Language Arts 11 A Milestone

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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.

not b

What does a typical dictionary entry include? Check all that apply. the number of syllables in the word the pronunciation of the word the parts of speech the etymology of the word the foreign translations the definitions

1,2,3,4,6

Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Check all that apply. reading and reviewing the materials ignoring and dismissing questions focusing exclusively on one viewpoint bringing notes to the discussion supporting opinions with evidence responding thoughtfully to others

1,4,5,6

Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier? Jake, who is twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher. Jake who is, twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher. Jake who is twenty-seven is, studying to be, a yoga teacher. Jake, who is twenty-seven is, studying to be a yoga teacher.

Which sentence contains a split infinitive? Young children seem to thoroughly enjoy playing with soap bubbles and shaving cream. It is important to give children opportunities to explore their world through sensory experiences. Clay and finger paints are often used to prepare children for writing and drawing. Going to preschool opens the door to learning and encourages kindergarten readiness.

Which sentence is capitalized correctly? "Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said Derrick. "Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," Said Derrick. "Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said derrick. "coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said Derrick.

Which statement best summarizes the final two paragraphs of Chapter I of Nature? The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one's own intelligence. One is repeatedly struck by the ability of nature to affect one's mind and body. Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one's mind and body. One may appreciate the great beauty of nature but is unable to fully understand it.

How are the speakers' attitudes toward God and Death similar in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"? Both speakers appear confident and accepting. Both speakers seem fearful and confused. Both speakers seem obedient and submissive. Both speakers appear amazed and awestruck.

How are the speakers' sense of goals different in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"? The speaker in the former knows exactly what her goal is, while the speaker in the latter believes that she has already achieved it. The speaker in the former thinks that she may never reach her goal, while the speaker in the latter is far more confident. The speaker in the former is not interested in achieving a goal, while the speaker in the latter is passionately interested. The speaker in the former views her goal as intangible, while the speaker in the latter considers her goal as too distant to achieve.

How do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time? "Psalm" suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while "Auspex" indicates that it can. The theme of "Psalm" reflects joy in time's passing, while "Auspex" shows gloomy acceptance of it. "Psalm" does not reflect concern about time's passage, while "Auspex" displays anxiety about it. While "Psalm" disregards time's passing, while "Auspex" suggests that humans are oppressed by time.

How do the settings of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" differ? Traveling in the former represents a journey toward death, while the setting of the latter shows that the speaker is well grounded. The landscape in the former represents a worshipful attitude toward nature, while the natural setting is only symbolic in the latter. The setting of the former is separate from the poem's themes, while the setting of the latter is merely a backdrop for a larger theme. The countryside setting in the former creates a dreamlike mood, while the setting of the latter creates a mood of artificial happiness.

How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Chief Joseph adopted a tone of resentment instead? It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea. It would appear as a request rather than an accusation. It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative. It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.

In chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the idea that the common swindlers, the duke and the king, believably pose as royalty can be viewed as quite humorous. What does Twain's use of this humorous situation throughout the passage accomplish? It draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government. It draws a parallel between common swindlers and the townspeople they attempt to cheat. It draws a parallel between the townspeople and those who rule the government. It draws a parallel between those who rule the government and those who support them.

In the second paragraph of "Spring" in Walden, how does the contrast of two time periods aid the development of a theme? Thoreau's description of a burst of light on a winter day resembles his own enlightenment. The introduction of light into a cold, dark setting reflects Thoreau's happiness at being separate from society. Thoreau is surprised by the appearance of spring sunlight, just as he is surprised at the discoveries he makes about nature during the course of his time in the woods. The feeling of happiness Thoreau describes at the changing of the seasons parallels his contentment as his self-knowledge grows.

Read the quotation from "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church." And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church, Our little Sexton - sings. What is the most likely reason for the poet to oppose the phrases "tolling the Bell" and "sings" in these lines? The poet is expressing her belief that the second, more natural option is far more desirable than the first option. The poet is hinting that religious worship should be considered a gloomy and serious activity. The poet is suggesting that those who worship in nature are more formal than those who worship in church. The poet is contrasting her attitude about religion with her feelings about the natural world, which remains largely unappreciated.

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." All this was half muttered to myself, as I hastily slipped on my clothes; which having done, I groped my way out of the room, and down-stairs to the drawing-room. Here, after tumbling over two or three pieces of furniture, I made out to reach a sofa, and stretching myself upon it determined to bivouac there for the night. What technique does Irving use to build suspense in the excerpt? The pace of the story quickens. The word choice darkens the tone. The outcome of events becomes uncertain. The setting details are intentionally omitted.

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." How was this vile nervous fit, for such I now persuaded myself it was, to be conquered? I determined to force myself not to look at the painting but to undress quickly and get into bed. I began to undress, but in spite of every effort I could not keep myself from stealing a glance every now and then at the picture; and a glance was now sufficient to distress me. Even when my back was turned to it, the idea of this strange face behind me, peering over my shoulder, was insufferable. How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction? by revealing an unhinged psychological state by describing a scene of blood and gore by depicting the triumph of reason over the irrational by illustrating the confused plans of the narrator

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." The expression was that of agony—the agony of intense bodily pain; but a menace scowled upon the brow, and a few sprinklings of blood added to its ghastliness. Yet it was not all these characteristics—it was some horror of the mind, some inscrutable antipathy awakened by this picture, which harrowed up my feelings. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader? It evokes a sense of anxiety as the narrator observes his surroundings. It evokes a sense of nostalgia as personal experiences are recounted. It fosters confidence that everything will work out fine in the end. It fosters a belief that the narrator is not a reliable reporter.

Read the excerpt from "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe. I talked more quickly—more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased. I arose and argued about trifles, in a high key and with violent gesticulations; but the noise steadily increased. Why would they not be gone? I paced the floor to and fro with heavy strides, as if excited to fury by the observations of the men?—but the noise steadily increased. What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt? It emphasizes the narrator's paranoia. It emphasizes the narrator's anger. It emphasizes the narrator's grief. It emphasizes the narrator's confusion.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." I had so worked upon my imagination as really to believe that about the whole mansion and domain there hung an atmosphere peculiar to themselves and their immediate vicinity -- an atmosphere which had no affinity with the air of heaven, but which had reeked up from the decayed trees, and the gray wall, and the silent tarn -- a pestilent and mystic vapor. Which observation can be made about the narrator? He seems unsettled and paranoid. He seems sensitive and spiritual. He seems creative and fanciful. He seems frustrated and angry.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." I say that even their exceeding density did not prevent our perceiving this -- yet we had no glimpse of the moon or stars -- nor was there any flashing forth of the lightning. But the under surfaces of the huge masses of agitated vapour, as well as all terrestrial objects immediately around us, were glowing in the unnatural light of a faintly luminous and distinctly visible gaseous exhalation which hung about and enshrouded the mansion. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story? The narration suggests a supernatural presence at the dwelling. The narration suggests a scientific phenomenon is occurring. The narration suggests a surprising change in the weather pattern. The narration suggests an approaching sunrise.

Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting." If I had been fighting I would have done it by day and not in the dark. The tone of this sentence can best be described as conveying pride. peace. sorrow. remorse.

Read the excerpt from Walden. Standing on the snow-covered plain, as if in a pasture amid the hills, I cut my way first through a foot of snow, and then a foot of ice, and open a window under my feet, where, kneeling to drink, I look down into the quiet parlor of the fishes, pervaded by a softened light as through a window of ground glass, with its bright sanded floor the same as in summer; there a perennial waveless serenity reigns as in the amber twilight sky, corresponding to the cool and even temperament of the inhabitants. Heaven is under our feet is well as over our heads. Which best describes the purpose of the imagery in this excerpt? to illustrate the author's calm, contemplative mood to encourage readers to study nature more closely to share the author's views on religion and the afterlife to demonstrate the complexity of animal behavior

Read the excerpt from Walden. Why should we live with such hurry and waste of life? We are determined to be starved before we are hungry. Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow. How does the excerpt relate to today's culture? It supports the idea that people move too quickly and forget to experience the present moment. It supports the idea that care and caution have become increasingly important in modern society. It supports the notion that we are perpetually finding new ways to make progress. It supports the notion that survival depends on our own determination.

Read the excerpt from Walden. [A]s the sun arose, I saw it [the pond] throwing off its nightly clothing of mist, and here and there, by degrees, its soft ripples or its smooth reflecting surface was revealed, while the mists, like ghosts, were stealthily withdrawing in every direction into the woods, as at the breaking up of some nocturnal conventicle [secret meeting]. In the excerpt, Thoreau uses imagery to describe fog slowly rising from the surface of the pond. a fierce wind blowing water across the pond. insects floating peacefully above the pond. a soft, warm light shining on the pond.

Read the excerpt from a short story. The apartment house had a communal attic rarely visited by its tenants. The labeled boxes and cast-off furniture offered little intrigue, so few explored its depths. Then one rainy afternoon, I ventured there seeking solitude. Roaming beyond the beams of the lone ceiling bulb, I spied only cobwebs until I rounded the corner of a hulking armoire. Beyond this antique was unrelenting shadow, but I willed myself to advance. Then a grim bellow of thunder resounded, sending me to the floor. Prostrate on the splintered beams, my hands felt a shaft of cold steel and I could but imagine the evil article I'd encountered. What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt? The word choice darkens the tone. Odd characters are introduced. The setting details are intentionally omitted. The outcome of events becomes uncertain.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "All right, then—not a word about any sell. Go along home, and advise everybody to come and see the tragedy." Based on the excerpt, the townspeople of Arkansas are afraid of being seen as gullible. serious. dishonest. uneducated.

Read the excerpt from the speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Chief Joseph's speech? They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to speak candidly from the heart. They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to select his words very carefully. They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to create a mood of great sorrow. They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to choose words that elicit guilt.

Read the introduction to Griffin's personal narrative, "Saving Up." When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. "If you can __________ up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go," she replied. I __________ thrilled! Fill in the blanks in order. save . . . . was save . . . . am saved . . . . was saved . . . . am

Read the lines from "A Psalm of Life." In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of life, What does the poet suggest about human life with the images in these lines? Life is an eternal struggle. Life is rarely problematic. Life is not worth living. Life is mostly unhappy and painful.

Read the poem "Fog," by Carl Sandburg. The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. What is the main similarity between "Fog" and Frost's poem "Mending Wall"? Both use everyday language. Both use iambic pentameter. Both use strict meter. Both use blank verse.

Read the poem "The Purple Cow," by Gelett Burgess. The Purple Cow (Reflections on a Mythic Beast Who's Quite Remarkable, at Least.) I never saw a Purple Cow; I never hope to See One; But I can Tell you, Anyhow, I'd rather See than Be One. What is the main similarity between "The Purple Cow" and Frost's poem "Mending Wall"? Both use humorous language. Both use iambic pentameter. Both use blank verse. Both use strict meter.

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." These two brothers had creative powers, and with these powers they took clay and modeled it into animals. They used these animals to contend with one another. Each brother created a more powerful or more cunning animal than the next. They also created fruits, plants, and medicines for good and for evil. Finally, the right-handed twin made man. It is unknown whether or not the left-handed twin assisted in the creation of man. Man was the right-handed twin's favorite creation. How does this support the idea that "The World on Turtle's Back" is a creation myth? It explains the origin of people, animals, and plants. It describes the rivalry between the two brothers. It shows that animals and plants can represent good or evil. It confirms that man was the right-handed twin's favorite animal.

Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter. Certain it is, that, some fifteen or twenty years after the settlement of the town, the wooden jail was already marked with weather-stains and other indications of age, which gave a yet darker aspect to its beetle-browed and gloomy front. The rust on the ponderous iron-work of its oaken door looked more antique than any thing else in the new world. The author most likely include the words "darker aspect," "beetle-browed," "gloomy," and "ponderous" in order to impart a melancholy mood. impart a mysterious mood. establish a formal, civilized setting. establish an old-fashioned setting.

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter using comprehension strategies. "Goodwives," said a hard-featured dame of fifty, "I'll tell ye a piece of my mind. It would be greatly for the public behoof, if we women, being of mature age and church-members in good repute, should have the handling of such malefactresses as this Hester Prynne. What think ye, gossips? If the hussy stood up for judgment before us five, that are now here in a knot together, would she come off with such a sentence as the worshipful magistrates have awarded?" What is the meaning of this excerpt? The speaker believes that she and her peers ought to be in charge of assigning sentences in cases like Hester's. The speaker believes she and her peers ought to be acknowledged for their good standing in the community. The speaker believes that the older women of the church ought to be allowed to serve as magistrates. The speaker believes that the magistrates have been too strict in their handling of Hester's case.

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter using comprehension strategies. A blessing on the righteous Colony of the Massachusetts, where iniquity is dragged out into the sunshine! What is the meaning of the word "iniquity"? wickedness, sin mistakes, errors belongings, possessions solitude, loneliness

Which best describes the narration of section 1 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? detached and impersonal sympathetic and warm anxious and confused angry and tense

Which event described in chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter involves the narrator? The narrator offers the reader a rose. The narrator touches the jail door. The narrator hears the beadle's call. The narrator removes a weed from the lawn.

Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Satanta's speech? All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don't want to give away any of it. I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper. I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up to the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks.

Why is creating an outline an important step in writing a personal narrative? It helps the writer determine the structure of the piece. It helps the writer brainstorm topics. It helps the writer decide what to write about. It helps the writer categorize different life experiences.

Why is the image of the setting sun most likely not described in great detail in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"? It is a common symbol of death that requires little description. It is a part of the plot that does little to contribute to the theme. It is not meant to be seen as an important symbol within the poem. It is not a significant aspect of the mood created within the poem.

Which is an example of a sentence fragment? Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published in 1776. Thomas Paine's Common Sense, which was published in 1776. Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine and published in 1776. Common Sense, authored by Thomas Paine, was published in 177

Read the excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature. But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds, will separate between him and what he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile. The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible; but all natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence. Emerson claims that stars are similar to dreams by stating they are

ALWAYS PRESENT, THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The people most killed themselves laughing; and when the king got done capering and capered off behind the scenes, they roared and clapped and stormed and haw-hawed till he come back and done it over again, and after that they made him do it another time. Well, it would make a cow laugh to see the shines that old idiot cut. What is the effect of the last line of this excerpt? It emphasizes the fact that Huck is prone to wild exaggeration. It emphasizes the outrageousness of the king's new comedy act. It emphasizes the idea that Huck sees the townspeople as animals. It emphasizes the possibility that the king is actually quite talented.

According to Of Plymouth Plantation, what was the Pilgrims' opinion of Cape Cod in the first weeks after landing? They thought it was a beautiful and relaxing paradise. They thought it was barren, depressing, and dangerous. They thought it was exactly as they had expected it to be. They thought it was filled with all the resources they needed.

Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment? The Iroquois believed that the gods had given them control over nature. The Iroquois were very fearful of the dangers of plants and animals. The Iroquois believed that only plants and animals benefiting people should survive. The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them.

Based on the Declaration of Independence, which statement best describes the founding fathers' view on the role of government? All forms of government are oppressive and limit people's rights. Government is necessary in any society to protect the rights of the citizens. A government should never be led by a king or a royal family. A government must be disbanded if it does not reflect the will of all its citizens.

How does the second stanza of "Auspex" tie the first and third stanzas together? It prepares the reader for the seriousness that only appears in the third stanza. It offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza. It offers a break in thought from the subject matter of the first and third stanzas. It resolves the crucial problem that is raised in the first and third stanzas.

Read the comment by Huck from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in. What insight does this comment reveal about the character of Huck? Because of his past, Huck has a tendency to always expect the worst from people. Despite his lack of formal upbringing, Huck has good intuition when it comes to reading situations. In spite of his past, Huck tries valiantly to find some humor in every type of situation. As a result of his youth, Huck has a tendency to grossly exaggerate certain situations

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader's farthest advance." What theme does the motif of hands represent in the excerpt and throughout the story? Hands represent the indistinct line between dreams and reality. Hands represent the perpetual struggle against fate. Hands represent the idea of justice. Hands represent the importance of love and family.

Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall." Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonder If I could put a notion in his head: "Why do they make good neighbours? Isn't it Where there are cows? But here there are no cows. Before I built a wall I'd ask to know What I was walling in or walling out, And to whom I was like to give offence. Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That wants it down." Now read "The Pasture," also by Robert Frost. I'm going out to clean the pasture spring; I'll only stop to rake the leaves away (And wait to watch the water clear, I may): I shan't be gone long.—You come too. I'm going out to fetch the little calf That's standing by the mother. It's so young, It totters when she licks it with her tongue. I shan't be gone long.—You come too. Which best accounts for the different views of spring expressed in the poems? Frost's opinions changed through time. The poems have different speakers. Frost's speakers represent his own views. The poems were written at different locations.

Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting." You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you. How does Satanta's humble tone affect the meaning of his speech? It causes those who are listening to wonder what motive Satanta has for being so polite and genial. It assures those who are listening that Satanta is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith. It reminds those who are listening that they should appreciate how far Satanta has traveled to meet with them. It reinforces for those who are listening that Satanta is not afraid of war should he deem it necessary.

Read the excerpt from part 1 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." A man stood upon a railroad bridge in northern Alabama, looking down into the swift water twenty feet below. The man's hands were behind his back, the wrists bound with a cord. A rope closely encircled his neck. Which is the most reasonable prediction? The man will remain standing in this location. The man will face execution shortly. The man will ask to be cut loose. The man will become increasingly uncomfortable.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell. What is the denotation of the word "cast" in this excerpt? drop casually throw with force toss lightly release into the air

Read the excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick. He looked like a man cut away from the stake, when the fire has overrunningly wasted all the limbs without consuming them, or taking away one particle from their compacted aged robustness. His whole high, broad form, seemed made of solid bronze, and shaped in an unalterable mould, like Cellini's cast Perseus. Which best states the theme that is developed in this excerpt? man's ability to exercise free will the paralysis that fate inflicts on man the flexibility of man's intellect man's inability to impact nature

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." I reined my horse to the precipitous brink of a black and lurid tarn that lay in the unruffled lustre by the dwelling, and gazed down -- but with a shudder even more thrilling than before -- upon the remodelled and inverted images of the gray sedge. How does this excerpt provide information about the narrator of the story? It describes what the narrator knows from his past. It describes what the narrator experiences in the story. It provides an inference drawn by the narrator. It provides a criticism voiced by the narrator.

Read the excerpt from Society and Solitude. Solitude is impracticable, and society fatal. We must keep our head in the one and our hands in the other. The conditions are met, if we keep our independence, yet do not lose our sympathy. Which best describes Emerson's argument in this excerpt? It is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one. In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others. Being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others. Practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.

Read the excerpt from Walden. The repose is never complete. The wildest animals do not repose, but seek their prey now; the fox, and skunk, and rabbit, now roam the fields and woods without fear. They are Nature's watchmen—links which connect the days of animated life. What natural phenomenon is referred to in this excerpt? the phases of the moon the food chain the rotation of the earth the metamorphosis of animals

Read the excerpt from a short story. At least ten minutes had passed since the last locker door slammed. I had lurked long enough in the deserted shower stall, ruminating on my devious plan. I emerged to see the vacant room I'd anticipated. Within minutes, I had deciphered the locker combination and opened it without witness. This was my chance to reclaim what was rightfully mine, and I felt my heartbeat escalate. Which best describes the tone of the excerpt? confused secretive frustrated surprised

Read the excerpt from a short story. From the porch, the cabin looked as quaint and rustic as the website had promised. I hoisted my duffel to my hip, unlocked the door with the key I'd been sent, and stepped into the warm air of the mountain home. The floorboards creaked a welcome as I investigated. I admired the piney living room, noting the stone hearth and the dappled afternoon light on the walls. Then I made my way toward the sole bedroom at the end of the hall. I glanced at the eyelet bedcover, the mantle clock, and the antique mirror. Wait. I glanced again at the mirror and impulsively brushed my hair from my eyes, balking at the coloring of the wayward wisps. How could it be? My hand touched my skin—the image I faced was a much older version of myself. I backed away, watching my wrinkled face retreat. I tripped on the doorjamb, stubbed my toe on an errant nail, and nearly toppled over my own luggage as I lunged for the door. What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt? darkening the word choice quickening the pace of the story intentionally omitting setting details making the outcome of events uncertain

Read the excerpt from a short story. The beach teemed with tourists from boardwalk to shore. A canopy of colorful umbrellas covered the sand. Each was preoccupied with his own happy task, and none noticed the figure as it emerged from the surf. Its skin was blistered and raw, and it lumbered awkwardly in the foam. Its hideous eyes hungrily appraised the masses. How does the excerpt exemplify the ideas King describes in "Danse Macabre"? It allows readers to approach a "forbidden door." It provides a "single powerful spectacle" for the imagination's eye. It forces readers to "grapple" with their own mortality. It introduces an unlikely "dancing partner."

Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." "The Yanks are repairing the railroads," said the man, "and are getting ready for another advance. They have reached the Owl Creek bridge, put it in order and built a stockade on the north bank. The commandant has issued an order, which is posted everywhere, declaring that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad, its bridges, tunnels or trains will be summarily hanged. I saw the order." "How far is it to the Owl Creek bridge?" Farquhar asked. "About thirty miles." "Is there no force on this side the creek?" "Only a picket post half a mile out, on the railroad, and a single sentinel at this end of the bridge." "Suppose a man—a civilian and student of hanging—should elude the picket post and perhaps get the better of the sentinel," said Farquhar, smiling, "what could he accomplish?" Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction? Farquhar will get caught by Northern forces. Farquhar will attempt to tamper with the bridge. Farquhar will discover the truth about the soldiers he's speaking with. Farquhar will be executed for his crimes against the North.

Read the excerpt from section 3 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." Overhead, as he looked up through this rift in the wood, shone great garden stars looking unfamiliar and grouped in strange constellations. He was sure they were arranged in some order which had a secret and malign significance. How does the excerpt contribute to the theme of fate? It suggests that Farquhar will always be hunted by his captors. It suggests that Farquhar is wrestling with forces larger than himself. It suggests that Farquhar's problems are insignificant in the context of the world. It suggests that Farquhar will always be haunted by his decisions.

Read the excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 1 of Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. SQUIRE TRELAWNEY, Dr. Livesey, and the rest of these gentlemen having asked me to write down the whole particulars about Treasure Island, from the beginning to the end, keeping nothing back but the bearings of the island, and that only because there is still treasure not yet lifted, I take up my pen in the year of grace and go back to the time when my father kept the Admiral Benbow inn and the brown old seaman with the sabre cut first took up his lodging under our roof. Which best explains Stevenson's reason for beginning the chapter with this paragraph? Stevenson creates confusion in the reader with a narrator who explains that he is writing a story because he has been asked to do so by several other characters. Stevenson creates interest in the reader with mention of still undiscovered treasure and the arrival of a mysterious character in the narrator's life. Stevenson creates unease in the reader with a detailed account of the problem the main character has to overcome to reach a solution. Stevenson creates a clear visual picture in the reader's head with a strong description of the story's setting without giving its actual location.

Read the paragraph. [1] When Nicki woke up, it was still dark outside. [2] Although she was tired, she stumbled out of bed, brushed her teeth, and put on her running clothes. [3] When she went into the kitchen, she saw that her mom had left her favorite water bottle on the counter. [4] As she had done every day for the past month, she opened the front door, stepped onto the pavement, and began her morning ritual. Which of the following best describes this paragraph? Each sentence begins with the subject. Each sentence begins with a dependent clause. Each sentence begins with the predicate. Each sentence begins with an independent clause.

Read the quotation from "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." The Carriage held but just Ourselves - And Immortality. What is the effect of the phrase "but just Ourselves" in the lines above? It gives the poem a humble tone. It conveys the personal nature of the speaker's journey. It conveys a sense of sarcasm. It gives the speaker's journey a feeling of loneliness.

Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. When first I took up my abode in the woods, that is, began to spend my nights as well as days there, which, by accident, was on Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, 1845, my house was not finished for winter, but was merely a defence against the rain, without plastering or chimney, the walls being of rough, weather-stained boards, with wide chinks, which made it cool at night. The upright white hewn studs and freshly planed door and window casings gave it a clean and airy look, especially in the morning, when its timbers were saturated with dew. Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail? "my house was not finished for winter" "when its timbers were saturated with dew" "When first I took up my abode" "which made it cool at night"

Read the sentence. Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old in 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Which is the best way to revise this complex sentence? In 2011, Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He was thirty-seven years old. In 2011, Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees. At Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, he was thirty-seven years old. Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old playing at Yankee Stadium. In the Bronx. Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit at age thirty-seven. In the Bronx at Yankee Stadium in 2011.

Which event described in chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter occurs when Hester arrives at the marketplace? Hester resists serving her sentence in front of the crowd. Hester climbs the stairs and stands on the scaffolding. Hester is restrained on the scaffolding with arms and face secured. Hester hears a remark from the crowd about "Divine Maternity."

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter. The door of the jail being flung open from within, there appeared, in the first place, like a black shadow emerging into sunshine, the grim and grisly presence of the town-beadle, with a sword by his side and his staff of office in his hand. Which best describes the purpose of the words "black shadow," "grim," "grisly," and "sword"? to impart a sorrowful mood to impart a solemn mood to establish the early morning setting to establish the militant jailhouse setting

Which best states the overall structure of Walden? The work describes the effect spending time in nature has on Thoreau, and then explains why it has that effect. The work describes Thoreau's thoughts over the course of a year spent immersed in the natural world. The work compares Thoreau's thoughts before coming to Walden to his thoughts afterward. The work shows how various problems Thoreau had before he came to Walden are solved by his retreat.

Which best summarizes the role of conversation expressed in Society and Solitude? Conversation is a way for two people who are strangers to find out if they can share the same community. Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people. In conversation, two individuals are able to assess each other's degree of honesty. In conversation, people often reveal unique and quirky aspects of their personalities.

Which event described in chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter occurs after the women of the crowd are introduced? The women discuss their English birth and breeding. The women discuss Hester's sentence. The women demand that the letter be branded on Hester. The women ask the reverend to say a prayer.

Which is the best summary of Emerson's view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude? Spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial. Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community. Solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions. Only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.

Which practice was typical of Robert Frost? using experimental techniques using traditional forms writing in formal language writing in free verse

Which statement best describes the imagery in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude? Both primarily use metaphor and simile. Both use a majority of natural images. Neither uses images related to cities or towns. Much of the imagery in both is highly symbolic.

According to the third paragraph of Chapter I of Nature, how does Emerson define the poet's view of nature? The poet views nature as something that is made by humans. The poet is the only one who genuinely works in nature. The poet sees something in nature that cannot be quantified. The poet is the only one who notices humans' effect on nature.

Based on the ideas in Walden, how would Thoreau most likely feel about recent advances in technology, such as cell phones and handheld computers? He would feel they were important for the public good. He would believe they were beneficial to providing solitude. He would believe they were destructive to a person's thinking ability. He would feel they were impractical compared to earlier inventions.

Fill in the blank. My mom ______ me to go to the store. alloud aloud allowed alowed

How are the speakers of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" similar? Both fear disapproval by others. Both seem angry and tormented. Both are forthright and confident. Both reject religious feelings.

How does Emerson relate independence and friendships in Society and Solitude? He indicates that friendship can make independence easier. He considers true independence impossible within a friendship. He feels that independence can strengthen friendships. He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.

In "My Heart Is Bursting," which quote most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions? The Kiowas and Comanches have not been fighting. We were away down south when we heard you were coming to see us. I love the land and the buffalo and will not part with it. I want you to understand well what I say. I don't want any of the medicine lodges [schools and churches] within the country. I want the children raised as I was. When I look upon you, I know you are all big chiefs. While you are in this country we go to sleep happy and are not afraid.

In "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church," why does the speaker say that she has "an Orchard, for a Dome" in the first stanza? She is suggesting that she has made her house into a church. She is suggesting that one can appreciate God only through nature. She is suggesting that nature can serve the same purpose as a church. She is suggesting that only she is able to view the natural world as sacred.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the house is packed with people after the duke hangs his signs. Which statement best explains how this could be viewed as evidence of satire? It satirizes the fact that those who are less formally educated often unintentionally fool those who are more educated. It satirizes the fact that those who claim to be the most intelligent and well educated are actually the easiest to fool. It satirizes the fact that society often claims to like proper art while actually preferring things that are slightly unsavory. It satirizes the fact that people are often willing to pay any price for something if they think it will impress others.

Read the beginning of Divya's personal narrative, "The Graduation Speech." "There's no way I would ever volunteer to be our graduation speaker," I snapped. Jill __________ surprised. "I don't even like raising my hand in school," I continued. "Why on earth would I put myself in a position to speak in front of our entire class?" She smiled knowingly. "I think you have a lot to say, Divya, and it's time to finally let it out. You always give me great advice. Graduation is a major turning point, and everyone will be looking for a little advice and encouragement as they venture into the world. See? You __________ the perfect person to give this speech!" Fill in the blanks in order. seemed . . . . were seems . . . . were seemed . . . . are seems . . . . are

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." The sudden arrest of his motion, the abrasion of one of his hands on the gravel, restored him, and he wept with delight. He dug his fingers into the sand, threw it over himself in handfuls and audibly blessed it. It looked like diamonds, rubies, emeralds; he could think of nothing beautiful which it did not resemble. The trees upon the bank were giant garden plants; he noted a definite order in their arrangement, inhaled the fragrance of their blooms. Which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? It indicates that Farquhar is easily distracted and no longer concerned with his family. It highlights Farquhar's confusion about whether or not he is alive and experiencing reality. It emphasizes Farquhar's euphoric feelings about the rope breaking and his apparent survival. It proves that Farquhar is experiencing a dream before that fact is revealed to the reader.

Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall." Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I have come after them and made repair Where they have left not one stone on a stone, But they would have the rabbit out of hiding, To please the yelping dogs. The gaps I mean, No one has seen them made or heard them made, But at spring mending-time we find them there. Whom does the speaker blame for the gaps in the wall? himself his neighbor nature and hunters rabbits and dogs

Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting." I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. Which of Satanta's central ideas do these details most contribute to? Settlers and American Indians must live in peace. United States' soldiers threaten the Kiowa tribe's way of life. It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle. The Kiowa tribe is going to stubbornly remain on their land.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery. In this excerpt, what does "exquisite" mean? holy elegant perfect colorful

Read the excerpt from "The Oval Portrait," by Edgar Allan Poe. The chateau into which my valet had ventured to make forcible entrance, rather than permit me, in my desperately wounded condition, to pass a night in the open air, was one of those piles of commingled gloom and grandeur which have so long frowned among the Appennines, not less in fact than in the fancy of Mrs. Radcliffe. To all appearance it had been temporarily and very lately abandoned. We established ourselves in one of the smallest and least sumptuously furnished apartments. It lay in a remote turret of the building. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story? The narration establishes an historically significant setting. The narration establishes a lavish, impressive setting. The narration establishes a forsaken, foreboding setting. The narration establishes a dangerous, condemned setting.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country; and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher. Which best describes the mood created by the narration in this excerpt? angry and frustrated confused and disoriented gloomy and bleak chaotic and anxious

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." No sooner had these syllable passed my lips, than -- as if a shield of brass had indeed, at the moment, fallen heavily upon a floor of silver -- I became aware of a distinct, hollow, metallic, and clangorous, yet apparently muffled reverberation. Completely unnerved, I leaped to my feet; but the measured rocking movement of Usher was undisturbed. Which word from this excerpt could be used to argue that the narrator is unreliable? "Passed" suggests the narrator's lack of control. "Aware" suggests the narrator's struggle to observe. "Unnerved" suggests the narrator's nervousness. "Undisturbed" suggests the narrator's lack of reaction.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." [S]he succumbed (as her brother told me at night with inexpressible agitation) to the prostrating power of the destroyer; and I learned that the glimpse I had obtained of her person would thus probably be the last I should obtain -- that the lady, at least while living, would be seen by me no more. How does this excerpt provide information about the narrator of the story? It describes what the narrator knows from his past. It describes what the narrator experiences in the story. It provides an inference drawn by the narrator. It provides a criticism voiced by the narrator.

Read the excerpt from Walden. Let us spend one day as deliberately as Nature, and not be thrown off the track by every nutshell and mosquito's wing that falls on the rails. Let us rise early and fast, or break fast, gently and without perturbation; let company come and let company go, let the bells ring and the children cry—determined to make a day of it. How does Thoreau use the imagery of bells in the excerpt? The bells represent festivity. The bells symbolize a spirit of happiness. The bells are a symbol of civilization. The bells represent fate.

Read the excerpt from a short story. The Sonoran Desert route was his favorite. His friends were surprised he could endure the solitude of it, but he cherished the barren miles. Today he'd passed a mile of verbena in full bloom, followed by ten miles with nothing but sagebrush. The next leg promised cliffs, and he loved to imagine scaling them as he traversed the desolate highway. In fact, one was rising in the distance, and the highway would bear right around it. He looked down to cool the temperature, looked up again, and stared. The grill of a tractor trailer, in his lane, was bearing down upon him. How does the excerpt exemplify the ideas King describes in "Danse Macabre"? It allows readers to approach a "forbidden door." It provides a "single powerful spectacle" for the imagination's eye. It forces readers to "grapple" with their own mortality. It introduces an unlikely "dancing partner."

Read the excerpt from a short story. The cave had offered a greater challenge than the group expected. This was not a tourist's cavern, and there was no stopping to photograph stalagmites—far from it. Each spelunker wore a headlamp, and each had gone so far as to belly crawl through a tight fissure at the urging of their guide. Riya had kept up all afternoon, ignoring her aching legs and the shadows of abundant bats. And now she awaited her turn to walk, legs splayed, across a yawning crevice. Even Old Dot had done it; she could hear the group clapping for her across the darkness. Finding footholds on the left and right, she advanced—one foot, then the other. Reaching ambitiously for jutting rock beyond her grasp, she heard a sickly crumble below and began to fall. How does the excerpt exemplify the ideas King describes in "Danse Macabre"? It allows readers to approach a "forbidden door." It provides a "single powerful spectacle" for the imagination's eye. It forces readers to "grapple" with their own mortality. It excites readers with the concept of "magic."

Read the excerpt from a short story. The young docent welcomed the class to the museum, explaining that the east wing was under construction and he'd be leading them to the first exhibit. His fingers leapt to his name tag as he nervously introduced himself as "Liam, a student of the arts." Then he bade the group follow him. They traversed a vaulted hall lined with hulking objects, each one obscured by a faded tarpaulin. Some of the items stretched across the floor, others cast long shadows on the museum walls. What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt? darkening the word choice quickening the pace of the story intentionally omitting setting details making the outcome of events uncertain

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. When the place couldn't hold no more, the duke he quit tending door and went around the back way and come on to the stage and stood up before the curtain and made a little speech, and praised up this tragedy, and said it was the most thrillingest one that ever was; and so he went on a-bragging about the tragedy, and about Edmund Kean the Elder, which was to play the main principal part in it; and at last when he'd got everybody's expectations up high enough, he rolled up the curtain, and the next minute the king come a-prancing out on all fours, naked; and he was painted all over, ring-streaked-and-striped, all sorts of colors, as splendid as a rainbow. And—but never mind the rest of his outfit; it was just wild, but it was awful funny. Which best describes the source of the humor in this excerpt? the fact that the place was packed the duke's speech to the audience the image of the king performing the audience's high expectations

Read the lines from "A Psalm of Life." Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. The use of the words "stout and brave" suggests that "our hearts" are physically very strong. ferocious and fearless. courageous and determined. compassionate and loving.

Read the lines from "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." And I had put away My labor and my leisure too, For His Civility - What is the purpose of the words "labor" and "leisure"? They are aspects of life that frustrate the speaker. They are elements of life that the speaker wants to show Death. They are aspects of life that the speaker is leaving. They are elements of life that the speaker will not miss.

Which best explains the symbolism behind Ahab's ivory leg, fashioned from the jaw of a whale in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? Ahab is a leader who instills confidence and security in his men. Ahab is a leader who sets himself apart from his men in order to protect them. Ahab hunts whales with the aim of providing a living for himself and his men. Ahab hunts whales with the aim of conquering them like an enemy.

Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Every day or two I strolled to the village to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there, circulating either from mouth to mouth, or from newspaper to newspaper, and which, taken in homeopathic doses, was really as refreshing in its way as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs. As I walked in the woods to see the birds and squirrels, so I walked in the village to see the men and boys; instead of the wind among the pines I heard the carts rattle. Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail? "I strolled to the village" "to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there" "as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs" "As I walked in the woods"

Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter using comprehension strategies. But, on one side of the portal, and rooted almost at the threshold, was a wild rose-bush, covered, in this month of June, with its delicate gems, which might be imagined to offer their fragrance and fragile beauty to the prisoner as he went in, and to the condemned criminal as he came forth to his doom, in token that the deep heart of Nature could pity and be kind to him. What is the meaning of this excerpt? Puritans plant a rosebush near the prison to comfort criminals. The rosebush is more beautiful and fragile than anything else near the prison. The rosebush is nature's offering to those who must enter or leave the prison. Puritans believe that criminals deserve a view of beauty from their cells.

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter. "This woman has brought shame upon us all, and ought to die. Is there not law for it? Truly there is, both in the Scripture and the statute-book. Then let the magistrates, who have made it of no effect, thank themselves if their own wives and daughters go astray!" What part of the plot does this excerpt reveal? It is part of the exposition that reveals the spirituality of Puritans. It is part of the exposition that introduces the townspeople. It is part of the rising action that reveals public sentiment toward Hester. It is part of the rising action that introduces a physical confrontation.

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter. Standing on that miserable eminence, she saw again her native village, in Old England, and her paternal home; a decayed house of gray stone, with a poverty-stricken aspect, but retaining a half-obliterated shield of arms over the portal, in token of antique gentility. What is the effect of the underlined words in this excerpt? They impart a frustrated mood. They impart a sympathetic mood. They portray a former setting with humility and dignity. They portray a former setting with judgment and distaste.

The window captured Ana's attention again. As she readied for bed, she heard a persistent tapping coming from outside. Ana reasoned with herself, reminded herself that only small bird or bug in distress could fit in such a space. The tapping suggested otherwise, and she turned to investigate. How does the excerpt exemplify the ideas King describes in "Danse Macabre"? It allows readers to approach a "forbidden door." It provides a "single powerful spectacle" for the imagination's eye. It forces readers to "grapple" with their own mortality. It excites readers with the concept of "magic."

What does each stanza in "Auspex" show? several interpretations of the same issue different ways the poet approaches his predicament the different stages of a natural process the ways in which the poet tries to change his circumstances

What imagery do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" have in common? Both poems describe sand. Both poems use cloud images. Both poems make reference to the heart. Both poems refer symbolically to birds.

What is the main idea of the first stanza of "Auspex"? My heart is beating very quickly at the moment, and I wonder how long it will last. I love moving quickly and feeling as if I cannot stop at the end of the day. Though I cannot slow myself down right now, one day my heart will stop beating so quickly, and I will slow down. I was moving at a quick pace yesterday, but thankfully, I was able to slow down today.

What is the primary theme of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? Love is more important than justice. It is important to question others' intentions. The line between dreams and reality is thin. Trickery has only negative consequences.

What theme does the motif of water support throughout "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? The water represents deception, and supports the idea that Farquhar has tricked his captors. The water represents life, and supports the idea that Farquhar has survived the hanging and will continue on. The water represents a powerful force, and supports the idea that Farquhar cannot escape his fate. The water represents purity, and supports the idea that Farquhar is deeply sorry for his actions.

Which event described in chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter takes place as the story begins? Officials lock the jail door. A rose bush is planted. A crowd gathers at the jail. Puritans visit the cemetery.

Which practice did Robert Frost have in common with his modernist peers? using traditional forms using experimental techniques writing in everyday language writing in free verse

Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Satanta's speech? The Cheyennes are those who have been fighting with you. They did it in broad daylight so that all could see them. All the chiefs of the Kiowas, Comanches, and Arapahos are here to-day; they have come to listen to good words. I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don't want to settle. I have told you the truth. I have no little lies hid about me, but I don't know how it is with the commissioners.

Which quote from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains sarcasm? "But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live." "Walk fast now till you get away from the houses, and then shin for the raft like the dickens was after you!" "They can turn it into a picnic if they want to—they brought plenty provisions." "But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is."

Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? There are numerous stars in the sky at night that one can see. Looking at the stars in the city makes them seem impressive. The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated. Looking at the stars can teach one about the design of the universe.

Who is the speaker of the "Mending Wall"? the poet, Robert Frost Robert Frost's neighbor the apple orchard owner the father of the neighbor

Based on chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, what is ironic about the fact that the judge proposes the plan to fool the other townspeople into attending the play? A judge usually only holds authority within the courtroom. A judge should merely listen and not make suggestions. A judge does not belong at a play with the townspeople. A judge is typically viewed as the height of moral conduct.

How do the themes of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ? While "Psalm" acknowledges that life must end, "Auspex" hints that love is eternal. While "Psalm" suggests that our souls are weak, "Auspex" suggests that the soul lives forever. While "Psalm" urges us to enjoy life, "Auspex" portrays life as nothing but pain. While "Psalm" argues that the soul continues after death, "Auspex" indicates that time destroys the heart's passions.

How does the relationship between "man and vegetable" described in paragraph five of Chapter I of Nature support the piece's central idea? It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society. It suggests that humans don't spend nearly enough time thinking about or studying nature. It urges readers to learn more about plants and trees so they can cultivate them more effectively. It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.

In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Satanta use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land? Satanta deliberately avoids this idea throughout his speech. Satanta issues threats about this idea throughout his speech. Satanta subtly hints at this idea throughout his speech. Satanta directly states this idea throughout his speech.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to listen with sorrow. listen with gladness. listen with skepticism. listen with compassion.

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." "[T]here is a secret about one of my rooms on which I feel disposed to try an experiment. So, gentlemen, none of you shall know who has the haunted chamber, until circumstances reveal it. I will not even know it myself, but will leave it to chance and the allotment of the housekeeper. At the same time, if it will be any satisfaction to you, I will observe, for the honor of my paternal mansion, that there's scarcely a chamber in it but is well worthy of being haunted." What technique does Irving use to build suspense in the excerpt? The pace of the story quickens. The word choice darkens the tone. Odd characters are introduced. Setting details are intentionally omitted.

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." I began to undress, but in spite of every effort I could not keep myself from stealing a glance every now and then at the picture; and a glance was now sufficient to distress me. Even when my back was turned to it, the idea of this strange face behind me, peering over my shoulder, was insufferable. I threw off my clothes and hurried into bed; but still this visage gazed upon me. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader? It fosters a belief that the narrator is unreliable. It encourages surprising delight in blood and gore. It inspires confidence that everything will work out fine in the end. It produces shivers down the spine, or a feeling of unease.

Read the excerpt from "The Oval Portrait," by Edgar Allan Poe. But it could have been neither the execution of the work, nor the immortal beauty of the countenance, which had so suddenly and so vehemently moved me. Least of all, could it have been that my fancy, shaken from its half slumber, had mistaken the head for that of a living person. I saw at once that the peculiarities of the design, of the vignetting, and of the frame, must have instantly dispelled such idea—must have prevented even its momentary entertainment. What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt? It emphasizes the portrait's artistry. It emphasizes the narrator's mistakes. It emphasizes the portrait's history. It emphasizes the narrator's denial.

Read the excerpt from "The Oval Portrait," by Edgar Allan Poe. The rays of the numerous candles (for there were many) now fell within a niche of the room which had hitherto been thrown into deep shade by one of the bed-posts. I thus saw in vivid light a picture all unnoticed before. It was the portrait of a young girl just ripening into womanhood. I glanced at the painting hurriedly, and then closed my eyes. Why I did this was not at first apparent even to my own perception. But while my lids remained thus shut, I ran over in my mind my reason for so shutting them. It was an impulsive movement to gain time for thought?—to make sure that my vision had not deceived me—to calm and subdue my fancy for a more sober and more certain gaze. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story? The narration imparts romance. The narration imparts curiosity. The narration imparts frustration. The narration imparts apprehension.

Read the excerpt from "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe. The disease had sharpened my senses—not destroyed—not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt? It emphasizes the narrator's strengths. It emphasizes the narrator's spirituality. It emphasizes the narrator's anger. It emphasizes the narrator's madness.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten. He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, an objectless step. The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue -- but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story? The narration reveals Usher's feelings of discouragement. The narration reveals Usher's absent-mindedness after his loss. The narration suggests Usher's confusion in the wake of his loss. The narration suggests Usher's mental decline after his sister's death.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." The conditions of the sentience had been here, he imagined, fulfilled in the method of the collocation of these stones -- in the order of their arrangement, as well as in that of the many fungi which overspread them, and of the decayed trees which stood around -- above all, in the long undisturbed endurance of this arrangement, and in its reduplication in the still waters of the tarn. What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt? It emphasizes Usher's warm sentiment toward his home. It emphasizes the careful construction of the House of Usher. It emphasizes Usher's reverence for nature. It emphasizes the tedious details of Usher's beliefs.

Read the excerpt from Princess Ida by Gilbert and Sullivan. Women of Adamant, fair neophytes— Who thirst for such instruction as we give, Attend, while I unfold a parable. The elephant is mightier than Man, Yet Man subdues him. Why? The elephant Is elephantine everywhere but here (tapping her forehead) And Man, whose brain is to the elephant's As Woman's brain to Man's—(that's rule of three),— Conquers the foolish giant of the woods, As Woman, in her turn, shall conquer Man. This excerpt is an example of heroic couplet. free verse. common meter. blank verse.

Read the excerpt from Walden. This is a delicious evening, when the whole body is one sense, and imbibes delight through every pore. I go and come with a strange liberty in Nature, a part of herself. As I walk along the stony shore of the pond in my shirt-sleeves, though it is cool as well as cloudy and windy, and I see nothing special to attract me, all the elements are unusually congenial to me. Which best states what the imagery in the excerpt suggests? Thoreau believes he is the only one to ever experience this type of night. Thoreau believes he is experiencing a perfect night that will never happen again. Thoreau feels like an outsider as he observes the objects in his environment. Thoreau feels as if he is in harmony with the aspects of his environment.

Read the excerpt from a short story. After two hours of a tedious cinematic production, the dim aisle lights flickered back on. Having endured scenes of fake gore and the phony distress of deficient actors, I stood to leave with a measure of relief. I would breathe easy in the open air, away from the greasy odors and the sniffling man whose cough had noisily barked over the on-screen dialogue. My steps slowed as the queue of exiting patrons jammed the aisles. Then the sliver of light from the exit door went dark. The theater was briefly silent, and I heard the unmistakable sound of a deadbolt locking. What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt? The word choice darkens the tone. Odd characters are introduced. The setting details are intentionally omitted. The outcome of events becomes uncertain.

Which event described in chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter takes place before the story begins? The crowd discusses Hester's crime. The crowd walks to the scaffold. The Puritans elect officials. The Puritans erect a jail.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I stood by the duke at the door, and I see that every man that went in had his pockets bulging, or something muffled up under his coat—and I see it warn't no perfumery, neither, not by a long sight. I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in. How does Huck's use of dialect to describe the setting affect this part of the story? The expressions he uses decrease the conflict by showing that Huck and the others will be good sports about the townspeople's retaliation. The expressions he uses increase the conflict by revealing how frightened Huck and the others are at the thought of the townspeople's revenge. The expressions he uses add humor and lessen the tension that is building as the townspeople file in to exact their revenge on Huck and the others. The expressions he uses heighten the suspense that is building as the townspeople file in to exact their revenge on Huck and the others.

Read the excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 5 of Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. "What in the world are you going to do now, Jo?" asked Meg one snowy afternoon, as her sister came tramping through the hall, in rubber boots, old sack, and hood, with a broom in one hand and a shovel in the other. "Going out for exercise," answered Jo with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "I should think two long walks this morning would have been enough! It's cold and dull out, and I advise you to stay warm and dry by the fire, as I do," said Meg with a shiver. "Never take advice! Can't keep still all day, and not being a pussycat, I don't like to doze by the fire. I like adventures, and I'm going to find some." Why does Alcott most likely begin the chapter with character dialogue? to introduce the characters in the story to set up the problem in the story to establish the mood of the story to keep the momentum of the story going

Read the paragraph, which is a summary of a slave narrative by Olaudah Equiano. [1] Robert King was a Quaker merchant and a kind man, and he treated Equiano well. [2] He used Equiano to work at a number of jobs for him, yet he also hired him out to other merchants. [3] A certain boat captain of King's, Thomas Farmer, often traveled between the West Indies and North America, so he needed Equiano's services. [4] Because Equiano had sea-going experience, he could be quite useful to Farmer. Which sentence in the paragraph is structured differently than the others? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4

Read the quotation from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." And now he became conscious of a new disturbance. Striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith's hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. He wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. Its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. He awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. The intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. With their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. They hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. What he heard was the ticking of his watch. Which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? It suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. It suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. It suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. It suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Read the quotation from the beginning of section 3 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." As Peyton Farquhar fell straight downward through the bridge he lost consciousness and was as one already dead. From this state he was awakened—ages later, it seemed to him—by the pain of a sharp pressure upon his throat, followed by a sense of suffocation. Which of the following best describes how this quotation develops the theme of the story? It confirms that Farquhar has not survived the hanging. It suggests that Farquhar will overtake his captors. It confirms that Farquhar committed a crime. It suggests that Farquhar may be alive.

Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter. Before this ugly edifice, and between it and the wheel-track of the street, was a grass-plot, much overgrown with burdock, pig-weed, apple-peru, and such unsightly vegetation, which evidently found something congenial in the soil that had so early borne the black flower of civilized society, a prison. Which best describes the effect of the words "ugly," "overgrown," "pig-weed," and "unsightly vegetation"? They impart an angry mood. They impart a mysterious mood. They establish a rural, agricultural setting. They establish a rough, untamed setting.

Which excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture" conveys the playful tone of the passage? The attention of the company was immediately turned to me; if my face had been pale the moment before, it now glowed almost to burning. I tried to laugh, but could only make a grimace; and found all the muscles of my face twitching at sixes and sevens. There is a picture in the room in which I was put last night, that has had an effect upon me the most singular and incomprehensible. "A picture!" said the old gentleman with the haunted head. "A picture!" cried the narrator with the waggish nose. "A picture! a picture!" echoed several voices.

Which lines from "Mending Wall" best indicate that the speaker is amused while repairing the wall? We wear our fingers rough with handling them. Oh, just another kind of out-door game, No one has seen them made or heard them made, But at spring mending-time we find them there. And he likes having thought of it so well He says again, "Good fences make good neighbours." We have to use a spell to make them balance: "Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"

Which sentence contains an infinitive? Will you take the package to Sheila? We walked to town with Grandma. Please forward that photo to me. It is normal to make mistakes.

Which sentence uses passive voice? We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups. Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays. Calm music played quietly in the dentist's office. We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the horse-drawn carriage imagery in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." The image reinforces the idea that the journey towards death can be long and monotonous like a carriage ride. The imagery illustrates the speaker's view that horses are ghostly and intimidating animals that remind her of death. The imagery illustrates that horses' heads are symbolic of the speaker's triumph over death's grip. The imagery introduces the idea that death is a natural and ordinary part of one's journey through life.

Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"? The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the first stanza. The poem adheres to strict ABAB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the final stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza.

Read the excerpt from a short story. The downy pillow covered his ears but did not mask the sound. Sleep eluded him for hours, and he heard it still: a persistent scraping in the corner of his room. Sitting upright at last, he peered into the darkness. It was as he'd suspected. His uncle's trunk, an old army footlocker, was the source of the sound. Fine then, he could resolve this mystery. He swung his legs to the floor with conviction. How does the excerpt exemplify the ideas King describes in "Danse Macabre"? It allows readers to approach a "forbidden door." It provides a "single powerful spectacle" for the imagination's eye. It forces readers to "grapple" with their own mortality. It introduces an unlikely "dancing partner."

NOT C

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." "And now for the haunted chamber," said the Irish captain, taking his candle. "Aye, who's to be the hero of the night?" said the gentleman with the ruined head. "That we shall see in the morning," said the old gentleman with the nose: "whoever looks pale and grizzly will have seen the ghost." "Well, gentlemen," said the Baronet, "there's many a true thing said in jest." How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction? by revealing an unhinged psychological state by allowing readers to imagine the most dire conclusion by involving the narrator with an odd cast of characters by illustrating the confused plans of the narrator

NO A NOT D

Commas should always be placed around

NONRESTRICTIVE MODIFIERS.

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." His eyes were bent fixedly before him, and throughout his whole countenance there reigned a stony rigidity. But, as I placed my hand upon his shoulder, there came a strong shudder over his whole person; a sickly smile quivered about his lips; and I saw that he spoke in a low, hurried, and gibbering murmur, as if unconscious of my presence. Which statement best describes the effect of narration on the story? The narration cultivates sympathy for Usher's illness. The narration cultivates concern about the men's friendship. The narration cultivates dread about Usher's mental demise. The narration cultivates hatred for Usher and his sister.

NOT A

Read the poem "Fog," by Carl Sandburg. The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. What is the main difference between Sandburg's "Fog" and Frost's "Mending Wall"? "Fog" uses everyday language, while "Mending Wall" does not. "Fog" uses metaphor, while "Mending Wall" does not. "Mending Wall" is in a modern format, while "Fog" is not. "Mending Wall" is in free verse, while "Fog" is not.

NOT A

Read the excerpt from a short story. I stood against the far wall of the shabby lobby avoiding eye contact with the doorman as my dad checked us in for the night. We'd hoped to make it as far as Scranton, but the weather had interfered, leaving us instead at an eyesore of a truck-stop motel. My ear buds were jammed in as far as comfort would allow in a vain attempt to block out the motel's vibe. Still, I could not ignore the looming presence of the doorman. He stood in the dim portico, sweeping and re-sweeping a pile of lint on the floor, watching the parking lot with his watery eyes, and occasionally signaling to the whiskered clerk behind the desk. What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt? The pace of the story quickens. The word choice darkens the tone. Odd characters are introduced. The setting details are intentionally omitted.

NOT B

Read the excerpt from "Votes for Women," a speech by Mark Twain from 1901. I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women. Which quotation correctly uses an ellipsis to shorten Twain's words without changing their meaning? I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot . . . . I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see . . . the ballot, in the hands of women. I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws . . . I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women. I should like to see the time come when . . . shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women.

NOT D

Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment?

The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them.

In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio." Which fact best supports Kate's opinion? Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture. Injured athletes use ballet as part of a physical therapy recovery plan. Concentration, which encourages mental strength, is an important part of ballet. Doctors recommend ballet to patients suffering from back pain and arthritis.

Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the .

WAYS IN WHICH THE KING OF ENGLAND OPPRESSED THE COLONIST.

According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which best demonstrates the Iroquois view of women?

Women were respected because they helped create and sustain the world.

Which best describes the rhyme schemes in "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"? Neither poem follows a strict rhyme scheme. The poems follow identical rhyme schemes. The poems follow different rhyme schemes. Just one of the poems follows a rhyme scheme.

How does the passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose? It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions. It strengthens his ability to persuade through intimidation. It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas. It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.

In Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, which ailment of mankind is best symbolized by Ahab's plight? obsession with the past fear of the future respect for nature dependency on others

Pseudo is a word root that means "false." Which is the best definition of the word pseudonym in the sentence below? Many famous writers use pseudonyms to protect their true identities. fictional names family names scientific names symbolic names

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." At night in any kind of light, in twilight, candle light, lamplight, and worst of all by moonlight, it becomes bars! The outside pattern I mean, and the woman behind it is as plain as can be. What does the narrator's description of the wallpaper reveal about the context of the story? The narrator feels imprisoned by her life. The narrator wants everyone to study the wallpaper. The narrator thinks that the wallpaper hides a secret room. The narrator prefers to do her writing work at night.

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." He seems very queer sometimes, and even Jennie has an inexplicable look. It strikes me occasionally, just as a scientific hypothesis,—that perhaps it is the paper! I have watched John when he did not know I was looking, and come into the room suddenly on the most innocent excuses, and I've caught him several times LOOKING AT THE PAPER! And Jennie too. I caught Jennie with her hand on it once. Why does the narrator believe that John and Jennie are looking at the wallpaper? She thinks that the wallpaper is having the same effect on them as it is on her. She thinks that they are planning to replace the wallpaper with a more pleasing pattern. She thinks that they enjoy studying the images created by the pattern and the colors. She thinks that they are attempting to figure out why the different colors bother her.

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." I don't like our room a bit. I wanted one downstairs that opened on the piazza and had roses all over the window, and such pretty old-fashioned chintz hangings! but John would not hear of it. He said there was only one window and not room for two beds, and no near room for him if he took another. He is very careful and loving, and hardly lets me stir without special direction. Which statement describes a gothic element in this excerpt that reflects a social attitude of Gilman's time? John makes decisions on his wife's behalf, which illustrates that she is not in control of her own fate. John's words to his wife indicate that he is a strange and mysterious character who may have other motives. The narrator's description of the nearly windowless room contributes to the sense of longing and fear. The narrator's description of the rooms that open to the piazza contributes to the sense of mystery and suspense.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Fellow-citizens, above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful wail of millions! whose chains, heavy and grievous yesterday, are, to-day, rendered more intolerable by the jubilee shouts that reach them. If I do forget, if I do not faithfully remember those bleeding children of sorrow this day, "may my right hand forget her cunning, and may my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth!" To forget them, to pass lightly over their wrongs, and to chime in with the popular theme, would be treason most scandalous and shocking, and would make me a reproach before God and the world. My subject, then, fellow-citizens, is American slavery. I shall see this day and its popular characteristics from the slave's point of view. Which best describes why this is an example of inductive reasoning? It starts with details and uses them to support a more sweeping statement. It makes an assertion, then counters arguments against that assertion. It defends an argument with carefully researched facts and excerpts. It uses an anecdote to support a broad claim about the injustices of slavery.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival. Which best describes the impact of the author's repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as "go," "search," and "roam"? They urge readers to take definitive and far-reaching action. They point to different perspectives about the same idea. They remind readers of the great scope of the argument. They recall earlier references Douglass has made to travel.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?". But I fancy I hear some one of my audience say, "It is just in this circumstance that you and your brother abolitionists fail to make a favorable impression on the public mind. Would you argue more, and denounce less; would you persuade more, and rebuke less; your cause would be much more likely to succeed." But, I submit, where all is plain there is nothing to be argued. What point in the anti-slavery creed would you have me argue? On what branch of the subject do the people of this country need light? Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man? That point is conceded already. Nobody doubts it. Which statement best explains why this is an example of a counterclaim by Douglass? Douglass addresses a potential argument of the other side and makes a case against it. Douglass addresses a potential argument of the other side and admits the point is solid. Douglass makes a claim and offers facts to support it. Douglass makes a claim and admits the flaws within it.

Read the excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 1 of Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. SQUIRE TRELAWNEY, Dr. Livesey, and the rest of these gentlemen having asked me to write down the whole particulars about Treasure Island, from the beginning to the end, keeping nothing back but the bearings of the island, and that only because there is still treasure not yet lifted, I take up my pen in the year of grace and go back to the time when my father kept the Admiral Benbow inn and the brown old seaman with the sabre cut first took up his lodging under our roof. Which best explains why the narrator mentions the gentleman's names in the opening sentence? to establish credibility, suggesting many want to hear his tale to foreshadow the story's ending, as personalities are revealed to give background information on his father's occupation to help the reader visualize the inhabitants of the inn

Read the judge's words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge's statement? Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well. Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others. Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show. In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.

Read the last sentence of "Ain't I a Woman?" Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say. Which best describes the effect of these words? They remind the audience that Truth has had rich life experience and offers valuable wisdom. They suggest that the audience has listened to and understood all of Truth's reasons. They inform the audience that Truth will not give another speech about women's suffrage. They encourage the audience to question Truth's reasoning and the ideas she has put forth.

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?" Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about? Which best describes the syntax? Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea that the movement toward equality is gaining momentum in the US. Truth uses complex syntax to express her confusion at the fact that people do not have equal rights in the US. Truth uses simple syntax to lay out the ideas she is going to expand upon through the course of her speech. Truth uses simple syntax to describe each group that is fighting for equal rights in the US.

Sean and his classmates are discussing natural resources in the community. Sean feels strongly that Pinetop Lake is a local treasure that should be protected from pollution and traffic. He uses forceful language and frequently interrupts others to make his point. Which best describes what kind of speaker Sean is? Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others. Sean is not an effective speaker because he does not answer questions. Sean is a very effective speaker because he is passionate about the topic. Sean is a very effective speaker because he defends a local resource.

Techno is a root word that means "scientific" or "skillful". Which is the best definition of the word techniques in the sentence below? Chef Anna taught us to prepare French recipes with her traditional techniques. special methods old-family recipes new appliances expensive spices

What does the narrator's description of the wallpaper in "The Yellow Wallpaper" reveal about her worldview? She feels a great deal of pressure to behave a certain way, as if everyone is always watching her. She does not like interacting with people because they aren't able to understand the wallpaper. She feels overpowered by everyone in her life, which is why she is refusing to see her family. She feels that her needs are well taken care of by her husband and other members of her family.

Which image is used throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" to provoke fear in the audience? fire arrows insects serpents

Which is the prefix in disappointedly? dis- appoint -ed -ly

Which of the narrator's statements in "The Yellow Wallpaper" suggests that she does not think women are too frail to be intellectual? I verily believe she thinks it is the writing which made me sick! Of course I didn't do a thing. Jennie sees to everything now. I don't feel as if it was worth while to turn my hand over for anything, and I'm getting dreadfully fretful and querulous. So I walk a little in the garden or down that lovely lane, sit on the porch under the roses, and lie down up here a good deal.

Which pair of words shares the same suffix? enjoyable, teachable disappoint, disrepair mistake, misery angrily, angered

Which scenario shows a student demonstrating good listening skills during a class discussion? Jeremy asks questions to better understand others. Milo avoids eye contact with others. Lily reads material while others speak. Maya interrupts with personal opinions.

Which sentence uses whether correctly? It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan. London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether. Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels. I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.

Why did Gilman most likely choose an unreliable narrator to tell the story of "The Yellow Wallpaper"? It helps the reader understand that the narrator is not getting the help she needs. It encourages the reader to question every detail of the story. It helps the reader understand the necessity of the narrator's treatment. It encourages the reader to sympathize more with all of the other characters.

If omni means "all" and potent means "power," what is the best definition of omnipotent? limited mighty average tired

Which of the following events directly led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? the Battle of Lexington the Stamp Act the Battle of Concord the Boston Tea Party

Check all that apply. Which words are prepositions? at no under near from see

at under near from

According to Of Plymouth Plantation, which statement best describes the relationship between colonists and American Indians? It was tense at first, but it quickly became much friendlier. It was difficult, tense, and violent as soon as the settlers arrived. The two groups helped each other, but they did not like each other. The two groups did not interact, so their relationship was nonexistent.

Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate? Jim's use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king. The king's use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one. Huck's use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd. The duke's use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.

In "The Yellow Wallpaper," which description of John indicates that the narrator does not trust him? When I get really well, John says we will ask Cousin Henry and Julia down for a long visit; but he says he would as soon put fireworks in my pillow-case as to let me have those stimulating people about now. He asked me all sorts of questions, too, and pretended to be very loving and kind. He says no one but myself can help me out of it, that I must use my will and self-control and not let any silly fancies run away with me. John says I musn't lose my strength, and has me take cod liver oil and lots of tonics and things, to say nothing of ale and wine and rare meat.

In "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?", Douglass refers to the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following best describes the historical significance of this reference? It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that the unequal treatment of African Americans was supported by the principles of the Declaration of Independence. It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that the unequal treatment of African Americans was in direct opposition to the principles of the Declaration of Independence. It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that, although the Declaration of Independence was written by worthy and admirable men, its principles were greatly misguided. It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that, although the Declaration of Independence was a worthy document, it desperately needed some improvements and additions.

In a discussion, Peter shares his opinion about playing in the marching band: "Everyone should join the marching band! Making music with my friends is a lot of fun." Which fact best supports Peter's opinion? Students who listen to music while completing homework are often distracted. Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not. Marching bands usually include woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Marching bands were originally part of the military, used to direct troops on the battlefield.

Kevin is participating in a group discussion about teens and technology. Kevin feels strongly that texting can be a dangerous distraction, especially for teen drivers. When his classmate argues that texting is not a problem for teenagers, Kevin does not interrupt. He makes eye contact with the speaker and takes a few notes of the speaker's argument. Which best describes what kind of listener Kevin is? Kevin is a good listener because he asks questions to better understand the speaker. Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes. Kevin is not a good listener because he interrupts the speaker to make a point. Kevin is not a good listener because he uses informal language inappropriately.

Miguel is taking notes of the mayor's speech. As he is taking notes, Miguel should write out every word he hears. jot down main points and supporting details. try not to review the notes while he writes. avoid using any version of shorthand writing.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote? It is important to listen to one's elders. It is important to be guided by morals. It is important to pay for what one wants. It is important to be faithful to a spouse.

Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall." We keep the wall between us as we go. To each the boulders that have fallen to each. And some are loaves and some so nearly balls We have to use a spell to make them balance: "Stay where you are until our backs are turned!" We wear our fingers rough with handling them. Oh, just another kind of out-door game, One on a side. It comes to little more: There where it is we do not need the wall: He is all pine and I am apple orchard. What feature of this excerpt makes it blank verse? It has a rhyming pattern. It has iambic pentameter. It does not use everyday language. It is about nature.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Is it not a reasonable thing to fright a person out of a house on fire? What is the purpose of this sentence in Edwards's sermon? It explains why hell is such a dangerous and scary place. It justifies Edwards's strategy of scaring people into accepting God. It asks the reader to explain what to do when confronted with danger. It suggests that people should save their neighbors if their houses catch on fire.

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." I think sometimes that if I were only well enough to write a little it would relieve the press of ideas and rest me. But I find I get pretty tired when I try. It is so discouraging not to have any advice and companionship about my work. When I get really well, John says we will ask Cousin Henry and Julia down for a long visit; but he says he would as soon put fireworks in my pillow-case as to let me have those stimulating people about now. I wish I could get well faster. But I must not think about that. This paper looks to me as if it KNEW what a vicious influence it had! Which part of this excerpt best demonstrates the narrator's social alienation? "I think sometimes that if I were only well enough to write a little it would relieve the press of ideas and rest me." "It is so discouraging not to have any advice and companionship about my work." "When I get really well, John says we will ask Cousin Henry and Julia down for a long visit." "This paper looks to me as if it KNEW what a vicious influence it had!"

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." John does not know how much I really suffer. He knows there is no REASON to suffer, and that satisfies him. Of course it is only nervousness. It does weigh on me so not to do my duty in any way! I meant to be such a help to John, such a real rest and comfort, and here I am a comparative burden already! Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able,—to dress and entertain, and order things. How does the narrator's viewpoint reveal a social attitude of Gilman's time? The narrator questions why she should perform certain duties, such as entertaining guests. The narrator feels an overwhelming responsibility to meet society's expectations. The narrator thinks that her husband displays a great deal of nervousness, and she wonders about its source. The narrator questions her place in society and her role as a mother and a wife.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? How does this rhetorical question contribute to the passage's central idea? It encourages African Americans to discuss the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence. It reinforces the idea that the rights given to others are not extended to African Americans. It reveals that Douglass has an in-depth knowledge of the Declaration of Independence. It gives the rest of the speech importance by referring to a famous historical document.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy — a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. What is the effect of the repetition of "your"? It reminds the reader of the speaker's identity. It reinforces the speaker's feeling of separation. It suggests a dialogue between speaker and audience. It indicates that the speaker is addressing a large crowd.

Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'" The little book is valued by alienists and as a good specimen of one kind of literature. It has, to my knowledge, saved one woman from a similar fate—so terrifying her family that they let her out into normal activity and she recovered. What does Gilman indicate is the impact of her work? Women are more likely to seek employment that satisfies them. Women are more likely to have a voice in their own treatment. Women are more likely to frighten their families in order to escape them. Women are more likely to read literature that they can relate to

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?" I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! Which statement best explains why this is an example of ethos, or an appeal based on character and credibility? It places Truth in a position of moral superiority. It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims. It accentuates Truth's belief in the importance of hard work. It suggests that Truth considers herself stronger than others.

Read the sentence. After going over the attendance data, I have learned that twenty percent of our students are calling in sick every day, and it would be good to do something to stop this problem. Which appeal is the speaker using in the sentence? ethos, an appeal based on the speaker's character logos, an appeal based on logic and reason pathos, an appeal based on the audiences' emotion eros, an appeal based on love

Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women's suffrage movement? The speech suggests that the movement is not strong enough to win equal rights. The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights. The speech encourages people to join the movement to fight inequality. The speech reminds members of the movement that they must work together.

Which best describes why Truth describes her personal experiences in "Ain't I a Woman?" to suggest that she is more qualified than others to discuss the issue of equal rights to provide credible proof that women are not protected from hardship or struggle to entertain her audience by recounting tense and emotional stories to encourage people to feel sorry for her and grant her what she wants

Which best explains how Melville uses his description of Ahab in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick to comment on the nature of man? Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man's life. Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man's life. Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how inaction can ruin a man's life. Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how isolation can ruin a man's life.

Which best explains the symbolism behind Melville's use of the word "brand" to describe the scar on Ahab's body in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? The source of Ahab's scar has been defeated. The source of Ahab's scar now owns him. Ahab is at peace with his scar. Ahab is proud of his scar's significance.

Which is the word root in democratically? de- demo -tical -ly

Which statement best explains why Edwards repeats the image of fire throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"? He wants to remind the congregation that there is fire in hell. He wants to increase his audience's fear of hell. He wants to make fire seem less unusual to the listener. He wants to provide evidence that there is fire in hell.

Which three factors determine the formality of a discussion? opinion, audience, and time topic, audience, and purpose facts, purpose, and location topic, time, and location

How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" relate to the Declaration of Independence? Douglass's speech objects to several points made within the Declaration of Independence. Douglass's speech quotes the Declaration of Independence liberally and uses it to support every claim. Douglass's speech proclaims that the treatment of African Americans directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence. Douglass's speech served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence, which was written soon after his speech was given.

How does the speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" relate to American life during Douglass's time? It celebrates a time-honored tradition. It describes the daily life of many Americans. It addresses the need for equality for all people. It explains the forces behind the cause of the Civil War.

In paragraph six of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what does Edwards suggest about spiritual reform? He suggests that church and state should be separated. He suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation. He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation. He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation.

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases "borne thirteen children" and "cried out with my mother's grief"? to encourage audience members to recall their own struggles to encourage the audience to sympathize with enslaved persons to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through to emphasize Truth's belief that women should receive special treatment

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader's farthest advance." Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt? It helps the reader understand why the man is being hanged. It introduces the reader to a new character through the character's thoughts. It allows the reader to understand the thoughts of a man preparing for death. It reveals to the reader the man's plan of escape.

Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall," by Robert Frost. Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. What is Frost describing that "doesn't love a wall"? sunlight neighbors ice boulders

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." He said that after the wall-paper was changed it would be the heavy bedstead, and then the barred windows, and then that gate at the head of the stairs, and so on. "You know the place is doing you good," he said, "and really, dear, I don't care to renovate the house just for a three months' rental." Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes John's viewpoint of the wallpaper? He believes that the wallpaper should be replaced. He believes that the wallpaper is unattractive. He believes that his wife is overreacting to the wallpaper. He believes that his wife likes the wallpaper.

Which best explains why Melville refers to Captain Ahab as "supreme lord and dictator" in the first paragraph of Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? to show that Captain Ahab trusts his men to make decisions for him to show that Captain Ahab distributes power equally among his crew to show that Captain Ahab is the only decision maker on board the ship to show that Captain Ahab is the only person allowed to work on deck

Which excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" is the best example of logos, or an appeal to logic? Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full? Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Is it not astonishing that, while we are ploughing, planting, and reaping, using all kinds of mechanical tools, erecting houses, constructing bridges, building ships, working in metals of brass, iron, copper, silver and gold; that, while we are reading, writing and ciphering, acting as clerks, merchants and secretaries, having among us lawyers, doctors, ministers, poets, authors, editors, orators and teachers; that, while we are engaged in all manner of enterprises common to other men, digging gold in California, capturing the whale in the Pacific, feeding sheep and cattle on the hill-side, living, moving, acting, thinking, planning, living in families as husbands, wives and children, and, above all, confessing and worshipping the Christian's God, and looking hopefully for life and immortality beyond the grave, we are called upon to prove that we are men! Based on the excerpt above, what was most likely true about this time in the nation's history? Whaling was the most profitable industry for African Americans. Ships were the primary means of transporting goods for African Americans. African Americans were performing the same duties as others without the same rights. More industries were created by African Americans during this period than any other time in our nation's history.

Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'" Being naturally moved to rejoicing by this narrow escape, I wrote The Yellow Wallpaper, with its embellishments and additions, to carry out the ideal (I never had hallucinations or objections to my mural decorations) and sent a copy to the physician who so nearly drove me mad. He never acknowledged it. What was Gilman's most likely reason for sending a copy of her story to her former physician? She wanted him to prescribe a new treatment plan for her. She wanted him to come visit her to discuss her work. She wanted to show him that his treatment plan was wrong. She wanted to encourage him to continue treating her.

Read the excerpt from Walden. I am on the alert for the first signs of spring, to hear the chance note of some arriving bird, or the striped squirrel's chirp, for his stores must be now nearly exhausted, or see the woodchuck venture out of his winter quarters. How do the images in the excerpt relate to Thoreau's overall quest in Walden? They illustrate that the beginning of spring has a greater meaning for the animal kingdom than for humans. They demonstrate that Thoreau has a greater understanding of animals now than he used to have. They create a connection between Thoreau's experience and the solitary animals that he is observing. They remind readers that humans are not the only beings to notice the arrival of spring.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. . . . and the next minute the king come a-prancing out on all fours, naked; and he was painted all over, ring-streaked-and-striped, all sorts of colors, as splendid as a rainbow. What does Twain use to convey how ridiculous the king looked on the second night of the show? irony satire humor sarcasm

Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting." Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation? the value of land the value of family the value of promises the value of freedom

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

Which best describes another comparison that Melville could have used to symbolize the rigid and unalterable character of Ahab in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? an uninhabited island a full moon a stone monument a forest fire

Which best describes the diction in "Ain't I a Woman?" formal and detached formal and scholarly informal and relatable informal and light-hearted

Which best explains the purpose of the first two paragraphs of Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? They provide background information on the tasks required of the crew on a whaling ship. They explain Ahab's inner motivation for sequestering himself inside his cabin. They lead the reader into a description of the novel's main character, Ahab. They give the reader a detailed description of the crew's ship, the Pequod.

Which best explains the symbolism behind Melville's comparison of Ahab to a solid bronze cast in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick? Melville is symbolizing the impermanent nature of Ahab's character. Melville is symbolizing the intellectual nature of Ahab's character. Melville is symbolizing the inflexible nature of Ahab's character. Melville is symbolizing the impolite nature of Ahab's character.

Which line from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" supports Douglass's claim that the Fourth of July is not a cause worthy of celebration by all? Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too great enough to give frame to a great age. Would to God, both for your sakes and ours, that an affirmative answer could be truthfully returned to these questions! Then would my task be light, and my burden easy and delightful. Fellow-citizens, above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful wail of millions! whose chains, heavy and grievous yesterday, are, to-day, rendered more intolerable by the jubilee shouts that reach them. But, I submit, where all is plain there is nothing to be argued. What point in the anti-slavery creed would you have me argue? On what branch of the subject do the people of this country need light?

Which word contains a suffix? reverse prewrite happiness disbelief

An article entitled "American Indian Oral Literatures" most likely focuses on the reasons that early Americans recorded stories. literature written in the American colonies during the 1600s. primary source documents written by American Indians. American Indian stories passed down through spoken word.

Based on "Ain't I a Woman?," how did Truth most likely feel about the anti-suffragist idea that women were too sentimental and emotional to be involved in politics? She likely agreed, since she endured a great deal of hardship and struggle in her life. She likely agreed, since she asserted that women had more important pursuits than winning the right to vote. She likely disagreed, since she believed that women were more qualified than men to participate in government. She likely disagreed, since she believed that women could be just as strong and resilient as men.

Cinta reviewed her notes about genealogical research before the class discussion. She was ready to share her information with her classmates and then answer questions. When Mr. MacGregor asked if she was ready, Cinta smiled and nodded her head. What describes the language that will most likely be be used in this class discussion? informal casual scientific formal

In "Ain't I a Woman?," why does Truth repeat the phrase "Ain't I a woman?" throughout the second paragraph? to suggest that audience should worry about her to reinforce the idea that men should be more helpful to suggest that females are tougher than males to reinforce that she is strong, resilient and female

In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to communicate Wilson's opinion of the United States government. make the message of war as concise as possible. call attention to the greatness of the members of Congress. emphasize the importance of the meeting and its special purpose.

Ms. Chan's class is having a discussion about the value of school uniforms. As Michael shares some facts, Emery turns away to check the clock. Caleb glances down at his cell phone, and Jonah raises his hand to ask Michael a question. Which student demonstrates active listening skills? Michael Emery Caleb Jonah

Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." At first he meant to repaper the room, but afterwards he said that I was letting it get the better of me, and that nothing was worse for a nervous patient than to give way to such fancies. Which gothic element in this excerpt reflects a social attitude of Gilman's time? The narrator feels an inevitable sense of doom. The qualities of the wallpaper create a sense of mystery. John appears to be a supernatural being. John views his wife's concerns as unimportant and silly.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced. How does the repetition of the word "must" affect the tone of the piece? The repetition shows that the speaker is concerned about something. The repetition draws attention to the speaker's anger. The repetition suggests that the speaker is intimidating and demanding. The repetition intensifies the speaker's sense of urgency.

Read the excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick. It was one of those less lowering, but still grey and gloomy enough mornings of the transition, when with a fair wind the ship was rushing through the water with a vindictive sort of leaping and melancholy rapidity, that as I mounted to the deck at the call of the forenoon watch, so soon as I leveled my glance towards the taffrail, foreboding shivers ran over me. What theme in the novel does Melville allude to with his use of the word "vindictive" to describe the movement of the ship in this excerpt? inequality rebirth ignorance revenge

Read the excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick. It was one of those less lowering, but still grey and gloomy enough mornings of the transition, when with a fair wind the ship was rushing through the water with a vindictive sort of leaping and melancholy rapidity, that as I mounted to the deck at the call of the forenoon watch, so soon as I leveled my glance towards the taffrail, foreboding shivers ran over me. Reality outran apprehension; Captain Ahab stood upon his quarter-deck. Which of the novel's themes is best developed in this excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby Dick? man's ability to outsmart fate man's harmony with nature man's control over nature man's inability to alter fate

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson's speech, "War Message to Congress." Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. Which best explains President Wilson's use of the word "autocratic"? He is saying the United States needs to operate alone. He is discussing the free will of the United States. He is speaking of acting independently. He is emphasizing the enemy's tyranny.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people? those who work in the legal field, represented by the "jedge" those who are not formally educated, represented by Huck and Jim those who swindle and cheat others, represented by the "duke" and "king" those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople

Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth. I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool. Which best describes the syntax in this quotation? Truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights. Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality. Truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights. Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.

Read the sentence from "Ain't I a Woman?" Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. Which best describes the diction? formal and friendly informative and academic demanding and assertive inviting and familiar

Which excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" best refutes the anti-suffragist idea that women were too fragile to handle the right to vote? Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me!

Which pair of words shares the same word root? capable, readable rewritten, revision barber, unbearable inspect, spectacles

Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion? "I can't believe you feel that way! Listen to me, I'll change your mind." "Wow! Where did you find that unbelievable information?" "In my personal opinion, the only way to answer the question is . . ." "I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . ."

Which scenario shows an example of a student using effective presentation skills in a group discussion? Steven uses informal language. Tamera ignores others' questions. Jared offers opinions without facts. Saren communicates with words and actions.

chron = "time" The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as a hononym. a prefix. an adverbial suffix. a word root.

Which sentence best creates emphasis specifically on water safety through the use of a split infinitive? You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong. You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong. Because the current is very strong, you will have to watch the children at the beach closely. Because the current is very strong, you will have to closely watch the children at the beach.

not A maybe B

The of a discussion keeps the group on track.

moderator

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.

not c

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? And am I, therefore, called upon to bring our humble offering to the national altar, and to confess the benefits and express devout gratitude for the blessings resulting from your independence to us? Would to God, both for your sakes and ours, that an affirmative answer could be truthfully returned to these questions! Then would my task be light, and my burden easy and delightful. For who is there so cold, that a nation's sympathy could not warm him? Who so obdurate and dead to the claims of gratitude, that would not thankfully acknowledge such priceless benefits? Who so stolid and selfish, that would not give his voice to swell the hallelujahs of a nation's jubilee, when the chains of servitude had been torn from his limbs? I am not that man. In a case like that, the dumb might eloquently speak, and the "lame man leap as an hart." Which statement best describes why this excerpt contains an example of deductive reasoning? It contains specific details that support a variety of different ideas. It begins with broad statements and ends with more specific ones. It uses clear examples that are easily understood by all readers. It starts with a very simple idea and builds to a much grander idea.

not d

Read the statement. When a government fails to protect the unalienable rights of its citizens, it is the duty and right of citizens to create another form of government. This statement is the Declaration of Independence's text structure. minor premise. conclusion. major premise.

not...B

Participants in a formal discussion use language that is

sophisticated

Homophones are words that

sound the same but have different meaning

to explain how balance came to exist in the natural world

Which sentence requires no revision? New Jersey is the state where I grew up in. Christian knows where the party is at. Which bench will you be sitting on? Where are your parents driving to?

Read the introduction to Joel's personal narrative, "The Jazz Band." I __________ for the school jazz band my freshman year, my sophomore year, and my junior year. I didn't make it until I was a senior. That's four tryouts! I __________ four nerve-racking tryouts, but it was worth it. Fill in the blanks in order. audition . . . . endured audition . . . . endure auditioned . . . . endure auditioned . . . . endured

Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end? If no one answers the door, then please let yourself in. The top steps are fine, but be careful of the slippery stairs below. Where are Katelyn and Ella walking to? Do you know what Naveen was talking about?

NOT D AND C.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment? Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player. Marina, an excellent basketball player. Marina has very strong basketball skills. Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.

Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery? Thomas Jefferson's own plantation depended on the labor of enslaved people. Thomas Jefferson did not believe in the trade of enslaved people. Some of the colonies were in favor of slavery and others were opposed to it. Some of the colonists believed that enslaved people could help fight the British.

A has two or more independent clauses without any punctuation between.

FUSED SENTENCE

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." The devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them, and swallow them up; the fire pent up in their own hearts is struggling to break out; and they have no interest in any Mediator, there are no means within reach that can be any security to them. In short, they have no refuge, nothing to take hold of. Which word has a similar connotation to the word "swallow" in this excerpt? devour taste invite betray

Based on Of Plymouth Plantation, which aspect of the Pilgrims' culture and society was most important to them? their religious beliefs their desire to explore unknown lands their rejection of European culture and values their desire to convert other people to their way of life

In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document, he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations. he describes how each specific branch of Britain's monarchy should operate. he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king. he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.

Read the excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote," an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony. Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony's words? Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to . . . a vote in making and executing the laws. Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof . . . to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws. Our democratic-republican government . . . of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing . . . . Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of . . . a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number II, by Thomas Paine. "The character you appear to us in, is truly ridiculous. Your friends, the Tories, announced your coming, with high descriptions of your unlimited powers; but your proclamation has given them the lie, by showing you to be a commissioner without authority. Had your powers been ever so great they were nothing to us, further than we pleased; because we had the same right which other nations had, to do what we thought was best. 'The UNITED STATES of AMERICA,' will sound as pompously in the world or in history, as 'the kingdom of Great Britain'; the character of General Washington will fill a page with as much lustre as that of Lord Howe: and the Congress have as much right to command the king and Parliament in London to desist from legislation, as they or you have to command the Congress. Only suppose how laughable such an edict would appear from us, and then, in that merry mood, do but turn the tables upon yourself, and you will see how your proclamation is received here." Which statement best describes this excerpt? It contains sentences with varied structures. It contains sentences with similar structures. It contains mostly run-on sentences. It contains fused sentences and comma splices.

Read the paragraph. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was born in Hyde Park, New York. He was the thirty-second president of the United States. He was the only president ever to be elected four times. FDR was the president during the Great Depression and World War II. He was the architect of the New Deal. The New Deal was a domestic program that provided economic relief and significant reforms in industry, finance, and housing. Which is the best way to improve this paragraph's sentence fluency? Vary the sentence patterns. Shorten the sentences. Correct the sentence fragments. Fix the comma splice.

Read the paragraph. [1] Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. [2] Jefferson began writing in early June of 1776, and he took three weeks to finish the first draft. [3] The delegates of the Second Continental Congress reviewed the document during the last week of June. Which is the best way to revise sentence 2 to improve sentence variety in the paragraph? In early June 1776, Jefferson began writing, and he took three weeks to finish the first draft. Jefferson, who began writing in early June 1776, took three weeks to finish the first draft. The first draft, which Jefferson began writing in early June 1776, took him three weeks. Jefferson took three weeks to finish the first draft, which he began writing in early June 1776.

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." In the Sky-World was a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife. His wife told him that she wanted some bark from the roots of the Great Tree. Though the husband knew it was wrong, he dug up the roots of the tree for his wife. In doing so, he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World, and was shocked to find empty space underneath. He was terrified and told his wife what he did. Which words in this excerpt support the idea that the husband was very devoted to his wife? a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife the husband knew it was wrong he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World He . . . told his wife what he did

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. "Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States." Which statement best describes the excerpt? This is the minor premise of the Declaration of Independence. This is the major premise of the Declaration of Independence. This is the evidence presented in the Declaration of Independence. This is the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence.

Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence? by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonists by listing the colonists' tactics to rebel against the King of England by listing the changes the King must make in order to appease the colonies by listing the many benefits that the colonists will gain through liberation

Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence? introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the British government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate

After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead. . .

Read the excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote," an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony. And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony's words? . . . They do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals. And when . . . people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals. And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights . . . through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals. And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away . . . they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." It would be dreadful to suffer this fierceness and wrath of Almighty God one moment; but you must suffer it to all eternity. In this excerpt, what is the denotation of the word "fierceness"? emotion aggression energy pity

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." So that thus it is, that natural men are held in the hand of God, over the pit of hell; they have deserved the fiery pit, and are already sentenced to it; and God is dreadfully provoked, his anger is as great towards them as to those that are actually suffering the executions of the fierceness of his wrath in hell; and they have done nothing in the least to appease or abate that anger. In this excerpt, "natural" is used to describe people who are not tempted by wealth or power. have not been touched by the spirit of God. live on farms or in the wilderness outside of cities. practice conservation and avoid destroying the beauty of nature.

Read the introduction to Mila's personal narrative, "True Lessons." "Smile, Mila! Smile!" When my little sister was almost three years old, she would __________ this every day when I __________ in the door from school. Fill in the blanks in order. repeated . . . walk repeat . . . walked repeated . . . walked repeat . . . walk

Read the paragraph. Dekanawidah wrote the Iroquois Constitution. The document included rules and regulations that related to all different areas of Iroquois life. It described important rituals. Leaders from the Five Nations signed the Constitution. A sixth nation later joined the Confederacy in the early 1700s. Which statement best describes this paragraph? The paragraph contains sentence variety. The sentences in the paragraph are structured similarly. The paragraph contains sentence fragments. The sentences in the paragraph are complex.

Read the sentence. Head toward the large yellow sign to find the lemon grove. Which word is a preposition? head toward yellow lemon

Read the sentences. Sentence 1: We were inseparable. Sentence 2: So when Karim's parents told us that they were moving across the country, we didn't believe it, and we didn't know how our friendship would survive. Sentence 3: Karim, Johan, and I had been best friends since the seventh grade. Sentence 4: Sometimes we'd spend entire weekends reading comic books and playing basketball. What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative? sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 1 sentence 3, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2 sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4, sentence 2 sentence 4, sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 3

Read the sentences. There were five original Iroquois Nations. In the early 1700s, the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth. Which is the best way to combine these two sentences? There were five original Iroquois Nations, in the early 1700s, the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth. There were five original Iroquois Nations; in the early 1700s, the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth. There were five original Iroquois Nations in the early 1700s because the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth. There were five original Iroquois Nations, in the early 1700s the Tuscarora; joined the Confederacy as the sixth.

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean, but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. One by one they tried to swim down, but their attempts were futile. Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead, but the animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow. Which sentences from the excerpt best support the idea that the Iroquois valued sacrifice by one for the good of all? The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean, but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead. . . . [T]he animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow.

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The birds of the sea joined together to save the woman and they broke her fall. The great sea turtle floated in the ocean and received the woman on his back without harm. The frightened woman looked around and all she could see was water and sky. She felt helpless, but the animals were determined to save her. She told them that if they could find some soil, she could plant the roots from the Great Tree that were still tangled in her hands. Based on the animals' behavior toward the woman, it is reasonable to conclude that the animals were frightened by a creature they had never seen. felt compassion for the woman because she was scared. were hoping to live on land that the woman would create. wanted the roots from the sacred Great Tree.

Sasha just read a writing prompt, and she is not sure what to write about. In order to write a strong essay, Sasha should first decide on a specific structure. brainstorm different topics. create an outline. choose an audience.

The Iroquois perform rituals to honor the twins in "The World on Turtle's Back," illustrating the Iroquoian belief that they must perform certain rituals in order to sustain the Earth. the twins are gods and it is important to show them devotion. singing and dancing will ensure the safety of the twins. the twins enjoy watching ritualistic singing and dancing.

The book Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children, by Mabel Powers, most likely includes an in-depth study of Iroquoian languages. versions of traditional Iroquois myths. a description of the structure of the Iroquois family. details about Iroquois religious traditions.

The conflict between the right-handed brother and left-handed brother described in "The World on Turtle's Back" shows that the Iroquois most likely believed right-handed children should be favored over left-handed ones. there is an eternal battle between good and evil. left-handed people are naturally evil. most people are good and few are evil.

What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the determination of both the Pilgrims and the ship's officers and crew to complete the journey to the New World? The Pilgrims wanted to turn back partway through the journey, but the ship's officers insisted that they continue. Both the Pilgrims and the ship's crew considered turning back when the beam broke, but together they decided to continue. Neither the Pilgrims nor the ship's crew ever considered turning back, despite the damage to the ship and the dangers of the journey. The Pilgrims never wavered in their determination to complete the journey, though the ship's crew wanted to turn back when the beam broke.

Look at the table of contents from The Iroquois Book of Rites by Horatio Hale. Table of Contents Chapter 1: THE HURON-IROQUOIS NATIONS Chapter 2: THE LEAGUE AND ITS FOUNDERS Chapter 3: THE BOOK OF RITES Chapter 4: THE CONDOLING COUNCIL—CLANS AND CLASSES Chapter 5: THE CONDOLENCE AND THE INSTALLATION Chapter 6: THE LAWS OF THE LEAGUE Chapter 7: HISTORICAL TRADITIONS Chapter 8: THE IROQUOIS CHARACTER Chapter 9: THE IROQUOIS POLICY Chapter 10: THE IROQUOIS LANGUAGE Which chapter most likely contains information about the rules and regulations of the Iroquois Nation? Chapter 2: THE LEAGUE AND ITS FOUNDERS Chapter 4: THE CONDOLING COUNCIL—CLANS AND CLASSES Chapter 6: THE LAWS OF THE LEAGUE Chapter 7: HISTORICAL TRADITIONS

According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which best demonstrates the Iroquois view of women? Women were viewed as clumsy and poor at making decisions. Women were viewed as helpless without the support of men and animals. Women were respected because they helped create and sustain the world. Women were worshipped because they were the descendants of a goddess.

In the beginning of "The World on Turtle's Back," why did the husband become "terrified"? He was terrified the he might never see his wife again. He was terrified that his wife might fall through the hole in the sky. He was terrified that he would be punished for marring a sacred tree. He was terrified that the Great Tree would fall into the ocean.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell. What does this excerpt suggest about Edwards's opinion of society? He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever. He feels society in general is more sinful now than it ever was, but members of the congregation can be at ease because they are saved. He feels society in general is less sinful than it ever was, and members of the congregation can feel confident that they are saved. He feels society in general is less sinful than it has been, but many members of the congregation are damned.

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." You will know certainly that you must wear out long ages, millions of millions of ages, in wrestling and conflicting with this almighty merciless vengeance; and then when you have so done, when so many ages have actually been spent by you in this manner, you will know that all is but a point to what remains. So that your punishment will indeed be infinite. Oh who can express what the state of a soul in such circumstances is! Edwards uses the phrase "Oh who can express what the state of a soul in such circumstances is!" in order to show what might happen if the reader disobeys Edwards. describe what endless suffering looks and feels like. illustrate that this type of suffering is unimaginable. prove that very few people have survived limitless suffering.

Read the introduction to Jorge's personal narrative, "Goodbye, My Friend." When I was in eighth grade, my best friend's parents told us that their family was moving away at the end of the school year. When that time finally __________, I decided to __________ her a proper sendoff: a huge surprise party! I just __________ her to know how much all of her friends would miss her. I invited everyone in my grade and made them promise not to tell Rebekah. Fill in the blanks in order. comes . . . gave . . . . wanted comes . . . give . . . . want came . . . give . . . . wanted came . . . gave . . . . want

Read the introduction to Maria's personal narrative, "Teaching Saturday School." On Saturday mornings, I __________ Arabic to the children who attend my mosque. I wake up at eight o'clock and prepare my lesson as I eat breakfast. It's hard work, but the look on my students' faces when they __________ a new word is priceless. Fill in the blanks in order. taught . . . . understands taught . . . . understand teach . . . . understand teach . . . . understood

Read the paragraph. [1] Thomas Paine, a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, was born in Britain in 1737. [2] When he was in his mid-thirties, he met Benjamin Franklin in London. [3] Franklin helped Paine move to Philadelphia, where he pursued a career in journalism, he became the editor of Pennsylvania Magazine. [4] In 1776, Paine authored a pro-independence pamphlet called Common Sense, which was widely read throughout the colonies. Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph's sentence fluency? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4

Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Some of my pleasantest hours were during the long rain-storms in the spring or fall, which confined me to the house for the afternoon as well as the forenoon, soothed by their ceaseless roar and pelting; when an early twilight ushered in a long evening in which many thoughts had time to take root and unfold themselves. In those driving northeast rains which tried the village houses so, when the maids stood ready with mop and pail in front entries to keep the deluge out, I sat behind my door in my little house, which was all entry, and thoroughly enjoyed its protection. Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail? "Some of my pleasantest hours were during the long rain-storms in the spring or fall" "which confined me to the house for the afternoon as well as the forenoon" "when the maids stood ready with mop and pail in front entries to keep the deluge out" "I sat behind my door in my little house, which was all entry, and thoroughly enjoyed its protection"

Read the sentence. Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation. What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice? The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar. The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke. The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar. The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.

Read the sentence. Marlena, who enjoys many different subjects, likes history and geography the best. Which part of the sentence is the nonrestrictive modifier? likes history and geography the best and geography the best who enjoys many different subjects Marlena

Read the sentence. Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire. Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas? Ming and her sister who is home from college, for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire. Ming, and her sister, who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire. Ming and her sister, who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire. Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale, to benefit the victims of the fire.

Read the sentence. Mr. Richardson is shopping for the perfect shelf on which to display his bowling trophy. How could a writer best revise this sentence to avoid overly formal language? by inserting an adverb between the two parts of the infinitive by switching from active voice to passive voice. by choosing to end the sentence in a preposition by switching from passive voice to active voice

Read the writing prompt. Your school has decided that students must wear uniforms every day. Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not? Write a letter to your principal that explains your point of view. Provide clear reasons for whether or not you support the school's decision. Jonas decides that he will write a letter explaining that he disagrees with the principal's decision because he believes that uniforms take away from students' individuality. What is his best next step? determine a topic brainstorm different ideas create an outline choose an audience

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." With the deer antler, the right-handed twin demolished his brother. The left-handed twin died, but he didn't die. He was hurled off the edge of the earth by his brother. In this dark world below the earth, the left-handed twin still lives and reigns. The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin. Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude that the right-handed twin hurt his brother but did not kill him. the left-handed twin pretended to die but really survived. neither twin could die because they were immortal gods. the left-handed twin was immortal, but his brother was not.

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." Without knowing it, the right and left-handed twins built balance into the world. The plant-eating animals created by the right-handed twin balanced out the meat-eating animals created by the left-handed twin. And so the world thrived, and this was good. Which statement best describes the purpose of this excerpt? to describe who created plant- and meat-eating animals to explain that some animals are good and others are evil to explain how balance came to exist in the natural world to describe two different kinds of animals found in the world

What is the central idea of the fourth paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation? The passengers were extremely joyful to spot land after being at sea for such a long journey. When the sailors and passengers sighted land, they recognized it to be Cape Cod. The ship was unable to sail south to Hudson's River, so it returned to Cape Cod instead. There were dangerous shoals and roaring breakers south of the harbor at Cape Cod.

What is the main idea of paragraph three of Of Plymouth Plantation? A young servant of one of the passengers was the only one to die during the storms. A sailor named John Howland fell overboard but was rescued before he drowned. A sailor who fell overboard was spared by God to become a member of the church. During the journey, the only death of a passenger occurred when the ship drew close to the coast.

Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence? to incite Britain to go to war with the colonies to air grievances against the British king to unite the colonists against the British government to turn the colonies into a single nation

Read the excerpt from "Votes for Women," a speech by Mark Twain from 1901. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer - and there is no reason why I shouldn't - I think I'll see women handle the ballot. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain's words? As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer - and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn't - I think I'll see women handle the ballot. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer - and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . . As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.

Read the paragraph. Salvador Dalí, born Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí y Domenech. In Figueras, Spain in 1904. He was a Surrealist painter and printmaker; some of his most notable works explore subconscious imagery. In fact, he was profoundly influenced by the writings of Sigmund Freud. An Austrian neurologist who created psychoanalysis. Which is the best way to improve this paragraph's sentence fluency? Correct the run-on sentences. Correct the fused sentences. Correct the comma splices. Correct the sentence fragments.

Read the paragraph. [1] Russell really enjoys baking. [2] He makes the most delicious plum tarts. [3] His tarts always have a perfect flaky crust. [4] Learning how to bake from a master chef in Paris is one of his dreams. Which sentence in the paragraph is structured differently than the others? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4

Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Once it chanced that I stood in the very abutment of a rainbow's arch, which filled the lower stratum of the atmosphere, tinging the grass and leaves around, and dazzling me as if I looked through colored crystal. It was a lake of rainbow light, in which, for a short while, I lived like a dolphin. If it had lasted longer it might have tinged my employments and life. Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail? "Once it chanced that I stood" "If it had lasted longer" "which, for a short while" "It was a lake of rainbow light"

In the beginning of "The World on Turtle's Back," why did the husband become "terrified"?

He was terrified that he would be punished for marring a sacred tree.

NOT B

Which sentence is written correctly? Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome To My Home." Zev exclaimed when he opened the Door, "Welcome to my home." Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home." Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "welcome to my home."

NOT D

Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence. "[The king] has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions." Which best describes the colonists' attitude toward American Indians? fearful and mistrusting sad and resigned optimistic but wary empathetic and understanding

Read this quotation from the introduction of the book The Pilgrims of New England by Mrs. J. B. Webb. All the principal incidents that are woven into the narrative are strictly historical, and are derived from authentic sources, which give an impartial picture both of the virtues and the failings of these remarkable emigrants. Based on the introduction, this book most likely includes excerpts from primary source documents. descriptions of the Pilgrims from only one point of view. fictional accounts of the Pilgrims' experiences. information about why people immigrated to New England.

a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife

Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response to the religious oppression some colonists had faced in Europe. the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists. the growing desire among some colonists for independence from England. the poverty faced by some colonists as a result of oppressive taxes levied by England.

To whom would Of Plymouth Plantation be most useful? someone looking for biographical information about author William Bradford someone looking for information about methods of travel during the 1600s someone looking for information about religious persecution in the seventeenth century someone looking for information about how early immigrants traveled to Cape Cod

felt compassion for the woman because she was scared.

neither twin could die because they were immortal gods.

not c

The Iroquois perform rituals to honor the twins in "The World on Turtle's Back," illustrating the Iroquoian belief that

the twins are gods and it is important to show them devotion.

The conflict between the right-handed brother and left-handed brother described in "The World on Turtle's Back" shows that the Iroquois most likely believed

there is an eternal battle between good and evil.

Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the .

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