English Test 1

Which example of dialogue is punctuated correctly? "Be careful, because the floor is wet," he warned. "Be careful, because the floor is wet", he warned. "Be careful, because the floor is wet" he warned. "Be careful, because the floor is wet." he warned.

"Be careful, because the floor is wet," he warned.

Which line from "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson contains a simile? "Then there's a pair of us—don't tell!" "They'd banish us, you know." "How public, like a frog" "To tell your name the livelong day"

"How public, like a frog"

Mr. Bueller's behavior at the end of "Seventh Grade" makes Victor feel more confident. nervous. embarrassed. intelligent.

confident.

Which is a phrase? "because she likes soup" "after the restaurant closed" "my best friend" "the tree fell"

"my best friend"

How quickly or slowly the action of a story is narrated is called pacing. brainstorming. paragraphing. dialogue.

pacing.

A novel's theme is best defined as the event that takes place in the story. the two opposing forces within the text. the message a text conveys about a topic. the person who drives the action.

the message a text conveys about a topic.

Read the poem "The Wind's Visit" by Emily Dickinson. The wind tapped like a tired man, And like a host, "Come in," I boldly answered; entered then My residence within A rapid, footless guest, To offer whom a chair Were as impossible as hand A sofa to the air. No bone had he to bind him, His speech was like the push Of numerous humming-birds at once From a superior bush. His countenance a billow, His fingers, if he pass, Let go a music, as of tunes Blown tremulous in glass. He visited, still flitting; Then, like a timid man, Again he tapped—'t was flurriedly— Dickinson's use of figurative language in this poem expresses the idea that the speaker is worried about the wind's damaging power. the speaker is frightened by the wind's ghostlike appearance. the speaker dislikes visits from unwanted guests. the speaker enjoys this unexpected visit from the wind.

the speaker enjoys this unexpected visit from the wind.

Which is a clause? "a very interesting book" "eating ice cream" "the orange and white cat" "when the moon rises"

"when the moon rises"

Which line is an example of internal conflict in The Outsiders? "Someone put his hand over my mouth, and I bit it as hard as I could, tasting the blood running through my teeth." "My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long at the front and sides." "I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman—he looks tough and I don't—but I guess my own looks aren't so bad." "I could have waited to go to the movies until Darry or Sodapop got off work."

"I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman—he looks tough and I don't—but I guess my own looks aren't so bad."

Which example of dialogue is formatted correctly? "Sometimes you win" the coach said, "And sometimes you lose." "Sometimes you win, the coach said, "and sometimes you lose". "Sometimes you win," the coach said, "and sometimes you lose." "Sometimes you win" the coach said "And sometimes you lose."

"Sometimes you win," the coach said, "and sometimes you lose."

Read the sentence. She got soaked walking home in the rain yesterday because her umbrella was in her gym locker. Which part of this sentence is a clause? "she got soaked walking" "home in the rain yesterday" "because her umbrella" "was in her gym locker"

"home in the rain yesterday"

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman—he looks tough and I don't—but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. I have light-brown, almost-red hair and greenish-gray eyes. I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have. What is a universal theme found in the excerpt? A Be happy with the person you are. B Outside appearance does not matter. C Beauty fades, but character does not. D Dreams come true with hard work.

A Be happy with the person you are.

Read this line from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. It drives my brother Darry nuts when I do stuff like that, 'cause I'm supposed to be smart. This line reveals which type of conflict? A a struggle between an individual and another person B a struggle between an individual and the environment C a struggle between an individual and himself D a struggle between an individual and a group of people

A a struggle between an individual and another person

Read the following sentence. Then, answer the question. Ben wants to go to the zoo but his sister is not feeling well. Which statement is correct? No comma is needed because a dependent clause follows an independent clause in this sentence. A comma is needed in this sentence after the word "but" to separate the two independent clauses. No comma is needed because this is a simple sentence that expresses only one idea. A comma is needed after the word "zoo" to separate the two independent clauses joined by the conjunction.

A comma is needed after the word "zoo" to separate the two independent clauses joined by the conjunction.

Which sentence from Barrio Boy gives the word mother a negative connotation? You never knew when a compadre or comadre, of your aunt, or your uncle, or your father, or your mother was watching. And if the offense was considered serious, the voice would say, "You will see, I am going to tell your mother." "My mother sends greetings and says may God give you a good day, and here is an egg." That evening at the meson, José and my mother and I reread Gustavo's letter, the last we had received in Mazatlan.

And if the offense was considered serious, the voice would say, "You will see, I am going to tell your mother."

Which sentence contains an underlined phrase? I helped my younger brother build a sand castle at the beach. My brother dug a giant hole using only a small pail and shovel. After we built a sand castle, we jumped into the ocean for a swim. At high tide, our sand castle was washed away by the waves.

At high tide, our sand castle was washed away by the waves.

Based on the events in Barrio Boy what is the best inference about Ernesto's mother? She mostly lives in the United States. She is in poor health. She is afraid to try new things. She is a no-nonsense kind of person.

She is a no-nonsense kind of person.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I had a long walk home and no company, but I usually lone it anyway, for no reason except that I like to watch movies undisturbed so I can get into them and live them with the actors. When I see a movie with someone it's kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read your book over your shoulder. I'm different that way. What is a universal theme found in this excerpt? A Belonging to a community is important. B Being alone is not always a bad thing. C Family life is not always easy. D Hard work can overcome obstacles.

B Being alone is not always a bad thing.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. I'm different that way. I mean, my second-oldest brother, Soda, who is sixteen-going-on-seventeen, never cracks a book at all, and my oldest brother, Darrel, who we call Darry, works too long and hard to be interested in a story or drawing a picture, so I'm not like them. And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do. For a while there, I thought I was the only person in the world that did. What is the theme of this excerpt? A Being part of a team is meaningful. B Growing up means accepting oneself. C Nature teaches powerful life lessons. D Family traditions are important.

B Growing up means accepting oneself.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. Soda tries to understand, at least, which is more than Darry does. But then, Soda is different from anybody; he understands everything, almost. Like he's never hollering at me all the time the way Darry is, or treating me as if I was six instead of fourteen. I love Soda more than I've ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad. Which statement best states the theme of this excerpt? A People are alike inside. B Hardship builds character. C Kindness creates loyalty. D Appearances can be deceptive.

C Kindness creates loyalty.

Read this line from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I heard a muttered curse and got slugged again, and they were stuffing a handkerchief in my mouth. Which statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt? A This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his feelings. B This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his environment. C This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some West-siders. D This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some East-siders.

C This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some West-siders.

Read the sentence. Cambria sang in her school's talent showcase three songs making her grandparents proud. Which is the best revision of this sentence? Cambria made her grandparents proud when she sang three songs in her school's talent showcase. Making her grandparents proud, Cambria in her school's talent showcase sung three songs. Three songs sung in the school's talent showcase made Cambria's grandparents proud. Cambria sung three songs making her grandparents proud of the school's talent showcase.

Cambria made her grandparents proud when she sang three songs in her school's talent showcase.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I love Soda more than I've ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad. He's always happy-go-lucky and grinning, while Darry's hard and firm and rarely grins at all. But then, Darry's gone through a lot in his twenty years, grown up too fast. Sodapop'll never grow up at all. I don't know which way's the best. I'll find out one of these days Which universal theme can be found in the excerpt? A Hardships are part of life's journey. B Small things make a big difference. C Life can sometimes be unfair. D Life experiences shape character...

D Life experiences shape character...

Which of these is a theme found in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors. Rich kids and poor kids will never get along. Walking home alone will only lead to trouble. Watching a movie with someone can be uncomfortable.

Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.

Which of these is a theme found in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors. Rich kids and poor kids will never get along. Walking home alone will only lead to trouble. Watching a movie with someone can be uncomfortable.

Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.

Which example of dialogue is formatted correctly? I said to her "Have fun on your summer vacation." I said to her, "Have fun on your summer vacation." I said to her "Have fun on your summer vacation". I said to her, "have fun on your summer vacation."

I said to her, "Have fun on your summer vacation."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? If it rains on Saturday, Hillary's baseball game will be canceled, and Jake's basketball game will take place in the gym. If it rains on Saturday, Hillary's baseball game will be canceled and Jake's basketball game will take place in the gym. If it rains on Saturday Hillary's baseball game will be canceled, and Jake's basketball game will take place in the gym. If it rains on Saturday Hillary's baseball game will be canceled and Jake's basketball game will take place in the gym.

If it rains on Saturday, Hillary's baseball game will be canceled, and Jake's basketball game will take place in the gym.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I love Soda more than I've ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad. He's always happy-go-lucky and grinning, while Darry's hard and firm and rarely grins at all. But then, Darry's gone through a lot in his twenty years, grown up too fast. Sodapop'll never grow up at all. I don't know which way's the best. I'll find out one of these days. Which universal theme can be found in the excerpt? Hardships are part of life's journey. Small things make a big difference. Life can sometimes be unfair. Life experiences shape character...

Life experiences shape character...

Select the sentence that would best appear in the end of a narrative. My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope. It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true. On my way home, I found a lonely and hungry-looking dog roaming the neighborhood. I posted flyers around the neighborhood, but no one called to claim the dog.

My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope.

Which sentence uses engaging details to tell a story? I felt so embarrassed when the teacher called on me in front of the whole class, and I did not know the answer. Because I did not know the answer, I felt so embarrassed in class when the teacher called on me. My face turned bright red and my eyes swelled with tears when the teacher called on me and I didn't know the answer. When the teacher asked me a question in front of the class, I didn't know the answer, and I felt embarrassed.

My face turned bright red and my eyes swelled with tears when the teacher called on me and I didn't know the answer.

Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" is an example of an internal expectation? Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself as he left the gym full of students in their new fall clothes. The principal, Mr. Belton, spoke over the crackling loudspeaker, welcoming the students to a new year, new experiences, and new friendships. In English, they reviewed the parts of speech. Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle, asking, "What is a noun?" The teacher wet his lips and asked something else in French. The room grew silent. Victor felt all eyes staring at him.

Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself as he left the gym full of students in their new fall clothes.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The badger sleeps in a burrow, during the hottest part of the day. During the hottest part of the day the badger sleeps in a burrow. During the hottest part of the day the badger sleeps, in a burrow. The badger sleeps in a burrow during the hottest part of the day.

The badger sleeps in a burrow during the hottest part of the day.

Read the sentence. The baker donated bread to the fund-raiser in a large box. Which is the best revision of this sentence? In a large box, the baker donated bread to the fund-raiser. The baker donated to the fund-raiser bread in a large box. The baker donated a large box of bread to the fund-raiser. In a large box, the fund-raiser had bread donated by the baker.

The baker donated a large box of bread to the fund-raiser.

Read the excerpt from a personal narrative. "That will be $7.50," the cashier said after ringing up the groceries I hoped to purchase. I looked in my wallet and saw only a $5 bill. My face flushed as I realized I would have to put a few things back. "Um . . . sorry. I thought I had more money with me," I replied. "What if I put back the bottle of juice? How much will that be?" Immediately, the woman standing in line behind me reached into her purse, pulled out $2.50, and handed it to the cashier. "Oh, thanks," I said, surprised and relieved at the same time. "This is so generous of you. How can I repay you?" "Don't thank me," the woman replied. "I'm no saint. I just don't want to wait in line any longer. Now you can go, and I can finally buy my groceries and get out of here." What does the dialogue in the paragraph reveal about the woman standing in line? The woman is in a hurry to leave. The woman knows the narrator. The woman enjoys helping strangers. The woman is expecting to be repaid.

The woman is in a hurry to leave.

Which event from "Seventh Grade" is part of the story's rising action? Victor waits in line to receive his computer card. Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa. Victor agrees to help Teresa learn the French language. Victor goes to the library and checks out French textbooks.

Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa.

Michael scowls throughout "Seventh Grade" because he believes it will attract the girls' attention. make him seem ferocious. impress his older brother. show that his face looks older.

attract the girls' attention

The "confusing" setting of the math class in "Seventh Grade" makes Victor feel awkward and unsure of himself. unworthy of Teresa's attention. angry and upset with his teacher. embarrassed in front of his classmates.

awkward and unsure of himself.

In "Seventh Grade" because the story is set in middle school, Victor and Michael tend to behave awkwardly around girls. seriously about college. nervously at test time. confidently at sporting events.

awkwardly around girls.

The plot of "Seventh Grade" is driven forward mostly by Victor's feelings about school. behavior in French class. desire to impress Teresa. friendship with Michael.

desire to impress Teresa.

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. I pushed a chair under it and after some instruction from my mother proceeded to create lightning in the room by turning the switch as fast as I could. The author uses figurative language to form a picture of flashing light. compare himself to his mother. give human qualities to the light. imagine what the chair looks like.

form a picture of flashing light.

Read this poem. Canceled plans disappoint like a milk spill so unpredictable ruining the day Which line from the poem contains a simile? Canceled plans disappoint like a milk spill so unpredictable ruining the day

like a milk spill

Read this poem. Applause sounded through the room louder than cannon fire He bowed below the lights basking and buoyant sensing his success Which line from the poem contains hyperbole? louder than cannon fire He bowed below the lights basking and buoyant sensing his success

louder than cannon fire

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. Any neighborhood courtesy—an exchange of a banana for a red pepper, or the return of a borrowed utensil—was sure to pass through our messenger system. Which words have a connotative meaning in the sentence? Any neighborhood red pepper borrowed utensil messenger system

messenger system

Which of these excerpts from The Outsiders best represents an external conflict? "I fought to get loose, and almost did for a second; then they tightened up on me and the one on my chest slugged me a couple of times." "I automatically hitched my thumbs in my jeans and slouched, wondering if I could get away if I made a break for it." "Anyway, I went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and then suddenly wishing I had some company." "I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have."

"I fought to get loose, and almost did for a second; then they tightened up on me and the one on my chest slugged me a couple of times."

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. We're poorer than the Socs and the middle class. I reckon we're wilder, too. Not like the Socs, who jump greasers and wreck houses . . . for kicks, and get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next. Greasers are almost like hoods; we steal things and drive old souped-up cars and . . . have a gang fight once in a while. I don't mean I do things like that. Darry would kill me if I got into trouble with the police. Since Mom and Dad were killed in an auto wreck, the three of us get to stay together only as long as we behave. So Soda and I stay out of trouble as much as we can, and we're careful not to get caught when we can't. I only mean that most greasers do things like that, just like we wear our hair long and dress in blue jeans and T-shirts, or leave our shirttails out and wear leather jackets and tennis shoes or boots. I'm not saying that either Socs or greasers are better; that's just the way things are. Which line from this excerpt best supports the author's message that some things in life are out of people's control? "I'm not saying that either Socs or greasers are better; that's just the way things are." "Darry would kill me if I got into trouble with the police." "Greasers are almost like hoods; we steal things and drive old souped-up cars and . . . have a gang fight once in a while." "Not like the Socs, who jump greasers and wreck houses . . . for kicks, and get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next."

"I'm not saying that either Socs or greasers are better; that's just the way things are."

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a color slide or press an ear against its hive. Which line from the excerpt contains a metaphor? "I ask them to take a poem" "and hold it up to the light" "like a color slide" "or press an ear against its hive"

"or press an ear against its hive"

Read the sentence. She got soaked walking home in the rain yesterday because her umbrella was in her gym locker. Which part of this sentence is a clause? "she got soaked walking" "home in the rain yesterday" "because her umbrella" "was in her gym locker"

"she got soaked walking"

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. "Now, Ernesto, you are the man of the family. You will take care of your mother until we are together in Sacramento. Which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? A simile is used to compare Ernesto to a man. A simile is used to paint a picture of family life. A metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. A metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

A metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" best expresses the main conflict that Victor faces in the story? They talked about recent movies, baseball, their parents, and the horrors of picking grapes in order to buy their fall clothes. The two friends socked each other in the arm and went their ways, Victor thinking, man, that's weird. Michael thinks making a face makes him handsome. After English, Victor had math, his weakest subject. He sat in the back by the window, hoping he wouldn't be called on. A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat a few desks away, no doubt thinking he was a fool

A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat a few desks away, no doubt thinking he was a fool

Select the sentence that would best appear in the end of a narrative. I got so distracted playing video games that I did not have time to do my homework or study for tests. After a long conversation with my father, I learned to take my responsibilities more seriously. I told my father everything was fine at school, but he said that my teacher called to tell him that I was failing math. One day I came home from school and was shocked to find my father looking angry and disappointed.

After a long conversation with my father, I learned to take my responsibilities more seriously.

Read the sentence. After hiking for hours the rest area appeared in the near distance. Which is the best revision of this sentence? The rest area near the hikers appeared in the distance after hiking for hours. After hiking for hours, the hikers saw the rest area appear in the near distance. The hikers near the rest area appeared in the distance after hiking for hours. After hiking for hours, in the near distance the hikers appeared at the rest area.

After hiking for hours, the hikers saw the rest area appear in the near distance.

Read the conclusion from a personal narrative. Even though we were lost in the desert for several hours, we made it home safely, because we had packed extra food and water. Our families were very relieved to see us alive and well. Which sentence, if added, would make the best revision of the conclusion? "Where is the main trail?" I asked while searching the map. After surviving those miserable hours in the desert, I learned the value of being prepared. My friends invited me to go for a hike, and although it was a hot summer day, I agreed to go, because I had nothing else to do. "Be sure to drink some water," Tara reminded us.

After surviving those miserable hours in the desert, I learned the value of being prepared.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. Then there were shouts and the pounding of feet, and the Socs jumped up and left me lying there, gasping. I lay there and wondered what in the world was happening—people were jumping over me and running by me and I was too dazed to figure it out. Then someone had me under the armpits and was hauling me to my feet. It was Darry. "Are you all right, Ponyboy?" He was shaking me and I wished he'd stop. I was dizzy enough anyway. I could tell it was Darry though—partly because of the voice and partly because Darry's always rough with me without meaning to be. What universal theme is present in this excerpt? Losing hope means losing a battle. Fitting in is important while growing up. Challenging times bring families together. A positive attitude can overcome anything.

Challenging times bring families together.

Read this example. Cherise is given this writing prompt in class: Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience at school that has shaped your identity. Cherise decides that she is going to write a narrative essay that describes how her experience trying out for the cheerleading squad has helped her overcome her shyness and be comfortable in front of an audience. Which statement best describes Cherise's response to the prompt? Cherise's topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format. Cherise's topic is not acceptable, because trying out for cheerleading is not a significant school experience. Cherise's topic is not acceptable, because it is not from her own experience. Cherise's topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt.

Cherise's topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. I'm not sure how you spell it, but it's the abbreviation for the Socials, the jet set, the West-side rich kids. It's like the term "greaser," which is used to class all us boys on the East Side. Which sentence best states the theme of this excerpt? A Neighborhoods are usually divided by social classes. B Some people judge others based on appearances. C All teens experience similar events in life. D People are sometimes labeled by where they live.

D People are sometimes labeled by where they live.

Read this passage from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. He had on a madras shirt. I can still see it. Blue madras. One of them laughed, then cussed me out in a low voice. I couldn't think of anything to say. There just isn't a whole lot you can say while waiting to get mugged, so I kept my mouth shut. "Need a haircut, greaser?" The medium-sized blond pulled a knife out of his back pocket and flipped the blade open. I finally thought of something to say. "No." I was backing up, away from that knife Who are the opposing characters in this passage? A Ponyboy and Johnny B Ponyboy and Darry C Ponyboy and himself D Ponyboy and the Socs

D Ponyboy and the Socs

Which sentence from Barrio Boy states the most reasonable inference and provides a valid clue to support it? Green is Ernesto's favorite color. The red and the white were the same as on ours but why they liked blue better than green was just one of those peculiar things about Americans. Ernesto does not know how long he will stay in Tucson. My mother and I were to go to another city called Tucson and wait there until another pass and money could be obtained. José has a good-paying job. José bought us two cardboard suitcases and one for himself, and an alarm clock like the one we used to try to win in the lottery tent in Mazatlan. The hotel clerk does not know the Spanish word for men. Not knowing what they meant we asked the clerk, who explained that when the sign said M-E-N it was for me.

Ernesto does not know how long he will stay in Tucson. My mother and I were to go to another city called Tucson and wait there until another pass and money could be obtained.

Read the excerpt from "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson. How dreary to be somebody! How public, like a frog To tell your name the livelong day To an admiring bog! Which statement best explains the central idea of this stanza? Friendships should be kept secret Announcing one's name is rude. Public speaking is difficult. Fame is dull and unappealing.

Fame is dull and unappealing.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. I'm different that way. I mean, my second-oldest brother, Soda, who is sixteen-going-on-seventeen, never cracks a book at all, and my oldest brother, Darrel, who we call Darry, works too long and hard to be interested in a story or drawing a picture, so I'm not like them. And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do. For a while there, I thought I was the only person in the world that did. What is the theme of this excerpt? Being part of a team is meaningful. Growing up means accepting oneself. Nature teaches powerful life lessons. Family traditions are important.

Growing up means accepting oneself.

Read the sentences from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. I grabbed the chain with both hands and pulled. A small torrent of water gushed into the bowl, swirling and disappearing down the drain with a deep, sonorous gargle. I waited a few minutes and pulled the chain again. That night I got up several times to go to the toilet, until I was ordered to go to sleep. Why does Ernesto go to the toilet several times? He has an upset stomach. He is fascinated by the invention. He drank a lot of water with his dinner. He is trying to get his mother's attention.

He is fascinated by the invention.

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. They begin beating it with a hose to find out what it really means. How does the figurative language in this excerpt reveal Collins's message? It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem. It criticizes the violent themes found in modern poetry. It suggests that the study of poetry requires physical strength. It suggests that every poem has a simple meaning.

It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The students line up in the afternoon to wait, for the buses to arrive. The students, line up in the afternoon, to wait for the buses to arrive. The students line up in the afternoon to wait for the buses to arrive. The students line up in the afternoon, to wait for the buses to arrive.

The students line up in the afternoon to wait for the buses to arrive.

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. I want them to waterski across the surface of a poem waving at the author's name on the shore. How does the figurative language in this excerpt reveal Collins's message? It suggests that poems have fun, sporty themes. It suggests that readers take time to meet poets. It suggests that readers have fun exploring poetry. It suggests that poems are easy to understand.

It suggests that readers have fun exploring poetry.

Select the sentence that would best appear in the beginning of a narrative. My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope. It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true. On my way home, I found a lonely and hungry-looking dog roaming the neighborhood. I posted flyers around the neighborhood, but no one called to claim the dog.

It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true.

Read this example. Jordan is given this writing prompt in class: Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience with a family member that has shaped your identity. Jordan decides that he is going to write a letter to his cousin Andre to thank Andre for helping him write music and develop his talent as a musician. Which statement best describes Jordan's response to the writing prompt? Jordan's topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format. Jordan's topic is not acceptable, because it is not a significant experience. Jordan's topic is not acceptable, because it is not an experience with a family member. Jordan's topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt.

Jordan's topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format.

Read the conclusion of a personal narrative. As I was nearing the end of my trip to the village where my grandfather grew up, I reflected on all that I had seen. The conditions that he had lived in as a youth were so harsh compared to conditions of my own upbringing. Which sentence, if added, would make the best revision of the conclusion? I visited the one-room school house where my grandfather had been educated with the other children in his village. There was no grocery store within a hundred miles, so my grandfather and his family had to grow their own food in a garden. Knowing my grandfather's heritage made me realize how fortunate I am. For this year's summer vacation, I decided to visit the land where my grandfather was born and raised.

Knowing my grandfather's heritage made me realize how fortunate I am.

Read this poem. Worry makes an ache— stomach swims, head throbs . . . It's an unwanted guest with endless requests. Like an empty piggy bank Worry offers nothing. Which line from the poem contains a metaphor? Worry makes an ache— stomach swims, head throbs . . . It's an unwanted guest Like an empty piggy bank

Like an empty piggy bank

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. José then explained a remarkable thing about our money. Which sentence supports a negative connotation for the word remarkable? For one tostón you get one quarter. He had already exchanged some of our Mexican currency for dollars. Mexican centavos and tostones and pesos were good for nothing in the United States. On the table he laid out the coins, in rows of two for one.

Mexican centavos and tostones and pesos were good for nothing in the United States.

Read the poem "The Mountain" by Emily Dickinson. The mountain sat upon the plain In his eternal chair, His observation omnifold, His inquest everywhere. The seasons prayed around his knees, Like children round a sire: Grandfather of the days is he, Of dawn the ancestor. Which statement best explains the central idea of this poem? Mountains observe everything and know everything. Mountains are tall and powerful objects in nature. Mountains can affect the changing of seasons. Mountains offer entertaining playgrounds for children.

Mountains are tall and powerful objects in nature.

Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" shows a moment when Mr. Bueller acts in a way that is different from what Victor expects? Mr. Bueller said that is the students studied hard, at the end of the year they could go to France and be understood by the populace. Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said, "Trés bien. Parlez-vous francais?" Mr. Bueller looked at Victor, and Victor looked back. Oh please, don't say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes. Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk. He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work.

Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk. He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work.

The climax of the story "Seventh Grade" occurs when: Teresa sees Victor in the lunch area and smiles at him. Victor raises his hand in French class to impress Teresa. Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French. Victor assures Teresa that helping her will not be a bother.

Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French.

Which sentence contains both a simile and personification? The hungry chainsaws cut through the forest of trees in no time at all. Our family picnic ended when the heavy rain decided to pay us a visit. We knew the place would become a dancehall as soon as my uncle arrived. My baseball glove wrapped itself around the ball like a mother holding her child.

My baseball glove wrapped itself around the ball like a mother holding her child.

Read the poem "Autumn" by Emily Dickinson. The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry's cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I'll put a trinket on. Which statement best explains the central idea of the first stanza? Autumn is less enjoyable than summer. Autumn is the time to harvest fruit. Nature provides signs of autumn. Nature is inactive in autumn.

Nature provides signs of autumn.

Select the sentence that would best appear in the beginning of a narrative. I got so distracted playing video games that I did not have time to do my homework or study for tests. After a long conversation with my father, I learned to take my responsibilities more seriously. I told my father everything was fine at school, but he said that my teacher called to tell him that I was failing math. One day I came home from school and was shocked to find my father looking angry and disappointed.

One day I came home from school and was shocked to find my father looking angry and disappointed.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Our class is learning, about plant cells and Reza's class, is learning about animal cells. Our class, is learning about plant cells and Reza's class, is learning about animal cells. Our class is learning about plant cells and Reza's class is learning about animal cells. Our class is learning about plant cells, and Reza's class is learning about animal cells.

Our class is learning about plant cells, and Reza's class is learning about animal cells.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. I'm not sure how you spell it, but it's the abbreviation for the Socials, the jet set, the West-side rich kids. It's like the term "greaser," which is used to class all us boys on the East Side. Which sentence best states the theme of this excerpt? Neighborhoods are usually divided by social classes. Some people judge others based on appearances. All teens experience similar events in life. People are sometimes labeled by where they live.

People are sometimes labeled by where they live.

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a color slide or press an ear against its hive. Which statement best explains the central idea of these lines? Poems should be studied in many ways. Poetry readings should take place outside. Poems are colorful and noisy. Poetry should be shared with friends.

Poems should be studied in many ways.

What does Teresa's behavior in the school setting in "Seventh Grade" help Gary Soto reveal about her character? She has a difficult time fitting in. She works harder than other students. She is shy and unsure of herself. She has a quiet and kind nature.

She has a quiet and kind nature.

Which sentence uses the denotation of the word heart? Her heart was in the right place. The heart pumps blood in the body. He knows the song's words by heart. The main character had a heart of stone.

The heart pumps blood in the body.

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. or walk inside the poem's room and feel the walls for a light switch. How does this metaphor reveal Collins's message? The metaphor suggests that poetic themes are serious and dark. The metaphor suggests that readers should explore poems in depth. The metaphor insists that readers should move about while reading. The metaphor insists that one must know the poet to understand the poem.

The metaphor suggests that readers should explore poems in depth.

Which statement best describes the sequence of a narrative? The most interesting details should come first. The most interesting details should come last. The narrative should be in chronological order. The narrative should start with the lesson.

The narrative should be in chronological order.

Read this excerpt from a personal narrative. "That will be $7.50," the cashier said after ringing up the groceries I hoped to purchase. I looked in my wallet and saw only a $5 bill. My face flushed as I realized I would have to put a few things back. "Um . . . sorry. I thought I had more money with me," I replied. "What if I put back the bottle of juice? How much will that be?" Immediately, the woman standing in line behind me reached into her purse, pulled out $2.50, and handed it to the cashier. "Oh, thanks," I said, surprised and relieved at the same time. "This is so generous of you. How can I repay you?" "Don't thank me," the woman replied. "I'm no saint. I just don't want to wait in line any longer. Now you can go, and I can finally buy my groceries and get out of here." What does the dialogue in the paragraph reveal about the narrator? The narrator is appreciative. The narrator is angry. The narrator is in a hurry. The narrator is young.

The narrator is appreciative.

Read the excerpt from "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson. I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too? Then there's a pair of us—don't tell! They'd banish us, you know. Which statement best explains the central idea of this stanza? The poet has something to hide. The poet identifies with private people. The poet is afraid of authority figures. The poet seeks fame and recognition.

The poet identifies with private people.

Read this line from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. I heard a muttered curse and got slugged again, and they were stuffing a handkerchief in my mouth. Which statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt? This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his feelings. This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his environment. This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some West-siders. This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some East-siders.

This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and some West-siders.

Read the sentence. My science teacher explained how the weather cycle works using an illustration. Which is the best revision of this sentence? My science teacher explained how the weather cycle, using an illustration, works. Using an illustration, my science teacher explained how the weather cycle works. Using an illustration, how the weather cycle works, explained my science teacher. My science teacher explained using an illustration how the weather cycle works.

Using an illustration, my science teacher explained how the weather cycle works.

Which answer choice would be the best topic for a personal narrative? what I ate for breakfast my favorite movie or TV show the history of my hometown a mistake I made

a mistake I made

Read this line from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. It drives my brother Darry nuts when I do stuff like that, 'cause I'm supposed to be smart. This line reveals which type of conflict? a struggle between an individual and another person a struggle between an individual and the environment a struggle between an individual and himself a struggle between an individual and a group of people

a struggle between an individual and another person

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. José bought us two cardboard suitcases and one for himself, and an alarm clock like the one we used to try to win in the lottery tent in Mazatlan. Which word has a connotative meaning in the sentence? cardboard suitcases alarm tent

cardboard

Read the excerpt from Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade." She smiled and said, "Hi, Victor." He smiled back and said, "Yeah, that's me." His brown face blushed. Why hadn't he said, "Hi, Teresa," or "How was your summer?" or something nice? This excerpt best expresses the story's resolution climax setting conflict

conflict

Read the sentences from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. Suspecting something, he added: "When you are finished, don't forget to pull the chain. See. That's what the sign says." And, to be sure, there was a paper with writing tacked to the wall, next to an aluminum up-and-down pipe. The hotel clerk most likely suspects that Ernesto and his mother do not notice the sign on the wall. have to go to the bathroom right away. do not understand what the sign says. think flushing a toilet is a waste of water.

do not understand what the sign says.

Read this excerpt from The Outsiders. "I'm okay. Quit shaking me, Darry, I'm okay." He stopped instantly. "I'm sorry." He wasn't really. Darry isn't ever sorry for anything he does. It seems funny to me that he should look just exactly like my father and act exactly the opposite from him. My father was only forty when he died and he looked twenty-five and a lot of people thought Darry and Dad were brothers instead of father and son. But they only looked alike—my father was never rough with anyone without meaning to be. A universal theme found in this excerpt is that big brothers are never sorry. fathers can act like brothers. family relationships are complicated. fathers are never rough with anyone.

family relationships are complicated.

Read the poem "The Wind's Visit" by Emily Dickinson. The wind tapped like a tired man, And like a host, "Come in," I boldly answered; entered then My residence within A rapid, footless guest, To offer whom a chair Were as impossible as hand A sofa to the air. No bone had he to bind him, His speech was like the push Of numerous humming-birds at once From a superior bush. His countenance a billow, His fingers, if he pass, Let go a music, as of tunes Blown tremulous in glass. He visited, still flitting; Then, like a timid man, Again he tapped—'t was flurriedly— And I became alone. Dickinson uses a simile in the first stanza of this poem to describe the doorway of the house. give the wind humanlike characteristics. emphasize the destructive power of the wind. describe the speaker of the poem.

give the wind humanlike characteristics.

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. When my water party was interrupted, both the bathroom and I got a scrubbing. Who most likely interrupted Ernesto's water party? José Gustavo his mother the hotel clerk

his mother

Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. If you did or said something slightly irregular at the farthest end of the street from your cottage, where your legitimate bosses lived, somebody would be watching and ready to call out: "Mira, que muchachito tan malcriado." What does the author mean by "legitimate bosses"? friends parents police officers work managers

parents

In the story "Seventh Grade," Victor directly impacts the mood of the setting when he lingers in homeroom so that he can be close to Teresa. pretends that he knows how to speak French. sits by the window in the back of his math class . tries to scowl in the same way that Michael does.

pretends that he knows how to speak French.

Teresa's actions in "Seventh Grade" show that she expects to struggle in most of her classes. study hard to do well in school. become Victor's girlfriend. make only a few close friends.

study hard to do well in school.

Which phrase from Barrio Boy contains a simile? explore the remarkable inventions of the Americans wait there until another pass and money could be obtained disappearing down the drain with a deep, sonorous gargle the wooden lid with a large hole that looked like a horse collar

the wooden lid with a large hole that looked like a horse collar

Read the sentences from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. I was left alone in the room for M-E-N. I examined it with great care—the smooth enamel bowl with water in the bottom, the wooden lid with a large hole that looked like a horse collar, the small brown box up near the ceiling, the chain hanging from it. Pressed for time, I finally decided it was safe enough to try. How does Ernesto feel? worried that he is in the wrong room unsure about the new experience confused about the use of the chain troubled by the size of the hole

unsure about the new experience

Read the excerpt from "Seventh Grade." Victor hurried to the bag lunch area, where he sat down and opened his math book. . . . He lowered his eyes, pretending to study, then looked slowly to the left. Victor pretends to study because he thinks it will hide him from the stares of other students. believes that it will help him earn a higher grade in math. wants to act like Teresa in order to impress her. is embarrassed about wanting to be a good student.

wants to act like Teresa in order to impress her.