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Which sentence uses passive voice?

At the main trailhead, the hikers were given warnings about landslides by the ranger.

Which theme does the author develop in this passage?

Betrayal leads to suspicion.

Two themes in The Crucible are "personal conflicts often underlie social conflicts" and "people see what they want to believe." How do these two themes interact in the play?

Mrs. Putnam, who has lost many children, grows suspicious of Rebecca Nurse, who has a large family, when Nurse doubts the existence of witchcraft.

Chapter 11

Multiple Themes

Read the sentences. [1] A new gift shop was opened by the Millers, who needed to learn many things about running it so the business would be successful. [2] Their accountant informed them that they need to submit the inventory and sales reports at the end of every week. Which option most accurately describes the problematic use of active or passive voice in the sentences?

Sentence 1 uses passive voice but would be better if written in active voice.

Chapter 12

Similar Themes from the Same Period

Vocab

Unit 3

ruse

a plan intended to deceive

perusal

an act or instance of reading through or examining something

susceptibility

capability of being affected by outside forces or elements

Read the sentence. By pointing out his own experience, the candidate seemed to insinuate that his opponent was not qualified to serve. Which word could be substituted for insinuate in this sentence without changing the meaning?

imply

A central idea in "The Giant Wistaria" is that a woman makes a devastating choice in reaction to having her spirit crushed. What textual evidence supports this idea? Select all that apply.

>"I went along with the light, trying not to fall into the well prematurely; got to it all at once; held the light down and then I saw, right under my feet—(I nearly fell over her, or walked through her, perhaps),—a woman, hunched up under a shawl!" >They emptied the bucket up on the dark earth, and then the girls all went out into the air, into the bright warm sunshine in front of the house.... There was nothing said until the men joined them, and then Jenny timidly asked:"How old should you think it was, George?""All of a century," he answered. "That water is a preservative,—lime in it. Oh!—you mean?—Not more than a month; a very little baby!"

Which scenarios are examples of a ruse? Select all that apply.

>A scammer pretends to represent a charity and pockets the donations. >A family sends the dad on a made-up errand so the family can set up his surprise party.

In The Crucible, how does the central idea that Abigail and Proctor have an affair interact with the central idea that girls are accusing people in Salem of witchcraft? Select all that apply.

>Abigail accuses others to avoid punishment for trying to curse Elizabeth Proctor. >Abigail is motivated to get rid of Elizabeth to try to be with Proctor herself.

Which themes would you expect to find in a text written during the Colonial period? Select all that apply.

>God and the church are magnificent. >It is important to have a free nation.

A theme in "The Giant Wistaria" is that men do not take women's sorrows or concerns seriously. Which evidence from the text supports and develops this theme? Select all that apply.

>Just look at... >"Be still!"... >"Thou art...

Which two themes would you most likely encounter in a text written after the Civil War, during the Realism/Naturalism era? Select two answers.

>Mortality makes life more meaningful. >Capitalism is dangerous.

Which themes are found in Act 2, Part 3, of The Crucible? Select all that apply.

>One's reputation must be defended. >Betrayal has long-lasting consequences.

Which central ideas are found in Act 2, Part 3, of The Crucible? Select all that apply.

>Proctor's infidelity continues to create consequences in his marriage. >Jealousy drives Abigail to escalate her accusations. >The smallest transgression against the church is seen as evidence of witchcraft.

In which sentences is active voice used correctly? Select all that apply.

>The city officials, including the mayor and city council members, will assess the damage and will provide aid to the tornado disaster victims. >The tornado destroyed everything in its path, but the people had enough warning to reach underground storm shelters, so there were no casualties.

Read "Harlem." What information would you include in an objective summary of the poem? Select all that apply.

>The poet asks what happens when people are denied opportunities. >The poem was written during the Harlem Renaissance, when African Americans were not treated as equals. >The poet suggests that a dream deferred can weigh on one's mind forever.

Which options are central ideas in "The Giant Wistaria"? Select all that apply.

>The women who suspected that the house held a tortured spirit were correct. >The child born out of wedlock caused great shame to the family.

Which options are themes in "The Giant Wistaria"? Select all that apply.

>Women's considerations are often not taken seriously. >Women throughout history have faced lives with few choices.

Read the passage from a news article. [1] A convenience store at the corner of Main and Elliot was robbed early this morning. [2] Police were called to the area around 2 a.m. [3] A suspect is being sought by police as the nearby neighborhoods are being searched. [4] The gunman was described by police as being about 6 feet tall and wearing a purple hoodie. Which sentences in the passage use passive voice appropriately? Select all that apply.

>sentence 2 >sentence 1

Which words are synonyms of purloin? Select all that apply.

>swipe >steal

What idea do poems from the Harlem Renaissance express?

African Americans strived for success despite opposition.

Chapter 13

Structural Elements

In which sentence is perusal used correctly?

The car buyer asked for a magnifying glass so he could finish his perusal of the dealership's paperwork.

Read "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" and "Life for My Child Is Simple." How does each poem treat the topic of hard work?

The speaker in "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" laments that he does not benefit from his work, and "Life for My Child Is Simple" encourages hard work even if nothing comes of it.

Read "I, Too" and "Life for My Child Is Simple." What is similar about the poems?

The tone of both poems is hopeful.

Read this passage from Part 1 of "The Purloined Letter." ". . . The fact is, we have all been a good deal puzzled because the affair is so simple, and yet baffles us altogether." "Perhaps it is the very simplicity of the thing which puts you at fault," said my friend. "What nonsense you do talk!" replied the Prefect, laughing heartily. "Perhaps the mystery is a little too plain," said Dupin. "Oh, good heavens! who ever heard of such an idea?" "A little too self-evident." What structural element is used in this passage?

scene

Read "Harlem" by Langston Hughes and "Life for My Child Is Simple" by Gwendolyn Brooks. Which topic do both poems cover?

striving for one's goals

What is structure in a literary text?

the form of a story, including the divisions and order of events

insinuate

to communicate or suggest in a roundabout way

purloin

to take wrongfully; to steal