English 12B
Which excerpt most effectively reveals how the author develops the rising action through the description of setting in Beowulf?
"Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less, doughty dear-ones that death had reft."
Which response most completely describes what a summary contains?
A summary contains all essential points in a text, and omits the opinions of the reader.
Which response most clearly explains how to change the noun peril, meaning "danger," to an adjective meaning "dangerous"?
Add the suffix -ous to create the adjective perilous.
Which options most accurately define denotation and connotation?
Connotation is the feeling or idea associated with a word or phrase., Denotation is the literal meaning of a word or phrase.
Which excerpts from Physiologus most effectively support the portrayal of Satan's dwelling as having a monstrous and menacing atmosphere?
Donning the mystic helm Of darkness, with his prey he speeds to hell, The place devoid of good—all misty gloom, Where broods a sullen lake, black, bottomless., Straight to the bottom deep he drags his prey; He, guest of ocean, in his watery haunts Drowns ships and men, and fast imprisons them Within the halls of death.
Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word emulate. DJ likes to invent her own recipes, but she always tries to emulate her mom's masterful cooking techniques in her own kitchen. How does the word emulate function in the sentence, and what does it mean?
Emulate functions as a verb, and it means "to imitate someone or something that one admires."
Which lines from a Shakespearean sonnet best exemplify the use of hyperbole?
If this be error and upon me proved, / I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
The bell rang, and Jordan and Moira left Social Studies together. "Ms. Murray asked you so many questions today in her lecture!" said Jordan. "Asked? She interrogated me about the Constitutional Convention!" exclaimed Moira. Which response most clearly explains why Moira said that Ms. Murray interrogated her?
Interrogated has an intense, scary connotation that shows that Moira felt nervous as she answered the questions.
Which response best explains how affixes change the word cacophonous to another part of speech?
Replacing the suffix -ous with the suffix -y creates the noun cacophony.
Which response most accurately describes the impact of the lengthy, detailed description of the Green Knight in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale"?
The description grabs the reader's attention by showing how extraordinary the Green Knight looked and creates an expectation that he will do something mysterious and fascinating.
What sentence uses the word chastised correctly?
The principal chastised the student for pulling the fire alarm during class.
Which responses state a theme of The Faerie Queene?
The righteous will find the strength they need to prevail against evil., An honorable hero will fight for what is right, no matter how daunting the task.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." When two hearts meet in a dim solitude, That thrills the soul e'en to the finger-tips, And brings the heart's dear secrets to the lips. Which response most clearly shows how a student could determine the meaning of the word solitude by finding information in reference materials?
The student could use the root sol-, which is also found in solo, to infer that solitude means "state of being alone."
Which option most accurately defines framing?
a literary technique that places one story inside another story
Which option provides an accurate definition of the term explicit?
directly stated
Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word lineage. Nadezda is very proud of her Russian lineage. Which of the options is a synonym for the word lineage?
origin
In which formats are works of literature most often presented?
prose, poetry, plays
Which response most accurately states the definition of theme?
A story's theme is the central message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
Which responses most accurately identify a theme of Beowulf?
Anyone can boast in a time of safety, but only the strongest can live up to those boasts in times of danger., It is noble to help others when they are in great need, and doing so may create a special bond.
For members of many rural African tribes, the shortage of sanitary water is the bane of their existence. In many rural African tribal settlements, the shortage of sanitary water is a menace to everyone. Which response most clearly analyzes the difference between the meanings of bane and menace?
Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a severe and harmful problem, while menace implies that the problem is a threat but not necessarily catastrophic.
No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured, swam o'er the waters. Which response most accurately explains how a student who did not know the meaning of dissuade could determine its meaning?
Dissuade has the same root as persuade, which means "to convince," and has the prefix dis-, which means "opposite of."
He claims that he bears no malice toward anyone, but he spent all his energy making everyone's vacation stressful and frustrating. How does the word malice function in the sentence and what does it mean?
Malice functions as a noun, and it means "a desire to cause harm."
Which response most clearly explains the purpose of pacing within a work of fiction?
Pacing allows the author to speed up or slow down the narrative, which helps direct the reader's attention to certain elements of the plot and create suspense.
Which lines from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales most effectively outline the Wife of Bath's character traits that become most relevant to her story?
She was a worthy woman all her life: At church door with five men she'd been a wife, Not counting all the company of her youth.
Which options accurately explain how the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales sets up the rest of the narrative?
The "General Prologue" introduces all the characters who will have roles in the pilgrims' tales., The "General Prologue" functions as a frame narrative for the pilgrims' tales.
Which option most clearly explains a possible reason why the author of The Faerie Queene calls one of his characters "the Redcrosse knight"?
The name reminds readers of St. George, who represents the archetype of a martyr who fought to protect Christians, and shows that the Redcrosse knight represents holiness.
Read the lines from John Donne's poem "The Sunne Rising." Love, all alike, no season knows nor clime, Nor hours, days, months, which are the rags of time. Which options most effectively explain why the speaker of the poem describes hours, days, and months as the rags of time? (Select all that apply.)
The phrase demonstrates the impermanence and worthlessness of such short amounts of time., The phrase sets up a contrast between the eternity of love and the transience of time.
Read the lines from The Faerie Queene. There grew a goodly tree him fair beside, Laden with fruit and apples rosy red, As they in pure vermilion had been dyed, Whereof great virtues over all were red. ... Which option most clearly states how a student who did not know the meaning of vermilion could infer its definition?
The student could use the context clues "rosy red" and "dyed" to infer that vermilion is a shade of red.
Which quote from The Faerie Queene most clearly demonstrates how the author uses Una's actions to develop her as a kind and grateful character?
Then God she praised, and thanked her faithful knight, That had achieved so great a conquest by his might.
What response most accurately defines perspective?
a person's attitude or opinion about someone or something
What response most accurately states the definition of central idea?
an overarching message or truth that is specific to a story
What options contain an accurate definition of theme?
the central message that the author conveys through the characters and plot, the universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot
After she gave the lecture on molecular geometry, Dr. Jones realized that she would have to expound on the subject at greater length because the students looked confused and gave blank stares when she asked if there were any questions. What is the meaning of the word expound as it is used in the sentence?
to explain in detail
Which response most accurately explains the purpose of parallel plots within a work of fiction?
to present two or more plots or subplots that are usually connected by a character or a theme
What options most accurately depict literary devices containing meaning that is different from what is directly stated?
understatement, irony, sarcasm
Which excerpts from Beowulf accurately support the portrayal of Beowulf as a valiant but vain young hero?
"'Twas granted me, though, to pierce the monster with point of sword, with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine.", "Me thus often the evil monsters thronging threatened. With thrust of my sword, the darling, I dealt them due return!"
Which excerpts from The Canterbury Tales most clearly support the central idea that storytelling serves a purpose in a society?
"And well I know as you go on your way, You plan to tell some tales, to have some play. There won't be much amusement going on If everybody rides dumb as a stone. So as I said, I would propose a game To give you some diversion, that's the aim.", "Dame, if you will, I prayerfully request," The Pardoner said, "that just as you began Tell us your tale and do not spare a man And of your practice teach us younger men."
Which response most accurately defines an archetype?
An archetype is a character, situation, or symbol that commonly occurs in literature and represents universal patterns or characteristics.
Cathy promised Jordan that when she went to court she would not disclose any information about his involvement with the burglary. She knew he was remorseful for his crime and she was afraid that he would be angry with her if she got him in trouble. When she stood in front of the judge, she took an oath that her testimony was true. Crossing her fingers behind her back, Cathy willingly told a lie to protect her friend. However, her false statements were obvious to the judge and jury, and Cathy found herself in a mess of legal trouble because of her perjury. What information from the paragraph most effectively indicates the meaning of perjury?
Cathy willingly told a lie, she took an oath that her testimony was true
The third day Christ arose from out the grave, For three nights having suffered death for us, He, Lord of angels, he in whom alone Is hope of overcoming. Far and wide The tidings spread, like perfume fresh and sweet, Through all the world. Which response most accurately infers the meaning of this passage?
Christ's power exceeds the power of death.
Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly depict a serene setting that contrasts with the story's main action?
For all the Table Round were back again, At peace with God and with their fellow-men. Their shields hung idly on the pictured wall; Their blood-stained banners decked the festal hall., Now daylight faded, and the twilight gloom Deepened the stillness in the vaulted room, Save where upon the hearth a fitful glow Blushed from the embers as the fire burned low.
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Boasted full oft, as my beer they drank, earls o'er the ale-cup, armed men, that they would bide in the beer-hall here, Grendel's attack with terror of blades. Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less, doughty dear-ones that death had reft. Which option most effectively depicts the explicit meaning of this excerpt?
Grendel, the monster, completely overcame the people in the mead-house. Its halls were smeared with blood and the men were killed.
Deep in conversation, Mark and Jesse meandered down the road. Which response most clearly distinguishes the denotative and connotative meanings of the word meandered in this sentence?
Meandered has a denotation of "walked," and has a connotation of relaxation, showing that the boys are more focused on the conversation than on where they are going.
Which sentence uses the word taciturn correctly?
Sasha's uncle was usually reserved and taciturn, so the family was quite surprised when he talked animatedly all through dinner.
Such is the way Of demons, devils' wiles: to hide their power, And stealthily inveigle heedless men, Inciting them against all worthy deeds, And luring them to seek for help and comfort From unsuspected foes, until at last They choose a dwelling with the faithless one. Which response most accurately describes how Satan baits his victims, based on this evidence?
Satan deceives his victims by tricking them into blindly believing his lies and following in his path.
Which excerpts from Physiologus most effectively support the implied message that people often stray from the virtuous path because they give in to earthly temptations?
Such is the way Of demons, devils' wiles: to hide their power, And stealthily inveigle heedless men, Inciting them against all worthy deeds, And luring them to seek for help and comfort From unsuspected foes, until at last They choose a dwelling with the faithless one., There she sits, Warming a stranger brood, until at last The eggs are hatched. But when the stolen chicks Are fledged, they straightway fly away to seek Their proper kin, and leave the partridge there Forsaken. In such wise the devil works To steal the souls of those whose youthful minds Or foolish hearts in vain resist his wiles.
Re-read Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18." Which option most effectively explains how the imagery of summer contributes to the overall meaning of the poem?
Summer functions as an extended metaphor that the speaker uses to depict the natural beauty of his beloved.
Which response most clearly describes how the author uses archetypes to develop the character of the Redcrosse knight in The Faerie Queene?
The author uses the archetype of a baptism to show why the Redcrosse knight had endurance to continue fighting.
"I am a realist, and if elected student body president, I will keep my promises to you," Ellyse said to the students in the auditorium. "So I won't tell you that we'll get a new soccer field, like my opponent said, because that's impossible. But if you vote for me, I will establish a monthly student-teacher school culture committee. That's the truth." Which response most accurately distinguishes between the denotative and connotative meanings of the word realist?
The denotation of realist is "someone who understands the world accurately," and the connotation is that she is reliable and effective.
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales, in which the host establishes how the pilgrimage will proceed. "Draw lots before we travel farther, then, And he who draws the shortest shall begin. Sir Knight," he said, "my master and my lord, Now draw a lot, to keep with our accord. Come here," said he, "my Lady Prioress, And you, Sir Student—quit your bashfulness. And studies too. Lay hand to, everyone!" And so the drawing was at once begun. I'll keep it short and tell you how it went: Whether by chance or fate or accident, The truth is that the lot fell to the Knight— A fact in which the rest all took delight. Which option most effectively explains how the characters' dialogue and actions advance the plot in the excerpt?
The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to decide who among them will tell their tale first, so that all the pilgrims get to share and listen to the others' stories during their journey.
Which response most clearly explains the impact of rhyme in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," as compared to unrhymed prose in the short story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance"?
The rhyme creates a sing-song effect that adds to the lightheartedness of the poem and contrasts with the seriousness of the short story.
Don't leave me, even for an hour, because then the little drops of anguish will all run together, the smoke that roams looking for a home will drift into me, choking my lost heart. Which option most effectively explains the implicit meaning of this stanza?
The speaker is deeply in love and feels as though his lover's potential absence will cause him pain and suffering.
Read the lines from The Faerie Queene. So down he fell, as a huge rocky clift, Whose false foundation waves have washed away, With dreadful poyse is from the mainland rift, And rolling down, great Neptune doth dismay; So down he fell, and like a heaped mountain lay. Which option most clearly describes how a student could infer the archaic meaning of false from context clues in the surrounding text?
The student could infer that since the dragon fell, false means "unreliable and weak."
Which response most clearly describes how a student who did not know the meaning of the word martial could infer its definition?
The student could think of the common phrase martial arts to infer that martial relates to fighting.
Which response most clearly explains the difference in part of speech between digress and digressions?
The verb digress, meaning "to stray off topic," is changed to the plural noun digressions by the addition of the suffixes -ion and -s.
Read the lines from "Sonnet 7" by John Milton. How soon hath Time the suttle theef of youth, Stoln on his wing my three and twentith yeer! My hasting dayes flie on with full career But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th, Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arriv'd so near, ... Which options most effectively explain how these lines contribute to the overall meaning of the poem?
The words Time the suttle theef of youth begin an extended metaphor that portrays time as a clever and cunning trickster who steals life away; we age before we know it., The words Stoln on his wing and My hasting dayes flie on suggest images of speed and flight; time goes by quickly.
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Again, as erst, began in hall warriors' wassail and words of power, the proud-band's revel, till presently the son of Healfdene hastened to seek rest for the night; he knew there waited fight for the fiend in that festal hall. ... Which options provide effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word revel?
Using context clues like "words of power" and "festal hall" helps to define revel as "a lively celebration marked by rowdy crowds and commotion.", Using a dictionary helps to define revel as "a high-spirited celebration marked by loud singing and dancing."
"This jacket isn't old; it's vintage!" said Reese. Which response most accurately analyzes the difference between the meanings of vintage and old?
Vintage sounds more desirable and stylish than old.
Which quote from Beowulf most clearly supports the theme that brave warriors never make a claim that they cannot back up with action?
We twain had talked, in time of youth, and made our boast,—we were merely boys, striplings still,—to stake our lives far at sea: and so we performed it.
Read the lines from Shakespeare's "Sonnet 29." For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings. Which option most accurately explains what the metaphor of wealth represents in these lines?
Wealth represents the spiritual abundance of love and happiness.
Which response effectively describes how two prominent central ideas in The Canterbury Tales interact to convey a complex theme?
While on the pilgrimage, the travelers are given an opportunity to share their stories among people of all social ranks. This temporary social equality allows all the pilgrims to feel valued and accepted as members of the otherwise segregated society.
Which response most accurately defines the narrative text structure element of flashback?
a scene or memory of the past, presented out of chronological order, that provides background information
Which response most clearly presents a character archetype in literature?
a young man who goes on a quest and encounters many trials
Read the sentence and then use a dictionary to look up the word negligence. The driver who caused the accident was accused of negligence because he was texting while driving. Which word most accurately conveys the meaning of negligence?
carelessness
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Came Wealhtheow forth, queen of Hrothgar, heedful of courtesy, gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; and the high-born lady handed the cup first to the East-Danes' heir and warden, bade him be blithe at the beer-carouse, the land's beloved one. Which option most accurately identifies the narrative element developed in the excerpt?
characterization
Alfie could do little to assuage his guilt about accidentally breaking Mr. Ferguson's window, even though Mr. Ferguson just chuckled when he found out what had caused Alfie's mishap. Which word is a synonym of assuage as it is used in the sentence?
ease
Upon visiting Croatia, Anabelle was impressed with its bountiful natural resources. She had a relaxing time on its multiple beautiful beaches and ate copious amounts of fresh produce from its fertile fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. Which words used in this paragraph are evidence that provides context clues that help define the word bountiful?
fertile, multiple, copious
Which option most accurately defines figurative language?
language that uses unconventional construction or differs from literal meaning to create a more powerful effect
Which excerpts from Beowulf most clearly depict how the author uses stories from Beowulf's past to develop his character?
"Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives? No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured, swam o'er the waters.", "And so it came that I killed with my sword nine of the nicors. Of night-fought battles ne'er heard I a harder 'neath heaven's dome, nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man! Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch, though spent with swimming. The sea upbore me, flood of the tide, on Finnish land, the welling waters. No wise of thee have I heard men tell such terror of falchions, bitter battle."
In The Canterbury Tales, all the pilgrims share their stories, which describe some form of conflict. In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the Knight faces many conflicts as he attempts to make up for assaulting a young woman. Which excerpt most effectively reveals the main conflict in the Knight's story?
"You can't be sure if you're to live or not. I'll grant you life if you can tell me what It is that women most desire. Beware The iron ax, your neckbone now to spare! And if you cannot tell me right away, I'll give you leave, a twelvemonth and a day, That you may go to seek, that you might find An answer that is of sufficient kind."
Anthony sprinted from the parking lot, tightening his tie as he ran. Here he was, about to have his first job interview, and he was late! He pushed open the door and almost dashed through. However, he saw a man appear at the corner. The man had white hair and was walking with a cane. Anthony knew the seconds were ticking by, and he was getting later and later, but he felt bad thinking of letting the door close before the man reached it. Trying not to check his watch, he opened the door wide and waited while the man walked slowly through. Anthony speed-walked through the office, around a corner, and toward the receptionist. She smiled when he introduced himself and said, "Welcome. Your interviewer, Mr. Bryce, is a few minutes late himself. He should be here in a moment." Just then, the white-haired man walked around the corner. The receptionist said, "Oh, good morning, Mr. Bryce!" Mr. Bryce smiled at her and said to Anthony, "You must be Anthony. I noticed you were so considerate earlier, when you held the door for me. You're certainly making a good first impression. Let's begin your interview." Which responses most effectively identify a theme of this short story?
A theme of this short story is that you should always choose to behave with courtesy because you never know how someone you encounter might be involved in your future., A theme of this short story is that if you put people's needs ahead of your own, others will take notice and will respect you for your compassionate behavior.
Which response most effectively describes the interaction between two central ideas in Beowulf?
Beowulf has an opportunity to return a favor to King Hrothgar by killing Grendel, and if he does, Hrothgar will make him an honored member of his house.
Jackson looked left and right at the intersection. Then he checked both left and right again before driving the car across the street. "You sure are a fastidious driver," Ryan said. Jackson looked right at Ryan. "I prefer meticulous, not fastidious. That's probably why I passed my test the first time and you still don't have a license." Which response most clearly compares the effects of the words fastidious and meticulous in this scenario?
Fastidious makes Jackson sound painstakingly strict, but meticulous makes Jackson sound careful and safe.
Which excerpt from Beowulf most clearly supports the theme that great leaders honor those who serve them?
Hrothgar to Beowulf, bade him hail, let him wield the wine hall: a word he added:— "Never to any man erst I trusted, since I could heave up hand and shield, this noble Dane-Hall, till now to thee. Have now and hold this house unpeered; remember thy glory; thy might declare; watch for the foe! No wish shall fail thee if thou bidest the battle with bold-won life."
Which lines from The Faerie Queene most clearly support the inference that the Redcrosse knight's recovery is a religious analogy?
I wote not, whether the revenging steel Were hardened with that holy water dew, Wherein he fell, or sharper edge did feel, Or his baptized hands now greater grew; Or other secret virtue did ensue. ..., For unto life the dead it could restore, And guilt of sinful crimes clean wash away, Those that with sickness were infected sore It could recure, and aged long decay Renew, as one were born that very day.
Which option provides an accurate definition of the terms implicit meaning and explicit meaning?
Implicit meaning is comprehensible even though it is not directly stated. Explicit meaning is clear and is expressed directly without vagueness.
"Walk two blocks south—" began Megan, but Chantelle cut in. "Actually, it's two blocks north," said Chantelle. "Hey, stop interrupting!" said Megan. "I was interjecting," answered Chantelle. Which response most accurately explains why Chantelle said she was interjecting, rather than interrupting?
Interjecting and interrupting have similar denotations, but interjecting has a more helpful connotation.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." Quoth Elfinhart: "I'd like to see you do it!" She laughed a gay laugh, but by hard constraint: Then turned and hid her face, all pale and faint, As one might be who stabs and turns the knife In the warm heart of one more dear than life. She turned and Gawayne saw not; but he heard, And felt his heart-strings tighten at her word. "Nay, lady, if you wish it I will try; Be your least wish my will, although I die! Yet one thing, if I may, I fain would ask, Before I make the venture;—if this task Prove fateful as it threatens,—do you care?" "Perhaps," said Elfinhart, "you do not dare!" Lightly she laughed, and scoffing tossed her head, Yet spoke as one who knew not what she said, With random words, and with quick-taken breath; Then turned again, ere that same look of death Should steal upon her and betray her heart Despite all stratagems of woman's art. Which response most accurately describes the mystery behind Lady Elfinhart's motivations?
It remains unclear whether Lady Elfinhart urged Sir Gawayne to accept the Green Knight's challenge because she was attracted to the Green Knight instead of Sir Gawayne, or if she felt that she needed to encourage the cultural norms of chivalry.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," in which Sir Gawayne volunteers to fight the Green Knight in King Arthur's place. ...Gawayne knelt down on the floor. "A boon," he cried, "a boon, my lord and king! If ever yet in any little thing These hands have served thee, hear my last request: Let me adventure this mad monster's jest!" King Arthur shook his head in dumb denial, Loth to withdraw his own hand from the trial, And leave the vengeance that himself had vowed; But all the people called to him aloud, "Sir Gawayne! let Sir Gawayne strike the blow!" And Guinevere, the queen, besought him low To leave this venture to the lesser man. He yielded, and the merry jest began. Read the lines from the short story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance," which describe the same scene. "... I am the weakest, I wot, and the feeblest of wit, and it will be the less loss of my life if ye seek sooth. For save that ye are mine uncle naught is there in me to praise, no virtue is there in my body save your blood, and since this challenge is such folly that it beseems ye not to take it, and I have asked it from ye first, let it fall to me, and if I bear myself ungallantly then let all this court blame me." Which option most effectively contrasts how Sir Gawayne is characterized in the poem versus in the short story?
Sir Gawayne's speech in the poem portrays him as a victim of fate and the actions of others, while the short story shows that he is a humble, self-sacrificing character.
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the drought Of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout Through every vein with liquid of such power It brings forth the engendering of the flower; When Zephyrus too with his sweet breath has blown Through every field and forest, urging on The tender shoots, and there's a youthful sun, His second half course through the Ram now run, And little birds are making melody And sleep all night, eyes open as can be (So Nature pricks them in each little heart), On pilgrimage then folks desire to start. The palmers long to travel foreign strands To distant shrines renowned in sundry lands; And specially, from every shire's end In England, folks to Canterbury wend: To seek the blissful martyr is their will, The one who gave such help when they were ill. What response most accurately explains the purpose of the "General Prologue" in this section of The Canterbury Tales?
The "General Prologue" is the frame narrative that introduces the setting and the characters.
A gentle Knight was pricking on the plain, Clad in mighty arms and silver shield, Wherein old dints of deep wounds did remain, The cruel marks of many a bloody field; Yet arms till that time did he never wield: His angry steed did chide his foaming bit, As much disdaining to the curb to yield: Full jolly knight he seemed, and fair did sit, As one for knightly giusts and fierce encounters fit. And on his breast a bloody Cross he bore, The dear remembrance of his dying Lord, For whose sweet sake that glorious badge he wore, And dead as living ever him ador'd: Upon his shield the like was also scor'd, For sovereign hope, which in his help he had: Right faithful true he was in deed and word, But of his cheer did seem too solemn sad; Yet nothing did he dread, but ever was ydrad. Which responses most accurately describe how the author uses narrative elements to introduce the character of the Redcrosse knight?
The author shows the knight on horseback in a meadow, wearing full armor and riding alone; he is a solitary heroic figure., The author depicts the knight on an angry horse, keeping calm despite his horse's temper; he is a patient nobleman.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale." Not so Sir Gawayne. Vexed in mind he stood With downcast eyes, and knew not what he would. Trained in the school of chivalry to prize His honor as the light of his dear eyes, He held his life, his fortunes, everything, In sacred trust for knighthood and his king, And in the battle-field or tilting-yard He met his foe full-fronted, and struck hard. But now it seemed a foolish thing to throw One's whole life to the fortune of a blow. True valor breathes not in the braggart vaunt; True honor takes no shame from idle taunt; So let this wizard, if he wants to, scoff; Why should our hero have his head cut off? Which response most clearly explains the use and impact of pacing in this part of the story?
The author slows the pace by describing Sir Gawayne's thoughts in detail, which reveals his personality and makes him a sympathetic character to the reader.
Read the passage from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. Each one of you, to pass the time of day, Shall tell two tales while you are on the way To Canterbury; then each one of you On the return shall tell another two, About adventures said once to befall. And he who bears himself the best of all— That is to say, the one who's judged to tell The tales that in both aim and wit excel-- Shall win a supper paid for by the lot, Here in this place, right at this very spot, When we return again from Canterbury. Which option best explains the function of the tale-telling game in The Canterbury Tales?
The game frames the narrative and creates a purpose and motivation for each character to tell his or her story, The game establishes and enforces the tone for the pilgrims' tales.
In the "Wife of Bath's Tale," the old woman reminds the knight that he promised to grant any request she made. Read the excerpt in which the knight replies. "My love?" he said. "No, rather my damnation! Alas! that there is any of my nation Who ever could so foully be disgraced." But all for naught, the end was that he faced Constrainment, for he now would have to wed And take his gray old wife with him to bed. Based on this excerpt, which option most effectively explains how the knight's character influences the decision he must make?
The knight is a man of honor, and thus must fulfill the oath he made to the old woman.
Read the excerpt from the "Wife of Bath's Tale" in which she relates the story of a knight who has committed a criminal offense, and his punishment by the queen. King Arthur spared him for at least a space; He left him to the queen to do her will, To choose to save or order them to kill. The queen then thanked the king with all her might, And after this the queen spoke with the knight When she saw opportunity one day. "For you," she said, "things stand in such a way You can't be sure if you're to live or not. I'll grant you life if you can tell me what It is that women most desire. Beware The iron ax, your neckbone now to spare! And if you cannot tell me right away, I'll give you leave, a twelvemonth and a day, That you may go to seek, that you might find An answer that is of sufficient kind." Which options best explain the relationship between the narrator and her story?
The narrator's motivation, like the queen's, is to educate men about women., The narrator believes men should allow women the freedom to make choices.
Read the lines from "Sonnet 7" by John Milton. My hasting dayes flie on with full career, But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th, Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arriv'd so near, And inward ripenes doth much less appear, That som more timely-happy spirits indu'th. Which option most effectively reveals how the author's choice of words depicts the passage of time in the poem?
The phrases my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th and inward ripenes depict the passage of time as a process of natural physical growth and decay.
Which response most clearly explains how seeing a written story performed as a play will be different from seeing it as an animated movie?
The play will use human performances and responses from the audience to create a new experience with each performance, while the animated movie will present an identical performance each time it is viewed., The play will use stage directions and the actors' interpretations to portray the story's events, while the animated movie will depict the same events through drawn or computer-generated images.
Read the lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," where Sir Gawayne steps forward to take the Green Knight's challenge. And Gawayne rubbed his arms, his chest he beat, Then grasped the battle-axe and braced his feet, And swung the ponderous weapon high in air, And brought it down like lightning, fair and square Upon the stranger's neck. The axe flashed through, Cutting the Green Knight cleanly right in two, And split the hard stone floor like kindling wood. The head dropped off; out gushed the thick, hot blood Like—I can't find the simile I want, But let us say a flood of crême de menthe! And then the warriors standing round about Sent up from fifty throats a mighty shout, As when o'er blood-sprent fields the long cheers roll Cacophonous, for him who kicks a goal. Read the prose excerpt from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance," which describes the same scene. Gawain gripped his axe and raised it on high, the left foot he set forward on the floor, and let the blow fall lightly on the bare neck. The sharp edge of the blade sundered the bones, smote through the neck, and clave it in two, so that the edge of the steel bit on the ground, and the fair head fell to the earth that many struck it with their feet as it rolled forth. The blood spurted forth, and glistened on the green raiment. ... Which responses effectively contrast the tone in the excerpts?
The tone in the poem is more humorous, as Sir Gawayne dramatically beats his chest like an animal and the Green Knight's blood is compared to a mint liqueur. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more intense, providing details about the blade going through bones and a head falling to the ground., The tone in the poem is more casual, as the crowd cheers as if they are at a sporting event. This contrasts with the tone of the prose, which is more serious, as there is blood spurting on the floor.
The partridge lays no eggs, Nor builds a dwelling; but instead, she steals The well-wrought nests of others. There she sits, Warming a stranger brood, until at last The eggs are hatched. But when the stolen chicks Are fledged, they straightway fly away to seek Their proper kin, and leave the partridge there Forsaken. In such wise the devil works To steal the souls of those whose youthful minds Or foolish hearts in vain resist his wiles. But when they reach maturer age, they see They are true children of the Lord of lords. Then they desert the lying fiend, and seek Their rightful Father, who with open arms Receives them, as he long since promised them. Which option most accurately states an inference that can be made about the story of the "stolen chicks"?
Though people often stray from God and are tricked by Satan, they can always turn back from a life of sin to a life with "Their rightful Father."
Read the sentence and then use reference materials to look up the word prowess. Michael Phelps holds an all-time record with 23 Olympic gold medals, awarded to him for his extraordinary prowess as a swimmer. Which definition conveys the meaning of the word prowess as it is used in the sentence?
a high level of skill or ability
Fair is he, full bright And wonderful of hue. The holy scribes Tell us how Joseph's many-colored coat, Gleaming with varying dyes of every shade, Brilliant, resplendent, dazzled all men's eyes That looked upon it. So the panther's hues Shine altogether lovely, marvelous, While each fair color in its beauty glows Ever more rare and charming than the rest. Which response most accurately identifies a literary device used in the reference to "Joseph's many-colored coat"?
allusion
Which options are the names of narrative elements?
characters, setting, tone
Read the sentence and then use a print or digital thesaurus to look up the word reproof. Although Megan had not dusted the house in weeks, she felt hurt by her mother's sharp reproof regarding her house-cleaning skills.
criticism
How soon hath Time the suttle theef of youth, Stoln on his wing my three and twentith yeer My hasting dayes flie on with full career, But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th, Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arriv'd so near, And inward ripenes doth much less appear, That som more timely-happy spirits indu'th. Which option most accurately defines the meaning of the word semblance as it is used in the poem?
outward but sometimes deceptive appearance
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimmed, And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course untrimmed. Which options most accurately identify the figurative language shown by the phrases eye of heaven and often is his gold complexion dimmed? (Select all that apply.)
personification, metaphor
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the drought Of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout Through every vein with liquid of such power It brings forth the engendering of the flower. ... Which context clues used in the excerpt are evidence that helps define the word engendering?
pierced the drought, bathed each sprout
Because Angela had an intense three-week training period for the upcoming dance competition, with only a few hours of sleep here and there, she wholeheartedly welcomed one week of quiet repose in her grandma's secluded cottage. Which context clues most accurately help define the word repose?
quiet, secluded
Read the lines from The Faerie Queene. And that more wondrous was, in either jaw Three ranks of iron teeth arranged were, In which yet trickling blood, and gobbets raw Of late devoured bodies did appear, That sight thereof bred cold congealed fear: Which to increase, and all at once to kill, A cloud of smothering smoke and sulphur seare, Out of his stinking gorge forth steamed still, That all the air about with smoke and stench did fill. Which option defines the word congealed as it is used in the passage?
solidified
In some ancient societies, women often had a servile role. They took care of their men, doing chores such as cooking and cleaning. On the other hand, in a few cultures, women held much of the power. Based on the excerpt, which option provides the most accurate definition of the word servile?
submissive and subordinate
Read the lines from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales in which a wide variety of occupations and social rankings is represented by the group of pilgrims. There with us was a KNIGHT, a worthy man Who, from the very first time he began To ride about, loved honor, chivalry, The spirit of giving, truth and courtesy. He was a valiant warrior for his lord; No man had ridden farther with the sword Through Christendom and lands of heathen creeds, And always he was praised for worthy deeds. ... He found the highest favor in all eyes, A valiant warrior who was also wise And in deportment meek as any maid. He never spoke unkindly, never played The villain's part, but always did the right. He truly was a perfect, gentle knight. ... He helped win Alexandria in the East, And often sat at table's head to feast with knights of all the nations when in Prussia. In Lithuania as well as Russia No other noble Christian fought so well. Based on the excerpt provided, which option most accurately categorizes the knight's social class?
the aristocrats, or upper class
