Cumulative Exam

Describe the tone you would use to read the following paragraph. Why would you use that tone? There I was on a Friday night with nothing to do. I was completely submerged in my misery as I was grounded from not doing my chores last weekend. The air was thick in my room as it was the end of August and temperature outside was still hot. I sank into the covers of my bed in the midst of a long weekend ahead.

A melancholic and reflective tone would effectively capture the emotions present in the paragraph, enhancing the overall understanding of the character's situation.

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: And too soon marr'd are those so early made. 15 Earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth: But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part;An she agree, within her scope of choice 20 Lies my consent and fair according voice. This night I hold an old accustom'd feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest Such as I love; and you, among the store, One more, most welcome, makes my number more. 25 Which lines from the excerpt support the inference that Capulet loves his daughter? Select 2 options.

Earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth:

The literary device that provides clues or hints to suggest what will occur later in a story is called:

Foreshadowing

Grant receives the writing prompt below. Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Jason. Summarize his unhappy youth and explain how he overcame obstacles to become great. Grant's first research question is "What happened in Jason's early life?" What should his second research question be, and what would be the most credible source for research?

Grant should ask, "How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?" using a book about Greek mythology for research.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Few words I shouted in reply to him: 'If I could take your life I would and takeyour time away, and hurl you down to hell!The god of earthquake could not heal you there!' At this he stretched his hands out in his darknesstoward the sky of stars, and prayed to Poseidon: 'O hear me, lord, blue girdler of the islands,if I am thine indeed, and thou art father:grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, neversee his home: Laertes' son, I mean,who kept his hail on Ithaca. Based on his response to the Cyclops, what can be inferred about Odysseus?

He has put himself and his men in even more danger.

Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai" can be classified as a myth?

It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai's traditions.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Their secret! as she heard it told, her kneesgrew tremulous and weak, her heart failed her.With eyes brimming tears she ran to him,throwing her arms around his neck, and kissed him

Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.

Use the dictionary entry for charisma to answer the question. charisma cha•ris•ma [kuh-riz-muh] adj from Greek charis 1. a magnetic charm that appeals to people In which sentences is the word charisma used correctly? Select three answers.

Most people seemed to respond to the candidate's charisma rather than to his political agenda. Alyssa's acting talent was not great, but she hoped her charisma would secure her a role in the play. Though Farhan could be charming, he knew that he could not rely on his charisma to get the job.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Then we unloaded all the Cyclops' flockto make division, share and share alike,only my fighters voted that my ram,the prize of all, should go to me. I slew himby the sea side and burnt his long thighbonesto Zeus beyond the stormcloud, Cronus' son,who rules the world. But Zeus disdained my offering;destruction for my ships he had in storeand death for those who sailed them, my companions. What can be inferred about Odysseus?

Odysseus is religious and he believes in the power of the gods.

Write a sentence or two which contrast the two establishments.

Pepper's is located in downtown Chapel Hill with no delivery service and often has long waits for seating, while Amante is in downtown Carrboro, offers delivery, and rarely has a wait for seating.

A ______ is a group of words that work together to express an idea and can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb.

Phrase

Read the paragraph. As the names for the honor roll were announced, Omar heard his name. His posture straightened. He nodded and stifled a smile as his legs bounced a subtle beat beneath his desk. He closed his eyes briefly, silently willing himself to save his reaction for later. The underlined words reveal Omar's

Pride

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: Madam, I am not well. Lady Capulet: Evermore weeping for your cousin's death?75What! wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears? And if thou couldst, thou couldst not make him live; Therefore, have done: some grief shows much of love; But much of grief shows still some want of wit. Which statement best describes Lady Capulet's reaction to Juliet?

She suggests that Juliet's crying is excessive.

Write a topic sentence using sensory details to describe your favorite activity.

The topic sentence effectively uses sensory language to evoke the experience of surfing.

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene II of Romeo and Juliet. One fairer than my love! the all-seeing sun 80 Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun.

There has never been a girl more beautiful than Rosaline.

Which excerpt from Winona LaDuke's "A Case for Waawaatesi" best appeals to readers' logic?

Think of it this way, your ancestors navigated by the stars, and today most people won't walk outside without a GPS. That's a crazy loss of direction or skill at some level for sure.

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: O brother Montague! give me thy hand:This is my daughter's jointure, for no moreCan I demand. Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is best supported by this excerpt?

Tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.

Read the sentence. I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook. Which revision of this section of dialogue best shows the narrator's feelings?

When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.

Read the poem. Instruments poised, chins highNot a blink, nor a sighAs every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band. What is the poem's rhyme scheme?

aabb

Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy does the character of Paris represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet?

an outside pressure that escalates a conflict

A literary symbol is an object that takes one or more_________narrative meanings beyond its literal meaning.

figurative

Use the passages Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi" to answer the following question. Considering the authors' use of appeals in their passages, which paragraph most appeals to logos?

paragraph 3 of "A Case for Waawaatesi"

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, there dead, was husband to that Juliet;And she, there dead, that Romeo's faithful wife:I married them; and their stolen marriage-day Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, there dead, was husband to that Juliet;And she, there dead, that Romeo's faithful wife:I married them; and their stolen marriage-day This excerpt is an example of how __________ contributes to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet.

secrecy

Which phrases include sensory language? Select three answers.

the softly drifting snow, the bumpy, twisted tree, the scarred, stained rug

How do authors present and develop characters? Choose four answers.

the way characters are described the situations in which the characters interact dialogue between characters conflicts within and between characters