully fueled, and the liftoff is scheduled for next week. The journey to the space station should take five hours, but it could take longer. The mission control team is very experienced, so the launch should go smoothly.
It has all compound sentences.
In this excerpt, Hamlet compares Denmark to a prison. Which statement best describes the effect of this metaphor?
It indicates that Hamlet feels trapped.
Read the sentence. Materializing from the mist, the alarm warned the ship to steer quickly to the right of the rocks. Why is the sentence grammatically incorrect? It uses a gerund to function as a participle. It places the infinitive phrase in the wrong place. It places the participial phrase in the wrong place. It uses a prepositional phrase to function as an infinitive.
It places the participial phrase in the wrong place.
Why is the sentence grammatically incorrect? Materializing from the mist, the alarm warned the ship to steer quickly to the right of the rocks.
It places the participial phrase in the wrong place.
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-01/3012-01-06/3012-01-06-assessment/3012-01-06-25.png Which sentence uses aloud correctly? Krista is not aloud to eat food with artificial coloring. You are aloud only one late assignment this term. My parents aloud me to drive their new car this week. Jorge's cell phone gave him driving directions aloud.
Jorge's cell phone gave him driving directions aloud.
Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages?
Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages? Knights were elected officials who were chosen for their intellect and knowledge. Knights were civil servants who cared for the sick and needy. Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land. Knights were nobles who owned and controlled large portions of land.
Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
Which statement best describes how this plot event shapes Claudius?
Laertes's popular support increases Claudius's insecurities.
Analysis shows that this plan will reduce food waste by 32%.
Logos
Which adaptation of this excerpt best indicates a change in time period?
Look at this computer tablet to highlight that you are all alone.
The purpose of the second-person point of view in the excerpt is to As you approach the theaters you will notice that they all seem to be round; in fact, they are polygonal—the Globe is twenty-sided, the Rose fourteen-sided. Whichever one you choose, you can expect to queue with two thousand other people to get in. You will see people standing in hats with pipes in hand, and women in their headdresses, all chatting, with an eye open for people they know. Entrance costs a penny: this allows you to stand in the yard in front of the stage, an uncovered area (hence the need for a hat).
Make the readers feel like part of the exciting theater experience.
In act IV of Hamlet, Claudius's interaction with Laertes suggests that Claudius is
Manipulative
Which is the best definition of poor, as it is used in the passage?
Meager
Which sentence is an example of an objective summary?
Modern medicine has changed dramatically since the 1500s.
Which sentence is an example of an objective summary? Mortimer is a witty writer who adds humor to history. It must have been horrible to live in Elizabethan times. Quality health care today is wonderful, but overpriced. Modern medicine has changed dramatically since the 1500s.
Modern medicine has changed dramatically since the 1500s.
Which is a value that is part of the code of chivalry?
Morality
Which statement would be found in the opening paragraph of an essay? For example, citizens in this society would have access to nature trails and city parks. These are all reasons why my personal utopia would be a great improvement on today's society. My own utopia would be a community that values nature, provides excellent free education, and encourages wellness in all citizens. One way wellness could be encouraged would be with free exercise and nutrition classes.
My own utopia would be a community that values nature, provides excellent free education, and encourages wellness in all citizens.
Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? "Think what a safeguard it must be for you That I, who can absolve both high and low When soul from body is about to go, Should chance to fall in with your company! Let me suggest that our host here begin, Since he's the one who's most wrapped up in sin. Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first, And you can kiss the relics, every one! All for a penny! Out now with your purse!"
NOT Chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethans suffered from diseases that are unfamiliar to modern readers? Elizabethan people suffer from some afflictions that no longer exist in modern England. Plague is the obvious example but it is by no means the only one. Sweating sickness kills tens of thousands of people on its first appearance in 1485 and periodically thereafter. It is a terrifying disease because sufferers die within hours. It doesn't return after a particularly bad outbreak in 1556 but people do not know whether it has gone for good; they still fear it, and it continues to be part of the medical landscape for many years.
NOT It describes the plague in great detail.
Read the sentence. According to the latest reports sent to us, orangutans prefer to remain safely in their original habitats. Why can the infinitive phrase be classified as a noun?
NOT It functions as the subject.
The word shot, as used in the passage, makes Laertes' argument more effective because it has a _________.
Negative connotation of peril.
Read the passage from Beowulf. They marched in step, hurrying on till the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold. Nobody on earth knew of another building like it. Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands. So their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold and indicated the shortest way to it; then the noble warrior wheeled on his horse and spoke these words: "It is time for me to go. May the Almighty Father keep you and in His kindness watch over your exploits. I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders." Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar's hall is famous throughout the lands? Check all that apply. the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold Nobody on earth knew of another building like it. Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands. their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it. Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands.
Which sentence contains a gerund?
On the first torrid day of summer, we always enjoy swimming.
Which sentence contains a gerund? During the night, the temperature plummeted twenty degrees. To navigate the winding road safely, we concentrated intensely. On the first torrid day of summer, we always enjoy swimming. The contemptible birds singing in the yard annoyed us all night.
On the first torrid day of summer, we always enjoy swimming.
Sir Gawain
One of Arthur's Knights who accepts the challenge on his behalf
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. So much grain is produced in 1592 that Francis Bacon proudly declares that England can now afford to feed other nations as well as her own people. It is an unfortunate remark, for it is very soon followed by a great dearth. The harvest of 1594 is poor, that of 1595 is worse, and the following year worse still: wheat hits 170 percent of its normal price, oats reach a level of 191 percent, and rye has to be imported from Denmark. Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600. The year 1590 is almost as bad, made worse by the high cost of livestock. Prices for animal products hit new heights and never really diminish. Which detail from the text best supports the inference that many Elizabethans could not afford to buy grain during some years? . . . Francis Bacon proudly declares that England can now afford to feed other nations as well as her own people. Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600. The year 1590 is almost as bad, made worse by the high cost of livestock. Prices for animal products hit new heights and never really diminish.
Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600.
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that many Elizabethans could not afford to buy grain during some years?
Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600.
Which revision correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to link the two ideas? The night was cold and windy. We stayed outside to study the constellations.
Our breath frosted the night air; nevertheless, we lingered outside to study the constellations.
Which are true about participles? Check all that apply.
Participles modify nouns. Participles modify pronouns.
Which are true about participles? Check all that apply. Participles modify nouns. Participles modify pronouns. Participles modify verbs. Participles modify conjunctions. Participles modify adverbs.
Participles modify nouns. Participles modify pronouns.
Think of the young children who will be helped by this plan.
Pathos
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. "Let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death. If we help each other and fight side by side, we will make a lasting name for ourselves, we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever." Which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt? Gilgamesh ignores the threat of death. People's actions determine their legacy. Fighting for one's country is important. With reassurance, Enkidu prevails.
People's actions determine their legacy.
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what plot event causes Ophelia's mental decline?
Polonius's violent death
Feminist criticism focuses on ____________
Power dynamics
After analyzing the context, what is the next step the reader should take to determine the meaning of an unknown word?
Predict the definition.
The structure of these lines shows that
Queen Gertrude is caught between her new husband and her son.
Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius's guilt. This is part of Hamlet's
Rising Action
Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius's guilt. This is part of Hamlet's
Rising action
This exchange reflects Shakespeare's time because
Rulers gained power by surrounding themselves with loyal officers.
In the excerpts from Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, which best describes the types of rhetorical appeals used by Queen Elizabeth to convince her audience that she was trustworthy?
She used an appeal to pathos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament.
Patriarchy is the name for a
Society dominated by men.
Central idea: Utopians distribute wealth to care for all people. Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?
Taking from the wealthy to feed the poor discourages hard work.
What does Hamlet mean when he refers to the "undiscover'd country"?
The afterlife
Consider Shakespeare's use of the elements of drama and tragedy in Act I of Hamlet. What overall effect do Shakespeare's choices have on the audience?
The audience is drawn into a suspenseful story.
Which statement best describes how Gilgamesh's dreams affect the plot of Gilgamesh: A New English Version? The dreams lessen any tension in the plot. The dreams introduce the main idea. The dreams shift the focus from Gilgamesh. The dreams create conflict and suspense.
The dreams create conflict and suspense.
How do the themes in the passage interact?
The passage shows that death conquers everyone, but family bonds outlast even death.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Serious though influenza and malaria are, they are not the biggest killers of the age. That title belongs to the plague or "pestilence." No one knows precisely how many die over the course of the reign but the total is probably around 250,000. In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070, almost 20 percent of the population. Ten years later, after another deadly outbreak, they record a further 2,000 fatalities. What is the central idea of this paragraph?
The plague was the most deadly disease of the Elizabethan era.
Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt? The grim reality is that plague in the capital is as common as the stench of the cesspits and almost as unavoidable. You cannot predict where it will strike: People living next door to infected houses are left unaffected. Some people are not touched even when others in their own house have it.
The plague was unavoidable, and unpredictable in regards to whom it would affect.
Readers must consider ________ to determine the central idea in an informational text.
The topic and supporting details
Satire
The use of humor, irony or exaggeration to expose or criticize a human folly or vice; can be used to address social issues. Critiques society in order to encourage social change.
Chivalry
The values and code of conduct that knights were expected to follow and live by
Warfare
The violent result of nobles trying to gain land
Characterization
The way an author presents and develops a character
According to Hamlet, why do people endure fardels, or burdens?
They are worried about what they might face after death.
Which line from Utopia is an example of an analogy?
They supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family.
What is the overall purpose of Queen Elizabeth's response to Parliament's request that she marry?
To persuade members of Parliament that a queen does not need to marry to rule effectively
The attitude of a text toward the subject being discussed is called _________.
Tone
One purpose of Horatio's line is to further the development of which theme?
Too much questioning is dangerous
Which list shows the correct way to structure a body paragraph in an essay?
Topic sentence, supporting details, concluding statement
Which phrase from the passage most helps create a tone of desperation?
Unhand me, gentlemen
What is the central idea of this excerpt?
Utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold.
Which section of the passage is a dependent clause? Recently, in the waning dark hours just before dawn, the mother raccoon clambered up the side of the tree, where she proceeded to chew a hole in the trunk. The next evening, she moved into the tree with her two cubs.
Where she proceeded to chew a hole in the trunk
Which of these lines is a metaphor?
Which done, she took the fruits of my advice;
What does a chronological text structure use to signal the sequence of time?
Words or dates
Read the sentence. To shine on the stage, a performer must create a dynamic connection with the audience. How does the infinitive in the sentence function? as a noun as a verb as an adjective as an adverb
a
A hedge of rosemary and lavender surrounded the herb garden. What must the writer add to the sentence above in order to create a compound sentence?
a coordinating conjunction and an independent clause
Which of these are features of epic poetry? Check all that apply. a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure a main character who has to overcome common challenges a journey filled with many obstacles a vast setting of distant landscapes supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure a journey filled with many obstacles a vast setting of distant landscapes supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
Which does the sentence contain? To the best of our knowledge, he decided that his major would be acting.
a gerund
What is a relic?
a holy object associated with a saint
What is nuance?
a small or subtle difference in meaning
Perspective is a version or adaptation of a story. a way of thinking about or seeing a situation. the way a character is presented and developed. the position from which a story is narrated.
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
In Act IV of the play, Hamlet stabs Polonius. In what ways does this event move the plot forward? Check all that apply.
a) Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius. b) Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness. c) Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.
Dependent clause examples:
a. Because Cory forgot his book b. When I go to Ohio c. Although Kate enjoys watching football d. Because Jeremiah studied for the quiz
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Pick up your grim tool now And let us see how you handle it." "Gladly, sir, I promise you," Gawain said, stroking it.......................... Which statement best describes the Green Knight's chivalric values?
a. He displays bravery in the face of danger.
Read the sentence. To shine on the stage, a performer must create a dynamic connection with the audience. How does the infinitive in the sentence function?
a. as a noun
Read the sentence. Once the scientist completed to assemble the components, she tested her new device to see if it performed as expected. What is the best word to replace the infinitive in the sentence?
a. assembling
Read the sentence. To host a party of this magnitude requires to clean and to organize the house before you get to the part where you can add decorations to the rooms. How should the sentence be revised to replace the infinitives with gerunds? Check all that apply.
a. by changing "To host" to "Hosting" b. by changing "to clean" to "cleaning" c. by changing "to organize" to "organizing"
Which descriptions portray a chivalric hero? Check all that apply.
a. one who risks his life to protect his lord c. one who fulfills a promise to the queen d. one who upholds strict moral values
Read the sentence. Scheduled too hectically, the misbegotten tour zigzagging from state to state left the reporter weary from the road. Which part of the sentence is a participial phrase?
a. scheduled too hectically
When a sentence includes a participial phrase, the phrase functions as a(n)
adjective
When a sentence includes a participial phrase, the phrase functions as a(n) (blank)
adjective
When a sentence includes a participial phrase, the phrase functions as a(n) _____________
adjective
Read the passage from Beowulf. "My lord, the conquering king of the Danes, bids me announce that he knows your ancestry; also that he welcomes you here to Heorot and salutes your arrival from across the sea. You are free to move forward to meet Hrothgar, in helmets and armour, but shields must stay here and spears be stacked until the outcome of the audience is clear." Which phrase from the passage contains a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture? bids me announce that he knows your ancestry also that he welcomes you here to Heorot You are free to move forward until the outcome of the audience is clear
also that he welcomes you here to Heorot
Read the excerpt from Utopia. But after the ambassadors had stayed a day among them, and saw so vast a quantity of gold in their houses (which was as much despised by them as it was esteemed in other nations), and beheld more gold and silver in the chains and fetters of one slave than all their ornaments amounted to, their plumes fell, and they were ashamed of all that glory for which they had formed valued themselves, and accordingly laid it aside . . . This detail supports the central idea that riches are not important to Utopians. It is best described as a(n) fact. analogy. anecdote. example.
anecdote.
This detail supports the central idea that riches are not important to Utopians. It is best described as a(n)
anecdote.
In a perfect society, educators would be highly valued. Which detail best supports this idea? Students would be admired and well paid. Students would have to follow strict procedures. Teachers would be admired and well paid. Teachers would have to follow strict procedures
b
In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was an object with historical or Biblical significance. a document that offered forgiveness for sin. a person who committed a sin or wrongdoing. a gift or monetary donation to the church.
b
Read the sentence. Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city. The underlined phrase is a(n) article. gerund. infinitive. pronoun.
b
Utopia reflects the time in which it was written because gold had little value in the fifteenth century. exploration was important in the fifteenth century. children had expensive toys in the fifteenth century. poor people were looked after in the fifteenth century.
b
When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then gives evidence to support a position. states a position on the central idea. connects the text to historical facts. concludes with a strong statement.
b
Read the sentence. The teenagers went to town to muse over whether going to college or to university was the better choice. Which part of the sentence is an infinitive?
b. to muse
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. [Laertes:] Then weigh what loss your honour may sustain, If with too credent ear you list his songs, Or lose your heart ...
believing
In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Enkidu is a loyal companion who proves himself to be an archetype of
bravery
What chivalric value does Arthur display in the excerpt? [Arthur] said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless. What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted. No knight I know is afraid of your great words. Give me your ax now, in the name of God, And I shall grant the boon that you have requested." He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand. Then proudly that other knight sets foot on the ground. Now Arthur has his ax, gripping the handle, And grimly swings it around, preparing to strike with it. The bold man stood towering before him . . .
bravery
How does the excerpt satirize pardoners? I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction Over the folk, now this way, and now that, Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quick That it's a joy to watch me at my work.
by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
Read the sentence. Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city. The underlined phrase is a(n) article. gerund. infinitive. pronoun.
c
Which sentence contains a gerund?
c. On the first torrid day of summer, we always enjoy swimming.
Read the sentence. Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book. What is the best way to revise the sentence? change "Abashed" to "Abashing" change "mortifying" to "mortified" change "to rewrite" to "rewriting" change "beginning" to "began"
change "mortifying" to "mortified"
is the way an author presents a character.
characterization
chron = "time" geo = "earth" graph = "write" meter = "measure" Which word most likely means "a timepiece fitted with a recording device that marks down exact intervals of time"? chronograph chronometer geographic geometric
chronograph
In the Middle Ages, Christians were expected to visit a priest yearly to offer
confessions
In the Middle Ages, Christians were expected to visit a priest yearly to offer .
confessions
Violent media can be harmful. My utopia will discourage violent media. Which sentence most clearly combines these sentences into one cohesive thought? Violent media can be harmful and discourage utopia. My utopia will discourage too much media. Too much violence in the media will harmfully be discouraged. Violent media can be harmful, so it will be discouraged in my utopia.
d
Which list shows the correct way to structure a body paragraph in an essay? supporting details, concluding sentence, topic sentence thesis statement, concluding statement, supporting details concluding sentence, supporting details, thesis statement topic sentence, supporting details, concluding statement
d
Which is the word root in democratically? de- demo -tical -ly
demo
Which pair of words shares the same suffix? enjoyable, teachable disappoint, disrepair mistake, misery angrily, angered
enjoyable, teachable
Which transition words are used to indicate a conclusion? also, in addition finally, therefore for example, such as furthermore, moreover
finally, therefore
A verb form that functions as a noun is called a(n)
gerund
A verb form that functions as a noun is called a(n) .
gerund
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v. Ghost: I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part, And each particular hair to stand an end ...
greatly disturb
This excerpt is most likely More's reaction to his society's
greed.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v. Hamlet: Remember thee! Ay, thou poor ghost, while memory holds a seat In this distracted globe.
head
The purpose of an essay's introduction is to .
hook readers and state thesis
satire is an author's use of
humor to criticize human folly
Satire is an author's use of narration to explain plot events. dialogue to engage the reader. details to present a time period. humor to criticize human folly.
humor to criticize human folly.
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice. Though I myself am guilty of the sin, I know how to make other people turn From avarice, and bitterly repent. Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? timid approachable honest hypocritical
hypocritical
Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice. Though I myself am guilty of the sin, I know how to make other people turn From avarice, and bitterly repent.
hypocritical
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. In Flanders there was once a company Of youngsters wedded to such sin and folly As gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns, Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns, They spend their time in dicing and in dancing, Eating and drinking more than they can carry; And with these abominable excesses They offer up the vilest sacrifices . . . Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage? humble nervous sensitive immoral
immoral
A chronological text structure presents events from least important to most important. in a random, unorganized way. in the order in which they occur. from most important to least important.
in the order in which they occur.
Read the sentence. Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city. The underlined phrase is a(n)
infinitive
Read the passage from Elizabethan Women. At the time, women were required to be utterly subservient to men, given limited education and career choices, and subjected to stringent rules of etiquette and dress. Queen Elizabeth herself is quoted as saying: "Better beggar woman and single than Queen and married." Elizabeth remained single throughout her life because marrying would have meant giving up her autonomy as monarch. The fact that even the queen had to take such measures to protect her access to self-governance illustrates the harsh plight of upper-class women of the time. According to the passage, of all the areas of an Elizabethan woman's life, the one that was most responsible for the woman's lack of independence was _________
marriage
To avoid confusion from a misplaced modifier, a participial phrase should be placed
next to the noun it describes.
Anita was instructed to summarize Elizabethan Women. In order to do so, she should make sure the language she uses in her summary is
objective
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. During the summer, she likes her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.
practice
To make an inference correctly, a reader should explain how the inference is influenced by modern language. show how the inference impacts the language in the text. provide evidence to support the inference. describe how the inference affects the plot.
provide evidence to support the inference.
When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then
states a position on the central idea.
A text's central ideas are always
supported by key details.
Read the passage from Beowulf. The hero arose, surrounded closely by his powerful thanes. A party remained under orders to keep watch on the arms; the rest proceeded, led by their prince under Heorot's roof. And standing on the hearth in webbed links that the smith had woven, the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt, resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke: Which word from the passage is a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture? powerful thanes roof gleaming
thanes
What feature of medieval life is reflected in the excerpt? "To start with, I declare where I've come from, And then produce my certificates, one by one; My licence with the seal of our lord bishop Which I show first—that's to protect myself So that nobody, whether priest or cleric, Dares interdict me from Christ's holy work."
the acceptance of the church's authority
Which of the following is the best definition of chivalry?
the behavior and conduct expected of medieval knights
Which should be included in a critique? Check all that apply.
the central idea supporting details the reader's position supporting evidence
Both Old English and modern English poetry use alliteration, which is a long pause. the use of two stressed syllables. a type of rhyme. the repetition of consonant sounds.
the repetition of consonant sounds.
Read the excerpt from a paper on Beowulf. Beowulf builds upon the message "good will overcome evil" by also including the message "those who overcome challenges are rewarded." The paper compares .
themes
Read the beginning of Trevor's narrative. Thinking back on that afternoon, I knew then that my best friend was keeping something from me. If I thought about it—I mean, really thought about it—there had been other signs. They may have been subtle, but they had been there, nonetheless. Trevor decides not to tell his story in chronological order. What is the most likely reason Trevor chose to begin his story in this way? to eliminate the need to include events that occurred before this statement to clarify potential confusion for the reader by clearly stating the conflict to capture the reader's attention by creating suspense about his best friend to explain why he no longer trusts the words and actions of his best friend
to capture the reader's attention by creating suspense about his best friend
ead the excerpt from a book written by Jacob Abbott about Queen Elizabeth. The members of the Parliament went forth immediately to proclaim the new queen. There are two principal places where it was then customary to proclaim the English sovereigns. One of these was before the royal palace at Westminster, and the other in the city of London. What is the purpose of this excerpt? to inform readers about information relating to Queen Elizabeth to persuade readers that Queen Elizabeth was a worthy sovereign to entertain readers with exciting tales of royal intrigue to describe for readers the intricate details of the palace at Westminster
to inform readers about information relating to Queen Elizabeth
Read the sentence. The teenagers went to town to muse over whether going to college or to university was the better choice. Which part of the sentence is an infinitive? to town to muse to college to university
to muse
Read the sentence. The teenagers went to town to muse over whether going to college or to university was the better choice. Which part of the sentence is an infinitive?
to muse
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. During the summer, she likes ________ her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.
to practice
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. During the summer, she likes ___________ her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.
to practice
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. During the summer, she likes ____________ her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.
to practice
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. During the summer, she likes (blank) her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.
to practice
To generate an idea means .
to produce an idea
The attitude of a text toward the subject being discussed is called
tone
What is the author's attitude toward a subject called? structure tone organization description
tone
Shakespeare portrays Hamlet as a man who falls from a high status, which makes Hamlet an example of a(n) ...
tragic hero
Which words best complete the comparison of Beowulf and Grendel? Readers of Beowulf hope that Grendel will be destroyed, but readers of Grendel are most likely to hope that Beowulf will be destroyed. be confused by Beowulf's behavior. understand Grendel's perspective. consider Grendel a purely evil villain.
understand Grendel's perspective.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. Hamlet: My fate cries out, And makes each petty artery in this body As hardy as the Nemean lion's nerve. [GHOST beckons.] Still am I call'd. Unhand me, gentlemen, [Breaking from them.] By heaven! I'll make a ghost of him that lets me: I say, away! Go on, I'll follow thee. [Exeunt GHOST and HAMLET.]
unhand me, gentlemen
Read the passage from "A Shield." A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron, Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play, Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting, Much stubborn strife. Which word from the passage helps characterize the shield as part of Anglo-Saxon culture? warrior iron wounded strife
warrior
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-01/3012-01-06/3012-01-06-assessment/3012-01-06-24.png Looking at the gray sky, Beckie wondered ___________ the ___________ would ruin the class trip. Which words complete the sentence correctly? weather, weather whether, whether whether, weather weather, whether
whether, weather
Which excerpt from the modern translation of Beowulf most strongly reflects the half-line style of Old English poetry? May the Almighty Father keep you and in His kindness I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders Then a proud warrior questioned the men concerning their origins will go and ask him about your coming here, then hurry back
will go and ask him about your coming here, then hurry back
What does a chronological text structure use to signal the sequence of time? causes and effects reactions to events words or dates responses to events
words or dates
Which sentence has a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition?
They thanked us exuberantly for meeting with them to discuss the deal.
Which is a complex sentence?
They will not defeat their enemy until they come up with a better strategy.
How does the infinitive in the sentence function? To shine on the stage, a performer must create a dynamic connection with the audience.
as a noun
Queen Elizabeth most likely used different rhetorical appeals in her Address to the Troops at Tilbury and her Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry due to differences in wealth and upbringing. age and education. audience and purpose. location and gender.
audience and purpose.
Which transition words are used to indicate a conclusion? also, in addition finally, therefore for example, such as furthermore, moreover
b
". . . at the hall door comes a frightening figure, He must have been taller than anyone in the world: From the neck to the waist so huge and thick, And his loins and limbs so long and massive, That I would say he was half a giant on earth."
What conclusion can be drawn about the Green Knight? He is intimidating Which evidence from the text best supports this conclusion? "A frightening figure"
Bernardo: Who's there? Francisco: Nay, answer me; stand, and unfold yourself. Bernardo: Long live the king! Francisco: Bernardo? Bernardo: He. -Hamlet, William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to analyze the way Shakespeare uses dialogue, an element of drama.
What information does the dialogue reveal? The guards do not recognize each other at first. What is the effect of this dialogue? It creates a feeling of confusion and distrust.
Which can be used as the subject of a sentence? a gerund a participle an adjective an adverb
a
Which sentence contains a participle? The whole frustrating experience can be blamed on poor planning. Although studying may seem tedious, it fosters great results. The park prohibits everyone from skateboarding on weekends. Great cunning was required to make the surprise party feasible.
a
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, "Mountain, bring me a favorable dream." Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show? a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure a journey filled with many challenges a vast setting of distant landscapes supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
a vast setting of distant landscapes
Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene i. Marcellus: Is it not like the king? Horatio: As thou art to thyself: Such was the very armour he had on When he the ambitious Norway combated; So frown'd he once, when, in an angry parle, He smote the sledded Polacks on the ice. 'Tis strange. Marcellus: Thus twice before, and jump at this dead hour, With martial stalk hath he gone by our watch. Horatio: In what particular thought to work I know not; But in the gross and scope of my opinion, This bodes some strange eruption to our state. What do Marcellus's and Horatio's characterization of the ghost imply? that a large battle is looming that someone is tricking them that the kingdom is cursed that something bad is going on
that something bad is going on
Thomas More's fictional text about a society governed by reason and order is most likely a response to the conflict between
the king and church leaders
A literary theme is defined as the series of events that construct a tale. the message a text conveys about a topic. the location where a text takes place. the author's opinion of previous experiences.
the message a text conveys about a topic.
Read the sentence. Hiking along merrily, we maintained a sedate pace because we liked to heartily enjoy the stream bubbling its way beside us. Which part of the sentence functions as an adjective?
the participial phrase "bubbling its way"
Perspective is
the position from which a story is narrated.
Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry? the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect the duplication of main ideas for development the reproduction of images for emphasis the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction
the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect
Read the sentence. The administrator of the company, the woman overseeing the department, added new personnel to better augment the existing sales force. Which part of the sentence functions as an adverb?
to better augment
Read the sentence. The administrator of the company, the woman overseeing the department, added new personnel to better augment the existing sales force. Which part of the sentence functions as an adverb? of the company overseeing the department to better augment existing sales force
to better augment
My utopia will include natural resources for citizens to enjoy. My utopia will include parks and lakes for citizens to enjoy. Citizens will take care of these natural resources, which will make the community stronger. Which revision of the underlined sentence provides the most variety to the structure of the paragraph? My utopia will include resources like parks and lakes. My utopia will include lakes and parks for citizens. For example, parks and lakes will be available for the community. For example, my utopia will include natural resources for citizens.
c
Read the passage from Elizabethan Etiquette. The Elizabethan era, the years between 1558-1603 when Elizabeth I reigned as Queen of England, is known for its emphasis on courtly manners. The most esteemed book on the subject was Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier, also referred to as The Courtier. The Courtier was translated from its original Italian into English in 1561, and its rules were carefully followed by the highest-ranking courtiers of the day. According to the passage, society first began to closely follow etiquette rules when
xxx Elizabeth I started her reign as Queen of England.
Read the passage. The instructor handed each student a set of keys. "Thank you," Owen mumbled, looking at the ground. He gripped the key ring and scanned the parking lot for his assigned vehicle. Soon he was inserting the key in the lock, opening the door, and folding his lanky frame into the driver's seat. What conclusion can readers draw about Owen?
c. He is uncomfortable driving.
Read the sentence. Materializing from the mist, the alarm warned the ship to steer quickly to the right of the rocks. Why is the sentence grammatically incorrect?
c. It places the participial phrase in the wrong place.
Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages?
c. Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
To understand _________ in a drama, the reader must weigh a character's words against other information in the text.
characterization
Descriptive details help the reader
envision a concept or scenario
Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki. His brother, fell before his feet, And cried, "Thy claim all men allow: O come, our lord and king be thou." But Ráma nobly chose to be Observant of his sire's decree. The reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because Ráma is a royal prince. has a loyal following. is a courageous hero. has a devoted brother.
is a courageous hero.
Both Beowulf and Grendel are epic poems written hundreds of years ago. tell the story of Grendel's encounters with humans. are written in first-person point of view. show the reader Grendel's perspective on events.
tell the story of Grendel's encounters with humans.
What is the effect of Hamlet's use of metaphors in this excerpt? I have of late,—but wherefore I know not,—lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises; and indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire, why, it appears no other thing to me but a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours.
(B) It establishes that Hamlet dislikes his friends. (C) The metaphors reveal Hamlet's plan to murder Claudius.
A chivalric hero:
* Is tested in combat * Fights to uphold chivalric values * Is a member of court societies * Faces a challenge that tests his spirituality or values
Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply.
- "I don't think your joke is funny," she huffed, glowering at her friend. - The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned. - She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope.
Which of these are examples of satire? Check all that apply.
- A magazine article exaggerating the public's extreme reaction to a celebrity - A funny political cartoon exposing the flaws in a new government policy - An ironic short story that draws attention to how unmotivated people can be
Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Check all that apply.
- They translated the Bible into English - They distributed indulgences - They were authorized to preach. - They accepted donations for the church.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. For the vast majority of yeomen in the country, it is vitally important to store hard fruit through the whole year. To do this, select faultless apples and pears without a bruise or other mark, and leave a length of stalk on them. Place them carefully in your fruit house or "hoard house" on clean dry straw, make sure they are not touching each other, and turn them very carefully every month to avoid their collecting moisture. And, most important, keep the door to the fruit house shut, "lest children make havoc there." Which detail from the text best supports the inference that one bad apple can spoil all the others? . . . it is vitally important to store hard fruit through the whole year. Place them carefully in your fruit house or "hoard house" on clean dry straw . . . . . . make sure they are not touching each other . . . . . . turn them very carefully every month to avoid their collecting moisture.
. . . make sure they are not touching each other . . .
Which sentence most effectively helps readers envision a scene? "The reason for these names is that . . . the Act of 1572 specifically excludes players properly authorized by lords from being considered vagabonds." "However, as the new theater proves more and more popular, actors, writers, and audiences become increasingly centered on the London playhouses." "If you are sitting in the gallery you will have a clear view of the stage as it projects out from the far side of the round enclosure." "It has been a long time in development but Elizabeth's reign sees the advent of a dramatic culture which has meaning for us in the modern world."
"If you are sitting in the gallery you will have a clear view of the stage as it projects out from the far side of the round enclosure."
Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was a very deadly disease? "Elizabethans do not understand infection and contagion as we do." "In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070 . . ." "This last epidemic originates in Portugal and is brought to Devon by mariners." "It is ironic that the great naval ships that deliver the English from the Spanish threat bring another danger . . ."
"In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070 . . ."
Which evidence shows that the Green Knight thinks honesty is important? Check all that apply.
"Only now you must swear to me, upon your word" "And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, / The whole of the covenant I asked of the King" "I am glad / That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here"
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death. Influenza, for example, is an affliction which you no doubt have come across. However, you have never encountered anything like Elizabethan flu. It arrives in December 1557 and lasts for eighteen months. In the ten-month period August 1558 to May 1559 the annual death rate almost trebles to 7.2 percent (normally it is 2.5 percent). More than 150,000 people die from it—5 percent of the population. This is proportionally much worse than the great influenza pandemic of 1918-19 (0.53 percent mortality). Another familiar disease is malaria, which Elizabethans refer to as ague or fever. Which sentence best helps readers determine the central idea of the paragraph? "Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death." "However, you have never encountered anything like Elizabethan flu."' "Influenza, for example, is an affliction which you no doubt have come across." "Another familiar disease is malaria, which Elizabethans refer to as ague or fever."
"Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death."
Which excerpt most effectively conveys a conversational and engaging tone? "Although many players visit Stratford in Shakespeare's youth, the town's corporation prohibits traveling actors from performing there in 1602." "The Lord Admiral's Men have Edward Alleyn: a very tall and powerful man who roars his part as he crosses the stage." "You will see people standing in hats with pipes in hand, and women in their headdresses, all chatting, with an eye open for people they know." "There are two large columns, both elaborately painted, which support the roof that covers the back of the stage."
"You will see people standing in hats with pipes in hand, and women in their headdresses, all chatting, with an eye open for people they know."
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she dislikes most European countries. has the qualities of a capable leader. is physically able to fight as a soldier. will make a fair and virtuous judge.
has the qualities of a capable leader.
Thomas More wrote Utopia during a period of
increased prosperity and a growing middle class.
Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki. His brother, fell before his feet, And cried, "Thy claim all men allow: O come, our lord and king be thou." But Ráma nobly chose to be Observant of his sire's decree. He placed his sandals in his hand A pledge that he would rule the land: And bade his brother turn again. Then Bharat, finding prayer was vain, The sandals took and went away; Nor in Ayodhyá would he stay. But turned to Nandigráma, where He ruled the realm with watchful care, Still longing eagerly to learn Tidings of Ráma's safe return. Bharat is characterized as a(n) ______ king.
ineffective
Implicit information requires the reader to combine details from the text with background knowledge to make a(n)
inference
The underlined phrase is a(n) Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city.
infinitive
Read the sentence. Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city. The underlined phrase is a(n) article. gerund. infinitive. pronoun.
infinitive.
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-02/3012-02-05/3012-02-05-assessment/3012-02-05-09.png When this diagram is used to plan an essay, the blue box represents the introduction. body of the essay. supporting ideas. conclusion.
introduction.
Which qualities define an epic hero? Check all that apply. is a strong leader or warrior embarks on a long journey studies at an academic institution demonstrates impressive courage treats enemies with compassion
is a strong leader or warrior embarks on a long journey demonstrates impressive courage
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth relies heavily on a rhetorical appeal to ethos to establish that she has the qualities of a strong ______
leader
Read the passage from Response to Erik of Sweden. It seems strange for your Serene Highness to write that you understand from your brother and your ambassadors that we have entirely determined not to marry an absent husband; and that we shall give you no certain reply until we shall have seen your person. In the passage, Elizabeth appeals to the Prince of Sweden's
logic
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain, sitting next to the Queen, Bowed to the King then: "I will keep my words plain. I ask for this battle to be mine." "If you please, glorious lord," Gawain said to the King, "I will turn from this table and stand by you there, If I may do that without discourtesy, And without displeasing my liege lady, I would come to your counsel before your great court..." What chivalric value does Gawain display in the excerpt? honesty loyalty to his king physical strength religious devotion
loyalty to his king
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "But as you are my uncle whom I live to praise And your blood is the sole virtue in my body, And since this affair is so foolish, it does not befit you. I have asked this of you first, and beg you to grant it, And if my request is improper, I ask this great court not to blame me." All the court began whispering And all thought the same: Relieve the crowned King And let Gawain have the game. Which chivalric values does Gawain display in the excerpt? Check all that apply. intellectual depth loyalty to his king bravery despite danger physical strength moral integrity
loyalty to his king bravery despite danger moral integrity
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. As you approach the theaters you will notice that they all seem to be round; in fact, they are polygonal—the Globe is twenty-sided, the Rose fourteen-sided. Whichever one you choose, you can expect to queue with two thousand other people to get in. You will see people standing in hats with pipes in hand, and women in their headdresses, all chatting, with an eye open for people they know. Entrance costs a penny: this allows you to stand in the yard in front of the stage, an uncovered area (hence the need for a hat). The purpose of the second-person point of view in the excerpt is to emphasize how out of place the readers would feel in the past. make the readers feel like part of the exciting theater experience. distance the readers from the historical events described. make the readers understand how boring a play could be.
make the readers feel like part of the exciting theater experience.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop What characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal? bravery in the face of danger willingness to endure a voyage ability to deliver compelling speeches tendency to seek supernatural assistance
willingness to endure a voyage
Which sentence from Response to Erik of Sweden best summarizes Queen Elizabeth's purpose for writing the letter?
xxx We certainly think that if God ever direct our hearts to consideration of marriage we shall never accept or choose any absent husband how powerful and wealthy a Prince soever.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Pig farmers keep their flitches of bacon back in storage until they can get a better price for them later in the winter. Such tactics are made even more profitable by the unhappy fact that harvests can fail, causing local—and sometimes national—food shortages. Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food. After a poor harvest, prices for all commodities—not just grain—rise dramatically and the poor are unable to make ends meet. Which detail from the excerpt best supports the inference that food was more consistently available in larger towns?
xxx Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food.
We study mythology. What should the writer add to the end of the sentence in order to create a complex sentence?
xxx and we learn the history of Ancient Greece.
Read the paragraph from a student essay. In my utopia, each year will include four distinct and lovely seasons. Warm spring days and long summer evenings will make up the first half of the year. Crisp autumn months will be followed by a brief snowy season for skiers to enjoy. Which is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph? A predictable cycle of seasons is the ideal source of variety and beauty in my perfect world. Many people do not like winter and move to warmer climates when they retire. Long winter days have been proven to affect many people's moods. Personally, my favorite time of year is fall, when the leaves change and apples are in season.
A predictable cycle of seasons is the ideal source of variety and beauty in my perfect world.
Complex sentence
A sentence that includes an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
Compound sentence
A sentence that includes two or more independent clauses
Which of these lines uses a simile to make a comparison? A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause, And can say nothing; no, not for a king, Upon whose property and most dear life A damn'd defeat was made. Am I a coward? Who calls me villain? breaks my pate across? Plucks off my beard and blows it in my face? Tweaks me by the nose? gives me the lie i' the throat, As deep as to the lungs? Who does me this?
A. A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause,
Support for the arts would be very important in my utopia. Museums and art galleries would be provided with adequate funding. ________, free concerts would be sponsored every weekend to encourage culture in the community. Which transition creates the most cohesion between the two sentences?
Additionally
Which revision changes the dependent clause into an independent clause? After the conversation with her publisher, when she decided to write an autobiography.
After the conversation with her publisher, she decided to write an autobiography.
Read the reflection from Kara's narrative. 1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that I remembered many years later in college when faced with a similar predicament of my own. Which line would most strengthen the reflection in Kara's essay if it were added after sentence 4? When deciding how honest to be about the role I had played in the situation, I kept thinking of my little brother and how he had the wisdom, even at his young age, to do what was right. After unintentionally breaking my roommate's treasured figurine, I squared my shoulders and took responsibility for my actions, much like my little brother had done all those years ago. Even though it had been an accident, I was afraid to admit what had happened and found myself wishing that my younger brother could be there to bolster my courage. To this day, I still remember the incident as vividly as if it had happened yesterday, and I know it is a valuable lesson I will one day share with children of my own.
After unintentionally breaking my roommate's treasured figurine, I squared my shoulders and took responsibility for my actions, much like my little brother had done all those years ago.
Pathos
An appeal to the audience's emotions
Ethos
An appeal to the speaker's character or credibility
Archetype
An element of a story -- such as type of character, symbol, or setting -- with a defining set of qualities
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Yet Arthur would not eat until they were all served. He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy. He was happy with his life; he cared little For lying in bed or sitting still for a long time, His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain. And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep, That he had assumed in his noble way: he would not eat On such a holiday until he had been told A tale all new of some wonderful event . . . Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that Arthur respects tradition? He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy. He was happy with his life; he cared little For lying in bed or sitting still for a long time His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain. And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep, That he had assumed in his noble way
And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep,
Which is an example of a dependent clause?
As the storm approaches from the north
Write two to three sentences explaining how Ophelia changes over the course of the play. Include at least one plot event that causes Ophelia to change.
At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is dutiful and polite; she does exactly what her family tells her to do. Then, Hamlet's erratic behavior and Polonius's death cause Ophelia to go mad. She becomes confused and starts behaving strangely. Ultimately, her madness leads to her death.
How do plot events affect Ophelia's character development?
At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is obedient and proper, but Polonius's death causes her to behave strangely and inappropriately.
In this excerpt, Rosencrantz compares himself and Guildenstern to indifferent children. Which statement best describes the effect of this simile? Hamlet: My excellent good friends! How dost thou, Guildenstern? Ah, Rosencrantz! Good lads, how do ye both? Rosencrantz: As the indifferent children of the earth.
B. It shows that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are innocent characters.
What does the excerpt about Hecuba suggest about her state of mind? When she saw Pyrrhus make malicious sport In mincing with his sword her husband's limbs, The instant burst of clamour that she made— Unless things mortal move them not at all— Would have made milch the burning eyes of heaven, And passion in the gods.
B. She is deeply distraught by the sight of her murdered husband.
Shakespeare's allusion to Hecuba suggests that Hamlet Could force his soul so to his own conceit That from her working all his visage wann'd, Tears in his eyes, distraction in 's aspect, A broken voice, and his whole function suiting With forms to his conceit? and all for nothing! For Hecuba!
B. is impressed by the actor's ability to cry for a fictional character.
Which is a metaphor? Hamlet: Slanders, sir: for the satirical rogue says here that old men have grey beards, that their faces are wrinkled, their eyes purging thick amber and plum-tree gum, and that they have a plentiful lack of wit, together with most weak hams: all which, sir, though I most powerfully and potently believe, yet I hold it not honesty to have it thus set down; for you yourself, sir, should be old as I am, if, like a crab, you could go backward.
B. their eyes purging thick amber and plum-tree gum
Claudius: 'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to your father: But, you must know, your father lost a father; That father lost, lost his; and the survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequious sorrow; but to presever In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness, 'tis unmanly grief -Hamlet, William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the passage.
Based on the passage, how does Claudius really feel about Hamlet's mourning? He thinks that Hamlet mourns too much. What does the passage reveal about the relationship between Claudius and Hamlet? There is tension between them.
Which sentence accurately describes the progression of events? In 1574 the city authorities are given powers to restrict playhouses, forcing the actors to find new premises in the suburbs. This becomes a golden opportunity for John Brayne and his brother-in-law, James Burbage, who in 1576 build a new theater, simply called The Theatre, at Shoreditch, just half a mile north of Bishopsgate.
Because city authorities restricted playhouses, new theaters were built outside city limits and grew to be successful.
Which statements accurately compare Beowulf and Grendel? Check all that apply. Both works are written in an Old English poetic style. Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel's gentler side. Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster's perspective. Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf. Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.
Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel's gentler side. Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster's perspective.
Read the passage from Beowulf. He joyed in the night-work, In repute for prowess; the prince of the Geatmen For the East-Danish people his boast had accomplished, Bettered their burdensome bale-sorrows fully, The craft-begot evil they erstwhile had suffered And were forced to endure from crushing oppression, Their manifold misery. Based on the passage, the reader can infer that the Danes are eager for Beowulf's departure. the Danes are resentful of Beowulf's bragging. Beowulf is planning to continue being a warrior. Beowulf is intending to become king of the Danes.
Beowulf is planning to continue being a warrior.
The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance, such as water and earth, but has laid up and hid from us the things that are vain and useless. Which historical fact will best help readers understand this excerpt?
Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources.
My utopia will include natural resources for citizens to enjoy. My utopia will include parks and lakes for citizens to enjoy. Citizens will take care of these natural resources, which will make the community stronger. Which revision of the underlined sentence provides the most variety to the structure of the paragraph? My utopia will include resources like parks and lakes. My utopia will include lakes and parks for citizens. For example, parks and lakes will be available for the community. For example, my utopia will include natural resources for citizens.
For example, parks and lakes will be available for the community.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Another familiar disease is malaria, which Elizabethans refer to as ague or fever. You might associate this with more tropical countries of the modern world but in marshy areas in sixteenth-century England, such as the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire Fens, the Norfolk Broads, and Romney Marsh in Kent, it kills thousands. No one suspects that it has anything to do with mosquitoes; rather people believe it is the corrupted air arising from the low-lying dank marsh (hence the term mal-aria). As a result, you will have no chance of getting proper treatment for the disease. How does the paragraph expand on the central idea that malaria was a deadly disease in Elizabethan England? It proves that malaria is spread by mosquitoes in swampy areas. It gives a detailed description of the area known as Romney Marsh. It explains Elizabethan misconceptions about the spread of malaria. It compares common malaria symptoms to influenza symptoms.
It explains Elizabethan misconceptions about the spread of malaria.
Which event most directly caused the council to order the closure of all theaters in London? By the end of the reign he [Jonson] has married, had two children and lost one, tried to become an actor and failed, become a playwright, been arrested for a scurrilous play and released, killed another actor in a duel, been arrested again and put on trial for murder, and escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy. The play for which he is arrested, The Isle of Dogs, coauthored with Thomas Nashe, is so slanderous and offensive that the privy council orders the closure not just of the play but of every theater in London.
Jonson and Nashe writing The Isle of Dogs
Sentence syntax should be varied to
Keep readers' interest
Camelot
King Arthur's castle, where he lived
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Pig farmers keep their flitches of bacon back in storage until they can get a better price for them later in the winter. Such tactics are made even more profitable by the unhappy fact that harvests can fail, causing local—and sometimes national—food shortages. Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food. After a poor harvest, prices for all commodities—not just grain—rise dramatically and the poor are unable to make ends meet. Which detail from the excerpt best supports the inference that food was more consistently available in larger towns? Pig farmers keep their flitches of bacon back in storage until they can get a better price for them later in the winter. Such tactics are made even more profitable by the unhappy fact that harvests can fail, causing local—and sometimes national—food shortages. Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food. After a poor harvest, prices for all commodities—not just grain—rise dramatically and the poor are unable to make ends meet.
Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food.
Which detail from the excerpt best supports the inference that food was more consistently available in larger towns?
Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. Again, the mountain stands for Humbaba. He threw you down, but he could not kill you. As for the handsome young man who appeared, he stands for Lord Shamash, who will rescue you and grant you everything you desire." Based on the excerpt, how will Lord Shamash most likely affect the battle with Humbaba? Lord Shamash will help both Gilgamesh and Humbaba. Lord Shamash will help neither Gilgamesh nor Humbaba. Lord Shamash will help Humbaba defeat Gilgamesh. Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "God's arms!" exclaimed one of these debauchees, "Is the fellow then so dangerous to meet? In highways and in byways, street by street, I'll seek him out, I vow it on God's bones. Now listen, fellows: let us three be one, Each of us hold his hand up to the other, And each of us become the other's brother, And we will kill this black betrayer, Death, And kill the killer, by God's holy breath, And that before the sun goes down on us!" Which statement best describes how the speaker in the excerpt is characterized? He is impassioned and persuasive. He is pessimistic and mournful. He is friendly and humorous. He is clear-headed and sensible.
He is impassioned and persuasive.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The knight on his horse turned in his saddle, And wildly he flashed his red eyes around, Arched his bristling bright-green eyebrows, And waved his beard, waiting to see who would stand up. When no one would answer him, he gave a loud cough And stretched as a lord might, and made ready to speak. What statement best describes the knight's actions?
He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The knight on his horse turned in his saddle, And wildly he flashed his red eyes around, Arched his bristling bright-green eyebrows, And waved his beard, waiting to see who would stand up. When no one would answer him, he gave a loud cough And stretched as a lord might, and made ready to speak. What statement best describes the knight's actions? He is awaiting an invitation to join the festivities. He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group. He is preparing to deliver a lecture to the crowd. He is entertaining the dinner guests with his wild antics.
He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group.
What conclusion can readers draw about Owen? The instructor handed each student a set of keys. "Thank you," Owen mumbled, looking at the ground. He gripped the key ring and scanned the parking lot for his assigned vehicle. Soon he was inserting the key in the lock, opening the door, and folding his lanky frame into the driver's seat. His breath escaped him in a frosty cloud, and he surveyed his surroundings. The mysterious gauges and knobs were confounding, and Owen wished that he had listened to one of his mom's many driving lectures. His sweaty palms gripped the cold steering wheel. Around the parking lot, his classmates were beginning to navigate the cone-marked course.
He is uncomfortable driving.
As you read the passage, highlight details that reveal Hamlet's emotional state. Hamlet: O! that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw and resolve itself into a dew; Or that the Everlasting had not fix'd His canon 'gainst self-slaughter! O God! O God! -Hamlet, William Shakespeare What does Hamlet's speech suggest about his emotional state?
He is very upset.
Which elements of chivalry does Sir Gawain exhibit in the passage? Check all that apply. "There are no better warriors, I believe, under heaven, No better bodies on earth, when the battle begins. I am the weakest, I know, and the least wise, And cling least to my life, if anyone wants the truth, But as you are my uncle whom I live to praise And your blood is the sole virtue in my body, And since this affair is so foolish, it does not befit you. I have asked this of you first, and beg you to grant it"
Loyalty and bravery
What chivalric value does Gawain display in the excerpt? "Gawain, sitting next to the Queen, Bowed to the King then: "I will keep my words plain. I ask for this battle to be mine." "If you please, glorious lord," Gawain said to the King, "I will turn from this table and stand by you there, If I may do that without discourtesy, And without displeasing my liege lady, I would come to your counsel before your great court...""
Loyalty to the King
They find pearls on their coasts, and diamonds and carbuncles on their rocks; they do not look after them, but, if they find them by chance, they polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them . . . This excerpt is most likely More's reaction to his society's
NOT Exploration
When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then
NOT Gives evidence to support a position.
Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage? "Gentlemen" said he, "I take pains to preach In churches with a lofty, resonant voice, Regular as a bell I ring it out, For everything I say I have by heart: My text's the same one as it always was . . ."
NOT He is a caring counselor who is devoted to service.
Which supporting detail would best fit in a paragraph about the economy of a utopia?
NOT Money would be provided for solar-powered homes and vehicles.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase correctly? She wrote the preliminary letter using her favorite pen. Scrimmaging on the field, the coach watched the players. Playing rambunctiously in the yard, the nanny laughed at the kids. He laboriously studied the birds migrating to the local sanctuary.
NOT Scrimmaging on the field, the coach watched the players.
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-01/3012-01-06/3012-01-06-assessment/3012-01-06-20.png Which sentence uses principal correctly? We learned the valuable principal of honesty from Dad. Our school principal is respected in the community. Madame Sofie taught her dancers the principals of ballet. Responsibility is one of life's fundamental principals.
Our school principal is respected in the community.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, Of Toulouse red, and many Tharsian tapestries Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels That would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. The most beautiful there was the Queen, Flashing her gray eye. No one had ever seen Anyone lovelier in his day. Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever?
She is held in high esteem.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The queen continues to encourage dramatic art, personally attending performances at Gray's Inn, Greenwich Palace, and Whitehall Palace. In 1583 she establishes her own theater company, the Queen's Men, and leading actors flock to it. Puritans are enraged, and the following year the city authorities try to outlaw plays altogether, both within and outside the city walls. But now that drama has received royal approval, they don't stand a chance. What was the most direct effect of the establishment of the Queen's Men? New plays were written every year. The queen visited Whitehall Palace. The Puritans were outraged. Drama received royal approval.
The Puritans were outraged.
I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. As they came to treat of affairs of great consequence, the deputies from several towns met together to wait for their coming. The ambassadors of the nations that lie near Utopia, knowing their customs, and that fine clothes are in no esteem among them, that silk is despised, and gold is a badge of infamy, used to come very modestly clothed; but the Anemolians, lying more remote, and having had little commerce with them, understanding that they were coarsely clothed, and all in the same manner, took it for granted that they had none of those fine things among them of which they made no use; and they, being a vainglorious rather than a wise people, resolved to set themselves out with so much pomp that they should look like gods, and strike the eyes of the poor Utopians with their splendor. What is the central idea of this excerpt?
The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably.
Read the excerpt from Utopia. I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. As they came to treat of affairs of great consequence, the deputies from several towns met together to wait for their coming. The ambassadors of the nations that lie near Utopia, knowing their customs, and that fine clothes are in no esteem among them, that silk is despised, and gold is a badge of infamy, used to come very modestly clothed; but the Anemolians, lying more remote, and having had little commerce with them, understanding that they were coarsely clothed, and all in the same manner, took it for granted that they had none of those fine things among them of which they made no use; and they, being a vainglorious rather than a wise people, resolved to set themselves out with so much pomp that they should look like gods, and strike the eyes of the poor Utopians with their splendour. Which is the central idea of this excerpt?
The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably.
Which is the central idea of this excerpt?
The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably.
. . . Since they have no use for money among themselves, but keep it as a provision against events which seldom happen, and between which there are generally long intervening intervals, they value it no farther than it deserves—that is, in proportion to its use. So that it is plain they must prefer iron either to gold or silver, for men can no more live without iron than without fire or water; but Nature has marked out no use for the other metals so essential as not easily to be dispensed with. What is the central idea of this passage?
The Utopians value money less than other, more useful things.
Which lines from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best establish Gilgamesh as triumphant in battle? "I will stand by you. Now let us attack." Gilgamesh felt his courage return. They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend, came to himself. He yelled, he lifted his massive axe They took their axes and penetrated deeper into the forest, they went chopping down cedars, the woods chips flew They bound logs together and built a raft. Enkidu steered it down the great river. Gilgamesh carried Humbaba's head.
They bound logs together and built a raft. Enkidu steered it down the great river. Gilgamesh carried Humbaba's head.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The men charged in tournaments again and again, Noble knights jousting in high spirits; Then they rode to the court and danced to carols, And the feast went on like that a full fifteen days, With all the food and entertainment anyone could imagine. The laughter and merrymaking were a glory to hear . . . Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about the knights? They fight ruthlessly. They celebrate festively. They are devout Christians. They are boastful and vain.
They celebrate festively.
Act I. Scene i. Elsinore. A Platform before the Castle. FRANCISCO at his post. Enter to him BERNARDO. Bernardo: Who's there? Francisco: Nay, answer me; stand, and unfold yourself. Bernardo: Long live the king! Francisco: Bernardo? Bernardo: He. Francisco: You come most carefully upon your hour. Bernardo: 'Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco. Francisco: For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heart. -Hamlet, William Shakespeare How do the setting and dialogue in the first scene of Hamlet affect the audience?
They set a dark and eerie mood appropriate for a serious play.
What should writers do when summarizing a text? Check all that apply. They should include minor details. They should state their personal beliefs and opinions. They should restate the text's central ideas. They should include important supporting details. They should use objective language.
They should restate the text's central ideas. They should include important supporting details. They should use objective language.
In Act IV of Hamlet, Laertes demands revenge for his father's death, King Claudius plots with Laertes to kill Hamlet, and Hamlet announces his return to Denmark. How do these events work together to build suspense?
They suggest that there will soon be a deadly showdown between Claudius and Hamlet.
Which line from Utopia is an example of an analogy? They supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials . . . They polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them . . . They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed . . .
They supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family.
Which sentence has a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition? They thanked us exuberantly for meeting with them to discuss the deal. Driving delights me when I take off spontaneously for random destinations. With all these poems to learn, I need to start memorizing them immediately. While I enjoy biking in the woods, I prefer the placid setting by the lake.
They thanked us exuberantly for meeting with them to discuss the deal.
Which of these excerpts from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England is related from the second-person point of view? Hills might feature in an Elizabethan writer's description of a county because of their potential for sheep grazing . . . Those things that Elizabethans take for granted are precisely what you will find most striking . . . Before this, they do not need such a word, for they do not see a "landscape" as such . . . Shakespeare does not use the word "landscape" at all; he uses the word "country" . . .
Those things that Elizabethans take for granted are precisely what you will find most striking . . .
In their great council at Amaurot, to which there are three sent from every town once a year, they examine what towns abound in provisions and what are under any scarcity, that so the one may be furnished from the other; and this is done freely, without any sort of exchange; for, according to their plenty or scarcity, they supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. The central idea of this excerpt is that Utopians make a regular effort to care for those in need. Which detail best supports this central idea?
Towns with an abundance provide for those with less.
Read the excerpt from Utopia. In their great council at Amaurot, to which there are three sent from every town once a year, they examine what towns abound in provisions and what are under any scarcity, that so the one may be furnished from the other; and this is done freely, without any sort of exchange; for, according to their plenty or scarcity, they supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. The central idea of this excerpt is that Utopians make a regular effort to care for those in need. Which detail best supports this central idea?
Towns with an abundance provide for those with less.
What inference can be made about transportation, based on this passage?
Transportation was more difficult in the winter months than the summer months.
Jamal's assignment for class is to write his own verse to add to Beowulf, using some of the traditions that were used in Old English poetry. Which excerpt from Jamal's poem best fulfills the assignment? And Unferth heard Beowulf's story. And he sulked, hearing all that glory. As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said, he felt overcome with envy at what he heard Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench, listening bitterly to Beowulf's conquests Unferth remained in the hall with others, Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.
Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench, listening bitterly to Beowulf's conquests
Read the excerpt from Utopia. The Utopians wonder how any man should be so much taken with the glaring doubtful lustre of a jewel or a stone, that can look up to a star or to the sun himself; or how any should value himself because his cloth is made of a finer thread; for, how fine soever that thread may be, it was once no better than the fleece of a sheep, and that sheep, was a sheep still, for all its wearing it. They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed that even man, for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than this metal . . . What is the central idea of this excerpt? The sun and stars are lovelier than jewels and shine just as bright. Even fine cloth is made from the thread of simple sheep's wool. Gold is a big pile of metal and should not give anyone more power. Utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold.
Utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold.
The Utopians wonder how any man should be so much taken with the glaring doubtful lustre of a jewel or a stone, that can look up to a star or to the sun himself; or how any should value himself because his cloth is made of a finer thread; for, how fine soever that thread may be, it was once no better than the fleece of a sheep, and that sheep, was a sheep still, for all its wearing it. They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed that even man, for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than this metal . . . What is the central idea of this excerpt?
Utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold.
Violent media can be harmful. My utopia will discourage violent media. Which sentence most clearly combines these sentences into one cohesive thought? Violent media can be harmful and discourage utopia. My utopia will discourage too much media. Too much violence in the media will harmfully be discouraged. Violent media can be harmful, so it will be discouraged in my utopia.
Violent media can be harmful, so it will be discouraged in my utopia.
Read the passage from "A Shield." A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron, Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play, Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting, Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of war I have no hopefor help or release Ere I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band. Which is the best summary of the passage's theme? War leaves enduring scars. Fighting leads to contentment. Great honor is found in battle. It takes courage to end conflict.
War leaves enduring scars.
Read the paragraph from a student essay. In my utopia, each year will include four distinct and lovely seasons. Warm spring days and long summer evenings will make up the first half of the year. Crisp autumn months will be followed by a brief snowy season for skiers to enjoy. Which is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph? A predictable cycle of seasons is the ideal source of variety and beauty in my perfect world. Many people do not like winter and move to warmer climates when they retire. Long winter days have been proven to affect many people's moods. Personally, my favorite time of year is fall, when the leaves change and apples are in season.
a
Read the sentence. Once the scientist completed to assemble the components, she tested her new device to see if it performed as expected. What is the best word to replace the infinitive in the sentence? assembling assemble assembled assembly
a
Which line from Utopia is an example of an analogy? They supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials . . . They polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them . . . They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed . . .
a
Which sentence features a present participial phrase functioning as an adjective? Blushing furiously, the newcomer couldn't believe he'd been so gullible. Fatigued after a long day, the woman recuperated with a quiet evening. Our teacher likes to spring impromptu tests on us so we keep studying. The heat radiating from the pavement caused the air to ripple and waver.
a
Which sentence has a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition? They thanked us exuberantly for meeting with them to discuss the deal. Driving delights me when I take off spontaneously for random destinations. With all these poems to learn, I need to start memorizing them immediately. While I enjoy biking in the woods, I prefer the placid setting by the lake.
a
Read the paragraph from Lucy's narrative. I could see that my neighbor was struggling with the lone bag of groceries cradled in her arms, but I wasn't sure what I should do. Grandma June—what all the neighborhood kids had called her for as long as I could remember—had always been the one to care for us, to help us build stronger forts, to grow better flowers, and to learn from our mistakes. To ask if she needed help with something as simple as carrying in one bag of groceries would be like shouting to the world that she was aging, that she was no longer as strong as she once had been. Hesitantly, I walked to the wooden gate that divided our front lawn from hers and stood there as the package she was carrying threatened to spill from her arms. Which element of a narrative should Lucy include next to most effectively move the story forward? a sentence that clearly establishes who is telling the story a reflection that explains what the writer learns from the experience a detailed description of the package in Grandma June's arms a few lines of dialogue between the writer and Grandma June
a few lines of dialogue between the writer and Grandma June
Read the sentence. To the best of our knowledge, he decided that his major would be acting. Which does the sentence contain? a conjunction a gerund an infinitive a participle
a gerund
Read the sentence. To the best of our knowledge, he decided that his major would be acting. Which does the sentence contain?
a gerund
Which of the following is the best definition of feudalism?
a government in which nobles have judicial, political, and military control over an area
If tele means "far away" and gram means "something that is written," which is the best definition of the word telegram? a scientific analysis of handwriting a communication that is false a message sent over a long distance a sound that is far away
a message sent over a long distance
Read the sentence. To shine on the stage, a performer must create a dynamic connection with the audience. How does the infinitive in the sentence function? as a noun as a verb as an adjective as an adverb
as a noun
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "But, sirs, it is not courteous of you To speak so roughly to an old man, who Has not offended you by word or deed. It's there in Holy Writ for you to read: "Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head Of an old man"—and therefore do no harm, I warn you, to an old man while you're young, Any more than you'd like to have it done To you in old age, should you live so long. Now God be with you! I go where I must go." How is the old man characterized in this excerpt? as an adventurer eager to join the youth as a church leader recruiting the youth as a sage counselor reproving the youth as a cruel authority punishing the youth
as a sage counselor reproving the youth
Read the excerpt from The Pardoner's Tale in The Canterbury Tales. And it fell to the youngest of them all, And he set off at once towards the town. And thereupon, so soon as he was gone, One of the two who stayed said to the other: "You know, of course, that you are my sworn brother. I'll tell you something that you won't lose by. As you can see, our friend has gone away, And here is gold, and that in greatest plenty, All waiting to be split between us three. How would it be, if I can work it so That it is only shared between us two, Wouldn't I be doing you a friendly turn?" How does Chaucer characterize the young man speaking in this passage? as uncomfortable as loyal as deceitful as innocent
as deceitful
Read the excerpt from Grendel. Thus I fled, ridiculous hairy creature torn apart by poetry—crawling, whimpering, streaming tears, across the world like a two-headed beast, like mixed-up lamb and kid at the tail of a baffled, indifferent ewe—and I gnashed my teeth and clutched the sides of my head as if to heal the split, but I couldn't. How is Grendel characterized in this excerpt? as humorous and comical as violent and dangerous as upset and confused as weak and sickly
as upset and confused
What is the best word to replace the infinitive in the sentence? Once the scientist completed to assemble the components, she tested her new device to see if it performed as expected.
assembiling
Read the sentence. Once the scientist completed to assemble the components, she tested her new device to see if it performed as expected. What is the best word to replace the infinitive in the sentence?
assembling
Read the sentence. Once the scientist completed to assemble the components, she tested her new device to see if it performed as expected. What is the best word to replace the infinitive in the sentence? assembling assemble assembled assembly
assembling
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. Polonius: Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man, And they in France of the best rank and station Are most select and generous, chief in that.
attire
A student is asked to write a critique of this excerpt from Utopia. If these metals were laid up in any tower in the kingdom it would raise a jealousy of the Prince and Senate, and give birth to that foolish mistrust into which the people are apt to fall—a jealousy of their intending to sacrifice the interest of the public to their own private advantage. If they should work it into vessels, or any sort of plate, they fear that the people might grow too fond of it, and so be unwilling to let the plate be run down, if a war made it necessary, to employ it in paying their soldiers. To prevent all these inconveniences they have fallen upon an expedient which, as it agrees with their other policy, so is it very different from ours, and will scarce gain belief among us who value gold so much, and lay it up so carefully. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal; and thus they take care by all possible means to render gold and silver of no esteem . . . Which is a critique of the excerpt? Gold earrings are given to enslaved people and seen as cause for shame. The effects of slavery are much worse than the effects of materialism. To show their disdain for gold and silver, Utopians use them for chamber pots. Utopians make a great effort to treat precious metals for everyday purposes.
b
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "Think what a safeguard it must be for you That I, who can absolve both high and low When soul from body is about to go, Should chance to fall in with your company! Let me suggest that our host here begin, Since he's the one who's most wrapped up in sin. Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first, And you can kiss the relics, every one! All for a penny! Out now with your purse!" Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? Chaucer criticizes the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints. Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase. Chaucer highlights the need for confession before death. Chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
b
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "To start with, I declare where I've come from, And then produce my certificates, one by one; My licence with the seal of our lord bishop Which I show first—that's to protect myself So that nobody, whether priest or cleric, Dares interdict me from Christ's holy work." What feature of medieval life is reflected in the excerpt? the custom of going to confession regularly the acceptance of the church's authority the practice of traveling to distant locations the importance of knowing one's neighbors
b
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Dear brethren, God forgive you your trespass, And keep you from the sin of avarice; My holy pardon here can save you all, And will, so long as you make offerings Of gold and silver coin, spoons, brooches, rings— Bow down your heads before this holy bull! Come, ladies, make an offering of your wool! I'll put your name down on my prayer-roll, And you shall enter to the bliss of heaven Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? Chaucer criticizes the practice of confessing one's sins to a priest. Chaucer criticizes the notion that divine forgiveness depends on giving money. Chaucer criticizes the idea that people go to heaven after death. Chaucer criticizes the fact that clergymen earn more than peasants.
b
Read the sentence. Hiking along merrily, we maintained a sedate pace because we liked to heartily enjoy the stream bubbling its way beside us. Which part of the sentence functions as an adjective? the infinitive phrase "to heartily enjoy" the participial phrase "bubbling its way" the gerund phrase "hiking along merrily" the prepositional phrase "beside us"
b
Read the sentence. To the best of our knowledge, he decided that his major would be acting. Which does the sentence contain? a conjunction a gerund an infinitive a participle
b
Which are true about participles? Check all that apply. Participles modify nouns. Participles modify pronouns. Participles modify verbs. Participles modify conjunctions. Participles modify adverbs.
b
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The knight on his horse turned in his saddle, And wildly he flashed his red eyes around, Arched his bristling bright-green eyebrows,............. What statement best describes the knight's actions?
b. He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group
Read the sentence. According to the latest reports sent to us, orangutans prefer to remain safely in their original habitats. Why can the infinitive phrase be classified as a noun?
b. It functions as the direct object.
Read the sentence. To the best of our knowledge, he decided that his major would be acting. Which does the sentence contain?
b. a gerund
Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Check all that apply.
b. loyalty c. morality e. faithfulness
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain, sitting next to the Queen, Bowed to the King then: "I will keep my words plain..................... What chivalric value does Gawain display in the excerpt?
b. loyalty to his king
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "No, I tell you in good faith, it is not a fight I have come for. These are nothing but beardless boys around this bench. What chivalric value does the Green Knight display in the excerpt?
b. the morality of fair play
Read the sentence. Hiking along merrily, we maintained a sedate pace because we liked to heartily enjoy the stream bubbling its way beside us. Which part of the sentence functions as an adjective?
b. the participial phrase "bubbling its way"
Historical context helps readers understand a text by providing a central idea. personal opinions. background information. a supporting argument.
background information.
A prefix is added to the _________ of a word.
beginning
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. [Arthur] said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless. What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted. No knight I know is afraid of your great words. Give me your ax now, in the name of God, And I shall grant the boon that you have requested." He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand. Then proudly that other knight sets foot on the ground. Now Arthur has his ax, gripping the handle, And grimly swings it around, preparing to strike with it. The bold man stood towering before him . . . What chivalric value does Arthur display in the excerpt? religious devotion morality bravery physical strength
bravery
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. I can sting with my tongue; and when I preach I sting so hard, the fellow can't escape Slander and defamation, if so be He's wronged my fellow-pardoners, or me, Even if I don't give his actual name, Yet everybody knows that he's the one From hints, and other circumstantialities— That's how I deal with people who annoy us; That's how I spit out venom, under guise Of piety, and seem sincerely pious. How does the excerpt satirize the clergy? by revealing the clergy's lack of theological knowledge by revealing the clergy's disregard for the poor by revealing the clergy's vindictive abuse of power by revealing the clergy's lack of loyalty to one another
by revealing the clergy's vindictive abuse of power
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction Over the folk, now this way, and now that, Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quick That it's a joy to watch me at my work. How does the excerpt satirize pardoners? by stating that they are lazy when they talk to parishioners by illustrating their sinful behavior outside the pulpit by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances by implying that they are unwilling to learn from their mistakes
by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
Caring for the environment will be one of the most important features of my perfect society. Citizens will be encouraged to reduce waste in many ways. ________, restaurants will offer cloth napkins and reusable utensils instead of paper and plastic. Which transition creates the most cohesion between the sentences? Furthermore Moreover For example Finally
c
Central idea: People in Utopia care about the common good. Which statement provides a critique of the central idea? Extra food and resources are given to poor communities. More wrote Utopia to encourage more equality in society. Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally. Gold and silver chains are worn by enslaved people in Utopia.
c
Central idea: Utopians strive to make gold and silver less valuable. Which statement provides a critique of the central idea? The Utopians use gold to make chains and earrings for enslaved people. To show their disinterest in gold, Utopians drink from earthen cups. It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find. Thomas More wrote during a time when gold was highly valued.
c
Historical context helps readers understand a text by providing a central idea. personal opinions. background information. a supporting argument.
c
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "But, sirs, it is not courteous of you To speak so roughly to an old man, who Has not offended you by word or deed. It's there in Holy Writ for you to read: "Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head Of an old man"—and therefore do no harm, I warn you, to an old man while you're young, Any more than you'd like to have it done To you in old age, should you live so long. Now God be with you! I go where I must go." How is the old man is characterized in this excerpt? as an adventurer eager to join the youth as a church leader recruiting the youth as a sage counselor reproving the youth as a cruel authority punishing the youth
c
Read the excerpt from The Pardoner's Tale in The Canterbury Tales. And it fell to the youngest of them all, And he set off at once towards the town. And thereupon, so soon as he was gone, One of the two who stayed said to the other: "You know, of course, that you are my sworn brother. I'll tell you something that you won't lose by. As you can see, our friend has gone away, And here is gold, and that in greatest plenty, All waiting to be split between us three. How would it be, if I can work it so That it is only shared between us two, Wouldn't I be doing you a friendly turn?" How does Chaucer characterize the young man speaking in this passage? as uncomfortable as loyal as deceitful as innocent
c
Read the sentence. The administrator of the company, the woman overseeing the department, added new personnel to better augment the existing sales force. Which part of the sentence functions as an adverb? of the company overseeing the department to better augment existing sales force
c
Support for the arts would be very important in my utopia. Museums and art galleries would be provided with adequate funding. ________, free concerts would be sponsored every weekend to encourage culture in the community. Which transition creates the most cohesion between the two sentences? First Finally Additionally In particular
c
To avoid confusion from a misplaced modifier, a participial phrase should be placed at the beginning of the sentence. at the end of the sentence. next to the noun it describes. next to the verb it describes.
c
Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote? The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance . . . It is certain that all things appear incredible to us in proportion as they differ from known customs; but one who can judge aright will not wonder to find that, since their constitution differs so much from ours, their value of gold and silver should be measured by a very different standard . . . I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. But they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . . .
c
Which sentence contains a gerund? During the night, the temperature plummeted twenty degrees. To navigate the winding road safely, we concentrated intensely. On the first torrid day of summer, we always enjoy swimming. The contemptible birds singing in the yard annoyed us all night.
c
Which statement would be found in the opening paragraph of an essay? For example, citizens in this society would have access to nature trails and city parks. These are all reasons why my personal utopia would be a great improvement on today's society. My own utopia would be a community that values nature, provides excellent free education, and encourages wellness in all citizens. One way wellness could be encouraged would be with free exercise and nutrition classes.
c
Which supporting detail would best fit in a paragraph about the economy of a utopia? Natural habitats for all types of animals would be a state priority. Money would be provided for solar-powered homes and vehicles. Small businesses would be valued by people and the government. Symphonies, ballet companies, and art galleries would be well funded.
c
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. I can sting with my tongue; and when I preach I sting so hard, the fellow can't escape Slander and defamation, if so be He's wronged my fellow-pardoners, or me, Even if I don't give his actual name, Yet everybody knows that he's the one From hints, and other circumstantialities— That's how I deal with people who annoy us; That's how I spit out venom, under guise Of piety, and seem sincerely pious. How does the excerpt satirize the clergy? by revealing the clergy's lack of theological knowledge by revealing the clergy's disregard for the poor by revealing the clergy's vindictive abuse of power by revealing the clergy's lack of loyalty to one another
c.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. [Arthur] said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless. What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted. No knight I know is afraid of your great words........................... What chivalric value does Arthur display in the excerpt?
c. bravery
Read the sentence. Craving a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, the rural students were excited to travel to the city. The underlined phrase is a(n)
c. infinitive.
To avoid confusion from a misplaced modifier, a participial phrase should be placed
c. next to the noun it describes.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This King was staying at Camelot at Christmastime With many fair lords and the most beautiful ladies.............. What element of medieval court culture is evident in the excerpt?
c. the camaraderie of nobles and knights
Read the sentence. The administrator of the company, the woman overseeing the department, added new personnel to better augment the existing sales force. Which part of the sentence functions as an adverb?
c. to better augment
Read the sentence. Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book. What is the best way to revise the sentence?
change "mortifying" to "mortified"
What is the best way to revise the sentence? Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book.
change "mortifying" to "mortified"
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. They could hear Humbaba's terrifying roar. Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash," he cried, "protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer." They stood and listened. A moment passed. Then, from heaven, the voice of the god called to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack, attack Humbaba while the time is right, before he enters the depths of the forest" What characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal? willingness to endure a voyage bravery and courage as a warrior confidence in public speaking connection to the supernatural
connection to the supernatural
To analyze tone, which things should the reader study? Check all that apply.
connotations, diction, the speaker, the topic
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. [Gilgamesh and Enkidu] charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. The monster let out a deafening cry, his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder, he stamped and the ground burst open, his steps split the mountains of Lebanon, the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fog descended on them and made their eyes ache. Then Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba, the south wind, the north wind, the east and the west, storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado, to pin him down and paralyze his steps. He could not move forward, could not retreat. Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, he held a knife to Humbaba's throat. What characteristics of an epic hero does Gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? Check all that apply. compassion for his enemy courage in battle endurance in travel connection to supernatural help humility in defeat
courage in battle connection to supernatural help
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. For I'll have money, wool, and cheese, and wheat, Though given by the poorest serving-lad, Or by the poorest widow in the place, Were all her children dying of famine, No, no! I'll drink the ichor of the vine, And have a pretty girl in every town. But hear me out now, gentlemen . . . Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? The Pardoner's poverty suggests that the Church is too stingy. The Pardoner's excessive drinking underscores the need for moderation. The Pardoner's indulgent spending draws attention to the need for restraint. The Pardoner's disregard for the poor reveals the Church's hypocrisy.
d
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. In Flanders there was once a company Of youngsters wedded to such sin and folly As gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns, Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns, They spend their time in dicing and in dancing, Eating and drinking more than they can carry; And with these abominable excesses They offer up the vilest sacrifices . . . Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage? humble nervous sensitive immoral
d
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice. Though I myself am guilty of the sin, I know how to make other people turn From avarice, and bitterly repent. Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? timid approachable honest hypocritical
d
Read the excerpt from Utopia. If these metals were laid up in any tower in the kingdom it would raise a jealousy of the Prince and Senate, and give birth to that foolish mistrust into which the people are apt to fall—a jealousy of their intending to sacrifice the interest of the public to their own private advantage. If they should work it into vessels, or any sort of plate, they fear that the people might grow too fond of it, and so be unwilling to let the plate be run down, if a war made it necessary, to employ it in paying their soldiers. To prevent all these inconveniences they have fallen upon an expedient which, as it agrees with their other policy, so is it very different from ours, and will scarce gain belief among us who value gold so much, and lay it up so carefully. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal . . . What is the central idea of this excerpt? Utopians use gold and silver chamber pots. Enslaved people wear chains of gold and silver. It is not an honor to wear gold jewelry. Gold and silver are not valued in Utopia.
d
Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii. Horatio: My lord, I came to see your father's funeral. Hamlet: I pray thee, do not mock me, fellow-student; I think it was to see my mother's wedding. Horatio: Indeed, my lord, it follow'd hard upon. Hamlet: Thrift, thrift, Horatio! the funeral bak'd meats Did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables. In the excerpt, Shakespeare characterizes Hamlet as amused that he was able to attend his own mother's wedding. disgusted that Gertrude and Claudius married so quickly. grateful that his mother did not have to remain a widow for long. resentful that Gertrude and Claudius wasted so much food.
disgusted that Gertrude and Claudius married so quickly.
Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii. Claudius: Take thy fair hour, Laertes; time be thine, And thy best graces spend it at thy will. But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son,— Hamlet: [Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than kind. The aside reveals to the audience Hamlet's respect for Laertes. affection for Claudius. jealousy of Laertes. dislike of Claudius.
dislike of Claudius.
When prewriting for an informative essay, it is important to generate ideas that educate. conceal. entertain. persuade.
educate.
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. As I have good cause, so do I give you all my hearty thanks for the good zeal and loving care you seem to have, as well towards me as to the whole estate of your country. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth relies heavily on a rhetorical appeal to pathos by encouraging an emotional response from the audience. establishing her credibility as a capable leader. providing a logical reason for trusting her leadership skills. demonstrating her ability to speak persuasively.
encouraging an emotional response from the audience.
Descriptive details help the reader eliminate unnecessary information. present information in a logical way. organize details in order of importance. envision a concept or scenario.
envision a concept or scenario.
Lukas follows these steps when reading a text. Identify the author's purpose. Analyze elements of the author's style. Determine how the style supports the purpose. Lukas is ____________ the authors style.
evaluating
To critique a text, readers .
examine and explain their position on a central idea
To critique a text, readers
examine and explain their position on a central idea.
When providing an objective summary of a text, writers should directly quote the text. avoid central ideas. include their opinions. exclude personal opinions.
exclude personal opinions.
Utopia reflects the time in which it was written because gold had little value in the fifteenth century. exploration was important in the fifteenth century. children had expensive toys in the fifteenth century. poor people were looked after in the fifteenth century.
exploration was important in the fifteenth century.
Read the passage from Beowulf. Then it was like old times in the echoing hall, proud talk and the people happy, loud and excited; until soon enough Halfdane's heir had to be away to his night's rest. He realized that the demon was going to descend on the hall, that he had plotted all day, from dawn-light until darkness gathered again over the world and stealthy night-shapes came stealing forth under the cloud-murk. The passage features Anglo-Saxon culture because people are feasting. laughing. relaxing. worrying.
feasting.
Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii. [Hamlet:] Must I remember? why, she would hang on him, As if increase of appetite had grown By what it fed on; and yet, within a month, Let me not think on 't: Frailty, thy name is woman! A little month; or ere those shoes were old With which she follow'd my poor father's body, Like Niobe, all tears; why she, even she,— O God! a beast, that wants discourse of reason, Would have mourn'd longer,—married with mine uncle, My father's brother, but no more like my father Than I to Hercules . . . In this excerpt, Hamlet characterizes his mother as eager. fickle. loyal. sickly.
fickle
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-01/3012-01-06/3012-01-06-assessment/3012-01-06-21.png The principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms. Which definition best helps readers find the correct meaning of principal in this sentence? first, highest in rank or importance the head of a school or organization a sum of money a rule of action or conduct
first, highest in rank or importance
In Grendel, John Gardner uses first-person point of view to help readers better understand Beowulf's feelings. first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel's side of a familiar story. third-person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters. third-person point of view to give an impartial account of a well-known event.
first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel's side of a familiar story.
Read the excerpt from Utopia. They find pearls on their coasts, and diamonds and carbuncles on their rocks; they do not look after them, but, if they find them by chance, they polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them . . . This excerpt is most likely More's reaction to his society's
greed
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she
has the qualities of a capable leader
Which should be included in a critique? Check all that apply.
-the central idea -supporting details -the reader's position -supporting evidence
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that one bad apple can spoil all the others?
. . . make sure they are not touching each other . . .
Utopia
A term used to describe an ideal, imaginary society where conditions are perfect, created by Sir Thomas More
Feudalism
A type of government in which nobles controlled land
Which detail gives implicit information about the modern view of the Elizabethan landscape?
Ranges of hills and mountains are obstacles to Elizabethan travelers and very far from picturesque features you go out of your way to see.
Pyrrhus is a figure from Greek mythology who avenges the death of his father by brutally killing King Priam. What does the excerpt suggest about Hamlet's state of mind? The rugged Pyrrhus, like the Hyrcanian beast,— 'tis not so, it begins with Pyrrhus:— The rugged Pyrrhus, he, whose sable arm, Black as his purpose, did the night resemble When he lay couched in the ominous horse,What is the effect of Hamlet's use of metaphors in this excerpt?
D. Hamlet admires Pyrrhus and wants to follow his example.
Which plot event accounts for the change in Laertes's character in Act IV of Hamlet?
The murder of Polonius by Hamlet
Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a challenging journey? The two men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night. Gilgamesh makes an offering to the mountain and asks for a favorable dream. Gilgamesh dreams that an enormous mountain falls on him and Enkidu. The two men can hear the roar of Humbaba as they get to the Cedar Forest.
The two men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night.
Which word best completes the comparison of Beowulf and Grendel? Readers of Beowulf will likely view Grendel as a villain. Readers of Grendel, however, will likely view the character as more ________. arrogant helpful unlikable sympathetic
sympathetic
Which is the prefix in disappointedly? dis- appoint -ed -ly
dis-
Which are independent clauses? Check all that apply.
1. They decided to take a long walk 2. We were able to arrive on schedule 3. He was unsure how to proceed
What should writers do when summarizing a text? Check all that apply.
1. They should restate the text's central ideas. 2. They should include important supporting details. 3. They should use objective language.
QUIZ
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Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was almost impossible for Elizabethans to survive? "Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you." "But you have the advantage of knowing that a fleabite can convey the plague . . ." "Also, plague is most frequently transferred between people in towns, and it dies down in winter . . ." "Change your clothes and bedclothes regularly, and wash them thoroughly."
"Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you."
Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events? "At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ." ". . . a prompter goes to each actor in turn and whispers his speech to him, line by line." ". . . people increasingly choose to see secular plays on historical and moral themes." "If there are any female parts, these are played by boys dressed as women."
"At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ."
Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events? "Unfortunately this is located too far from the city . . ." "The queen continues to encourage dramatic art . . ." "Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan . . ." "Thomas Nashe brings forth his masterpiece . . ."
"Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan . . ."
Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply. "I don't think your joke is funny," she huffed, glowering at her friend. The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned. The house loomed ominously on the hill; no occupants were visible. She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope. The town's laws required that all teenagers be home by 11 p.m.
"I don't think your joke is funny," she huffed, glowering at her friend. The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned. She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope.
Read the sentence. To host a party of this magnitude requires to clean and to organize the house before you get to the part where you can add decorations to the rooms. How should the sentence be revised to replace the infinitives with gerunds? Check all that apply. by changing "To host" to "Hosting" by changing "to clean" to "cleaning" by changing "to organize" to "organizing" by changing "to the part" to "parting" by changing "to the rooms" to "rooming"
1,2,3
Which statements describe the Middle Ages? Check all that apply. The Christian Church was a powerful institution. A feudal system of government ruled the land. Land disputes were usually settled through peaceful debate. Men of nobility, such as dukes and barons, controlled areas of land. Knights helped nobles protect their land and their subjects.
1,2,4,5
Which statements describe the Middle Ages? Check all that apply. It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE. It was a period characterized by democratic rule. The Pope was the leader of the church. The majority of people participated in church activities. A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
1,3,4,5
Which details give explicit information about Elizabethans' beliefs about health? Check all that apply.
1. "Elizabethan people also consider their health when choosing what to eat." 2. "Elizabethans use [sage] because it is thought to sharpen the brain." 3. "[Sir Thomas Elyot] declares that mutton is the most wholesome meat you can eat"
Which details are stated explicitly? Check all that apply.
1. A flock of sheep in Elizabethan England was more valuable than a modern house. 2. Transportation was difficult in Elizabethan England. 3. The food supply in Elizabethan England depended on what was grown locally.
Which sentences correctly use conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs?
1. Although horseback riding is fun, it can be expensive. 2. Horseback riding is fun; however, it can be expensive. 3. Horseback riding is fun, but it can be expensive.
In his adaptation of Hamlet, Jonathan Price plays both Hamlet and the ghost. Which methods might Jonathan Price use to make it clear to the audience that he is playing both characters?
1. Changing his tone of voice 2. Changing his facial expression 3. Changing his posture
To determine the precise meaning of a word, what should the reader consider? Check all that apply.
1. Context clues 2. Tone 3. Word choice
Medieval romances:
1. Describe the adventure of a hero 2. Idealize knighthood and courtly behavior 3. Include fantastical elements such as magic or monsters 4. Can be written in verse (poetry) or prose 5. Often tell the tales of King Arthur and his Knights 6. Focus on chivalry
Which sentences correctly use conjunctive adverbs correctly?
1. I believe, therefore, that this is the best course of action. 2. Regular exercise makes you stronger; also, it helps you sleep. 3. You should not sing in the concert if you have a cold, however. 4. Meanwhile, Cassie collected shells on the beach.
What is the effect of the figurative language used in this excerpt? Check all that apply.
1. It shows Hamlet's indecision. 2. It shows Hamlet's confusion. 3. It shows Hamlet's idleness.
Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Check all that apply.
1. Muddled 2. Illogical 3. Melancholy
Which of these lines uses a simile to make a comparison? Check all that apply.
1. Must, like a w****, unpack my heart with words, 2. And fall a-cursing, like a very drab,
Which details are stated explicitly? Check all that apply. ". . . storage of food is most important. The principal rule is to have separate places for different types of commodity: dry things can be kept in a pantry with bread and dry linen; wet things are normally stored in the buttery. Wine and meat must be kept apart, and cellars should be avoided on account of their dampness. Meat should be seethed in summer to keep it fresh, then kept in a cool cellar, soaked in vinegar with juniper seeds and salt. Most yeomen will have vats and presses for making cheeses—a valuable source of protein in the long winter season." What inference can be made about the availability of food, based on this passage? Which detail from the text best supports the inference that winter months produce less food?
1. Storage of food was important. 2. Wine and meat needed to be stored apart. 3. Most yeomen had vats and presses to make cheese The winter months produced less food. "Most yeomen will have vats and presses for making cheeses—a valuable source of protein in the long winter season."
Satire in The Pardoner's Tale
1. The Pardoner delivers a Sermon 2. The Pardoner describes his corrupt work to the other pilgrims 3. He admits that he sells indulgences and displays false relics and explains how he tricks people into giving him money 4. To show that greed it he root of all evil, he tells a story about three friends who betray each other for money 5. After telling the story the Pardoner then asks the other pilgrims to give him money
What should a reader consider when tracing chronological text structure? Check all that apply.
1. The causal relationships between events 2. The responses and reactions to events 3. The factors that influence events
Which factors should be considered when evaluating whether an adaptation is a success? Check all that apply.
1. The particular choices made in the adaptation 2. The effects of the choices made in the adaptation 3. Why the choices made in the adaptation are effective
Next, the salt cellar was placed on the table. The cellar, or container, for the salt was decorative, and the main adornment for most tables. It occupied a place of honor, and as such, the placement of the salt also determined where guests sat, with the host and his or her most honored guests on one side and guests of lesser importance on the other. Therefore, no one sat down until the salt cellar, also simply called "the salt," was placed. All guests would be led into the dining hall, in order of their importance. The lord, or host, would sit at the head of the table, with the most honored guests on the right and the least honored on the left. Guests would always wash their hands prior to beginning the meal, and grace was said before the food was served. Which factors affected when guests could begin a meal in Elizabethan England? Check all that apply.
2, 3, & 4
Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Check all that apply. They translated the Bible into English. They were authorized to preach. They distributed indulgences. They were considered the Pope's equals. They accepted donations for the church.
2,3,5
What must the writer add to the sentence above in order to create a compound sentence? A hedge of rosemary and lavender surrounded the herb garden.
A coordinating conjunction and an independent clause
Which of these lines uses a simile to make a comparison?
A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause,
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. A wide flat field is "finer" than rugged terrain for it can be tilled easily to produce wheat and so represents good white bread. A small thatched cottage, which a modern viewer might consider pretty, will be considered unattractive by an Elizabethan traveler, for cottagers are generally poor and able to offer little in the way of hospitality. Ranges of hills and mountains are obstacles to Elizabethan travelers and very far from picturesque features you go out of your way to see. Which ideas are stated explicitly in the excerpt? Check all that apply. A flat field could easily be used for farming. Today, many people like thatched cottages. Elizabethans preferred large houses. The English were very hospitable people. Hills and mountains made travel difficult. Elizabethans did not like to travel.
A flat field could easily be used for farming. Hills and mountains made travel difficult.
King Arthur
A legendary British King who is the focus of many medieval romances, his adventures have been retold many times
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. A miller's daughter dies in her bed, weakened from lack of food. A beggar boy from the Scottish Borders is found writhing in agony in the road and dies soon afterward "in great misery." Another "poor, hunger-starved beggar boy" is found in the street and carried into a house, where he dies. A widow is discovered dead in a barn. A four-year-old local boy dies "for want of food and means," as does his mother. A total of sixty-two people die in Greystoke in just one year—during which time the parish sees no marriages and only three children conceived. You hear the story of a man leaving his home and walking hundreds of miles in search of work or food and returning after a couple of months with sufficient money only to find that his wife and children have all since died. Now you can see why so many people living in Kent in the 1590s walked there, as we have seen in Chapter Two. Which details give explicit examples of starvation during Elizabethan times? Check all that apply. A miller's daughter dies in her bed, weakened from lack of food. A beggar boy from the Scottish Borders is found writhing in agony in the road and dies soon afterward "in great misery." Another "poor, hunger-starved beggar boy" is found in the street and carried into a house, where he dies. A four-year-old local boy dies "for want of food and means," as does his mother. You hear the story of a man leaving his home and walking hundreds of miles in search of work or food and returning after a couple of months with sufficient money only to find that his wife and children have all since died. Now you can see why so many people living in Kent in the 1590s walked there, as we have seen in Chapter Two.
A miller's daughter dies in her bed, weakened from lack of food. A beggar boy from the Scottish Borders is found writhing in agony in the road and dies soon afterward "in great misery." Another "poor, hunger-starved beggar boy" is found in the street and carried into a house, where he dies. A four-year-old local boy dies "for want of food and means," as does his mother. You hear the story of a man leaving his home and walking hundreds of miles in search of work or food and returning after a couple of months with sufficient money only to find that his wife and children have all since died.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. Enkidu said, "Courage, dear friend, Close your ears to Humbaba's curses. Don't listen to a word. Slaughter him! Now!" Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend, came to himself. What is the theme of the excerpt? One should ignore other people's opinions. Battle requires tremendous courage. Soldiers must destroy their enemies. Encouragement offers powerful motivation.
Encouragement offers powerful motivation.
Read the excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's speeches. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-03/3012-03-01/3012-03-01-assessment/3012-03-01-16.png How does the purpose of the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury compare to the excerpt from Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry? Both excerpts inform Queen Elizabeth's audience of her strategic plans for engaging and defeating the invading army. Both excerpts attempt to persuade Queen Elizabeth's audience that she is willing to sacrifice her life for England's well-being. Both excerpts inform Queen Elizabeth's audience of the reasons she has come to passionately love and defend England. Both excerpts attempt to persuade Queen Elizabeth's audience that she is the most capable ruler the country has known.
Both excerpts attempt to persuade Queen Elizabeth's audience that she is willing to sacrifice her life for England's well-being.
Read the excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's speeches. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-03/3012-03-01/3012-03-01-assessment/3012-03-01-21.png How does the rhetorical appeal used in these excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry compare? Both use an appeal to logos by providing a reason to support her purpose. Both use an appeal to ethos by providing a reason why she should be trusted. Both use an appeal to logos by encouraging her audience to show strength. Both use an appeal to ethos by listing credentials to support her credibility.
Both use an appeal to logos by providing a reason to support her purpose.
How does the excerpt satirize the Church? "I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me. Because my only interest is in gain; I've none whatever in rebuking sin."
By exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy
How does an adaptation where the ghost and Hamlet are played by the same actor differ from an adaptation where the ghost and Hamlet are played by two separate actors?
By having the same actor play both parts, the two characters become one and Hamlet's madness is confirmed.
How does the author effectively show the establishment of Elizabethan theaters? Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan on a site nearby; and in 1596 Richard Burbage builds the Blackfriars Theatre, an indoor venue, although it does not open its doors until 1599. Most important of all, Shakespeare, Richard and Cuthbert Burbage, and their partners dismantle The Theatre and remove its beams to a new site at Southwark, where it is rebuilt in 1599 as the Globe. When Edward Alleyn builds the Fortune on the northern edge of the city in 1600, the array of Elizabethan theaters is complete.
By listing in chronological order when several important theaters were built.
How does the excerpt satirize the clergy? "I can sting with my tongue; and when I preach I sting so hard, the fellow can't escape Slander and defamation, if so be He's wronged my fellow-pardoners, or me, Even if I don't give his actual name, Yet everybody knows that he's the one From hints, and other circumstantialities— That's how I deal with people who annoy us; That's how I spit out venom, under guise Of piety, and seem sincerely pious."
By revealing the clergy's vindictive abuse of power
What does this allusion suggest?
C. What does this allusion suggest?
What does this allusion suggest? When she saw Pyrrhus make malicious sport In mincing with his sword her husband's limbs, The instant burst of clamour that she made— Unless things mortal move them not at all— Would have made milch the burning eyes of heaven, And passion in the gods.
C. that Hecuba properly mourned the death of her beloved husband
What is the effect of Hamlet's use of metaphor in this excerpt? Polonius: Well be with you, gentlemen! Hamlet: Hark you, Guildenstern; and you too; at each ear a hearer: that great baby you see there is not yet out of his swaddling-clouts.
C.The metaphor portrays Polonius as foolish and weak.
Which word in the passage does Hamlet use to describe life? 'That makes calamity of so long life'
Calamity
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "Think what a safeguard it must be for you That I, who can absolve both high and low When soul from body is about to go, Should chance to fall in with your company! Let me suggest that our host here begin, Since he's the one who's most wrapped up in sin. Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first, And you can kiss the relics, every one! All for a penny! Out now with your purse!" Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? Chaucer criticizes the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints. Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase. Chaucer highlights the need for confession before death. Chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase.
Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? "Think what a safeguard it must be for you That I, who can absolve both high and low When soul from body is about to go, Should chance to fall in with your company! Let me suggest that our host here begin, Since he's the one who's most wrapped up in sin. Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first, And you can kiss the relics, every one! All for a penny! Out now with your purse!"
Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase.
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Dear brethren, God forgive you your trespass, And keep you from the sin of avarice; My holy pardon here can save you all, And will, so long as you make offerings Of gold and silver coin, spoons, brooches, rings— Bow down your heads before this holy bull! Come, ladies, make an offering of your wool! I'll put your name down on my prayer-roll, And you shall enter to the bliss of heaven Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? Chaucer criticizes the practice of confessing one's sins to a priest. Chaucer criticizes the notion that divine forgiveness depends on giving money. Chaucer criticizes the idea that people go to heaven after death. Chaucer criticizes the fact that clergymen earn more than peasants.
Chaucer criticizes the notion that divine forgiveness depends on giving money.
Claudius: 'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to your father: But, you must know, your father lost a father; That father lost, lost his; and the survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequious sorrow; but to presever In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness, 'tis unmanly grief -Hamlet, William Shakespeare How does Shakespeare characterize Claudius in this passage?
Claudius is detached and critical.
How does King Claudius's speech relate to the central conflict in Hamlet?
Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps move the central conflict to its climax.
This is an independent clause because it contains a __________. We journaled about our adventure.
Complete thought
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Food is valuable in Elizabethan England, far more so than in the modern world. A flock of 180 sheep is worth more than the average detached house. The difficulties of transportation mean that the food supply depends heavily on what grows locally and how much surplus is available. It also depends on the season. Which statement is a logical inference based on details in the passage? During the Elizabethan period, food was often scarce. During the Elizabethan period, houses were very cheap. During the Elizabethan period, sheep were in short supply. During the Elizabethan period, food was mainly shipped in.
During the Elizabethan period, food was often scarce.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The theory of the humors is just the basic framework into which physicians fit a number of other ideas. Galen teaches that every living thing is composed of the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Each of these corresponds with one of the four humors. Fire, which is said to be hot and dry, corresponds with choler; water (cold and wet) with phlegm; earth (dry and cold) with black bile; and air (hot and wet) with blood. These properties are all associated with parts of the body, so the brain is cold and moist, the kidneys hot and moist, and so on. If an imbalance in the humors clashes with the properties of an organ, the patient will be ill. Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt? Water was thought to be cold and wet, so it was associated with phlegm. Elizabethans believed that the balance of the four humors would keep them healthy. Galen taught Elizabethan doctors about fire, water, earth, and air. Air was the most important humor because it corresponded with blood.
Elizabethans believed that the balance of the four humors would keep them healthy.
I have spent years visiting schools and studying school lunch programs.
Ethos
Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt? The theory of the humors is just the basic framework into which physicians fit a number of other ideas. Galen teaches that every living thing is composed of the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Each of these corresponds with one of the four humors. Fire, which is said to be hot and dry, corresponds with choler; water (cold and wet) with phlegm; earth (dry and cold) with black bile; and air (hot and wet) with blood. These properties are all associated with parts of the body, so the brain is cold and moist, the kidneys hot and moist, and so on. If an imbalance in the humors clashes with the properties of an organ, the patient will be ill.
Elizabethans believed that the balance of the four humors would keep them healthy.
What is the central idea of this paragraph? There is no concept of "health and safety" in Elizabethan England, so you will inevitably feel vulnerable when you arrive. Nauseating smells and sights will assail your senses; contemporary standards of cleanliness will worry you. People die every day from unknown ailments, the young as often as the old. Infectious diseases periodically kill thousands within a few weeks. Even when plague is not in town, it lurks as an anxiety in the back of people's minds and, when it does strike, their worry turns to terror. On top of the illnesses, the chances of being attacked and hurt are much higher than in the modern world, and workplace injuries are far more common.
Elizabethans faced a variety of challenges in staying healthy.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. There is no concept of "health and safety" in Elizabethan England, so you will inevitably feel vulnerable when you arrive. Nauseating smells and sights will assail your senses; contemporary standards of cleanliness will worry you. People die every day from unknown ailments, the young as often as the old. Infectious diseases periodically kill thousands within a few weeks. Even when plague is not in town, it lurks as an anxiety in the back of people's minds and, when it does strike, their worry turns to terror. On top of the illnesses, the chances of being attacked and hurt are much higher than in the modern world, and workplace injuries are far more common. What is the central idea of this paragraph? Infectious diseases, like the plague, killed many people. Infectious diseases were a great source of concern. Elizabethans faced health challenges similar to ours today. Elizabethans faced a variety of challenges in staying healthy.
Elizabethans faced health challenges similar to ours today. Elizabethans faced a variety of challenges in staying healthy.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. There is some respite at the end of the reign: the law against eating meat on Wednesdays is repealed in 1585. At the same time, there is a general slackening of fish-eating and an increase in the consumption of meat. By the 1590s most wealthy households have dropped the strict Lenten fast and replaced it with a reduced-meat diet. In 1593 the government bows to the inevitable and reduces the punitive £3 fine to £1. Now many households begin to eat meat in Lent and on Fridays and Saturdays, if the head of the household wishes to do so, even though it is still technically against the law. The details from this excerpt support the inference that meat was consumed only by wealthy Elizabethans. many Elizabethans resisted the idea of eating more meat. fish was still a more common staple than meat in Elizabethan diets. Elizabethans' attitude toward eating meat was becoming more relaxed.
Elizabethans' attitude toward eating meat was becoming more relaxed.
Read the passage about Grendel from Beowulf. For no cause whatever would the earlmen's defender Leave in life-joys the loathsome newcomer, He deemed his existence utterly useless To men under heaven. Now, read the passage about Hrothgar from Grendel. Meanwhile, those who paid tribute to him were forced to strike at more distant halls to gather the gold they paid to Hrothgar—and a little on the side for themselves. His power overran the world, from the foot of my cliff to the northern sea to the impenetrable forests south and east. They hacked down trees in widening rings around their central halls and blistered the land with peasant huts and pigpen fences till the forest looked like an old dog dying of mange. Which is the most accurate comparison of the two passages? From Beowulf's perspective, the Danes are helpless innocents, but from Grendel's perspective, Grendel is the helpless innocent. From Beowulf's perspective, Grendel is a villain, but from Grendel's perspective, Hrothgar and the Danes are the villains. Both Beowulf and Grendel think they are acting to save the environment from further destruction. Both Beowulf and Grendel think they are acting according to the will of the gods.
From Beowulf's perspective, Grendel is a villain, but from Grendel's perspective, Hrothgar and the Danes are the villains.
Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality. Success in battle results in glory. Which statement best describes how these themes interact in the tale? Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame. Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death. When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame. When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.
Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero? Gilgamesh standing at the top of the mountain and asking for favorable dreams Gilgamesh dreaming of an eagle with a lion's head and a flaming mouth Gilgamesh asking Enkidu to explain the meaning of his dream to him Gilgamesh standing at edge of the Cedar Forest, ready to battle Humbaba
Gilgamesh standing at edge of the Cedar Forest, ready to battle Humbaba
Read the excerpt from Utopia. If these metals were laid up in any tower in the kingdom it would raise a jealousy of the Prince and Senate, and give birth to that foolish mistrust into which the people are apt to fall—a jealousy of their intending to sacrifice the interest of the public to their own private advantage. If they should work it into vessels, or any sort of plate, they fear that the people might grow too fond of it, and so be unwilling to let the plate be run down, if a war made it necessary, to employ it in paying their soldiers. To prevent all these inconveniences they have fallen upon an expedient which, as it agrees with their other policy, so is it very different from ours, and will scarce gain belief among us who value gold so much, and lay it up so carefully. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal . . . What is the central idea of this excerpt? Utopians use gold and silver chamber pots. Enslaved people wear chains of gold and silver. It is not an honor to wear gold jewelry. Gold and silver are not valued in Utopia.
Gold and silver are not valued in Utopia.
Which best describes a change an adaptation would make if Hamlet was set in modern times?
The play within the play is changed into a reality TV show.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The Elizabethan theater as we know it develops slowly. In 1562 the play Gorboduc, the first English play to include blank verse, is performed in front of the queen at the Inner Temple in London. This is written by two gentlemen, Thomas Sackville (the future earl of Dorset) and Thomas Norton, and leaves a lasting impression. Its tale of a kingdom torn between two heirs has great significance for the audience of the day. Other plays follow, drawing on classical themes as well as on ancient British and medieval history, written by (among others) John Heywood, John Pickering, and Lewis Wager. A sign of their success is the construction in 1567 of the first purpose-built theater, the Red Lion, built by John Brayne in Whitechapel. Which event happened first? The Red Lion was built by John Brayne. Thomas Sackville became the earl of Dorset. John Pickering and Lewis Wager wrote new plays. Gorboduc was performed in front of the queen.
Gorboduc was performed in front of the queen.
Based on context, what is the meaning of harrow up?
Greatly disturb
What vice is Chaucer satirizing in this passage? "My holy pardon here can save you all, And will, so long as you make offerings Of gold and silver coin, spoons, brooches, rings—"
Greed
The Utopian characteristic of "Society that does not value gold and symbols of wealth" is in response to
Greed, self-interest, and the unequal distribution of wealth
Read these lines from Beowulf. He realized that the demon was going to descend on the hall, that he had plotted all day, from dawn-light until darkness gathered again over the world and stealthy night-shapes came stealing forth under the cloud-murk. Read this excerpt from Grendel. Thus I fled, ridiculous hairy creature torn apart by poetry—crawling, whimpering, streaming tears, across the world like a two-headed beast, like mixed-up lamb and kid at the tail of a baffled, indifferent ewe—and I gnashed my teeth and clutched the sides of my head as if to heal the split, but I couldn't. Which statement best compares the two excerpts? Grendel is described as an unfeeling creature in Beowulf, but he is a sensitive and emotional character in Grendel. Grendel seems comical and ridiculous in Beowulf, but he seems calm and calculating in Grendel. Beowulf acts cowardly in Beowulf, but he behaves like a fearless hero in Grendel. Beowulf feels sympathy for Grendel in Beowulf, but he is jealous of Grendel in Grendel.
Grendel is described as an unfeeling creature in Beowulf, but he is a sensitive and emotional character in Grendel.
Read the excerpt from Grendel. It wasn't because he threw that battle-ax that I turned on Hrothgar. That was mere midnight foolishness. I dismissed it, thought of it afterward only as you remember a tree that fell on you or an adder you stepped on by accident, except of course that Hrothgar was more to be feared than a tree or snake. It wasn't until later, when I was full-grown and Hrothgar was an old, old man, that I settled my soul on destroying him—slowly and cruelly. What does the author use in this excerpt to develop Grendel's character? Grendel's words Grendel's thoughts Hrothgar's words Hrothgar's perspective
Grendel's thoughts
Which event happened second? These [the miracle plays] go out of favor when the privy council decrees that they are too close to Catholicism and should stop. Those at York cease in 1569. In Chester the citizens defy the privy council and continue performing their play about Noah's Flood well into the 1570s.
The plays being performed in York ceased.
Read the passage. Though the community center buzzed with excitement, Jose moved his queen forward on the chess board with a steady hand. He eyed the row of his opponent's captured pieces, and recognized his advantage. He said, "Check." Across the table, his opponent wiped his brow, his eyes darting around the board. When he spotted an escape route, he exhaled in relief as he moved his king. Seconds ticked by as Jose assessed the board. His eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly, and a sly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. Then Jose selected his move. What conclusion can readers draw about Jose? He hopes to learn a new chess strategy. He is friends with his opponent. He is distracted by the noises in the room. He expects to win his chess match.
He expects to win his chess match.
What conclusion can readers draw about Jose? Though the community center buzzed with excitement, Jose moved his queen forward on the chess board with a steady hand. He eyed the row of his opponent's captured pieces, and recognized his advantage. He said, "Check." Across the table, his opponent wiped his brow, his eyes darting around the board. When he spotted an escape route, he exhaled in relief as he moved his king. Seconds ticked by as Jose assessed the board. His eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly, and a sly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. Then Jose selected his move.
He expects to win his chess match.
Read the excerpt from Grendel. Then they would fight. Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods. Horses reared and fell over screaming, ravens flew, crazy as bats in a fire, men staggered, gesturing wildly, making speeches, dying or sometimes pretending to be dying, sneaking off. Sometimes the attackers would be driven back, sometimes they'd win and burn the meadhall down, sometimes they'd capture the king of the meadhall and make his people give weapons and gold rings and cows. It was confusing and frightening, not in a way I could untangle. I was safe in my tree, and the men who fought were nothing to me, except of course that they talked in something akin to my language, which meant that we were, incredibly, related. I was sickened, if only at the waste of it: all they killed—cows, horses, men—they left to rot or burn. Which statement best describes Grendel's perspective? He enjoys watching the violent men kill one another. He admires the powerful weapons and strong men. He wishes to be part of the excitement somehow. He feels disgusted by the wasteful nature of war.
He feels disgusted by the wasteful nature of war.
Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "Gentlemen" said he, "I take pains to preach In churches with a lofty, resonant voice, Regular as a bell I ring it out, For everything I say I have by heart: My text's the same one as it always was . . ." Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage? He is an intellectual who is inspired by academics. He is a confident, suave performer. He is a heartless, vindictive leader. He is a caring counselor who is devoted to service.
He is a confident, suave performer.
Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage? "Gentlemen" said he, "I take pains to preach In churches with a lofty, resonant voice, Regular as a bell I ring it out, For everything I say I have by heart: My text's the same one as it always was . . ."
He is a confident, suave performer.
What does the soliloquy reveal about Hamlet's character?
He is afraid of the unknown.
Read the excerpt from Grendel. I was safe in my tree, and the men who fought were nothing to me, except of course that they talked in something akin to my language, which meant that we were, incredibly, related. I was sickened, if only at the waste of it: all they killed—cows, horses, men—they left to rot or burn. I sacked all I could and tried to store it, but my mother would growl and make faces because of the stink. How is Grendel characterized in this excerpt? He is weak and easily disgusted by dead animals. He is careful and respectful of animal life. He is cruel and disobedient to his mother's wishes. He is considerate and mindful of the fighting men.
He is careful and respectful of animal life.
One way to describe the subject of a sentence is to use a(n) infinitive. gerund. article. preposition.
a
Read the excerpt from Dominique's narrative. 1 Tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, I sat leafing through an old magazine I had stuffed in my purse the previous night. 2 It was terribly warm for a September afternoon, and the sun cast transitory shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. 3 I fleetingly wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. 4 It was about then that I first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. 5 Finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. 6 The doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. 7 "Good afternoon. How are you today?" Which sentence would best create a strong, descriptive image in the reader's mind if it were added after sentence 4? He was casting quick, sideways glances in the direction the bus should be coming from, and his left foot beat a steady rhythm on the hot pavement. All of the man's actions and mannerisms clearly indicated his distress, and I could not help staring at him while we waited for the bus to finally arrive. The man's behaviors led me to guess that he was anxious about something, and I wondered if the tardy bus could have caused such upset in someone. In fact, he appeared to be so aggravated that I thought for a second that he would explode with anger, but then he just sat down and silently waited.
He was casting quick, sideways glances in the direction the bus should be coming from, and his left foot beat a steady rhythm on the hot pavement.
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life. Which excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury shares the common purpose of persuading her audience that she is willing to do what is best for England? We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too. By your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of God, of my kingdoms, and of my people.
I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all.
ac- = "to" cept = "take or receive" ex- = "leave out" Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly? I will except no money because this is a gift. Everyone went home accept Celia. It is hard for Jason to except such high praise. I am very happy to accept the summer job.
I am very happy to accept the summer job.
Read the paragraph from a personal narrative. 1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me. Which should be added after sentence 6 to most effectively move the plot forward? The excitement of my new job started to wane, and I began to reconsider if this was truly how I wanted to spend my summer. Once I arrived, I quickly learned that my job would also entail wiping tables, mopping floors, and washing dishes. I gulped down my food, grabbed my bus card, and pecked my mother on the cheek as I raced out the door. As I think back on my first job, I remember the many mistakes I made and the important lessons I learned.
I gulped down my food, grabbed my bus card, and pecked my mother on the cheek as I raced out the door.
Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury rely on a rhetorical appeal to ethos to persuade soldiers that she is a capable commander? Check all that apply. I do not desire to live to distrust. I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman. I have the heart and stomach of a king. I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder. I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time.
I have the heart and stomach of a king. I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder.
Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote? The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance . . . It is certain that all things appear incredible to us in proportion as they differ from known customs; but one who can judge aright will not wonder to find that, since their constitution differs so much from ours, their value of gold and silver should be measured by a very different standard . . . I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. But they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . . .
I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there.
Which statement is a logical inference based on details in the passage? "In London you can buy ready-made marmalade imported from the Continent, as well as dates and figs; but these are for the tables of the wealthy. For the vast majority of yeomen in the country, it is vitally important to store hard fruit through the whole year."
Imported marmalade was expensive.
Which line best helps the reader understand Grendel's character? In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . . Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I'd hear them whining and groaning as they walked. In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn't matter to me what they did to each other. Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn't matter to me what they did to each other.
Read the paragraph from Nick's personal narrative. Standing alone in my family's barn, I thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. I did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. What would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? Just as I was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. With animals squawking and dust flying, I scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. In seconds that felt more like minutes, I was successful . . . and I could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing. Nick uses chronological order to relate his narrative. What effect does this have on his arrangement of the plot? It allows Nick to include extra details as he develops the events that lead to the most exciting parts of his story. It allows Nick to surprise the reader by disrupting the calm setting with unexpected excitement. It allows Nick to omit the conclusion because he states his feelings at the beginning of the narrative. It allows Nick to choose which events he will include and which events he would like to eliminate.
It allows Nick to surprise the reader by disrupting the calm setting with unexpected excitement.
Why is repetition an important part of an epic's structure? Check all that apply. It allows poets to remember and retell the poem. It introduces additional themes. It helps the audience absorb the poem. It distracts from the main idea. It creates a rhythmic pattern. It emphasizes important ideas.
It allows poets to remember and retell the poem. It helps the audience absorb the poem. It creates a rhythmic pattern. It emphasizes important ideas.
Which analysis of the passage is correct? All the students signed a petition, but they still needed the faculty's permission to start the club. The students came to the next faculty meeting, and they presented a solid argument. All of their hard work paid off because the students won their campaign.
It contains two compound sentences and one complex sentence.
In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh repeatedly has dreams and says, "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream." What effect does this repetition have? It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character. It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream. It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh's journey has been. It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.
It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. People believe that the balance of the humors is also upset by eating too much or too little of something. As noted in the previous chapter, Thomas Elyot believes that fish and fresh fruit are bad for you, and that white bread is more nutritious than bread with the bran. William Horman maintains that drinking cold liquids after prolonged activity is very dangerous for the health. Richard Carew states that the "eating of fish, especially newly taken and of the livers, gives rise to leprosy." Although you will know that brown bread is more nutritious than white, and that fish does not cause leprosy, you will probably agree with the general idea—that what you ingest affects your health. How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethans believed that the body's humors affected health? It details how diet could disrupt the balance of humors. It explains that fresh fish may cause liver disease. It discourages the use of cold liquids after activity. It recommends eliminating fresh fruit from a healthy diet.
It details how diet could disrupt the balance of humors.
Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever? When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, Of Toulouse red, and many Tharsian tapestries Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels That would have cast a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. The most beautiful there was the Queen,
She is held in high esteem.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Elizabethans do not understand infection and contagion as we do. It is not that they are completely ignorant as to how illnesses spread—physicians believe they know perfectly well—it is rather that their understanding is very different from ours. The principal ideas underpinning most Elizabethan medical thinking come from Galen, who lived in the second century A.D. Physicians will cite him as an unquestionable authority when they explain to you that your health depends on a balance of the four humors: yellow bile or choler, black bile, phlegm, and blood. If there is too much choler in your body, you will grow choleric; too much blood and you will be sanguine; too much phlegm and you will be phlegmatic; and too much black bile makes you melancholic. It is from these imbalances that sickness arises. How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethan beliefs influenced their understanding of disease? It provides details about Galen's medical training. It compares modern and Elizabethan techniques. It details the belief that bodily humors affect health. It describes popular Elizabethan treatments.
It details the belief that bodily humors affect health.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. This excerpt is repeated several times. How does this repetition affect the epic? It points out that Gilgamesh and Enkidu must fight Humbaba. It indicates that the gods are helping Gilgamesh and Enkidu. It emphasizes the length of Gilgamesh's and Enkidu's journey. It dramatizes the danger Gilgamesh and Enkidu must face.
It emphasizes the length of Gilgamesh's and Enkidu's journey.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. The mountain stands for Humbaba. He will fall just like that mountain. Lord Shamash will grant us victory, we will kill the monster and leave his corpse on the battlefield." Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream, smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure. What is the effect of Enkidu's dream interpretation? It causes Gilgamesh to doubt his quest's purpose. It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey. It distracts Gilgamesh from his intended quest. It frightens Gilgamesh away from fighting Humbaba.
It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Then, from heaven, the voice of the god called to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack, attack Humbaba while the time is right, before he enters the depths of the forest, before he can hide there and wrap himself in his seven auras with their paralyzing glare. He is wearing just one now. Attack him! Now!" What effect does Lord Shamash's intervention have on the epic? It scares Gilgamesh and leads the audience to believe that Gilgamesh will lose. It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience. It causes Gilgamesh to run away and increases the audience's unease. It causes Gilgamesh to slowly withdraw and provides the audience with relief.
It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience.
What is satirical about this passage from the end of The Pardoner's Tale? "If any here should wish, out of devotion, To make an offering, and have absolution, Let them come forward now, and kneeling down Humbly receive my blessing and pardon."
The Pardoner is so greedy that he tries to extract money even from people who know his tricks.
What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki? It creates a rhythmic pattern. It emphasizes Ráma's importance. It identifies Ráma as supernatural. It shows that Ráma is the main villain.
It identifies Ráma as supernatural.
Central idea: Utopians strive to make gold and silver less valuable. Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?
It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find.
What is the effect of the second-person point of view in this excerpt? But be careful if you adopt a partial regime: heavy fines are levied for eating meat on nonmeat days. The standard fine is £3 or three months imprisonment, but in 1561 a London butcher slaughtering three oxen in Lent is fined £20. Fines can be levied on the head of a household for every single member who breaks the fast, so if you have lots of servants, make sure they all obey the law.
It puts the reader in the place of the Elizabethan who has to pay fines for eating meat.
After each dream, Gilgamesh says to Enkidu, "Dear friend, tell me, what does this mean?" What effect does this repetition have? It signals that Gilgamesh will defeat Humbaba. It reinforces Enkidu's role as Gilgamesh's adviser. It emphasizes the terrifying nature of Gilgamesh's dream. It suggests that Gilgamesh rejects supernatural powers.
It reinforces Enkidu's role as Gilgamesh's adviser.
What is the effect of the figurative language used in this excerpt? Check all that apply. Yet I, A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause, And can say nothing; no, not for a king, Upon whose property and most dear life A damn'd defeat was made.
It shows Hamlet's indecision. It shows Hamlet's confusion. It shows Hamlet's idleness.
In this excerpt, Rosencrantz compares himself and Guildenstern to indifferent children. Which statement best describes the effect of this simile?
It shows that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are innocent characters.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, "Mountain, bring me a favorable dream." Enkidu did the ritual for dreams, praying for a sign. A gust of wind passed. This excerpt is repeated several times. What effect does this repetition have on the epic? It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure. It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult. It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast. It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
Which statements describe the Middle Ages? Check all that apply. It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE. It was a period characterized by democratic rule. The Pope was the leader of the church. The majority of people participated in church activities. A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE. The Pope was the leader of the church. The majority of people participated in church activities. A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? "For I'll have money, wool, and cheese, and wheat, Though given by the poorest serving-lad, Or by the poorest widow in the place, Were all her children dying of famine, No, no! I'll drink the ichor of the vine, And have a pretty girl in every town. But hear me out now, gentlemen . . ."
The Pardoner's disregard for the poor reveals the Church's hypocrisy.
Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head, stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward you and terrifying flames shot from its mouth, nothing could cause you harm. The young man who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash. He will stand beside us when the monster attacks. Whatever happens, we will prevail." Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream, smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure. Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings. What other theme is addressed in the excerpt? Imaginary monsters pose no threat. People can depend on their god(s). One must be prepared for battle. Happiness leads to great success.
People can depend on their god(s).
Consider the passage and theme. Devin kept a low profile in school. He attended classes and talked with his friends in the hall, but few knew him well. He rarely raised his hand in class and never spoke out of turn. Even in band class, he refused to draw attention to himself. Though he had earned the honor of first-chair saxophone, he did not reveal his passion for his instrument to his classmates. Then, sophomore year, Devin joined the marching band despite his fear of public scrutiny. The night of the first football game, his palms were sweating and his heart was racing as the band marched onto the field. But as soon as he began to play, his fears were forgotten, and through the glare of the lights he could see the crowd swaying and clapping to the music. Devin was completely at ease during his solo, and after the game a friend told him, "You were great! I didn't know you had it in you." Theme One: It is important to take risks. What other theme is addressed in the passage? People can reveal themselves through their passions. Music entertains people with varied interests. A leader knows how to share the spotlight with others. Shyness can prevent people from finding social success.
People can reveal themselves through their passions.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh backed away. He said, "How dreadful Humbaba's face has become! It is changing into a thousand nightmare faces, more horrible than I can bear. I feel haunted. I am too afraid to go on." Enkidu answered, "Why, dear friend, do you speak like a coward? What you just said is unworthy of you. It grieves my heart. We must not hesitate or retreat." Which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt? People must persevere despite their fears. Enkidu is a loyal source of encouragement. Gilgamesh needs support to overcome his fear. Cowardice leads to defeat and death.
People must persevere despite their fears.
In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life" in order to
Persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England.
Based on this section of the soliloquy, which words best describe Hamlet's attitude toward life?
Pessimistic and despairing
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. But what if it comes to the worst? What if you have painful black buboes in your groin and armpits, and experience the rapid pulse, the headaches, the terrific thirst, and delirium that are the tokens of the plague? There is little you can do. Physicians will prescribe the traditional medicines of dragon water, mithridatium, and theriac if they hear you are suffering but you will suspect that these are cynical attempts to relieve a dying person of his money. The physicians themselves will not normally come near you. Simon Forman, who does attend plague sufferers, is a rare exception: this is because he has himself survived the disease and believes he cannot catch it again. What is the central idea of this paragraph? Physicians could not do much for victims of the plague. Physicians were afraid to come near patients with symptoms. Symptoms of the plague included headaches and delirium. Symptoms were treated with dragon water or theriac.
Physicians could not do much for victims of the plague.
Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever? "When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, Of Toulouse red, and many Tharsian tapestries Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels That would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. The most beautiful there was the Queen, Flashing her gray eye. No one had ever seen Anyone lovelier in his day."
She is held in high esteem
What is the central idea of this paragraph? But what if it comes to the worst? What if you have painful black buboes in your groin and armpits, and experience the rapid pulse, the headaches, the terrific thirst, and delirium that are the tokens of the plague? There is little you can do. Physicians will prescribe the traditional medicines of dragon water, mithridatium, and theriac if they hear you are suffering but you will suspect that these are cynical attempts to relieve a dying person of his money. The physicians themselves will not normally come near you. Simon Forman, who does attend plague sufferers, is a rare exception: this is because he has himself survived the disease and believes he cannot catch it again.
Physicians could not do much for victims of the plague.
Which theme is best supported by the passage? Horatio: They bleed on both sides. How is it, my lord? Osric: How is it, Laertes? Laertes: Why, as a woodcock to mine own springe, Osric; I am justly kill'd with mine own treachery.
Revenge is ultimately self-defeating.
Write two to three sentences explaining how the introduction of the ghost in Act I of Hamlet helps draw the audience into the play.
Sample Response: The appearance of the ghost helps create an eerie mood and grabs the audience's attention. The ghost does not speak, which adds mystery and suspense. An audience would probably want to know more about why the ghost is there and what it will do.
Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii. Claudius: Take thy fair hour, Laertes; time be thine, And thy best graces spend it at thy will. But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son,— Hamlet: [Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than kind. Claudius: How is it that the clouds still hang on you? Hamlet: Not so, my lord; I am too much i' the sun. What is the most likely reason that Shakespeare chose this point in the play to give Hamlet his first aside? Shakespeare is alerting the audience to the conflict between Claudius and Hamlet. Shakespeare is making sure the audience knows early on that Hamlet is a tragic hero. Shakespeare is contrasting Hamlet with Laertes to create suspense for the audience. Shakespeare is hinting to the audience that Claudius will cause an unhappy ending for Hamlet.
Shakespeare is alerting the audience to the conflict between Claudius and Hamlet.
Read the paragraph from Lucy's narrative. I could see that my neighbor was struggling with the lone bag of groceries cradled in her arms, but I wasn't sure what I should do. Grandma June—what all the neighborhood kids had called her for as long as I could remember—had always been the one to care for us, to help us build stronger forts, to grow better flowers, and to learn from our mistakes. To ask if she needed help with something as simple as carrying in one bag of groceries would be like shouting to the world that she was aging, that she was no longer as strong as she once had been. Hesitantly, I walked to the wooden gate that divided our front lawn from hers and stood there as the package she was carrying threatened to spill from her arms. Lucy decides that this may not be the most effective way to tell her story. If she wants to create more suspense in the plot, what would be the best possible change she could make? She could remove the background information about her past with Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders who Grandma June is. She could include more reasons she is hesitant to assist Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader begins to believe she will not help. She could start with the last sentence instead, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is hesitant to ask if Grandma June needs help. She could begin with more stories about Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is talking about Grandma June.
She could start with the last sentence instead, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is hesitant to ask if Grandma June needs help.
What does the excerpt about Hecuba suggest about her state of mind?
She is deeply distraught by the sight of her murdered husband
Act I. Scene iv. The Platform. Enter HAMLET, HORATIO, and MARCELLUS. Hamlet: The air bites shrewdly; it is very cold. Horatio: It is a nipping and an eager air. Hamlet: What hour now? -Hamlet, William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to identify each element from the passage.
The Platform Setting Horatio Character "It is a nipping and eager air." Dialogue Enter HAMLET, HORATIO, and MARCELLUS. Stage Direction
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, Of Toulouse red, and many Tharsian tapestries Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels That would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. The most beautiful there was the Queen, Flashing her gray eye. No one had ever seen Anyone lovelier in his day. Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever? She treats people with compassion. She is admired for her intelligence. She feels uncomfortable in crowds. She is held in high esteem.
She is held in high esteem.
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm, than such offspring as may come of me: For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious. Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt? She relies on logos by listing for Parliament some of her personal reasons for wanting to remain unmarried and childless. She relies on pathos by attempting to make the members of Parliament feel sorry for her and the fact that she is unmarried and childless. She relies on logos by providing reasons why Parliament should not worry about the fact that she is unmarried and childless. She relies on pathos by making the members of Parliament feel foolish for worrying about the fact that she is unmarried and childless.
She relies on logos by providing reasons why Parliament should not worry about the fact that she is unmarried and childless.
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust. Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt?
She relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust. Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt? She relies on ethos by explaining that she has previous experience fighting in battles. She relies on pathos by providing examples of other successes she has had as a ruler. She relies on ethos by establishing that she is there for more than just recreation. She relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops.
She relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops.
The panther paused to sniff the humid night air. It heard noises up ahead, but it did not recognize the sounds. The strange noises continued, and the panther became frightened. The panther crept into a cave because it was afraid. Which sentence from the passage is complex?
The panther crept into a cave because it was afraid.
One theme in Hamlet is "Death conquers everyone in the end." How does this passage develop that theme?
The passage shows that even the young and innocent can meet untimely deaths.
Read the excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's speeches. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3012/3012-03/3012-03-01/3012-03-01-assessment/3012-03-01-17.png In the excerpts from Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, which best describes the types of rhetorical appeals used by Queen Elizabeth to convince her audience that she was trustworthy? She used an appeal to logos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament. She used an appeal to logos when addressing the troops and an appeal to pathos when addressing Parliament. She used an appeal to pathos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament. She used an appeal to pathos when addressing the troops and an appeal to logos when addressing Parliament.
She used an appeal to pathos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament.
dia- = "with" log = "word" pro- = "before" Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly? Erika wrote a dialogue for the beginning of her book explaining what inspired her to become a novelist. The prologue between the two main characters on stage provided hints about which one of them had committed the crime. The prologue in the book club got very heated as the classmates debated which book to read next. Shelly started a dialogue with her coworkers about how to handle the problems the company was facing.
Shelly started a dialogue with her coworkers about how to handle the problems the company was facing.
Central idea: People in Utopia care about the common good. Which statement provides a critique of the central idea? Extra food and resources are given to poor communities. More wrote Utopia to encourage more equality in society. Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally. Gold and silver chains are worn by enslaved people in Utopia.
Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. They went on staring at the knight for some time, Everyone wondering what it might mean For a man and a horse to acquire such a color, As green as the grass grows, and greener still, it seemed, The green enamel glowing brighter on the gold. All of them standing there stared and crept closer to him With all the wonder in the world, to see what he would do. For they had seen many marvels but never any like this, So they all thought it might be a phantom or trick of magic, So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still, And there was a silence like death through the great hall. Not a sound rose out of them, as though they had all fallen asleep. Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that the knights are intimidated by the visitor? They went on staring at the knight for some time, Everyone wondering what it might mean All of them standing there stared and crept closer to him With all the wonder in the world, to see what he would do. For they had seen many marvels but never any like this, So they all thought it might be a phantom or trick of magic So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
In what way does the passage accurately represent real medieval pardoners? "To start with, I declare where I've come from, And then produce my certificates, one by one; My licence with the seal of our lord bishop"
The passage shows that pardoners were officially authorized by the Church.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. They went on staring at the knight for some time, Everyone wondering what it might mean For a man and a horse to acquire such a color, As green as the grass grows, and greener still, it seemed, The green enamel glowing brighter on the gold. All of them standing there stared and crept closer to him With all the wonder in the world, to see what he would do. For they had seen many marvels but never any like this, So they all thought it might be a phantom or trick of magic, So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still, And there was a silence like death through the great hall. Not a sound rose out of them, as though they had all fallen asleep. Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that the knights are intimidated by the visitor?
So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that the knights are intimidated by the visitor? They went on staring at the knight for some time, Everyone wondering what it might mean For a man and a horse to acquire such a color, As green as the grass grows, and greener still, it seemed, The green enamel glowing brighter on the gold. All of them standing there stared and crept closer to him With all the wonder in the world, to see what he would do. For they had seen many marvels but never any like this, So they all thought it might be a phantom or trick of magic, So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still, And there was a silence like death through the great hall. Not a sound rose out of them, as though they had all fallen asleep.
So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
Formalist criticism focuses upon a text's
Structure
A(n) __________ makes clauses dependent.
Subordinating conjunction
A text's central ideas are always
Supported by key details
Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?
Taking from the wealthy to feed the poor discourages hard work.
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that farm animals were very valuable in Elizabethan England?
Taking livestock is theft, and theft is a felony which carries the death sentence.
In a perfect society, educators would be highly valued. Which detail best supports this idea? Students would be admired and well paid. Students would have to follow strict procedures. Teachers would be admired and well paid. Teachers would have to follow strict procedures.
Teachers would be admired and well paid.
Which statements describe the Middle Ages? Check all that apply. The Christian Church was a powerful institution. A feudal system of government ruled the land. Land disputes were usually settled through peaceful debate. Men of nobility, such as dukes and barons, controlled areas of land. Knights helped nobles protect their land and their subjects.
The Christian Church was a powerful institution. A feudal system of government ruled the land. Men of nobility, such as dukes and barons, controlled areas of land. Knights helped nobles protect their land and their subjects.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "By God," the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, The whole of the covenant I asked of the King: Only now you must swear to me, upon your word, That you will expect, for yourself, wherever you manage To find me on earth, to be repaid in kind For what you accord me today before this high company." Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt?
The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "By God," the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, The whole of the covenant I asked of the King: Only now you must swear to me, upon your word, That you will expect, for yourself, wherever you manage To find me on earth, to be repaid in kind For what you accord me today before this high company." Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt? The Green Knight compliments Gawain's bravery in their confrontation. The Green Knight suggests that his physical strength is unmatched. The Green Knight describes his own unwavering loyalty to his king. The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt? "By God," the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, The whole of the covenant I asked of the King: Only now you must swear to me, upon your word, That you will expect, for yourself, wherever you manage To find me on earth, to be repaid in kind For what you accord me today before this high company."
The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I'll tell you in a word what I'm about: I preach for money, and for nothing else. And so my text is what it always was: Radix malorum est cupiditas. Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice."
The Pardoner is dishonest and hypocritical.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. When the trumpets sound, most people quieten down, waiting for the play to begin. If you are sitting in the gallery you will have a clear view of the stage as it projects out from the far side of the round enclosure. Leading actors will come right out along this platform and deliver their soliloquies directly to the crowd. So too will a clown like Will Kempe, when he wishes to extemporize and make "a scurvy face." There are two large columns, both elaborately painted, which support the roof that covers the back of the stage. How does the author effectively describe the experience of watching an Elizabethan play? The author uses a serious tone and a third-person point of view to effectively describe the experience. The author uses descriptive details and a first-person point of view to effectively describe the experience. The author uses a critical tone and a third-person point of view to effectively describe the experience. The author uses descriptive details and a second-person point of view to effectively describe the experience.
The author uses descriptive details and a second-person point of view to effectively describe the experience.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Sir Thomas Elyot is worth listening to on this subject. Although he is a layman and not a physician, his book, The Castel of Health, proves hugely influential—it goes into its sixteenth edition in 1595. He declares that mutton is the most wholesome meat you can eat and that fish is not so good because it thins the blood. He also thinks that spices and vegetables are bad for you. Why does the author use the second-person point of view in this excerpt? The author wants to describe the time period accurately. The author wants to create a convincing argument. The author wants to present factual information effectively. The author wants to help the reader relate to the subject thoughtfully.
The author wants to help the reader relate to the subject thoughtfully.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The purpose of fasting on Wednesdays is specifically to encourage the eating of fish, to support the fishing industry. People therefore respond differently. Some households uphold the old religious fasts during Advent and Lent, as if they are still observing the religious law; others ignore Advent but observe the Lenten fast. Still others ignore Wednesdays and just fast on Fridays and Saturdays. Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt? The author wants to present factual information effectively. The author wants to draw the reader deeper into the experience. The author wants to directly address the audience. The author wants to persuade the reader of his idea.
The author wants to present factual information effectively.
Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt? The purpose of fasting on Wednesdays is specifically to encourage the eating of fish, to support the fishing industry. People therefore respond differently. Some households uphold the old religious fasts during Advent and Lent, as if they are still observing the religious law; others ignore Advent but observe the Lenten fast. Still others ignore Wednesdays and just fast on Fridays and Saturdays.
The author wants to present factual information effectively.
Rhetoric
The effective use of language to persuade an audience. The 3 rhetorical appeals are logos, pathos, and ethos.
Which statement best describes the interaction of themes in this passage? Laertes: He is justly serv'd; It is a poison temper'd by himself. Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet: Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me! [Dies.] Hamlet: Heaven make thee free of it! I follow thee. I am dead, Horatio.
The passage shows that revenge is pointless because death conquers everyone in the end.
Which sentence makes the best use of descriptive language? Malia grabbed her suitcase and purse and headed to the nearby airport. The piercing squeal of tires on asphalt startled Katrina from a deep sleep. Tara wanted a job so she could save enough money to buy a new bike. In the morning, it was windy enough to fly the kite Johnny had purchased.
The piercing squeal of tires on asphalt startled Katrina from a deep sleep.
A student is asked to write a critique of this excerpt from Utopia. If these metals were laid up in any tower in the kingdom it would raise a jealousy of the Prince and Senate, and give birth to that foolish mistrust into which the people are apt to fall—a jealousy of their intending to sacrifice the interest of the public to their own private advantage. If they should work it into vessels, or any sort of plate, they fear that the people might grow too fond of it, and so be unwilling to let the plate be run down, if a war made it necessary, to employ it in paying their soldiers. To prevent all these inconveniences they have fallen upon an expedient which, as it agrees with their other policy, so is it very different from ours, and will scarce gain belief among us who value gold so much, and lay it up so carefully. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal; and thus they take care by all possible means to render gold and silver of no esteem . . . Which is a critique of the excerpt?
The effects of slavery are much worse than the effects of materialism.
A student is asked to write a critique of this excerpt from Utopia. If these metals were laid up in any tower in the kingdom it would raise a jealousy of the Prince and Senate, and give birth to that foolish mistrust into which the people are apt to fall—a jealousy of their intending to sacrifice the interest of the public to their own private advantage. If they should work it into vessels, or any sort of plate, they fear that the people might grow too fond of it, and so be unwilling to let the plate be run down, if a war made it necessary, to employ it in paying their soldiers. To prevent all these inconveniences they have fallen upon an expedient which, as it agrees with their other policy, so is it very different from ours, and will scarce gain belief among us who value gold so much, and lay it up so carefully. They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal; and thus they take care by all possible means to render gold and silver of no esteem . . . Which is a critique of the excerpt? Gold earrings are given to enslaved people and seen as cause for shame. The effects of slavery are much worse than the effects of materialism. To show their disdain for gold and silver, Utopians use them for chamber pots. Utopians make a great effort to treat precious metals for everyday purposes.
The effects of slavery are much worse than the effects of materialism.
Which is a critique of the excerpt?
The effects of slavery are much worse than the effects of materialism.
The Utopian characteristic of "Imaginary land in a far off place" is in response to
The exploration of the New World
Which revision uses a coordinating conjunction to combine the sentences? The inventor initially struggled to solve the problem. She discovered an ingenious solution.
The inventor initially struggled to solve the problem, but she discovered an ingenious solution.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot? The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot. The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing. The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is. The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry rely on a rhetorical appeal to logos to persuade her audience that even if she produced an heir it would not guarantee England's prosperity or safety? Check all that apply. I give you all my hearty thanks for the good zeal and loving care you seem to have. You may well assure yourselves, my meaning is not to determine any thing. I always continued in this determination, although my youth and words may seem to some hardly to agree together, yet is it most true. The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm. For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious.
The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm. For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious.
How does the repeated idea in this excerpt reflect an important theme in this play?
The repeated use of "hot" and "cold" words supports the theme "Passion is a powerful force."
Which statement best describes the effect of Gilgamesh's repeated dreams in Gilgamesh: A New English Version? The repetition of the dreams introduces one clear theme. The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama. The repetition of the dreams gives the epic an informal tone. The repetition of the dreams establishes Gilgamesh as the hero.
The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama.
Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs" theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet?
The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge.
Elsinore. A Platform before the Castle. FRANCISCO at his post. Enter to him BERNARDO. Bernardo: Who's there? Francisco: Nay, answer me; stand, and unfold yourself. Bernardo: Long live the king! Francisco: Bernardo? Bernardo: He. Francisco: You come most carefully upon your hour. Bernardo: 'Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco. Francisco: For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heart. -Hamlet, William Shakespeare What does the audience learn about the setting of the play from the opening lines of the first scene? Check all that apply.
The weather is cold. It is late at night. The story takes place at a castle.
Which is a metaphor?
Their eyes purging thick amber and plum-tree gum
In his adaptation of this excerpt, Laurence Olivier uses high cliffs as a background and he holds onto a knife. What effect do these choices have?
These choices emphasize the fact that Hamlet is considering taking his own life.
Which statements describe the central ideas of a text? Check all that apply. They explain helpful details. They are the most important ideas in a text. They give examples of key ideas. They are supported by details. They can be explicitly stated or implied.
They are the most important ideas in a text. They are supported by details. They can be explicitly stated or implied.
Read the passage from Beowulf. At last for the Danemen, When the slaughter was over, their wish was accomplished. The comer-from-far-land had cleansed then of evil, Wise and valiant, the war-hall of Hrothgar, Saved it from violence. He joyed in the night-work, In repute for prowess; the prince of the Geatmen For the East-Danish people his boast had accomplished, Bettered their burdensome bale-sorrows fully . . . Based on the passage, what is most likely the Danish perspective on the battle? They are proud that Grendel is dead and they helped kill him. They are afraid of Beowulf conquering them now that Grendel is dead. They are sad that Beowulf showed no mercy and Grendel is dead. They are relieved that Grendel is dead and their trials are over now.
They are relieved that Grendel is dead and their trials are over now.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. When the King and his knights came into the hall, The chanting in the chapel had come to an end And a loud cry went up from the clerics and the others Proclaiming Noel once more, calling out the word again, And then the nobles ran and got the gifts ready . . . What element of medieval court culture is evident in the excerpt? the importance of Christian practices the acts of warfare over land rights the proper conduct of knights the subjects' loyalty to their lords
a
Read the passage from Beowulf. Wealhtheow came in, Hrothgar's queen, observing the courtesies. Adorned in her gold, she graciously saluted the men in hall, then handed the cup first to Hrothgar, their homeland's guardian, urging him to drink deep and enjoy it because he was dear to them. And he drank it down like the warlord he was, with festive cheer. So the Helming woman went on her rounds, queenly and dignified, decked out in rings, offering the goblet to all ranks, treating the household and the assembled troop until it was Beowulf's turn to take it from her hand. With measured words she welcomed the Geat and thanked God for granting her wish that a deliverer she could believe in would arrive to ease their afflictions. Which inference is most supported by the passage? Wealhtheow is more interested in wealth and power than she is in the safety of her people. Wealhtheow is not pleased that Beowulf and his men have arrived to fight with Grendel. Wealhtheow is nervous speaking in front of Beowulf and his men because she is afraid of them. Wealhtheow has not been impressed by the men who have fought Grendel up to this point.
Wealhtheow has not been impressed by the men who have fought Grendel up to this point.
"Remember, Gawain, to get ready for what you agreed to, And search carefully, knight, until you find me As you have sworn to do in this hall where these knights heard you. I charge you to make your way to the Green Chapel To receive a stroke like the one you have given—you have earned it— To be repaid promptly on New Year's morning. Many men know me as the Knight of the Green Chapel, So if you ask, you cannot fail to find me. Come then, or you will rightly be called a coward."
What can be concluded about the Green Knight? He expects Gawain to keep his word What chivalric value does the Green Knight expect Gawain to show? Bravery What text evidence best supports your conclusions? "Come then, or you will rightly be called a coward"
"Yet Arthur would not eat until they were all served. He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy. He was happy with his life; he cared little For lying in bed or sitting still for a long time, His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain."
What conclusion can be drawn about King Arthur? He is a polite and cheerful host How does King Arthur show chivalric values in this passage? He is respectful of his guests
They find pearls on their coasts, and diamonds and carbuncles on their rocks; they do not look after them, but, if they find them by chance, they polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them, and glory in them during their childhood; but when they grow to years, and see that none but children use such baubles, they of their own accord, without being bid by their parents, lay them aside, and would be as much ashamed to use them afterwards as children among us, when they come to years, are of their puppets and other toys.
What is the central idea of this passage? The Utopians give valuables to children, who treat them as toys. How do the details about how the Utopians treat valuables develop the central idea? They make an analogy between children outgrowing playing with valuables and children outgrowing playing with toys.
They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber-pots and close-stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. Of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal; and thus they take care by all possible means to render gold and silver of no esteem . . .
What is the central idea of this passage? The Utopians work hard to make gold and silver seem less valuable Which details develop the central idea by giving examples of ways the Utopians make gold and silver less valuable? Check all that apply. 1. The Utopians make chamber-pots out of gold. 2. The Utopians use gold to chain enslaved people. What feature of English society is More most likely critiquing? Greed and self-interest
Read the sentence from a personal narrative. My grandfather used to spend hours telling me stories I loved to hear. Which best revises the sentence above to make the writing more precise? My grandfather always had a lot of stories to tell, and I would always beg to hear them. He would talk for hours, and I did not even notice. I loved these stories, and I loved that my grandfather was willing to spend hours sharing them with me. I used to love spending summers with my grandparents on their ranch. We did all sorts of fun things. One of my very favorite parts of those summers was listening to my grandfather tell me the cool stories that I always loved and begged to hear. Years ago, my grandfather would spend hours telling me all kinds of stories. I always loved his stories because they were funny and he did a great job telling them. They were about all sorts of subjects, and I thought he was the best and coolest storyteller who had ever lived. When I was younger, I would spend entire summers on my grandparents' ranch. Every evening after dinner, Grandpa would tell me stories about what life on the ranch had been like for him when he was my age. I appreciated his stories because they let me get to know Grandpa better.
When I was younger, I would spend entire summers on my grandparents' ranch. Every evening after dinner, Grandpa would tell me stories about what life on the ranch had been like for him when he was my age. I appreciated his stories because they let me get to know Grandpa better.
When a student studies the way the English language has evolved, the student is studying English's alliteration. development. origin. repetition.
development.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Simon Forman, who does attend plague sufferers, is a rare exception: this is because he has himself survived the disease and believes he cannot catch it again. However, his remedy amounts to little more than avoiding eating onions and keeping warm. He has a recipe for getting rid of the plague sores that will afflict you afterward if you survive the disease; but that is a very big "if." It seems the best advice is provided by Nicholas Bownd in his book Medicines for the Plague: "In these dangerous times God must be our only defense." Which lines best summarize the excerpt? Keeping warm and eating onions was the only way to avoid the plague. This treatment was recommended by Nicholas Bownd. Some Elizabethans believed that diet caused the plague. Nicholas Bownd suggested praying to God as the only cure. Writer Simon Forman believed that God was the only answer to the plague. He survived the disease and ate warm onions to treat his sores. While doctors like Simon Forman tried to help, others such as Nicholas Bownd relied on their faith in God.
While doctors like Simon Forman tried to help, others such as Nicholas Bownd relied on their faith in God.
Read the passage from Beowulf. "It bothers me to have to burden anyone with all the grief Grendel has caused and the havoc he has wreaked upon us in Heorot, our humiliations. My household-guard are on the wane, fate sweeps them away into Grendel's clutches— but God can easily halt these raids and harrowing attacks! Which interpretation of Beowulf does the passage best support? When studying Beowulf, the reader experiences the gift-giving and hospitality prominent in Anglo-Saxon culture. One of the interesting things about Beowulf is the way it portrays the feasts and warrior tribes in Anglo-Saxon culture. One thing the reader should note when studying Anglo-Saxon culture in Beowulf is the way lords and thanes interact. While reading Beowulf, the reader encounters aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture such as Christian and Pagan traditions.
While reading Beowulf, the reader encounters aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture such as Christian and Pagan traditions.
Right A,B,C,D....
Wrong (A)(B)(C)(D)....
Read Anja's inference about Hrothgar. Despite Grendel's success in killing Hrothgar's men, Hrothgar's faith in God remained unshaken. Which passage best supports her inference? [Hrothgar] Now Holy God has, in His goodness, guided him here to the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel. [Beowulf] Whichever one death fells must deem it a just judgment by God. [Beowulf] Light came from the east, bright guarantee of God, and the waves went quiet; I could see headlands [Wealhtheow] With measured words she welcomed the Geat and thanked God for granting her wish
[Hrothgar] Now Holy God has, in His goodness, guided him here to the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel.
Read the paragraph from Nick's personal narrative. Standing alone in my family's barn, I thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. I did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. What would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? Just as I was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. With animals squawking and dust flying, I scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. In seconds that felt more like minutes, I was successful . . . and I could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing. Which element of a personal narrative would be best for Nick to include next? a precise description of what the writer is witnessing when he says that he "could scarcely believe what [his] eyes were seeing" a line of dialogue in which the narrative's subject shouts, "Oh my! I can't believe what my eyes are seeing!" a reflection that includes specific examples of how the experience has changed the writer and an analysis of what made it memorable a detailed paragraph that helps to clearly establish the point of view from which the narrative is being told
a precise description of what the writer is witnessing when he says that he "could scarcely believe what [his] eyes were seeing"
Independent clause examples:
a. Jessica joined the swim team b. Dogs make great pets c. My brother loves drawing d. Kate enjoys watching football e. Jeremiah studied for the quiz f. My grandmother made rice and beans g. We need to wash the windows tomorrow h. Spring cleaning can be fun
Clause examples:
a. My mother texted me b. Because the teacher arrived c. Susan waited patiently d. I swim e. Because she visited f. The lion roared g. If we made pancakes for breakfast
Which are true about participles? Check all that apply.
a. Participles modify nouns. b. Participles modify pronouns.
Not clause examples:
a. The science classroom at my school b. Seems friendly c. Those zebras d. Whispered to me
Which sentence has a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition?
a. They thanked us exuberantly for meeting with them to discuss the deal.
Which of the following is the best definition of chivalry?
a. the behavior and conduct expected of medieval knights
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act II, Scene i. Polonius: How now, Ophelia! what's the matter? Ophelia: Alas! my lord, I have been so affrighted. Polonius: With what, in the name of God? Ophelia: My lord, as I was sewing in my closet, Lord Hamlet, with his doublet all unbrac'd; No hat upon his head; his stockings foul'd ...
affrighted
Read the passage from "A Shield." A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron, Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play, Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting, Much stubborn strife. Which feature most helps indicate to the reader that this modern translation was originally an Old English poem? alliteration character plot rhyme
alliteration
Read the passage from Beowulf. They marched in step, hurrying on till the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold. Nobody on earth knew of another building like it. Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands. Which feature of Old English poetry did this modern translation maintain? alliteration full lines rhyme short pauses
alliteration
Characterization is the way an author unfolds a sequence of events within a story. describes the features of a physical environment. illustrates the time period in which a tale takes place. develops personalities through thoughts, words, and actions.
develops personalities through thoughts, words, and actions.
Read the excerpt from Utopia. In their great council at Amaurot, to which there are three sent from every town once a year, they examine what towns abound in provisions and what are under any scarcity, that so the one may be furnished from the other; and this is done freely, without any sort of exchange; for, according to their plenty or scarcity, they supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. The central idea of this excerpt is that Utopians make a regular effort to care for those in need. Which detail best supports this central idea? A council is held every year in Amaurot. Three people from each town are sent to the council. The council examines the surrounding towns. Towns with an abundance provide for those with less.
d
Read the excerpt from Utopia. The Utopians wonder how any man should be so much taken with the glaring doubtful lustre of a jewel or a stone, that can look up to a star or to the sun himself; or how any should value himself because his cloth is made of a finer thread; for, how fine soever that thread may be, it was once no better than the fleece of a sheep, and that sheep, was a sheep still, for all its wearing it. They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed that even man, for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than this metal . . . What is the central idea of this excerpt? The sun and stars are lovelier than jewels and shine just as bright. Even fine cloth is made from the thread of simple sheep's wool. Gold is a big pile of metal and should not give anyone more power. Utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold.
d
Thomas More wrote Utopia during a period of political stability and religious unity. mutual tolerance and social diversity. improvement in health and medical treatments. increased prosperity and a growing middle class.
d
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Yet Arthur would not eat until they were all served. He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy. He was happy with his life; he cared little For lying in bed or sitting still for a long time, His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain................. Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that Arthur respects tradition?
d. And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep, That he had assumed in his noble way
Read the passage. Though the community center buzzed with excitement, Jose moved his queen forward on the chess board with a steady hand. He eyed the row of his opponent's captured pieces, and recognized his advantage. He said, "Check." What conclusion can readers draw about Jose?
d. He expects to win his chess match.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever?
d. She is held in high esteem.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. They went on staring at the knight for some time, Everyone wondering what it might mean For a man and a horse to acquire such a color,................ Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that the knights are intimidated by the visitor?
d. So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "By God," the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words,............. Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt?
d. The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The following examples show how famine hits the Cumberland parish of Greystoke. Here "a poor fellow destitute of succor" is found in the highway and is carried to the constable's house, where he dies. A miller's daughter dies in her bed, weakened from lack of food. A beggar boy from the Scottish Borders is found writhing in agony in the road and dies soon afterward "in great misery." Another "poor, hunger-starved beggar boy" is found in the street and carried into a house, where he dies. A widow is discovered dead in a barn. A four-year-old local boy dies "for want of food and means," as does his mother. A total of sixty-two people die in Greystoke in just one year—during which time the parish sees no marriages and only three children conceived. You hear the story of a man leaving his home and walking hundreds of miles in search of work or food and returning after a couple of months with sufficient money only to find that his wife and children have all since died. The details from this excerpt best support the inference that death from starvation was common in Elizabethan England. very few people died of starvation in Elizabethan England. communities were shocked by the deaths from starvation. communities tried to prevent the deaths from starvation.
death from starvation was common in Elizabethan England.
The use of _______ is a common feature of epic poetry like The Rámáyan of Válmíki.
detailed descriptions
To avoid confusion from a misplaced modifier, a participial phrase should be placed at the beginning of the sentence. at the end of the sentence. next to the noun it describes. next to the verb it describes.
next to the noun it describes.
A thesis statement states the topic of discussion and is found in an essay's opening paragraph. second paragraph. middle paragraph. concluding paragraph.
opening paragraph.
Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury rely on a rhetorical appeal to ethos to persuade soldiers that she is a capable commander? Check all that apply.
opps. xxx.
In Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury, phrases such as "my faithful and loving people," "the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects," and "you have deserved rewards and crowns" are examples of a rhetorical appeal to pathos because she is encouraging the troops by explaining exactly why she has faith in them. pathos because she is encouraging the troops by attempting to elicit their feelings of loyalty. logos because she is encouraging the troops by reminding them of rewards they will receive. logos because she is encouraging the troops by listing the reasons England is relying on them.
pathos because she is encouraging the troops by attempting to elicit their feelings of loyalty.
Queen Elizabeth's overall purpose in her Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry is to _______ members of the Parliament.
persuade
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life; and whomsoever it shall be my chance to light upon, I trust he shall be such, as shall be as careful for the realm as you; I will not say as myself, because I cannot so certainly determine of any other, but by my desire he shall be such as shall be as careful for the preservation of the realm and you, as myself. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life" in order to
persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England.
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life; and whomsoever it shall be my chance to light upon, I trust he shall be such, as shall be as careful for the realm as you; I will not say as myself, because I cannot so certainly determine of any other, but by my desire he shall be such as shall be as careful for the preservation of the realm and you, as myself. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life" in order to convince her audience that she is unbiased, intelligent, and rarely makes mistakes. inform her audience that she will work hard to win back the broken trust of her followers. persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England. remind her audience that she is the ruler and in charge of enacting laws that protect England.
persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England.
A text's central ideas are always defined as important historical facts. supported by key details. related to the author's personal opinions. explained in the text's title.
supported by key details.
Read the passage from Elizabethan Women. Gold-paneled ballrooms with crystal chandeliers. Dashing knights and handsome lords bowing at the knees of elegant ladies. And the loveliest part of all? The ladies themselves, bedecked in ornate gowns, drinking from jeweled goblets before gracing the gentlemen with dances. Now read the passage from a paper on time travel. Any time traveler must consider visiting Elizabethan England. There are beautiful castles, gorgeous outfits to wear, and decadent food to eat. The wonders abound! The most accurate comparison of the two texts is that both
persuade the reader of the delights of Elizabethan England.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v. Ophelia: And, with his other hand thus o'er his brow, He falls to such perusal of my face As he would draw it. Long stay'd he so; At last, a little shaking of mine arm, And thrice his head thus waving up and down, He rais'd a sigh so piteous and profound That it did seem to shatter all his bulk And end his being.
perusal
Read the passage from Beowulf. From where he crouched at the king's feet, Unferth, a son of Ecglaf's, spoke contrary words. Beowulf's coming, his sea-braving, made him sick with envy: he could not brook or abide the fact that anyone else alive under heaven might enjoy greater regard than he did: The passage supports the inference that Unferth is acclaimed. frail. petty. religious.
petty.
Read the excerpt from Grendel. Now and then some trivial argument would break out, and one of them would kill another one, and all the others would detach themselves from the killer as neatly as blood clotting, and they'd consider the case and they'd either excuse him, for some reason, or else send him out to the forest to live by stealing from their outlying pens like a wounded fox. At times I would try to befriend the exile, at other times I would try to ignore him, but they were treacherous. In the end, I had to eat them. How is Grendel characterized in this excerpt? jealous compassionate lonely practical
practical
Read the sentence. Scheduled too hectically, the misbegotten tour zigzagging from state to state left the reporter weary from the road. Which part of the sentence is a participial phrase? scheduled too hectically the misbegotten tour from state to state weary from the road
scheduled too hectically
cent = "one hundred" sens = "feel" Which word is spelled correctly? censational centimental sensational sentennial
sensational
When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then gives evidence to support a position. states a position on the central idea. connects the text to historical facts. concludes with a strong statement.
states a position on the central idea.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. The man who pulled you up from the ground and gave you fresh water from his waterskin is Lugalbanda, your personal god. With his help, we will achieve a triumph greater than any man has achieved. Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show? a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure a journey filled with many challenges a vast setting of distant landscapes supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield." Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior. In her statement, Lena is analyzing the historical impact of the text. assessing the use of alliteration in the text. studying the development of language in the text. supporting an inference with evidence from the text.
supporting an inference with evidence from the text.
Sometimes guests brought their own knives and spoons, and sometimes they were furnished by the host. If not eating something soft or soupy that required a spoon, people ate with their fingers, using their knives only to take food from the main serving platter and to cut it when necessary. The knife was placed on the right side of the trencher, and the bread was on the left. Cups were not placed on the table. If a guest wanted a drink, he or she would ask a servant, who would bring them a cup that was kept on a side table or sometimes in a cool bath of water. When the guest finished drinking, they would return the cup to the servant, who would rinse it out, making it ready for the next guest. Based on the explicit and implicit information from the passage, the reader can infer that
tableware was rarer in Elizabethan times than it is today.
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. In their stead, people increasingly choose to see secular plays on historical and moral themes. These are performed up and down the country by theater companies called after lords, for example "Lord Sussex's Men," "Lord Strange's Men," "the Lord Admiral's Men," and "Lord Leicester's Men." The reason for these names is that, while unattached actors are liable to be arrested for vagrancy, the Act of 1572 specifically excludes players properly authorized by lords from being considered vagabonds. Which factor directly influenced the names of the theater companies?
the Act of 1572
What is an affix? a word that sounds the same as another word the beginning of a word a word part added to the beginning or end of a word the base part of a word
the beginning or end of a word
What should a reader consider when tracing chronological text structure? Check all that apply. the meaning behind the events the causal relationships between events the responses and reactions to events the factors that influence events the author's purpose in describing the events
the causal relationships between events the responses and reactions to events the factors that influence events
Read the sentence from a paper on Elizabethan Women. Highborn Elizabethan women lived difficult, suffocating lives with many rules and few choices. In the sentence, the writer describes
the central idea
Read the excerpt from Grendel. I clamped my palms to my ears and stretched up my lips and shrieked again: a stab at truth, a snatch at apocalyptic glee. Then I ran on all fours, chest pounding, to the smoky mere. What does the author use in this excerpt to develop Grendel's character? the creature's actions the creature's thoughts Beowulf's words Beowulf's perspective
the creature's actions
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. When the King and his knights came into the hall, The chanting in the chapel had come to an end And a loud cry went up from the clerics and the others Proclaiming Noel once more, calling out the word again, And then the nobles ran and got the gifts ready . . . What element of medieval court culture is evident in the excerpt? the importance of Christian practices the acts of warfare over land rights the proper conduct of knights the subjects' loyalty to their lords
the importance of Christian practices
Thomas More's fictional text about a society governed by reason and order is most likely a response to the conflict between .
the king and church leaders
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "No, I tell you in good faith, it is not a fight I have come for. These are nothing but beardless boys around this bench. If I were buckled in armor on a big horse, There is no man here strong enough to be worth riding against. And so in this court I call for a Christmas game . . ." What chivalric value does the Green Knight display in the excerpt?
the morality of fair play
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. In 1587 Thomas Kyd produces The Spanish Tragedy, and soon afterward Christopher Marlowe brings out the first part of Tamburlaine the Great. . . . They employ new verse forms, allowing different spoken rhythms, and compose bold speeches with greater resonance and meaning. The new conceptual framework of a revenge tragedy in particular allows them to portray powerful emotions voiced by strong characters. Suddenly it is possible to show so much more passion on the stage. What was the most direct cause of the more passionate performances? the play The Spanish Tragedy the new verse forms and conceptual framework the collaboration of Kyd and Marlowe the play Tamburlaine the Great
the new verse forms and conceptual framework
Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply. the use of poetic verse throughout the epic a narrative voice that tells the story the use of prose in some passages short descriptions elevated, or eloquent, style compelling speeches
the use of poetic verse throughout the epic a narrative voice that tells the story elevated, or eloquent, style compelling speeches
Read the sentence. The administrator of the company, the woman overseeing the department, added new personnel to better augment the existing sales force. Which part of the sentence functions as an adverb?
to better augment
What is the author's purpose in this excerpt? to explain how easy it was to store food properly during Elizabethan times to explain how the proper way to store food was taught to Elizabethan cooks to explain the complexities of proper food storage during Elizabethan times to explain the errors people made trying to store food properly during Elizabethan times
to explain the complexities of proper food storage during Elizabethan times
Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. If you are hungry, you might feel inclined to turn to poaching. But be careful: this is risky. Taking livestock is theft, and theft is a felony which carries the death sentence. Killing wild animals that live on another man's land is also against the law; even taking a single fish from a river can result in a fine of a shilling or more. It is unlikely that you will be hanged for taking a wild animal such as a rabbit; but, even so, you will get a fine amounting to three times the value of the animal as well as three months in prison, and you will have to enter into a bond to guarantee your good behavior in the future; a second offense will be treated more harshly. If a gamekeeper attacks you and you defend yourself, you can be charged with assault. You may find yourself on the gallows if you injure him. What is the author's purpose in this excerpt? to explain why many Elizabethans tried poaching to explain why poaching was dangerous to explain why landowners punished poachers to explain why poaching often was forgiven
to explain why poaching was dangerous
Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm, than such offspring as may come of me: For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious. What is Queen Elizabeth's purpose in this excerpt? to persuade Parliament that the method of choosing successors to the throne based simply on birthright needs to be revised to persuade Parliament that her child should not be considered a possible choice for successor to the English throne to persuade Parliament that simply because she has a child does not guarantee that the child will be a competent ruler to persuade Parliament how catastrophic it could be if they acted ungraciously toward her or her child
to persuade Parliament that simply because she has a child does not guarantee that the child will be a competent ruler
Read the excerpt from Grendel. There was nothing to stop the advance of man. Huge boars fled at the click of a harness. Wolves would cower in the glens like foxes when they caught that deadly scent. I was filled with a wordless, obscurely murderous unrest. How is Grendel characterized in this passage? fearful sickly troubled peaceful
troubled
Read the passage from Sophie's paper on Response to Erik of Sweden. Although Queen Elizabeth is polite, she also seems a bit annoyed. For example, she says, "It seems strange for your Serene Highness to write that you understand from your brother and your ambassadors that we have entirely determined not to marry an absent husband; and that we shall give you no certain reply until we shall have seen your person." By including the quote, Sophie is
using textual evidence to support her inference.
