LA

Which sentence from the text best demonstrates the fact that the family had prepared for this type of emergency?

"You all know the drill."

Which answer correctly defines a style manual?

A set of formatting and editing standards for use by writers and editors

Choose a sentence that would best conclude the topic?

Animation has many uses, from entertainment to selling products and job training, that it is impossible to image today's world without it.

How are both Prometheus and Equality 7-2521 examples of hero character types?

Both are the protagonists of their stories

How do Prometheus and Equality 7-2521 behave similarly?

Both ignore those in power.

Which option best demonstrates how the author creates an element of surprise in the story?

By including Mme. Forestier's admission that the necklace was not valuable.

Which statement best describes the theme of the "Sophie's Challenge"?

Courage in the face of adversity

Which detail from the text best supports your answer from part A?

Featur'd like him, like him with friends possess'd She wanted what so many other families had

What is a theme shared by "Prometheus" and Chapter 3 of Anthem?

Gaining knowledge requires breaking boundaries.

Which line(s) form the text best support the inference that Mathilda's husband was frugal with money? Chose two options.

How much would it cost, a suitable dress, which you could use on other occasions, something very simple? For ten francs you can get two or three magnificent roses.

Which options best identify the themes of the text? Select two options.

Identity and social class

What effect does this reflection have on the passage?

It illustrates that Mathilda still holds dear the notion of a privileged life.

Read the information below. Title of Book: New Technology for Games Author: Jane McIntell Date of Publication: 1993 Location of Publisher: Chicago Publisher: Jones & Jones Co. Which Works Cited listing presents this information correctly?

McIntell, Jane. New Technology for Games. Jones & Jones Co., 1993.

Which style manuals are students most likely to use for their writing?

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), MLA handbook

How can you encourage readers to remember the information presented in your essay?

Remind them of why it is important.

What is a key trait of the damsel in distress character type ?

She is saved by the hero

Which of the following most closely describes one way the author of "Wealthier than Kings" modernizes "Sonnet 29"?

The author of "Wealthier than Kings"' employs simpler language than that used in "Sonnet 29" while maintaining the same themes.

In what order are the events of the story presented?

The events are presented in the order in which they happened

Read the paragraph. One institution of the judicial branch of the US government, the Supreme Court, is responsible for interpreting federal laws. The Court consists of nine judges. The president appoints the judges and the Senate confirms their appointment. The Supreme Court hears cases on appeal. Once the Court has made a decision, it cannot be overturned by a lower court. How should this paragraph be revised?

add a concluding sentence

Which transition words would be effective and logical lead-ins for a conclusion?

although, therefore, similarly

Robert is writing a report comparing and contrasting big band music of the 1920's and contemporary music of today. What is the best source for him to use in order to write his report?

an article from a magazine titled "The Evolution of Music: A look at the 19th and 20th centuries"

Read the sentence. To ride a bicycle, you need good balance. What is the best way to describe the words to ride a bicycle?

an infinitive phrase

Which transition words or phrases can be used to express similarity?

as well as, additionally

Read this paragraph from "What Are Climate and Climate Change?" Most scientists think that recent warming can't be explained by nature alone. Most scientists say it's very likely that most of the warming since the mid-1900s is due to the burning of coal, oil and gas. Burning these fuels is how we produce most of the energy that we use every day. This burning adds heat-trapping gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the air. These gases are called greenhouse gases. What is the organizational structure of this paragraph?

cause and effect

Which of the following words from the sentence above is spelled incorrectly?

irationally

Which of the following underlined words is spelled incorrectly?

meloydic

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

miscellaneous

Read the sentence. The soprano sang the chorus while standing _[blank]_, and the audience erupted in cheers. Which phrase completes the sentence with the appropriate meaning?

on the stage

What are synonyms of scope?

reach, range

Read the sentence from "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky." But Snitch's strategy didn't involve searching at random. Which words could be used instead of strategy without changing the meaning of the sentence? Select all that apply.

tactics, method, plan

What does this sentence from the story foreshadow for the reader? When the rain started again, the whole house filled up with quiet tension.

the impending flood

Read these paragraphs from "What is Earth?" that presents the idea that people have known the Earth is round for a long time. Humans have known that Earth is round for more than 2,000 years! The ancient Greeks measured shadows during the summer solstice and also calculated Earth's circumference. They used positions of stars and constellations to estimate distances on Earth. They could even see the planet's round shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse. (We still can see this during lunar eclipses.) Today, scientists use geodesy, which is the science of measuring Earth's shape, gravity and rotation. Geodesy provides accurate measurements that show Earth is round. With GPS and other satellites, scientists can measure Earth's size and shape to within a centimeter. Pictures from space also show Earth is round like the moon. What is most likely the reason for including the paragraph about geodesy?

the paragraph develops the idea that people know the Earth is round by explaining a more scientific approach used for measurements today

Read this paragraph from "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky." On a May night last year, Snitch gathered his surveillance team in a wild corner of South Africa. They waited until well after sunset before stealthily beginning their mission. Using a catapult powered by a bungee cord, the experts launched a small airplane over the deep and dark landscape, thick with acacia trees sporting 5-centimeter (2-inch) thorns. What is the most likely reason the author included this paragraph?

to introduce a topic

Which answers explain the reasons for following guidelines from a style manual?

to make writing consistent, to avoid plagiarism, to create work that meets professional standards

Read this paragraph from "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky." More recently, smaller and cheaper drones have become widely available. A drone suitable for research usually costs at least $1,000. Hobbyists can buy simpler models for just a few hundred dollars. Amazon, the online retailer, sells drones. Next it wants to use drones to deliver orders. So does a beer company in Minnesota and a pizzeria in Syktyvkar, Russia. Martha Stewart uses a drone to take aerial pictures of her farm in upstate New York. What is the most likely reason the author included the details about the cost of drones?

to show that drones are becoming more accessible to the general public

What are qualities of an abyss?

vast, immeasurable