English 10 A Cumulative Exam Help For You
Which sentence uses a narrative technique to develop a character? I can see the lights of the town below after the leaves have all fallen. "Maybe," Hannah smirked, "you could just tell her I'm a trapeze artist in my spare time." He ran across the street, taking the bag with him, and disappeared into the crowd. I looked at the clock as it sputtered, "Cuckoo," and noticed the hands hadn't moved at all.
"Maybe," Hannah smirked, "you could just tell her I'm a trapeze artist in my spare time."
Which sentence from the passage best supports the author's viewpoint that the situation is hopeless? "We all pulled our soaked blankets tighter around our shoulders." "The lament spread from wagon to wagon." "It was contagious." "The death rattle of an entire convoy with the end approaching."
"The death rattle of an entire convoy with the end approaching."
Which detail from the passage best shows a subjective perspective? "They have sheep here that have no ears." "They are . . . very pretty." "Their domestic animals . . . are fed on fish." "In all this country . . . there is no grass."
"They are . . . very pretty."
Which quotation best supports the authors' claim and purpose? "Textbooks talk about the Triangle Trade." "Beekman's trade, for example, could cut out Europe entirely." "What could the Europeans use to buy Indian cloth?" "What we call a triangle was really as round as the globe."
"What we call a triangle was really as round as the globe."
What evidence from the passage supports the inference that sugar was expensive and not available to everyone? "from the great school of Jundi Shapur" "cooks working for the wealthiest people" "treated it as a spice, blending it with other tastes" "They continued to do that for another thousand years"
"cooks working for the wealthiest people"
Read the last two lines of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130." And yet by heaven, I think my love as rare,As any she belied with false compare. Which context clue best supports the definition of belied as "contradicted" or "disproved"? "by heaven" "I think my love" "as rare, / As any" "false compare"
"false compare"
What evidence from the passage best supports the inference that Europe was dangerous for merchants to travel to before the 1100s? "because of a series of fairs and wars" "guaranteed the safety of any merchant" "the one place where Europeans could buy and sell products" "a first step in connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond"
"guaranteed the safety of any merchant"
Which phrase from the excerpt contains words with strong connotations that help describe the seriousness of the situation? "handing them a death sentence" "abrogates international conventions we have signed" "turned its back on the 52,000 children" "legitimate refugees"
"handing them a death sentence"
Which excerpt from "The Storyteller" best supports the theme that the purpose of stories is to entertain? "'It's a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,' she said stiffly." "'Why weren't there any sheep?' came the inevitable question arising out of that answer. "The aunt permitted herself a smile, which might almost have been described as a grin." "A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching." 'At any rate,' said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, 'I kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do.'"
'At any rate,' said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, 'I kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do.'"
How many lines are in a Shakespearian sonnet? 12 14 16 22
14
What evidence supports the cartoonist's perspective about declining participation in little league? Select two options.
A B
Which actions best support the theme that lust for power is stronger than family ties? Select two options. The brothers fight each other for the throne. Both brothers die trying to gain power. Eteocles weeps when he kills Polyneices. Polyneices wants to be buried in Thebes. Polyneices professes his love for Eteocles.
A B
Which sentences use wrung correctly? Choose two options.
A B
Which details from the text best support the author's purpose to inform the reader that the islands are amazing to him? Select three options.
A B C
Kealey will participate in a classroom discussion in which students share their results from a week-long chemistry experiment. Which actions can Kealey take to prepare for the discussion? Select three options.
A B D
What similarities do the narrators' perspectives most reveal? Select two options.
A C
What evidence from "The Storyteller" supports the theme that pride goes before a fall? Select two options.
A E
How does the archetype of tragic heroine reveal the universal theme?
A. Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Read the passage. Paul seems to know everyone in this town, and is always amenable to a chat when I run into him. Paul's father, a docile man, works with him at the bookstore. Which statement best explains the nuance between amenable and docile? Amenable and docile both imply a negative personality. Amenable implies a positive personality, while docile implies a negative personality. Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet. Amenable suggests that Paul is a kind but quiet person, while docile implies that his father is very social and friendly.
Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet.
How are the narrators' perspectives similar? Select three options.
B C D
Ruth is writing an essay about the reasons for changing a folk tale from a dark, grotesque story to a story that is appropriate for children. How should Ruth organize her writing to provide the best structure for her essay? Select two options. Ruth should use the cause-and-effect structure to show that the darkness of the earlier stories caused authors to change them in order to be appropriate for children. Ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show why the dark stories are problematic, and how changing them solves the problem. Ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show that the darkness of earlier stories was the rationale for rewriting them for children. Ruth should give examples of the problems that dark stories can cause for younger audiences, and the changes that can solve the problem. Ruth should describe the effects of dark stories on children, and the changes that lessen those effects.
B D
What are most likely the author's purposes for writing this text? Select two options.
B D
What are the most likely meanings of the idiom "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it"? Select two options.
B D
What evidence from the passage best supports the inference that white sugar was rarer and more valuable than brown sugar? Select two options.
B D
What is the purpose of the cause-and-effect structure of this passage? Select two options.
B D
Which elements of a personal narrative would make the most sense for Takoda to include next? Select two options.
B D
Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council meeting? Select two options.
B D
Which words and phrases in the sonnet indicate that the tone is satirical? Select two options.
B D
Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options.
B D
How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Select three options.
B D E
How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of freedom above life? Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary. Boadicea's rebel archetype results in her seeking revenge against the Romans. Boadicea's sage archetype makes her impart wisdom to people in her community. Boadicea's villain archetype makes her want to steal money from the Romans.
Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary.
How is the author's purpose similar in both excerpts? Both describe situations in which people have to leave their country to find a better life. Both describe situations in which people are expected to commit crimes or face violence. Both describe situations in which people have the ability to improve their lives by following orders. Both describe situations in which people are given a choice between doing what is expected or doing what is right.
Both describe situations in which people are expected to commit crimes or face violence.
What do the excerpts have in common? Both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. Both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the United States. Both explain why most children want to leave Central America without their parents. Both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in Central America must face.
Both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents.
Who is demonstrating active listening skills? Simone Tatiana Brandon Juana
Brandon
What are the characteristics of a formal discussion? Select three options.
C D E
How do the underlined words and phrases affect the tone of the excerpt? Select two options.
C E
How does the meaning of the underlined word, prowl, support the author's purpose in this excerpt? Select two options.
C E
Read the sentence. Levi was terrified of leaving his parents' farm and striking out on his own, but the longer he stayed, the more obvious it became that he was going to have to cut the cord, and soon. What are the best possible meanings of the euphemism "cut the cord"? Select two options.
C E
Which instances of situational irony occur in the passage? Select two options.
C E
Which pieces of evidence are most likely empirical? Select two options.
C E
Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution paragraph of a narrative? Select two options.
C E
Which text features would be most helpful to support the central idea of the passage? Select two options.
C E
What meaning is revealed through the use of an analogy in this cartoon? Consumers are trading retail store shopping for online shopping. Consumers get their news online, not from newspapers. Consumers have an increasing desire to acquire new things. Consumers are always looking for better technology.
Consumers are trading retail store shopping for online shopping.
How do details from the excerpts support the purpose of advocating for children from Central America?
D
Which questions best demonstrate how to objectively evaluate an essay for interesting and unique presentation? Select two options.
D E
Which statement best reflects the author's opinion about dates and salt fish? The people of the country live on dates and salt fish. The supply of dates and salt fish in the country is abundant. Dates and salt fish are not high-quality foods. There are men of wealth and consequence in this country.
Dates and salt fish are not high-quality foods.
How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of loyalty to one's country? Antigone and Ismene act cowardly by hiding inside the castle, but it proves their loyalty. The warrior Polyneices attacks Eteocles, which proves he is loyal to his country. Eteocles defends Thebes against his own brother, proving his loyalty. Creon kills his son, which shows that he demands loyalty.
Eteocles defends Thebes against his own brother, proving his loyalty.
Which theme is most likely conveyed in this passage? The humble are the mighty. Good things come to those who wait. Time enhances beauty. Hard work results in good fortune.
Good things come to those who wait.
Which statement best summarizes this passage? The prophet Muhammed only had a few followers. Islam spread widely through invading armies and voluntary conversion. The spread of Islam into Europe ended in 732. French armies defeated Muslim armies at the battle of Poitiers.
Islam spread widely through invading armies and voluntary conversion.
What is the main purpose of a thought bubble in a graphic novel? It displays authentic dialogue. It shows what the characters say. It gives background information. It illustrates internal dialogue.
It illustrates internal dialogue.
How does the underlined sentence contribute to the theme that culture can limit our thinking? It indicates that the aunt's portrayal of right and wrong is inauthentic and unconvincing. It shows that children and adults have opposing perspectives on what goodness is. It characterizes the children as eager to accept any viewpoint that disagrees with their aunt's. It satirizes the bachelor's conception of goodness by comparing it to the one in the aunt's story.
It indicates that the aunt's portrayal of right and wrong is inauthentic and unconvincing.
How does the photograph help the reader understand the text? It shows that plantation workers no longer live the way Equiano describes in the text. It shows that plantation workers are still living the way Equiano describes in the text. It shows how enslaved people were exposed to the outside elements and weather. It shows the difference between plantation owners' and enslaved people's living conditions.
It shows how enslaved people were exposed to the outside elements and weather.
How does the use of the word machine support the authors' claim in this passage? Its negative connotation indicates that enslaved people had to work like robots instead of human beings. Its negative denotation indicates that some people preferred handmade sugar over factory-produced sugar. Its positive connotation indicates that plantations ran efficiently and produced huge amounts of sugar. Its positive denotation indicates that it was easier for enslaved people to make sugar with machines.
Its negative connotation indicates that enslaved people had to work like robots instead of human beings.
What is the best paraphrase of line 12? She has trouble walking on the ground. When she walks, she leaves footprints. Like everyone, she walks on the ground. She cannot be compared to other standards.
Like everyone, she walks on the ground.
Which statement best describes what kind of presenter Malia is? Malia is an ineffective presenter because the language she uses is not appropriate or accessible for the audience and topic. Malia is an ineffective presenter because she is critical of the company's hiring practices, and does not respond properly. Malia is an effective presenter because she shares ideas supported by research, and she listens and responds to other members. Malia is an effective presenter because she shares her opinions and challenges the company's current hiring practices.
Malia is an effective presenter because she shares ideas supported by research, and she listens and responds to other members.
What is the central idea of the first quatrain? My mistress is unattractive. My mistress is beautiful. My mistress has a natural beauty. My mistress is not as beautiful as nature.
My mistress is not as beautiful as nature.
What theme is best supported by the story the bachelor tells in "The Storyteller"? Be kind to animals. Wolves are dangerous. Pride comes before a fall. Being good is its own reward.
Pride comes before a fall.
Why isn't Sam demonstrating good speaking and listening skills? Sam is not taking notes. Sam is not asking a lot of questions. Sam's body language does not show engagement. Sam is not making connections with prior knowledge.
Sam's body language does not show engagement.
How does situational irony best contribute to satire? Situational irony may amuse, which is the main purpose of satire. Satire makes use of situational irony to point out ideal patterns of behavior. Situational irony highlights the difference between what people say and what they believe. Satire relies on situational irony to expose the difference between society's beliefs and reality.
Satire relies on situational irony to expose the difference between society's beliefs and reality.
What is the central idea of these panels? Satrapi's mother became famous. Satrapi was proud of her mother. Satrapi's mother feared for her life. Satrapi wanted to dye her hair, too.
Satrapi's mother feared for her life.
In Enrique's Journey, Sonia Nazario tells readers about Enrique's emotional journey as he tries to leave Honduras. Why does writing about this in the form of a biography support her purpose? She is able to provide her opinion about Enrique's difficult situation. She is able to encourage the reader to do something to help Enrique. She is able to include all the details about Enrique's life from beginning to end. She is able to give an objective account about one part of Enrique's life.
She is able to give an objective account about one part of Enrique's life.
How does the characterization of the aunt contribute to the satire? She tries hard to please others. She observes the people around her. She misinterprets the reactions of others. She pays too much attention to others' opinions.
She misinterprets the reactions of others.
How does the author's use of the word silence affect the tone? Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the mill owners wanted a quiet workplace. Silence has a positive connotation, indicating that quiet workers are productive workers. Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the owners would not tolerate protests. Silence has a positive connotation, indicating that enslaved people took part in wordless protests.
Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the owners would not tolerate protests.
How does the atmosphere around the school contribute to the effectiveness of the cartoon's message? The disarray in front shows that public schools have suffered harsh weather damages. The abandoned schoolhouse with an eerie background dramatizes the loss of public schools. The element of disrepair shows readers that this schoolhouse was not built well. The haunted theme makes the reader believe that public schools are ghostly places.
The abandoned schoolhouse with an eerie background dramatizes the loss of public schools.
Which statement best describes what kind of a speaker the political candidate is? The candidate is an effective speaker because she shares others' opinions and viewpoints and appeals to voters' emotions. The candidate is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she does not address her personal opinion on the state's budget concerns. The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she does not support her opinions with facts.
The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she does not support her opinions with facts.
How do the details in the passage support the central idea? The details describe the important role Muslims played in spreading knowledge throughout the world. The details clarify the role Jundi Shapur played in spreading the secrets of sugar to the rest of the world. The details describe how Muslims used knowledge from only the Greeks to make innovations. The details reveal how important the Koran was in helping Muslims conquer other lands.
The details describe the important role Muslims played in spreading knowledge throughout the world.
What evidence supports the cartoonist's perspective about testing? The students have no expressions on their faces, showing that they are not happy about the tests. The exams are huge and are labeled "more tests" and "still more tests," showing that testing is overdone. The student's response to testing is that he is prepared for it, showing that testing works well. The children are paying attention to the test schedule, showing that students are diligent.
The exams are huge and are labeled "more tests" and "still more tests," showing that testing is overdone.
How does the illustration best help the reader understand the text? The illustration helps the reader recognize how teams cut and bundled sugar cane. The illustration helps the reader determine why sugar cane had to be cut so quickly. The illustration helps the reader observe the hot weather on sugar plantations. The illustration helps the reader identify sugar-harvesting techniques still used today.
The illustration helps the reader recognize how teams cut and bundled sugar cane.
What is the central claim of this passage? People rejected sugar because it caused harm to the people who harvested it. The joys of sugar were the result of the suffering of enslaved African people. Humans crave sugar over any other taste from the time they are born. People in the 1700s wanted sugar, no matter how rare and expensive it was.
The joys of sugar were the result of the suffering of enslaved African people.
What is the central idea of this page? The maid was sad and missed her family. The maid was a child, like Marjane. The maid was always hungry and ate a lot. The maid and Marjane played a lot.
The maid was a child, like Marjane.
This map shows how the Triangle Trade has traditionally been depicted. Which statement best explains how the map supports the text? The map shows a common and simplistic presentation of how sugar-related trade worked. The map shows an example of what the Triangle Trade looked like before it became the Rectangle Trade. The map shows, and the text describes, why the Triangle Trade was destined for failure. The map shows, and the text explains, why the Triangle Trade was so harsh to those who participated in it.
The map shows a common and simplistic presentation of how sugar-related trade worked.
How does exaggeration create irony in this cartoon? The large speech balloons create irony because readers expect the son to be an accomplished athlete. The large font size of "wow" creates irony because the reader does not expect anyone to be impressed. The oversized trophies create irony because readers expect that they are for winning, not participation. The colored shirts create irony because the reader does not expect color in the cartoon.
The oversized trophies create irony because readers expect that they are for winning, not participation.
What is the relationship between tone and perspective in a narrative text? Perspective and tone are two names for the same thing. Tone is a point of view, while perspective is an attitude. The perspective is usually the opposite of the tone. The tone can help determine the narrator's perspective.
The tone can help determine the narrator's perspective.
Which statement best describes the claim the authors make in this passage? Gandhi believed that violence should be used only as a last resort when fighting oppressors. Violent uprisings were common, but Gandhi worked to show that resistance could be nonviolent. Life for indentured workers was difficult, and sugar masters treated them like property. Workers' freedom depended upon the way that plantation owners treated workers.
Violent uprisings were common, but Gandhi worked to show that resistance could be nonviolent.
Which question does this passage answer most effectively? Why did Indians come to work on the plantations? Why did Africans leave the plantations to farm elsewhere? Why did the Indians accept low wages for work on plantations? Why did indenture contracts include low wages for Africans?
Why did Africans leave the plantations to farm elsewhere?
Which question should a reader ask to identify an author's purpose? Why did the author write this text? What evidence does the author provide? What is the author's opinion on this topic? How effective is the evidence?
Why did the author write this text?
What is the definition of situational irony? a situation in which an author makes fun of human flaws and imperfections a situation in which the reader knows something the characters do not know a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen a situation in which a character says the opposite of what he or she really means
a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen
What is an author's claim? an author's primary reason for writing a text a belief that is easily proved to be correct an opinion or viewpoint in a persuasive text a judgement of something based on a set of standards
an opinion or viewpoint in a persuasive text
Which type of evidence would most likely include a testimonial? empirical logical ethical anecdotal
anecdotal
How does repetition affect the narrator's tone? a. Repetition of the word lazy makes the tone angry. b. Repetition of the word lazy makes the tone humorous. c. Repetition of the word Fisherman makes the tone playful. d. Repetition of the word Fisherman makes the tone serious.
b
How do the authors support their claim and purpose with their choice of words? by using words with only positive connotations by using words that criticize sugar by repeating the words pure, sweetness, and tastes by repeating the words cheap and bitter
by repeating the words pure, sweetness, and tastes
In a narrative essay, how can a writer give background information that clarifies how the conflict arises? by describing the falling action by using more transitions by using a flashback by reflecting on the solution
by using a flashback
How do the authors create a tone that develops their claim and purpose? by using words with negative connotations, such as brutal by describing the land with positive connotations, such as fertile by describing the land with negative connotations, such as rocky by using words with neutral connotations, such as plant
by using words with negative connotations, such as brutal
How do the underlined words in the passage create meaning? a. They describe how Pau Amma plays. b. They describe how the animals play. c. They describe Pau Amma's impact on the sea and the animals. d. They describe the tasks the Eldest Magician gives to the animals.
c
The reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a specific way is called a. thematic development. b. plot structure. c. character motivation. d. prior knowledge.
c
What is the best definition of the term imagery? a. illustrations that accompany a text b. mental pictures evoked by language c. vivid language that appeals to the senses d. physical descriptions of settings and characters
c
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of graven in these lines? carved removed hating decaying
carved
What details from a story best help develop the theme? readers' prior knowledge the author's motivations for writing descriptions of time and place character motivation and plot
character motivation and plot
What is the white space between and around panels in a graphic novel? frames gutters layouts captions
gutters
In poetry, the term speaker refers to the main character. narrator. poet. reader.
narrator
The underlined section is referred to as a(n) couplet iamb. pentameter. quatrain.
quatrain
What is the narrator's tone in this passage? nostalgic nervous resentful conflicted
resentful
Read the sentence. Kazim likes to watch romantic films with happy endings, but Hannah is such a cynic that she never goes to the movies with him. What does the word cynic imply? that Hannah is negative about most things that Hannah believes in romance that Hannah thinks positively about things that Hannah prefers adventure films
that Hannah is negative about most things
Read the sentence. Leila stared at the driver of the shiny red convertible stopped in the middle of the intersection, incredulous that he would stop traffic just to yell at another driver behind him. What does the use of incredulous connote? that Leila is envious of the driver for having a convertible that Leila is angry at the driver for stopping in the intersection that Leila thinks she might know the driver of the convertible that Leila is shocked at what the driver of the convertible did
that Leila is shocked at what the driver of the convertible did
What is the cartoonist's perspective in this cartoon? that we are destroying our planet because we are lazy that recycling is too difficult even though it will save the planet that landfills are a better way to get rid of our trash that people who watch television are not as likely to recycle trash
that we are destroying our planet because we are lazy
Which element contributes most to the effectiveness of this cartoon? the sign on the fence the size of the cow's sign the cow holding the sign the fence holding the cows in
the cow holding the sign
Which goal does this passage best address? the goal of entertaining readers with stories about Indians going to the islands the goal of explaining to readers how Indians were taken advantage of the goal of describing to readers how the sugar industry recruiters were hired the goal of convincing readers that Indians willingly went to the islands to work
the goal of explaining to readers how Indians were taken advantage of
Which goal does this passage address? the goal of explaining why the majority of Indians stayed in the colonies the goal of showing why Indians were rejected by their home villages the goal of showing the prejudice Indians faced in the Caribbean the goal of explaining the terms of the Indians' indenture contracts
the goal of explaining why the majority of Indians stayed in the colonies
What evidence supports the cartoonist's perspective about expectations for children? the happy expression on the child's face the message on the blackboard the long list of activities the child gives the books the children are carrying
the long list of activities the child gives
What is the central idea of a text? the feeling or emotion that a text provokes in the reader a conclusion based on evidence and background knowledge a series of ideas that support a main point the main point the author is trying to make
the main point the author is trying to make
Which archetype do the two passages have in common? the warrior the sage the villain the tragic heroine
the tragic heroine
What is the best definition of the term "characterization"? the way an author presents a character to readers the set of physical traits that describe a fictional character the set of personality traits that describe a fictional character the way readers perceive a character based on the author's description
the way an author presents a character to readers
The ________ of a story can be applied to other works of literature or to life. setting plot theme characters
theme
What is the author's reason for writing this text? to persuade the reader to follow a certain diet to convince the reader to travel to Shihr to inform the reader about the products and foods that a region offers to entertain the reader with stories about what the author has bought
to inform the reader about the products and foods that a region offers
What is the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? to persuade the reader that the Grimm brothers were influential to entertain the reader with excerpts from the Grimms' tales to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the Grimms' original tales to show the reader that the Grimms have received many honors
to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the Grimms' original tales
What is the author's main purpose for writing the memoir Night? to describe the terrible conditions of war to explain why a group of people were terrorized to provide facts about an important time in history to make people aware of the horrors of the Holocaust
to make people aware of the horrors of the Holocaust
What is the cartoonist's purpose in this cartoon? to show readers what type of weather they can expect to experience in autumn to persuade readers that plastic bags negatively affect people and the environment to convince readers that leaves are just as annoying as plastic bags to tell readers that they should be happy about fall and not annoyed by it
to persuade readers that plastic bags negatively affect people and the environment
What is the purpose of this section of text? to contrast how different people used sugar to explain sugar cane's ceremonial purpose to compare sugar cane use to honey use to provide the history of sugar cane use
to provide the history of sugar cane use
What is the best definition of satire? writing that employs irony to amuse or entertain readers writing that uses ridicule to draw attention to an issue or make a point writing that says the opposite of what is meant in order to express anger or contempt writing that juxtaposes expectations with outcomes that surprise or disappoint
writing that uses ridicule to draw attention to an issue or make a point
Which details from the excerpt best support the conclusion that this story is about the creation of the world? Select two options.
A E
Which statement best defines a travelogue? A travelogue is the place in which a fictional story or a play is set. A travelogue is a piece of writing or a lecture about a trip or journey. A travelogue is an informational text describing a particular country's culture. A travelogue is an essay that compares and contrasts two cultures.
A travelogue is a piece of writing or a lecture about a trip or journey.
Which statement best supports the author's purpose in "Children of the Drug Wars," which is to persuade readers that the United States should do more to help immigrant children from Honduras? "Three years ago, about 6,800 children were detained by United States immigration authorities and placed in federal custody; this year, as many as 90,000 children are expected to be picked up." "These children are facing threats similar to the forceful conscription of child soldiers by warlords in Sudan or during the civil war in Bosnia. Being forced to sell drugs by narcos is no different from being forced into military service." "Judges, who currently deny seven in 10 applications for asylum by people who are in deportation proceedings, must better understand the conditions these children are facing." "By deporting them directly from the refugee centers, the United States would discourage future non-refugees by showing that immigrants cannot be caught and released, and then avoid deportation by ignoring court orders to attend immigration hearings."
"These children are facing threats similar to the forceful conscription of child soldiers by warlords in Sudan or during the civil war in Bosnia. Being forced to sell drugs by narcos is no different from being forced into military service."
For what purpose does the author mention the names of various Grimm works in this excerpt? Select three answers.
A D E
In this passage, the author's viewpoint is that the situation causes people to act in ways that are unfeeling and disrespectful toward those who have died. What evidence supports this viewpoint? Select two options.
A E
Which characteristics of archetypes best describe Antigone? Select three options. She lives by her own moral code. She does something evil. She sacrifices herself for her values. She teaches people who are younger. She is forced to make a difficult decision.
A C E
Which words contain a suffix? Select two options. amplify encode silver brilliance fling
A D
How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words? It changes them from nouns to adjectives. It changes them from adjectives to nouns. It changes them from nouns to adverbs. It changes them from adverbs to nouns.
It changes them from nouns to adjectives.
How does the comparison of sugar to honey reveal the authors' purpose? It persuades readers that sugar tastes better than honey. It informs readers that there is a connection between slavery and sugar. It informs readers that honey had a major impact on society. It persuades readers that sugar is as important an invention as steel.
It informs readers that there is a connection between slavery and sugar.
How does the heading help the reader understand the central idea of this passage? It convinces the reader that other universities are inferior. It informs the reader that the text will focus on a specific school. It reveals how this section of text is related to sugar. It implies that the passage will describe types of universities.
It informs the reader that the text will focus on a specific school.
Read the excerpt from Mark Twain's memoir, Life on the Mississippi. I was quaking from head to foot, and I could have hung my hat on my eyes, they stuck out so far. What is the most likely meaning of the phrase "I could have hung my hat on my eyes, they stuck out so far" in this sentence? It is hyperbole that means that the author's eyes were wide with fear. It is a simile that means that the author's hat was falling over his eyes. It is an oxymoron that means that the author could not see anything. It is personification that means that the author's eyes were too big for his face.
It is hyperbole that means that the author's eyes were wide with fear.
How does the verb phrase "ran after" compare to "raced after"? It is less general. It is more vivid. It is less vivid. It is more specific.
It is less vivid.
How does the heading serve the authors' purpose? It lets the reader know that the authors are going to describe how honey relates to the story of sugar. It suggests that the authors think that honey is more important because it was used before sugar. It informs the reader that the authors are going to talk about many different types of sweeteners. It reveals that the authors will focus on how honey is made and why it is still a popular sweetener.
It lets the reader know that the authors are going to describe how honey relates to the story of sugar.
How does the image most support the central idea of this text? It emphasizes how time-consuming the sugar-making process was. It illustrates the importance of a warm climate to sugar production. It shows the large numbers of workers and tasks required to refine sugar. It clarifies the many differences between producing sugar and producing honey.
It shows the large numbers of workers and tasks required to refine sugar.
How does the timeline support the text? It emphasizes the problem-solution structure of the passage. It explains further the connection between the sugar industry and slavery. It supports the central ideas of the passage with specific dates. It provides key locations to events described in the passage.
It supports the central ideas of the passage with specific dates.
Which element of a text best helps the reader determine the central idea? minor details paragraph structure key details extra commentary
KEY DETAILS
Which theme do the two passages have in common? The law of the gods is higher than human law. Cleverness is better than strength. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. Breaking the rules gets you into trouble.
One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price.
Which sentence should be revised to include vivid imagery? The walnut clock's little brass pendulum gleamed, flicking back and forth with each second. "I am never using red paint again," Shula muttered, slapping a sixth, streaky coat onto the wall. She opened the curtain and looked through the window before shutting it immediately. Pungent sweat dribbled into Jana's eyes as she ran, making them sting and itch.
She opened the curtain and looked through the window before shutting it immediately.
What kind of inference can the reader make about the importance of sugar in the late nineteenth century? Sugar was central to people's daily lives, work, and economy. Sugar cane plantation owners needed cheap labor after the enslaved were freed. Sugar cane is a labor intensive crop to grow and harvest. Sugar was a necessity enjoyed by the poorest shopgirls to the richest kings.
Sugar was central to people's daily lives, work, and economy.
How do the details in this passage support the authors' purpose? The comparison of honey to sugar production helps persuade readers that honey is better than sugar. The details about sugar's dependency on slavery help inform readers about why sugar was inexpensive. The details about the sugar's strong flavor entertain the reader with stories of how people invented sugar. The comparison of the invention of sugar to steel helps persuade readers that sugar is easier to make than steel.
The details about sugar's dependency on slavery help inform readers about why sugar was inexpensive.
Based on the text and the map, which body of water do the Saracens use as their port? The Mediterranean Sea The Arabian Sea The Bay of Bengal The Spice Islands
The Arabian Sea
What is the central idea of this excerpt? The stories are not collected from peasants, but from literate people. The Grimms collected stories about real living conditions from people they trusted. The Grimms did not know the informants who gave contributors their stories. The 19th century was the golden age of folk and fairy tales.
The Grimms collected stories about real living conditions from people they trusted.
Which statement best describes the resolution of "Sleeping Beauty"? Aurora turns 16. The prince rescues Aurora. The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles. Maleficent casts a spell.
The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles.
How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of a mother's instinct to protect her children? The archetype of the warrior supports the theme by showing that Boadicea would rather fight the Romans. The archetype of the sage supports the theme by showing that Boadicea gives advice to her daughters. The archetype of the hero supports the theme by showing that Boadicea triumphs above the Romans after all. The archetype of the tragic heroine supports the theme by showing that Boadicea takes her life and prevents her daughters from being harmed by the Romans.
The archetype of the tragic heroine supports the theme by showing that Boadicea takes her life and prevents her daughters from being harmed by the Romans.
How does the fact that Night is a memoir rather than a biography or informational text help the author achieve his purpose in this excerpt? The author is able to present an objective account of the situation. The author is able to personalize the event by using the words we and us. The author is able to give only the facts so that the reader understands the situation. The author is able to rely on the denotative meanings of words to tell about the event.
The author is able to personalize the event by using the words we and us.
Read the excerpt from an essay about fairy tales. The Grimms' fairy tales address the experiences of people who are living in difficult situations. For example, there is the story of Rapunzel. There is also the story of Hansel and Gretel, who had to escape their house in order to find food and were locked out. Which revision would best help the author support the thesis more effectively? The author should explain why Hansel and Gretel were locked out. The author should explain how Rapunzel's story fits into the thesis. The author should add one more story as an example to support the thesis. The author should explain why Hansel and Gretel's situation is difficult.
The author should explain how Rapunzel's story fits into the thesis.
How do the details in this passage support the author's purpose? The details about leaving India persuade readers that it was a good idea for people to leave. The details about the "black water" entertain readers with stories of traveling overseas. The details about families leaving for a better life inform readers about the status of the author's family. The details about hiring people from India persuade readers that people who crossed the seas were hard workers.
The details about families leaving for a better life inform readers about the status of the author's family.
How do the excerpts differ in purpose? The first excerpt tells what is expected of them, and the second tells what happens to them. The first excerpt indicates facts about the camp, and the second indicates lies about the camp. The first excerpt shows their expectations about the camp, and the second shows the reality of their circumstances. The first excerpt explains the conditions when they arrive, and the second explains how the circumstances change over time.
The first excerpt shows their expectations about the camp, and the second shows the reality of their circumstances.
Which detail best supports the author's opinion that Kalhat is a secure city? The malik of Hormuz fears no one when he is in Kalhat. Ships from India frequent the port in Kalhat. A large number of war horses are shipped from Kalhat. Spices and other goods are sold in Kalhat.
The malik of Hormuz fears no one when he is in Kalhat.
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly? The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows. She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement. The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit. The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.
The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
How are the themes presented in these two passages similar? They both express the theme that women are as capable as men. They both express the theme of loyalty to one's country. They both express the theme that divine law comes above mortal law. They both express the theme that family ties are stronger than political ones.
They both express the theme that women are as capable as men.
The underlined words and phrases have strong negative connotations. How do they support the author's purpose? They draw attention to the opinion that the United States is not doing enough to help these children. They show that there is a desperate need for all countries to be willing to help refugees. They show that the United States has participated in international conventions on how to handle the refugee crisis. They make it clear that the United States will lose the respect of other nations if it does not help these children.
They draw attention to the opinion that the United States is not doing enough to help these children.
How do the details about Guyana reveal the author's purpose? They show that the author wants to persuade readers that her family was important. They show that the author wants to inform readers by describing the old sugar estates. They show that the author wants to entertain readers with stories about the plantations. They show that the author wants to inform readers about the fate of the family's house.
They show that the author wants to inform readers by describing the old sugar estates.
Based on the beginning of Yael's essay, how does the structure support her central idea? Yael gives details in order of importance, which does not support her central idea by showing development. Yael gives details in order of importance, which supports her central idea by showing development. Yael gives details in chronological order, which does not support her central idea because it does not show development. Yael gives details in chronological order, which supports her central idea by showing development.
Yael gives details in chronological order, which supports her central idea by showing development.
Based on the details in the excerpt, what is its primary purpose? a. to explain to children that the moon causes the tides b. to warn fishers to avoid pulling too hard on their lines c. to entertain children with a joke about a rat and a fisherman d. to inform fishers about when it is easiest to sail on the Perak River
a
What is rising action in a story? a. a series of events that lead to the climax b. the introduction of the main characters c a series of events that unfold after the climax d. the culmination of conflict in the story
a
Which group of sentences from the excerpt best demonstrates the author's reason for writing?
a
If the word rudiment is defined as a fundamental principle or skill, and the suffix -ary is defined as "of or relating to," what does the term rudimentary education mean? the education necessary for getting a job a manual education an education gained through hard work a basic education
a basic education
Based on the details in the excerpt, what is its primary purpose? a. to inform b. to describe c. to persuade d. to entertain
d
How does character motivation affect a story's plot? a. It clarifies the theme of the plot. b. It offers inferences about the plot. c. It determines the plot elements. d. It helps move the plot forward.
d
Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the narrator is telling this story with a particular child in mind? a. "You can see when you go to the beach, how all Pau Amma's babies make little Pusat Taseks for themselves under every stone and bunch of weed on the sands; you can see them waving their little scissors." b. "But once a year all Pau Ammas must shake off their hard armour and be soft—to remind them of what the Eldest Magician could do." c. "It isn't fair to kill or hunt Pau Amma's babies just because old Pau Amma was stupidly rude a very long time ago." d. "Pau Amma's babies hate being taken out of their little Pusat Taseks and brought home in pickle-bottles. That is why they nip you with their scissors, and it serves you right!"
d
Which is the best definition of the word tone? a. the reason an author writes a text b. words that describe characters' emotions c. vivid language that describes sensory experience d. the author's attitude toward the subject matter and audience
d
The author's main purpose in this excerpt is to show that few survived the horrific train ride. the author and his father were safe. Meir Katz was not as strong as he seemed. Meir Katz was left behind to remove the dead.
few survived the horrific train ride.
My grandfather spoke so quietly that his words were almost audible. audibility. inaudible. inaudable.
inaudible.
Hana's ambivalence about the trip was understandable. She wanted to visit her parents' country of birth, but she was worried that it would be difficult for her family to get back into the country when they came home. Based on context clues in the excerpt, what is the most likely meaning of ambivalence? certainty indecisiveness excitement fear
indecisiveness
Based on the excerpt and the map, what makes the journey to Kain difficult? the Kais Sea travel through Shiraz mountains and dry conditions the Dry Tree plains
mountains and dry conditions
An introductory section that sets up a lengthy text is a timeline. conclusion. prologue. caption.
prologue.
Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix? testify preheat c maximized
reoriented
What element of a plot does this passage illustrate? climax rising action exposition falling action
rising action
If biblio is a word root meaning "book," and phil means "love," what is the best definition of bibliophile in the sentence below? Elena was a bibliophile, so she amassed a library of thousands of books over the course of her life. someone who writes books someone who adores books someone who reads a lot of books someone who knows a lot about books
someone who adores books
The main character's motivation is to keep his nets clean of dirt. support his wife and three children. be up and working by moonlight. catch stones, shells, and mud.
support his wife and three children.
What does the word grasped connote in this poem? that the man is determined to protect himself that the man knows how to build a wall that the man can pick up big rocks that the man is going to attack the speaker
that the man is determined to protect himself
Which archetype does Ismene best represent? the villain the heroine the warrior the coward
the coward
What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative essay? to provide a logical structure for the essay to develop characters by displaying their interactions to connect one paragraph to the next in a logical way to tell the reader who the narrator is
to develop characters by displaying their interactions
Why does the author include information about trade in this text? to convince readers to visit the region to buy products to illustrate the wealth and commercial success of the region to describe why he wants to live in the region to encourage readers to move to the region
to illustrate the wealth and commercial success of the region
Based on the details in this excerpt, what is the author's primary purpose? to show how people everywhere need help to show how his opinion of humankind has changed to show that cruel behavior is not limited to only one situation to show that people may do things without thinking of the consequences
to show that cruel behavior is not limited to only one situation
