English 10B
What sentence from "The Lay of Equitan" is an example of foreshadowing and why?
"But it is in the very nature of Love that proportion cannot enter into the matter"; it hints the story will be about choosing love over reason.
Which passage from The Epic of Gilgamesh best supports the idea that Utnapishtim agrees to cooperate with Ea?
"I comprehend my lord, that which you have ordered, I will regard it with great reverence, and will perform it."
One interpretation of Genesis 6-9 is that god learned human nature could not be changed. Which passage contains textual evidence supporting this analysis?
"I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake because the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth."
Read these paragraphs. Jordan started the morning by spilling coffee on his suit on the way to his job interview. "No problem. I have time to change," he thought. As he rushed to change clothes, he stubbed his toe against the weights he'd left next to bed. "Jordan, that's why you don't leave weights lying around," his mom helpfully informed him. As he put a bandage on his toe, he bumped his head soundly on the cabinet door he'd left open. "Seriously, this day keeps getting better and better!" he mumbled as he made his way to his car. "Jordan, knock their socks off!" his mother called out behind him. Which passage from the text is an example of irony?
"Seriously, this day keeps getting better and better!" he mumbled as he made his way to his car.
Which sentence from "The Lay of the Were-Wolf" uses foreshadowing to reveal a future action that will help develop the story's main conflict?
"Tell me, for hope of grace, what you do with your clothing?"
Which passage from "Lost on Dress Parade" is an example of irony, and why?
"That was a stunning girl," he said to himself. "She's all right, too, I'd be sworn, even if she does have to work."It is ironic because Chandler also has to work.
In "The Bet," as a result of 15 years in isolation, the lawyer's perspective on humanity has changed from appreciation to distaste. Which passage from the text best conveys this change in perspective? Select all that apply.
"Though you be proud and wise and beautiful, yet will death wipe you from the face of the earth like the mice underground." "That I may show you in deed my contempt for that by which you live, I waive the two millions of which I once dreamed as of paradise, and which I now despise."
Read the lines from the Panchatantra. So the other went on alone. His limbs were scorched by the rays of the summer sun and his thoughts were confused by thirst as he wandered to and fro over the trails in the land of the fairies. At last, on a whirling platform, he saw a man with blood dripping down his body; for a wheel was whirling on his head. Then he made haste and said: "Sir, why do you stand thus with a wheel whirling on your head? In any case, tell me if there is water anywhere. I am mad with thirst." Which words and phrases best convey a torturous tone?
"scorched"; "confused by thirst"; "wandered to and fro"; "mad with thirst"
Which suffixes can be used to create verbs? Select all that apply.
-ize -en -ify
A theme developed in "The Lady's Maid" is that in sacrificing everything for another person, one may lose all sense of self. Which passages from the text help develop this theme? Select two that apply.
... Oh dear, I sometimes think ... whatever should I do if anything were to ... But, there, thinking's no good to any one—is it, madam? Thinking won't help. Not that I do it often. And if ever I do I pull myself up sharp, "Now, then, Ellen. At it again—you silly girl! If you can't find anything better to do than to start thinking! ..." ... No, madam, I can't say I noticed it. Perhaps some girls. But you see, it's like this, I've got nobody but my lady.
In "The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter," which theme best applies to the tortoise's relationship with his daughter?
A parent's love has no limits.
What is the difference between scene and summary in a literary text?
A scene describes a critical moment in great detail, while a summary briefly explains what happens over a longer period of time.
Read the passage. Alexa is notorious for being extravagant. She buys whatever catches her eye and feels that anything on sale must be defective. She is generous with money to a fault and often finds herself short of cash between paychecks. Based on the meaning that can be inferred from the context, what does the word extravagant indicate about Alexa?
Alexa spends more money than is necessary or proper.
In which sentence is the word rebuked used correctly?
Alicia rebuked the pet sitter for failing to give the cats fresh water.
Which passages from Chapter 1 of Botchan act as evidence to support the inference that Botchan often acts without thinking? Select all that apply.
Also I once filled up a well which watered some rice fields owned by one Furukawa, and he followed me with kicks. Two or three days previous to my mother's death, I took it into my head to turn a somersault in the kitchen, and painfully hit my ribs against the corner of the stove.
Read the lines from Hymn to the Nile. "Lord of terrors and of choicest joys!All are combined in him." Which central idea is supported by these lines?
Ancient Egyptians view the Nile as a god who both punishes and rewards.
Which sentence uses the word slothful correctly?
Andre's slothful attitude toward completing his assignments brought down his grades.
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," how does Reggie's honesty with Anne create conflict?
Anne tells Reggie that she feels differently than he does.
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," what is the connection between Anne's desire to remain independent and her reaction to Reggie's proposal?
Anne's confusion about the meaning of her relationship with Reggie creates tension between them.
How does the historical setting of 12th-century Brittany influence the complexity and believability of the character of the knight Bisclavaret in "The Lay of the Were-Wolf"? Select two that apply.
As a 12th-century knight, Bisclavaret must follow a code of behavior, which is reflected in his chivalrous attitude and devoted relationship to the King. Women were honored and protected in the age of chivalry, which is indicated in the knight's reluctance to reveal his transformations to his wife.
How does Mashenka's cultural experience affect her perspective on the events in "An Upheaval"?
As an educated member of a wealthy household, Mashenka feels offended that she is suspected of the theft of the brooch.
Which sentence uses a dependent clause to show a cause-and-effect relationship?
Because the power went out, none of the clocks have the right time.
How does the point of view of "The Bet" affect the reader's understanding of the text?
Because the story is told in third-person limited point of view, the reader understands the story from the banker's perspective.
Read the excerpt from the Book of Ruth in which Boaz is talking to Ruth. It hath fully been explained to me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore. What inferences can be made about Boaz's impression of Ruth based on this passage? Select all that apply.
Boaz admires Ruth's courage in coming to a land that is foreign to her. Boaz respects Ruth's character due to the sacrifices she has made to be loyal to Naomi.
A theme in the story "The Lion-Makers" in the Panchatantra is that no amount of education can take the place of practical thinking. Which passages from the text best express this theme? Select two that apply.
But while the third was intent on giving the breath of life, the man of sense advised against it, remarking: "This is a lion. If you bring him to life, he will kill every one of us." When this had been done, the lion was brought to life, rose up, and killed all three. But the man of sense, after the lion had gone elsewhere, climbed down and went home.
What theme can best be applied to the interaction between the little red tortoise and the giraffe?
Cleverness can overcome brute force.
Which lines from Hymn to the Nile best support the idea that the Nile has supernatural powers? Select two that apply.
Creator of all good things! The way of heaven descending
In which sentence are all words used correctly?
Dogs seem to have a primordial need to be near their masters.
Read this passage from "The Lady's Maid." And so cheerful, you know, madam, never thinking about herself. It made me feel worse than ever. I began to wonder ... then she dropped her handkerchief and began to stoop down to pick it up herself—a thing she never did. "Whatever are you doing!" I cried, running to stop her. "Well," she said, smiling, you know, madam, "I shall have to begin to practise." Oh, it was all I could do not to burst out crying. I went over to the dressing-table and made believe to rub up the silver, and I couldn't keep myself in, and I asked her if she'd rather I ... didn't get married. "No, Ellen," she said—that was her voice, madam, like I'm giving you—"No, Ellen, not for the wide world!" But while she said it, madam—I was looking in her glass; of course, she didn't know I could see her—she put her little hand on her heart just like her dear mother used to, and lifted her eyes ... Oh, madam! What does this interaction between Ellen and her mistress reveal about their relationship?
Ellen's mistress strategically manipulates Ellen's feelings of loyalty so that Ellen will reconsider her plan to marry.
Read the passage from "The King's Magic Drum." When his father had finished and went home the boy also returned, and having had a good meal, said nothing to his parents, but went to bed. The next morning he got some of his brothers, and after his father had finished getting the daily supply, they went to the tree and collected much foo-foo and soup, and so broke the Ju Ju. At daylight the tortoise went to the tree as usual, but he could not find it, as during the night the whole bush had grown up, and the foo-foo tree was hidden from sight. Which theme is shaped by these details?
Greed destroys good.
Read the sentence. The construction workers had to all work when one of the crew accidentally broke through a water main. Which verb best completes the sentence?
Halt
The text of "The Place and the People" describes Outa Karel as a very skilled actor. Which sentences support this idea? Select all that apply.
He forced a gurgling cough, and his small eyes glittered expectantly. "Ach! but young master this stupid old black one knows no new stories, only the old ones of Jackal and Lion, and how can he tell even those when his throat is dry—ach, so dry with the dust from the plains?"
In "How Jakhals Fed Oom Leeuw," what does Jackal's song reveal about him?
He has no remorse for killing Uncle Lion.
Read the passage from "The Lay of Equitan." "But if I love this lady I shall do a great wrong. She is the wife of my seneschal, and it is my duty to keep the same love and faith to him as I would wish him to observe with me. If by any means I could know what is in her mind, I should be the easier, for torment is doubled that you bear alone. There is not a dame, however curst, but would rather love than not." Based on Lord Equitan's words, what type of character is he?
He is a round character, because he is conflicted over pursuing his own desires and doing what is right.
Why does the king in "The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter" make the law about daughters?
He is angry and disappointed with his son.
Read the passage from "The Lay of the Were-Wolf." When man's speech returned once more, he told him of his adventure. Then the King restored to his friend the land and property that was stolen from him, and gave such rich gifts, moreover, as I cannot tell. As for the wife who had betrayed Bisclavaret, he bade her avoid his country, and chased her from the realm. So she went forth, she and her second lord together, to seek a more abiding city, and were no more seen. What do the King's actions in this passage reveal about him?
He is exceptionally kind and good-hearted.
In the story told by Outa Karel in "The Little Red Tortoise," why is the little red tortoise considered a dynamic character? Select all that apply.
He shows different emotions, from being brave to face the Blue One to being frightened when encountering the Blue One. He learns that the only way he will be accepted by the other tortoises is to be brave and face the Blue One.
Which details from "Mr. and Mrs. Dove" indicate how Anne has had a change of heart regarding Reggie? Select all that apply.
He stopped, he turned. But when she saw his timid, puzzled look, she gave a little laugh."Come back, Mr. Dove," said Anne. And Reginald came slowly across the lawn. I must be getting along home," he croaked, and he began walking across the lawn. But Anne ran after him. "No, don't."
Which excerpt from The Epic of Gilgamesh provides evidence to support the idea that Enlil realizes he has made a mistake?
He turned our faces towards each other, he stood between us, he blessed us [saying],"Formerly Utnapishtim was a man merely.But now let Utnapishtim and his wife be like unto the gods, ourselves."
In The Story of an African Farm, why does Bonaparte choose to repeatedly bang his head against the storeroom wall?
He wants to convince Tant Sannie that he is truly devastated over the death of his wife.
In "The Cabuliwallah," the narrator feels a cultural and social separation between himself and the fruit seller. What passage from the text best supports these ideas? Select all that apply.
He wore the loose soiled clothing of his people, with a tall turban; there was a bag on his back, and he carried boxes of grapes in his hand. Amongst men of the Cabuliwallah's class, however, it is well known that the words father-in-law's house have a double meaning.
Which passage from The Epic of Gilgamesh best supports the inference that Utnapishtim is relieved to be alive once the storm has passed?
I opened the air-hole and the light fell upon my face,I bowed myself, I sat down, I cried,My tears poured down over my cheeks.
One theme in Hymn to the Nile is that the value of hard work is immeasurable. Which lines from the text best support this theme? Select two that apply.
Idle hands he loathes. Thou hast rewarded their labor.
Read the sentence. If you want to make the best brownies, you need to have all ingredients at room temperature, preparing the pans ahead of time, and to set the oven to the required temperature. Which answer revises the sentence to correctly use parallel construction with infinitive phrases?
If you want to make the best brownies, you need to have all ingredients at room temperature, prepare the pans ahead of time, and set the oven to the required temperature.
Read the lines from the goddess Ishtar's lament in The Epic of Gilgamesh; her lament is a reaction to the epic cyclone that descended on creation. "Verily the former dispensation [the world of old] is turned into mud,Because I commanded evil among the company of the gods.When I commanded evil among the company of the gods,I commanded battle for the destruction of my people.Did I of myself bring forth my peopleThat they might fill the sea like little fishes?" Based on these lines, what can be inferred about Ishtar?
Ishtar feels conflicted about what happened to the human race.
Read the two passages from "Osiris and Isis." [1] She stayed beside where the tree had been. Many who came to that place saw the queenly figure that, day and night, stood near where the wonderful tree had been. [2] Isis wrapped the chest in linen, and it was carried for her out of the king's house. And then a ship was given to her, and on that ship, Isis, never stirring from beside the chest, sailed back to Egypt. What central idea is indicated by these two passages?
Isis was unfailingly loyal to Osiris.
What are the part of speech and meaning of specific when the suffix is changed from -ic to -ify?
It becomes a verb that means "to name something exactly."
What are the part of speech and meaning of the word penalty when the suffix is changed from -ty to -ize?
It becomes a verb that means "to punish for breaking a rule or law."
In "The Lady's Maid," Ellen tells a story from her childhood in which she cut off all her hair, which deeply angered her grandfather. Which answers most effectively explain the purpose of this flashback? Select two that apply.
It explains how Ellen began working as a maid. It reveals that Ellen has suffered from abuse in her past.
Which statements are true about an independent clause? Select all that apply.
It has both a subject and a verb. It expresses a complete thought. It can stand on its own as a sentence.
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. "You fools! Grasshoppers getting into bed respectfully! I should smile at them getting in there respectfully! Now, what's the reason for doing this mischief? Speak out." "But there is no way to explain it because we didn't do it." Shrimps! If they were afraid of making a clean breast of their own deed, they should not have done it at all. They looked defiant, and appeared to insist on their innocence as long as no evidence was brought up. I myself did some mischief while in the middle school, but when the culprit was sought after, I was never so cowardly, not even once, to back out. What one has done, has been done; what he has not, has not been,—that's the black and white of it. I, for one have been game and square, no matter how much mischief I might have done. If I wished to dodge the punishment, I would not start it. Mischief and punishment are bound to go together. We can enjoy mischief-making with some show of spirit because it is accompanied by certain consequences. Where does one expect to see the dastardly spirit which hungers for mischief-making without punishment, in style? The fellows who like to borrow money but not pay it back, are surely such as these students here after they are graduated. What did these fellows come to this middle school for, anyway? They enter a school, tattle round lies, play silly jokes behind someone by sneaking and cheating and get wrongly swell-headed when they finish the school thinking they have received an education. A common lot of buffoons they are. My hatred of talking with these scamps became intense, so I dismissed them by saying: "If you fellows have nothing to say, let it go at that. You deserve pity for not knowing the decent from the vulgar after coming to a middle school." What effect does Botchan's series of reflections have in this passage?
It interrupts the chronological order of events to reveal Botchan's feelings about the boys' actions.
At the beginning of "The Bet," the banker recalls this exchange from a long-ago party: "I myself have experienced neither capital punishment nor life-imprisonment, but if one may judge a priori, then in my opinion capital punishment is more moral and more humane than imprisonment. Execution kills instantly, life-imprisonment kills by degrees. Who is the more humane executioner, one who kills you in a few seconds or one who draws the life out of you incessantly, for years?" "They're both equally immoral," remarked one of the guests, "because their purpose is the same, to take away life." Which description most accurately illustrates how this exchange functions in the story's structure?
It is a scene that sets up the action and establishes the main issues of the story.
What does it mean when a meaning or idea is explicit?
It is directly stated.
In The Story of an African Farm, how does Otto's desire to befriend Bonaparte move the plot forward?
It provides Bonaparte the opportunity to execute his plan to take over the farm.
In "The Lay of the Werewolf," how does Bisclavaret's revelation that he is a werewolf advance the plot?
It scares his wife, causing her to launch a plan to remove Bisclavaret from her life.
In "The Cabuliwallah," how does Mini's desire to interact with the fruit seller affect the plot of the story?
It sets into motion the relationship between the fruit seller and the family.
In The Story of An African Farm, Bonaparte speaks with Otto about the missing sheep. How is this interaction important to the story?
It sets the stage for Bonaparte to manipulate Otto's words and turn Tant Sannie against him.
Read the passage from "The Prodigal Son." "But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet." What is revealed in this passage by the father's reaction to his son's return?
It shows that, instead of rejecting his son, the father respects his son because of his desire to change.
Read the passage from "Lost on Dress Parade." Then it was that the Madness of Manhattan, the frenzy of Fuss and Feathers, the Bacillus of Brag, the Provincial Plague of Pose seized upon Towers Chandler. He was on Broadway, surrounded by pomp and style, and there were eyes to look at him. How does the alliteration in the phrase "the Madness of Manhattan, the frenzy of Fuss and Feathers, the Bacillus of Brag, the Provincial Plague of Pose" affect the tone? Select all that apply.
It suggests Chandler's extreme egotism as he takes note of the attention he is receiving. It helps to convey a delirious tone as Chandler becomes caught up in the role he is playing.
In Genesis 6-9, what is the most likely reason God chooses the rainbow as a sign of his covenant with man?
It symbolizes rebirth after a catastrophic event, just as God allowed humankind rebirth after the flood.
Which two passages from "Lost on Dress Parade" are examples of irony? Select two that apply.
It was a breach of etiquette, of course, but oftentimes wage-earning girls waived formalities in matters of this kind. They were generally shrewd judges of men; and thought better of their own judgment than they did of useless conventions. "This way of living that you speak of," she said, "sounds so futile and purposeless. Haven't you any work to do in the world that might interest you more?""My dear Miss Marian," he exclaimed--"work! Think of dressing every day for dinner, of making half a dozen calls in an afternoon--with a policeman at every corner ready to jump into your auto and take you to the station. ... We do-nothings are the hardest workers in the land."
In which sentence are all words used correctly?
Joni's teammates held her in high esteem because of her positive attitude and strong leadership.
In which sentences is the verb lament used correctly? Select all that apply.
Josie lamented her decision to take an accelerated Spanish course. The wailing toddler was lamenting the destruction of his toy truck.
Read these verses from Part 1 of The Dhammapada. He who walks in the company of fools suffers a long way; company with fools, as with an enemy, is always painful; company with the wise is pleasure, like meeting with kinsfolk. Therefore, one ought to follow the wise, the intelligent, the learned, the much enduring, the dutiful, the elect; one ought to follow such a good and wise man, as the moon follows the path of the stars. What is the meaning of the words "as the moon follows the path of the stars"?
Just as the moon is pulled by natural forces, one should instinctively follow those who are on the path to enlightenment.
Which verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada best uses figurative language to express the idea that one deliberately stays away from evil?
Let a man avoid evil deeds, as a merchant, if he has few companions and carries much wealth, avoids a dangerous road; as a man who loves life avoids poison.
Which statement is a theme that could be found in a literary text?
Look before you leap.
What is a theme in Osiris and Isis?
Love is stronger than hatred
What is a theme from "The Book of Ruth"?
Loyalty to family is richly rewarded.
Read the passage from The Story of an African Farm in which Em speaks to Waldo about Lyndall and Bonaparte. "Lyndall made him angry," said the girl tearfully; "and he has given me the fourteenth of John to learn. He says he will teach me to behave myself when Lyndall troubles him. ... "You see," said Em, hopelessly turning the leaves, "whenever he talks she looks out at the door, as though she did not hear him." What is suggested about the characters based on this passage?
Lyndall does not respect Bonaparte.
Which passage from Chapters 4-5 of Don Quixote uses sarcasm? Don Quixote, Chapters 4-5
Making pretense that a certain town on his estate, named Barataria, was an island, the duke dispatched Sancho to govern it. ... After a magnificent entry into the city, Sancho Panza was called upon to give judgment in certain teasing disputes, and this he did with such wit and such wholesome commonsense that he delighted all who heard him.
Which passage from "An Upheaval" interrupts the narrative to reveal an important aspect of Mashenka's character?
Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house; and all this terror, shame, resentment, brought on an attack of palpitation of the heart.
In "The Book of Ruth," Naomi wishes to change her name when she returns to Bethlehem. What does her new name—Mara, meaning "bitter"—symbolize?
Naomi's perception that she has been abandoned by God
Read this verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada. Fools of poor understanding have themselves for their greatest enemies, for they do evil deeds which bear bitter fruits. What is the meaning of the portion of this verse that reads "for they do evil deeds which bear bitter fruits"?
Negative actions produce negative outcomes.
Read the lines from the Chorus at the end of the play Nakamitsu. Last counsel give: "Beware, young lord, beware!Nor cease from toilsome study; for if everThy sire again be anger'd, all is lost!" What theme is revealed in these lines?
Never take forgiveness for granted.
Read the passage from "An Upheaval," in which Nikolay, the master of the house, speaks to Mashenka. "Well, God bless you!" sighed Nikolay Sergeitch, sitting down on the stool near the box. "I must own I like people who still can feel resentment, contempt, and so on. I could sit here forever and look at your indignant face." How does this passage reveal Nikolay's cultural experience? Select all that apply.
Nikolay lives in a world of wealthy, indifferent people who have lost the capacity to show emotion. Nikolay appreciates Mashenka's anger as it so closely reflects his own anger at his low rank in his wife's household.
Read this verse from part 2 of The Dhammapada. There never was, there never will be, nor is there now, a man who is always blamed, or a man who is always praised. What inference can be made from this verse?
No one is free from judgment.
Which is a central idea from The Epic of Gilgamesh?
Not all of the gods agree with Enlil's plan to destroy humankind.
Read the sentences. I did not know the title. It was difficult to find the book. Which revision correctly uses a participial phrase to combine the ideas in one sentence?
Not knowing the title, I had difficulty finding the book.
Which sentences show correct parallel structure? Select all that apply.
On Saturday, Miguel picked up his sister, took her to the country club, and watched her swim. The house sitter offered to dust the furniture, water the plants, and collect the mail.
Read the passage from a story about harvesting maple syrup. Reaching the hilltop, the men leaped from the wagon and began roving from tree to tree, gathering heavy buckets of sap. The indecisive weather had alternated above and below freezing, signaling the sap to rise. The men hung empty buckets on the trees to gather more sap. On the far side of the wall were hundreds more maples. Which revised sentence adds more specific information by using a dependent clause?
Reaching the hilltop, the men leaped from the wagon and began roving from tree to tree, gathering heavy buckets of sap that they hoisted onto the wagon bed.
Read the passage from Chapter 1 of Botchan. The janitor of the school had to carry me home on his back, and when my father saw me, he yelled derisively, "What a fellow you are to go and get your bones dislocated by jumping only from a second story!" What is ironic about Botchan's father's reaction to the jump?
Readers expect that Botchan's father would be upset that Botchan jumped at all, but instead, he mocks Botchan because Botchan suffered an injury from such a short fall.
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," how does Reggie's desire to forge a relationship with Anne advance the plot?
Reggie pushes aside doubts and insecurities and goes to Anne's house to confess his feelings.
Which sentence uses the word retribution correctly?
Residents of the United States are free to criticize the government without fear of retribution from authorities.
What is a synonym for gratification?
Satisfaction
Read the sentences. As she stood at the podium waiting to address the roomful of engineers and physicists, Hannah felt like a fish out of water. What could a recent graduate say that could inspire such an illustrious audience? What idea about Hannah is conveyed by the author's use of the idiom "a fish out of water"?
She believes she is in a helpless situation because she does not feel qualified to present to the audience.
Read the passage from "An Upheaval." "I don't say she took the brooch," said Fedosya Vassilyevna, "but can you answer for her? To tell the truth, I haven't much confidence in these learned paupers." Based on this passage, what is Fedosya Vassilyevna's perspective?
She believes that no matter how educated they may be, poor people are not to be trusted.
Read the passage from "The Lady's Maid." Of course, I couldn't. I had my young ladies. And what would I have looked like perched up there in my uniform? Ellen is telling the story of a time she took her mistress's nieces to the fair to ride the donkeys and realized how much she would have liked to have taken a ride herself. What does this passage reveal about Ellen's character?
She has a strong sense of duty and exhibits proper behavior.
Read the passage from Little Women. Beth said nothing ... while she resolved in her quiet little soul to be all that Father hoped to find her when the year brought round the happy coming home. What does this passage reveal about Beth?
She is a passive, gentle person who keeps to herself.
Read the passage from The Story of an African Farm in which Tant Sannie attacks Em in front of Lyndall. "So you will defy me, too, will you, you Englishman's ugliness!" she [Tant Sannie] cried, and with one hand she forced the child down, and held her head tightly against her knee; with the other she beat her first upon one cheek, and then upon the other. For one instant Lyndall looked on, then she laid her small fingers on the Boer-woman's arm. With the exertion of half its strength Tant Sannie might have flung the girl back upon the stones. It was not the power of the slight fingers, tightly though they clinched her broad wrist—so tightly that at bedtime the marks were still there; but the Boer-woman looked into the clear eyes and at the quivering white lips, and with a half-surprised curse relaxed her hold. Which best describes Lyndall's traits as revealed in the passage?
She is fearless and knows she can intimidate Tant Sannie.
Read the passage. Rosalie is collecting a portfolio of cat images by taking pictures. She uses her smartphone to take pictures with a protective case. She can take hundreds of photos once the phone is charged. Yesterday, she caught sight of a cat on the way to karate and took a picture of it. Which revised sentences clarify the information in this passage? Select all that apply.
She uses her smartphone, which has a protective case, to take pictures. Yesterday on the way to karate, she caught sight of a cat and took a picture of it.
Read the passage. It snowed last night, and I'm headed for the slopes. _[blank]_ is best when the snow is fresh. Which answer is a gerund that would correctly complete the sentence?
Skiing
Read the passage from "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov. During the first year of imprisonment, the lawyer, as far as it was possible to judge from his short notes, suffered terribly from loneliness and boredom. ... In the second year the piano was heard no longer and the lawyer asked only for classics. In the fifth year, music was heard again, and the prisoner asked for wine. In the second half of the sixth year, the prisoner began zealously to study languages, philosophy, and history. .... In the space of four years about six hundred volumes were bought at his request. ... Later on, after the tenth year, the lawyer sat immovable before his table and read only the New Testament. ... During the last two years of his confinement the prisoner read an extraordinary amount, quite haphazard. How is structure used in this passage?
Summary is used to show the passage of time and describe long stretches of time in which not much happens.
Which sentences contain an infinitive phrase that is used as an object of the verb? Select all that apply.
The Martin brothers needed to win two matches in the state tennis tournament. On Friday night, the campers wanted to sing their favorite songs around the fire.
Read the passage about ancient art. The ancient Greeks' search for harmony, virtue, and truth is revealed through their strict artistic conventions. Ancient Greek conventions in art and architecture greatly influenced the art of ancient Rome. These same conventions experienced revivals in the 14th to 16th centuries and in the 19th century. The many periods of ancient Greek art include the Early Classical, High Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Which revised sentence uses an adjective clause to provide additional detail?
The ancient Greeks' search for harmony, virtue, and truth is revealed through their strict artistic conventions, which combine beauty and mathematical ratios.
Read the passage from Chapters 1-3 of Don Quixote. At nights he read these romances until it was day; a-day he would read until it was night. Thus, by reading much and sleeping little, he lost the use of his reason. How does the author use sarcasm in the passage?
The author mocks romantic literature by explaining that the more Don Quixote reads the less intelligent and functional he becomes.
How does the author use the chorus to enhance the meaning in Nakamitsu? Select all that apply.
The author uses the chorus to speak for the characters during the play. The author uses the chorus to explain the action in the play.
In "The Bet," what causes the argument that leads to the wager between the banker and the lawyer?
The banker believes dying a slow death is far worse than a quick end, and the lawyer believes that some kind of life is better than none at all.
Read the passage from "The Book of Ruth," in which the women are speaking to Naomi after the birth of Ruth's child. Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath borne him. How does the birth of a child affect the meaning of the text?
The birth of a son symbolizes redemption and shows Naomi that God has never forsaken her.
Why is "The Prodigal Son" considered an example of allegory? Select all that apply.
The characters symbolize ideas about human life. It is a story designed to convey a moral message.
Read the sentence. The clock kept perfect time. It was old. Which answer most effectively combines the ideas in these sentences?
The clock kept perfect time even though it was old.
Read the sentence. The company is looking for employees who have a sense of commitment, relevant experience, and who demonstrate loyalty. Which revision uses parallel structure?
The company is looking for employees who have a sense of commitment, who possess relevant experience, and who demonstrate loyalty.
How does the cultural setting of "The Lay of Equitan" contribute to the development of the characters?
The concept of courtly love in 12th-century Brittany influences the secrecy of the affair between the King and the lady.
Read the sentence. Although Derek is well over 21 years old, he often displays childish behavior that adversely affects the way others treat him. Which response most effectively differentiates the denotative meaning of the word childish from its connotative meaning in this sentence?
The denotative meaning is "like a child," but the connotative meaning is "immature."
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit. In such a case I am wholly at the mercy of swaying circumstances without my own way of getting through it. Nevertheless, I do not expect to play the part of underdog. If I dropped the affair then and there, it would reflect upon my dignity. It would be mortifying to have them think that they had one on the Tokyo-kid and that Tokyo-kid was wanting in tenacity. What does the tone in this passage reveal about Botchan?
The desperate tone shows Botchan is determined to find a way to show the students that they have not gotten the best of him.
In Genesis 6-9, how did Noah know the floodwaters had receded enough for life to thrive?
The dove returned with an olive branch.
In which sentence is the word stipulate used correctly?
The employees are demanding a new contract that stipulates a schedule of paid days off.
The climax of "An Upheaval" begins with this section: "May I come in?" asked Nikolay Sergeitch at the door; he had come up noiselessly to the door, and spoke in a soft, subdued voice. "May I?" "Come in." He came in and stood still near the door. His eyes looked dim and his red little nose was shiny. After dinner he used to drink beer, and the fact was perceptible in his walk, in his feeble, flabby hands. "What's this?" he asked, pointing to the basket. "I am packing. Forgive me, Nikolay Sergeitch, but I cannot remain in your house. I feel deeply insulted by this search!" Which description most accurately explains the pacing of the story's final section?
The extended exchange between Nikolay and Mashenka slows down the pace and creates tension ahead of the story's final revelations.
Read the information Lupe heard from a flight attendant. All the seats on this flight are full. The flight is overbooked. Eight people are on the standby list at this time. Lupe wants to put all this information in a single sentence for a news update. Which version uses correct parallel construction?
The flight attendant just reported that all seats were full, that the flight was overbooked, and that eight people were already on the standby list.
Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan best shows that Botchan is overwhelmed by his students?
The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit.
Read the sentence from "The Lay of Equitan." "She who sets her love more highly than she can reach, may pluck no fruit from the tree." This sentence is from a discussion between the lady and Lord Equitan at the beginning of their relationship. How does this detail characterize the relationship between the lady and Lord Equitan?
The lady questions the possibility of a relationship because she fears Lord Equitan is too good for her.
Read this sentence. The little red car sped around the corner with the antenna on top. What is the best way to write this sentence?
The little red car with the antenna on top sped around the corner.
Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan contains flashback?
The making of this bumping noise when I go to bed is my habit from my boyhood. 'It is a bad habit,' once declared a student of a law school who lived on the ground floor, and I on the second, when I was in the boarding house at Ogawa-machi, Kanda-ku, and who brought complaints to my room in person.
Read the passage from the Panchatantra. Now as they followed his directions, the leader's quill dropped. And on examining the spot, he found the soil all copper. So he said: "Look here! Take all the copper you want." But the others said: "Fool! What is the good of a thing which, even in quantity, does not put an end to poverty? Stand up. Let us go on." And he replied: "You may go. I will accompany you no farther." So he took his copper and was the first to turn back." What inference can be made based on the passage?
The men are more motivated by greed than by common sense.
Which statement best describes the pacing in Chapter 1 of Botchan?
The pacing uses a series of scenes and short summaries that serve to develop the character of Botchan.
Read the passage from Chapters 4-5 of Don Quixote. Well-pleased with himself, he sat down in a grand hall to a solitary banquet, with a physician standing by his side. No sooner had Sancho tasted a dish than the physician touched it with a wand, and a page bore it swiftly away. At first Sancho was confused by this interference with his appetite, but presently he grew bold and protested; whereupon the physician said that his mission was to overlook the governor's health, and to see that he ate nothing which was prejudicial to his physical well-being, since the happiness of the state depended upon the health of its governor. How does the author's use of irony in this passage impact the story?
The reader knows something that Sancho Panza does not know. This creates humor and a sense of anticipation for the reader.
Read the last paragraph of "Lost on Dress Parade." "I could love a man with dark and kind blue eyes, who is gentle and respectful to poor girls, who is handsome and good and does not try to flirt. But I could love him only if he had an ambition, an object, some work to do in the world. I would not care how poor he was if I could help him build his way up. But, sister dear, the kind of man we always meet--the man who lives an idle life between society and his clubs--I could not love a man like that, even if his eyes were blue and he were ever so kind to poor girls whom he met in the street." How does this paragraph explain the irony in the story?
The reader knows what the characters do not: Marian just met the man of her dreams, but because Chandler misrepresented himself to be the kind of man she cannot stand, the two will never have a chance at love.
Read the beginning of "An Upheaval." Mashenka Pavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil. Mihailo, the porter who opened the door to her, was excited and red as a crab. Loud voices were heard from upstairs. How does this scene's placement at the beginning of the story affect the reader? Select all that apply.
The scene builds tension and mystery for the reader from the beginning. The action and sensory details create a sense of excitement and suspense that hooks the reader.
Which explanation shows an example of symbolism from "The Prodigal Son"?
The sentence "he sent him into his fields to feed swine" shows that the younger son has reached the lowest point.
Read the passage from "Lost on Dress Parade" that reveals Chandler's thoughts about the young woman he has just met. His ten dollars, discreetly expended, would enable the two to dine very well indeed. The dinner would no doubt be a wonderful experience thrown into the dull routine of the girl's life; and her lively appreciation of it would add to his own triumph and pleasure. At the end of the story, readers learn that the girl actually is from a wealthy family and is only pretending to be poor. How does the author's tone in this passage help to set up this ironic ending?
The sincere and straightforward tone captivates readers and keeps them from being suspicious of what might actually be happening.
In "The Prodigal Son," the father symbolizes mercy and unconditional love. What is the effect of this symbolism?
The story of a father welcoming a fallen son reflects the idea that God forgives human sin.
Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?
The students that were included on the list were supposed to arrive at school one half hour early for photographs.
Read the words of the four treasure-seekers from the Panchatantra. "So disclose to us some method of getting money whether crawling into a hole, or placating a witch, or living in a graveyard, or selling human flesh, or anything. You are said to have miraculous magic, while we have boundless daring." How does the word choice in the passage affect the tone?
The tone is humorous because the proposed ways to make money are both improbable and ridiculous.
How does the use of foreign words in "Lost on Dress Parade" affect the tone?
The use of foreign words suggests false sophistication and sets a pretentious tone.
Read this verse from Part 1 of The Dhammapada. Fools follow after vanity. The wise man keeps earnestness as his best jewel. What does the figurative language in this verse mean?
The virtue of sincerity should be treasured most.
Read the sentence. Every other Tuesday, the cleaning crew comes to the office at night to vacuum and mop the floors. What is the function of the words to vacuum and mop the floors?
The words are an infinitive phrase that functions as an adverb modifying the verb comes.
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. "This is bully!" and I straightened out my feet, when something jumped and clung to them. They felt coarse, and seemed not to be fleas. I was a bit surprised, and shook my feet inside the blanket two or three times. Instantly the blamed thing increased,—five or six of them on my legs, two or three on the thighs, one crushed beneath my hip and another clear up to my belly. The shock became greater. Up I jumped, took off the blanket, and about fifty to sixty grasshoppers flew out. I was more or less uneasy until I found out what they were, but now I saw they were grasshoppers, they set me on the war path. Why is this scene considered humorous?
There is an element of the unexpected, and the detailed descriptions in the imagery add to readers' interest.
What type of characters are the young tortoises in "The Little Red Tortoise"?
They are flat characters that help to develop the independent nature of the little red tortoise.
Based on the roles of little Jan and Willem in "The Place and the People," what type of characters are they?
They are flat characters, because they advance the plot by showing their excitement about wanting Outa Karel to tell a story.
Which sentence from "The Lay of Equitan" uses foreshadowing to create tension by hinting that something bad is going to happen?
This seneschal was married to a wife, by whom great evil came upon the land.
Read the sentence. To get to the Carrillos' house, you need to take Route 87 and then take the exit to the right. Which parts of the sentence are infinitive phrases? Select all that apply.
To get to the Carrillos' house to take Route 87
Read the passage. The ingredients in toothpaste work in conjunction to maintain people's oral hygiene and provide them with stronger teeth. Toothpaste is made from a number of different ingredients such as fluoride, detergents, and abrasives. Manufacturers commonly choose to flavor the product with some kind of mint or varying the flavor with bubble gum or berry flavors. Toothpaste makers can also adjust the ingredients for whitening teeth or to accommodate people with sensitive gums. Which revisions correct errors in use of parallel structure? Select all that apply.
Toothpaste makers can also adjust the ingredients to whiten teeth or to accommodate people with sensitive gums. Manufacturers commonly choose to flavor the product with some kind of mint or to vary the flavor with bubble gum or berry flavors.
Which answers show an example of a theme that could be expressed in a text? Select all that apply.
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Doing what is right always outweighs individual gains.
How can you determine tone in a text? Select all that apply.
Verify word meaning, focusing on the denotative and connotative meanings. Pay close attention to the author's word choice.
WEEK 2
WEEK 2
WEEK 4
WEEK 4
Read the sentence. We couldn't wait to arrive at the park, where we planned to hike in the woods, swimming in the lake, and ride bikes on the beach. What is the best revision of this sentence?
We couldn't wait to arrive at the park, where we planned to hike in the woods, swim in the lake, and ride bikes on the beach.
Which verse from Part 1 of The Dhammapada best supports the inference that true contentment is not based on wealth and material things? Select all that apply.
We live happily indeed, though we call nothing our own! We shall be like the bright gods, feeding on happiness! Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches; trust is the best of relationships, Nirvâna the highest happiness.
Which question could a reader ask to determine character motivation?
What makes characters do what they do?
Read the passage from "The Cabuliwallah." As she grew older, she spent more of her time with girls. So much time indeed did she spend with them that she came no more, as she used to do, to her father's room. I was scarcely on speaking terms with her. Which statement best explains how the changing relationship between the narrator and his daughter develops the story's theme?
When Mini distances herself from her father, the theme is developed that parents must learn to let go as their children grow up.
In "The Cabuliwallah," how does the fruit seller's desire to reunite with Mini create conflict for him?
When Mini does not acknowledge their former bond, the fruit seller realizes he is likely to face a similar reaction from his own daughter.
Read the passage from "The Cabuliwallah," which describes the girl Mini's reaction when the peddler looks at her. When she saw this, overcome by terror, she fled to her mother's protection, and disappeared. She had a blind belief that inside the bag, which the big man carried, there were perhaps two or three other children like herself. Which part of the passage is an adverbial clause?
When she saw this
Which passage from "The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter" supports the theme that perseverance pays off?
When the feast was over the king gave half of his kingdom to the tortoise to rule over, and three hundred slaves to work on his farm.
Read the passage from "The Book of Ruth." Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Which explanation most accurately explains the tone of this passage?
Words such as "Entreat me not to leave thee" and "thy God my God" create an affectionate tone.
Which answer uses a participial phrase correctly to further describe the subject of the sentence?
Worried that he would be late, Christopher crammed books into his backpack.
Which describes a dynamic character?
a character who permanently changes over the course of a story or novel
What is a metaphor?
a comparison between two different things that reveals they are somehow alike
What is sarcasm?
a description of someone or something in a harsh manner to both amuse and ridicule at the same time
What is irony?
a literary device in which specific word choice creates an intended meaning that is different from the actual meaning of the words
What is foreshadowing?
a literary device to provide a clue about something that will happen later in a text
Read the sentence. Although Molly loved her grandfather's visits, she sometimes became frustrated when he insisted she engage in an afternoon-long discourse about life. In this sentence, the word discourse functions as _[blank]_. Which answer best completes the sentence?
a noun that means "lengthy discussion"
Which two responses most effectively describe irony? Select two that apply.
a situation in which the audience or reader knows something that the characters in a performance, text, or real-life situation do not know a situation in which something that is intended or expected to happen does not happen, or when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected
What is an allegory?
a story that uses characters, settings, and events that signify or stand for things that may be entirely different than what is described
What is internal conflict?
a struggle that comes from a decision a character must make
Read the sentence. LeAnn was terrified by the myriad of birds flocking around the old oak tree, since the countless numbers of them reminded her of a scary movie she had once watched. Which term can be used as a synonym for myriad?
abundance
gratification
act of bestowing pleasure or satisfaction; state of being pleased or satisfied
Which word is the verb form of active?
activate
What is an example of a cultural element you might find in a text?
an explanation of a rite of passage
What is a parody?
an imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre that uses exaggeration for a humorous effect
Read the sentence from "The Prodigal Son." And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. Which answer best explains the function of the words "to feed swine" in this sentence?
an infinitive phrase that modifies the verb sent
What is a theme? Select all that apply.
an underlying message a moral lesson a universal truth
What is a theme in a literary text?
an underlying message or lesson
Which words could be changed into verbs when the suffix -ize is used with them? Select all that apply.
analysis priority
What is tension in literary text? Select all that apply.
anticipation of the conflict unexpected events or revelations
Read the sentence. Community advocates intercede on behalf of individuals who have difficulty securing assistance and resources from government agencies. In the sentence, how does the word intercede function?
as a verb that means "to negotiate for others"
Read the paragraph. Jenna would never forget her first night working as a waitress. A high school football team came in to celebrate and, within moments, had tipped over chairs, spilled sodas, and made enough noise to compel some of her customers to leave. Thankfully, she has not had to deal with such _[blank]_ behavior again. Which word completes the sentence to convey the most negative tone?
atrocious
Read the sentence. Liza, who looked very comely in the ornate gown that she wore to the dance, stood out in the room. Which word is a synonym of comely as it is used in the sentence?
attractive
reproof
blame or reprimand for a fault
Read the sentence. Cowboys of the Old West would often _[blank]_ their weapons at the slightest provocation, just to intimidate those around them. Which word most effectively captures the idea that cowboys of the Old West used their weapons to warn others that they were a threat?
brandish
resplendent
brightly shining; attractive
Read the moral of "The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter." Always have pretty daughters, as no matter how poor they may be, there is always the chance that the king's son may fall in love with them, and they may thus become members of the royal house and obtain much wealth. How does the author develop this moral in the story? Select all that apply.
by telling how the prince discovered the tortoise's beautiful daughter by having the people of the kingdom beg the king to cancel the law
A character's motivation during the external conflict of man versus society could be based on a conflict with his or her _[blank]_. Which words or phrases accurately complete the statement? Select all that apply.
community government
A character that goes through a change and is well developed in a story is most often referred to as a _[blank]_. Select the answer that best completes the statement.
complex character
Read the passage from The Story of an African Farm. "He, he, he!" laughed Bonaparte, as he stumbled over the stones. "If there isn't the rarest lot of fools on this farm that ever God Almighty stuck legs to. He, he, he! When the worms come out then the blackbirds feed. Ha, ha, ha!" Then he drew himself up; even when alone he liked to pose with a certain dignity; it was second nature to him. Which word most accurately describes Bonaparte as he is depicted in the passage?
deceitful
Which words are synonyms of despondent? Select all that apply.
dejected disheartened morose
Read the sentence. Manuel could hardly contain his ire as he repeatedly failed to fix the computer problem that was preventing him from meeting an important work deadline. Based on the context of the sentence, which term can be used as an antonym for ire?
delight
Read the sentence. Local animal charities often must rescue pets living in substandard environments in order to save their lives. Which word replaces the word substandard to convey the most negative meaning?
deplorable
Read the passage from "Lost on Dress Parade." Up Broadway Chandler moved with the vespertine dress parade. For this evening he was an exhibit as well as a gazer. For the next sixty-nine evenings he would be dining in cheviot and worsted at dubious table d'hôtes, at whirlwind lunch counters, on sandwiches and beer in his hall-bedroom. He was willing to do that, for he was a true son of the great city of razzle-dazzle, and to him one evening in the limelight made up for many dark ones. Which word best describes the tone of this passage, and why?
determined; Chandler sacrifices for weeks for one evening of pretense and must make the most of it
What is indirect characterization?
developing characters through their actions, interactions, and reactions
Which word is the verb form of discernment?
discern
Read the passage. My father was a very tolerant person, but the one thing he would not stand for was impertinence. If my brothers and I ever chose to talk back or ignored the rules, we were quickly reminded of the limits to his patience. What is the meaning of the word impertinence as it is used in the passage?
disrespect
primordial
earliest or first developed; basic
What is a struggle that occurs between a character and something else within the world of a story?
external conflict
ire
extreme anger
Read the passage. The spectators could not avert their attention from the gripping action on the basketball court. They were fixated on the two star players as they began a fast break that led to the winning basket, with less than a second remaining on the clock. Which words in the passage are clues to the meaning of avert? Select all that apply.
gripping fixated
What are characteristics of a dynamic character? Select all that apply.
grows emotionally and goes through a lasting change learns from his or her experiences
Read the sentence. Randall was getting kind of perturbed, since he had been waiting at least three hours for them to finish fixing his car. What are the verb phrases in this sentence? Select all that apply.
had been waiting was getting
myriad
huge number; multitude
Read the lines from the Panchatantra. So the first assembled the skeleton, the second provided skin, flesh, and blood. But while the third was intent on giving the breath of life, the man of sense advised against it, remarking: "This is a lion. If you bring him to life, he will kill every one of us." "You simpleton!" said the other, "it is not I who will reduce scholarship to a nullity." "In that case," came the reply, "wait a moment, while I climb this convenient tree." What is the tone in this passage?
humorous
When a reader needs to use logic, background knowledge, and context to interpret the meaning of information in a text, what is this evidence referred to as?
implicit
fervent
intense or deeply felt
What type of conflict involves a struggle inside a character's mind?
internal conflict
A mother who is furious at her toddler's misbehavior is displaying _[blank]_. Which word best completes the sentence?
ire
A central idea of a text is different from a topic because _[blank]_. Select the answer that best completes the sentence.
it is expressed as a statement
slothful
lazy or inactive
Read the sentence. After a grueling four-hour hike, Mike was suffering from inertia and could not seem to get motivated to tackle any more challenges for the day. Based on the context of the sentence, which term can be used as an antonym for inertia?
liveliness
Read the passage from "The Lay of the Were-Wolf." The King turned him about, and rode to his hall, Bisclavaret following at his side. Very near to his master the Were-Wolf went, like any dog, and had no care to seek again the wood. Based on the indirect characterization in this passage, which word most accurately describes a character trait of Bisclavaret?
loyal
diversified
made up of a variety of different things or parts
Since the theme of a literary text is most often not stated, a reader must _[blank]_ to determine a story's theme. Select the answer that best completes the statement.
make inferences
When a character is faced with conflict that occurs in his or her mind, what kind of conflict is the character dealing with?
man versus self
Which elements can be part of a nation's culture? Select all that apply.
morality values religion
The reason a character performs a certain action or feels a certain way is known as character _[blank]_. Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.
motivation
Read the passage. When the babysitter rang the doorbell, she was a little concerned about the tumult she heard from within the house. It sounded as if she might be taking care of a herd of elephants! What is the meaning of the word tumult as it is used in the passage?
noisy confusion
Read the sentence. No matter how many times the lifeguard reminded the young children, they could not help but transgress the rule about walking on the pool deck; in their excitement, all they could do was run! Based on the context in this sentence, which word could be most effectively used as an antonym for transgress?
obey
kindred
of a like nature; allied or related
filial
of or about a son or daughter
Read the sentences from The Panchatantra. There lived a king named Immortal-Power. He was familiar with all the works treating of the wise conduct of life. Which parts of the sentence are prepositional phrases? Select all that apply.
of the wise conduct of life with all the works
Read the sentence. The walls of the rock-climbing gym seemed to be taunting Teresa, mocking her tremendous fear of heights. Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
Read the sentence. The dance crew's flawless performance at the national competition raised its standing in the industry, and the crew was immediately invited to go on tour. Which word replaces the word standing to convey the most positive meaning?
prestige
impertinence
quality or state of being improper or insolent
Read the passage. A street-repair crew accidentally broke a water main. Traffic came to a standstill as the workers spent several hours trying to _[blank]_ the situation. Which word most accurately completes the sentence?
rectify
Read the sentence. The National Surveyor and kindred publications often print stories based on gossip and rumor rather than facts. Which word is a synonym for kindred in this sentence?
related
Read the lines from Hymn to the Nile. Nile makes for himself chasms in the Thebaid;Unknown is his name in heaven,He doth not manifest his form!Vain are all representations! What is a synonym for manifest as it is used in the lines?
reveal
Read the passage. When the Walkers decided to remodel their living room, they enlarged the existing windows and added a few more. The once-dark room is now suffused with light—a total transformation. Based on the context of the passage, which term can be used as a synonym for suffused?
saturated
Read the sentence. When the hikers ran out of water, they _[blank]_ refilled their bottles so they would not become dehydrated in the desert sun. Which word form correctly completes the sentence?
sensibly
monotone
speech or song produced on a single unvaried tone or pitch
Read the description. A character that does not change and whose personality remains consistent throughout a story. This description applies to which kind of character?
static character
Which words are verb forms of sufficient? Select all that apply.
suffice sufficed suffices
What is the setting in "The Lay of Equitan"?
the King's realm in Brittany during the Middle Ages
What is direct characterization?
the author's explicit description of a character
What is culture? Select all that apply.
the beliefs, attitudes, and customs of a particular society the shared way of life, language, experiences, and attitudes of a large group of people
Both Nakamitsu and his son, Kauzhiyu, respond with this line several times in Nakamitsu: Your commands shall be obeyed. What cultural elements most likely influenced the author's choice to use these recurring words? Select all that apply.
the existence of a ruling social class in feudal Japan, which demanded humility from those of lower status the importance that Japanese society placed on obedience
retribution
the inflicting of vengeance; payback for wrongdoing
Which parts of the story in Nakamitsu are cultural elements? Select all that apply.
the monastery where sons of nobility are educated, which shows how children in a society learn the palace where nobility live, which illustrates the existence of different societal classes
forsake
to abandon or give up completely
Read this verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada. He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; other people are but holding the reins. Why does the author use the chariot driver metaphor?
to assert that it takes true skill to control anger
Read the sentence. The self-improvement book I am reading suggests that if you take a few deep breaths and focus on the positive, feelings of fear and uncertainty about a situation will subside. Based on the function of subside in the sentence, what is its most accurate definition?
to become less intense or severe
Read the sentence. The manager told the clerk to count all the stock on hand, _[blank]_, and to write a report on his findings. Which phrase would complete the sentence with correct parallel structure?
to check it against invoices
Read the sentence. The two friends had not seen each other for months, so when they had the opportunity to meet up, they were sure to savor every moment together. What is the most accurate definition of savor?
to enjoy something in a deliberate way
lament
to express sadness or regret; mourn
intercede
to involve oneself in another's argument or disagreement to help negotiate or mediate
manifest
to make evident or demonstrate; show or display
Read the sentence. After the first set of runners passed the first checkpoint, the volunteers needed to replenish the water cups for the remaining runners. What does the word replenish mean in this sentence?
to refill or resupply
What is the purpose of flashback? Select all that apply.
to reveal something unknown about a character to provide background about a conflict
Read the passage. I read a news article about a whale that had become entangled in fishing nets and lines. Happily, a fisherman spotted her and radioed a rescue team for assistance. After a good deal of time and energy, the team managed to extricate the whale from the trap of lines and netting. What is the most accurate definition of extricate?
to set free
subside
to settle or become less intense; diminish
Read the sentence. Before we make plans for a vacation, we need to calculate the rest of our expenses. Why is the adverbial clause included?
to show a time relationship
annihilate
to totally destroy or defeat
What is the term for an author's attitude toward the topic, characters, and audience of a text?
tone
Read the paragraph. As the blizzard raged around the drivers on the highway, they were in a precarious position; they could see no more than a few feet in front of them, and the pavement was a sheet of ice. Based on the function of the word precarious in the sentence, what is its most accurate definition?
unsafe
Read the passage from "The King's Magic Drum." So they made their home underneath the prickly tree, and from that day you will always find tortoises living under the prickly tie-tie palm, as they have nowhere else to go to for food. What aspect of the natural world does "The King's Magic Drum" explain?
why tortoises live where they live
To convey the tone of a text, an author most often uses _[blank]_, imagery, descriptive details, and figurative language. Which two answers best complete the statement?
word choice syntax
Read the passage. I had to stay off my feet when I sprained my ankle. Reading suspense novels, I watched movies, and crossword puzzles kept me from going crazy. Which revisions should be made to achieve parallel structure using gerunds? Select all that apply.
working crossword puzzles watching movies
