Final Exam English I E2020
Examine the following PSA. Which elements are included in this PSA? Check all that apply. a fact or statistic a chart or diagram a call to action a personal testimonial a strong, memorable image
a fact or statistic a strong, memorable image a call to action
Read the passage from Heracles.Heracles was the son of Zeus, a god, and Alcmene, a mortal. Zeus's wife, Hera, hated the child, who was originally named Alcides, but was renamed Heracles in a failed attempt to appease Hera. Out of jealousy, Hera tried to kill Heracles as an infant. But she failed and Heracles grew to manhood, gifted with supernatural strength. Hera succeeded in driving Heracles insane, causing him to kill his wife and three children, after which Heracles exiled himself in shame. Based on the passage, what did the ancient Greeks most likely believe about their gods? The gods had greater character flaws than humans. The gods had fewer character flaws than humans. The gods lived by different values than humans. The gods lived by the same values as humans.
The gods lived by different values than humans.
Read the excerpt from Chapter 5 of Wheels of Change. By the turn of the century, the bicycle's heyday was over and a new mechanical wonder promised to transport men and women faster and farther than ever before. Bicycle manufacturers retooled their factories to build them and bicycle repair shops installed gasoline tanks to service them. The era of the automobile had begun. Which aspect of historical context does this excerpt most reflect? a change in national politics a change in society and its values a development in technology a development in world events
a development in technology
Which best compares the authors' purposes in Silent Spring and "Save the Redwoods"? Both authors want readers to protect human rights. Both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. Both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. Both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.
Both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northa storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested, letting the steersmen and the breeze take over. Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply. supernatural elements an invocation of a muse a difficult journey with trials rhyme and repetition of words important historical events a hero showing perseverance
supernatural elements an invocation of a muse a difficult journey with trials a hero showing perseverance
Which best describes the author's purpose in "Dwaina Brooks"? to inform readers about a historical event to persuade readers of a specific point of view to instruct readers about how to complete a task to inspire readers with a story about kindness
to inspire readers with a story about kindness
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of loyalty in Greek society? "O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears" "Suppose Athena's arm is over us, and Zeusher father's, must I rack my brains for more?" But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
"O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears"
Based on Agamemnon's and Amphimedon's speeches in The Odyssey - Amphimedon, how have the characters been changed by their deaths? Both show humility after their deaths. Neither has changed after their deaths. Both show great anger after their deaths. Neither has grown arrogant after their deaths.
Both show humility after their deaths.
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? Odysseus and his men "slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68)." Odysseus and his men, "slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68)" Odysseus and his men, "slept again above the wash of ripples." Homer (68) Odysseus and his men "slept again above the wash of ripples" (Homer 68).
Odysseus and his men "slept again above the wash of ripples" (Homer 68).
The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way the suitors treat Penelope. Penelope treats the suitors. Amphimedon treats Agamemnon. Agamemnon treats Amphimedon.
Penelope treats the suitors.
Read the paragraph. (1) Owning a pet is popular in the United States. (2) For example, an estimated 83 million people own dogs and about 95 million own cats. (3) However, only about twenty percent of people choose to adopt their pet from a shelter. (4) Specifically, that's about 3-4 million cats and dogs who are adopted each year from shelters. (5) Finally, 6-8 million enter shelters. Which transition in the paragraph should be revised? Revise "for example" at the beginning of Sentence 2. Revise "however" at the beginning of Sentence 3. Revise "specifically" at the beginning of Sentence 4. Revise "finally" at the beginning of Sentence 5
Revise "finally" at the beginning of Sentence 5
Read the poem excerpt. As every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band. Which statement best describes the meter? The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech. The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable. The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed. The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
Read the excerpt from "Say No to GM Food." These unknown consequences have kept many countries in need of a larger food supply steering clear of importing large amounts of GM food or growing the crops on their soil. Kenya, a country with a known food deficit, has banned GM crops entirely. What is the best meaning of "deficit" in this sentence? inventory process lack issue
lack
Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances"? credulous disdainful proactive opportunistic
opportunistic
Which best describes the purpose of Chapter 1 of Wheels of Change? to inform readers about the specific benefits of cycling to convince readers that they should try cycling to educate readers about the beginning of cycling to entertain readers with a story about cycling
to educate readers about the beginning of cycling
Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks." Then one afternoon, Dwaina talked with a young man who had been without a home for a long time. "What do you need?" she asked him. "I need a job and a permanent home," he replied. "Well, I can't give you that," she answered impatiently. "I don't have a job either. Don't you need anything else?" "Yeah. I would love a really good meal again." How is Dwaina affected by her conversation with the young man? She decides to keep sending her lunch money to the shelter. She realizes that there is something she can do to help him. She decides, out of frustration, to stop helping those at the shelter. She realizes that she is unable to help make his life any better.
She realizes that there is something she can do to help him.
Read the excerpt from Chapter 5 of Wheels of Change. Some stated the liberating effects of the bicycle with less sarcasm. "The bicycle has brought to women a healthful, wholesome means of securing a degree of freedom and independence that no amount of discussion regarding 'women's rights' would ever have produced," wrote the L.A.W. Bulletin and Good Roadsmagazine in 1898. Meanwhile, Munseg's Magazineassessed the impact of the wheel on women in a special bicycle-themed issue. "If she has ridden her bicycle into new fields, becoming in the process a new creature, it has been gradually and unconsciously," the editors wrote. "She did not have to be born again in some mysterious fashion, becoming a strange creature, a new woman. She is more like the 'eternal feminine,' who has taken on wings, and who is using them with an ever increasing delight in her new power." Indeed, many bicycle companies at home and abroad did put wings on the women in their advertisements, emphasizing that they had taken flight. Sue Macy's synthesis connects the idea that the bicycle changed the way many people viewed women by comparing the value of the bicycle to the value of increased freedom and independence. reflecting on the discussion and fight for women's rights that had already been taking place. explaining that using women in advertisements directly led to an increase in bicycle sales. providing examples of the ways women were being portrayed in magazines and advertisements.
comparing the value of the bicycle to the value of increased freedom and independence.
Look at the maps. The top map shows carbon dioxide released by wildfires. The bottom map shows how the carbon dioxide would have been reduced by prescribed fires. In an essay that talks about ways to reduce carbon dioxide, these maps would most likely be used as evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial. a rebuttal against a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial. evidence to support a counterclaim that prescribed fires are not a benefit. a rebuttal against a counterclaim that prescribed fires provide benefits.
evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.
Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories." Bound by a spine strong enough to hold entire worlds of information and dreams,history and invention. The speaker's words reveal her resolve to write her own book. enthusiasm for reading every book. reverence for the written word. admiration of famous authors.
reverence for the written word.
In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them? that the main characters in the myths have supernatural powers that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon that the main characters in the myths interact with powerful beings that the purpose of the myths is to explain religious beliefs
that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon
Read the excerpt from the introduction to A State of War and Peace. Despite the secrecy behind the selection process and a tradition of keeping the list of nominees from being disclosed for fifty years, I believe there is logic to how the winners are chosen. I hope to arrive at an understanding of the method behind the madness used to sift through thousands of the world's highest achievers year after year. Based on this excerpt, which topic will most likely be covered through the course of the book? an argument as to why the prize should be discontinued predictions for who will win the prize for the next fifty years the criteria the committee uses to create a list of nominees a list of people who have been nominated in recent years
the criteria the committee uses to create a list of nominees
Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim and rebuttal on increasing the legal age of driving to eighteen. With car crashes being the leading cause of death among teenagers, many are in favor of raising the legal driving age to eighteen. However, those who cite these statistics are overlooking other important facts. For instance, men are seventy-seven percent more likely to be involved in an accident than women. Does this mean that we should ban men from driving? Other statistics show that one is more likely to be involved in an accident in Newark, New Jersey, than anywhere else in the nation. Does this mean that we should ban people in Newark from driving? Is it fair to simply look at crash statistics and apply them to an entire group of people without considering all of the factors involved? There are many factors other than age involved in causing an accident, and these factors are the ones that actually need to be addressed. What makes this rebuttal effective? It proves that age has nothing to with causing accidents. It lists the biggest factors involved in causing accidents. It suggests that gender is the issue as opposed to age. It provides strong reasons to weaken the counterclaim.
It provides strong reasons to weaken the counterclaim.
Read the paragraph. Recently, I have noticed that our student body has adopted a practice that should be avoided. Students discard a large amount of uneaten food during lunch. Everything thrown in the trash bins ends up in a landfill, which is a problem because the pollution and gases related to landfills can harm the environment. The writer uses the first sentence to point out several effects of the problem. sum up the importance of the problem. propose a solution. express a viewpoint.
express a viewpoint.
Read the excerpt from "Perseus." He was bound, although he did not know it, to the blessed country of the Hyperboreans, at the back of the North Wind, of which it is said: "Neither by ship nor yet by land shall one find the wondrous road to the gathering place of the Hyperboreans." But Perseus had Hermes with him, so that the road lay open to him, and he reached that host of happy people who are always banqueting and holding joyful revelry. They showed him great kindness: they welcomed him to their feast, and the maidens dancing to the sound of flute and lyre paused to get for him the gifts he sought. What aspects of Greek life are reflected in the excerpt? Select four responses. People traveled by boat and roads. Animals were sacrificed to the gods. People held feasts to celebrate. Music was part of celebrations. Girls danced to music at feasts. Feasts were religious in nature.
People traveled by boat and roads. People held feasts to celebrate. Music was part of celebrations. Girls danced to music at feasts.
Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks." Dwaina's sisters, Stephanie, sixteen, and Crystal, nine, already had aprons tied around their waists. Dwaina turned on the radio, and they all formed an assembly line and dug in. Gail threw chicken into three skillets and got them all going at once. Dwaina slapped meat on open slices of bread and covered them with mayo. Crystal wrapped sandwiches and stuffed sacks. Dwaina looked on proudly as the corner of the kitchen began to fill up with sacks. It looked like a lot of meals. The author's words evoke a sense of satisfaction. surprise. resentment. confusion.
satisfaction
Which event in Amaterasu does the author include to create suspense? As a storm god, Susanowo rules the sea. Amaterasu takes the sun and hides in a cave. The other gods remain cautious as they watch. Amaterasu and peace return to the lands.
Amaterasu takes the sun and hides in a cave.
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. 'O hear me, lord, blue girdler of the islands, if I am thine indeed, and thou art father: grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, never see his home: Laertes' son, I mean, who kept his hail on Ithaca. Should destiny intend that he shall see his roof again among his family in his father land,far be that day, and dark the years between. Let him lose all companions, and return under strange sail to bitter days at home.' What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Check all that apply. He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy. He wants revenge for the loss of his eye. He thinks all of mankind is weak and feeble. He is angered by Odysseus's taunts.
He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy. He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone? I would like to come along with everyone, too. After school, you need to go two the library. We should arrive at the house by to o'clock. Julio bought to many sandwiches and chips.
I would like to come along with everyone, too.
Which blog statement is an example of a claim? Studies show that children with household animals do well in school. My favorite childhood memory is showing my goat at the state fair. Raising chickens is a meaningful way to teach kids responsibility. Plymouth Rock chickens are a popular breed in the United States.
Raising chickens is a meaningful way to teach kids responsibility.
Look at the painting. Which conclusion about this painting is mostappropriate given its details? The calm setting and women's body language depict a mood of chaos and confusion. The women's body language and bright clothing create a sense of exuberance and movement. The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and determination. The women's facial expressions and body language contribute to the piece's mysterious mood.
The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and determination.
Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories." "Ah, the romantic soul!"said my parents skeptically,worried that my business would fail,that I was behind the times. Based on this stanza, how do the speaker's parents feel about her decision to pursue book publishing? They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination. They want the speaker to build a large and successful company. They want the speaker to help her family through her work. They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
Which word from the second stanza of "The Bells" does Poe use to convey the mood of the stanza? mellow balmy delight golden
mellow
Read the excerpt from A State of War and Peace. Most awards raise a cacophony of sentiment, from praise and admiration to protests or just plain head-scratching. In the entertainment industry, the Academy Awards regularly elicit outrage. Which word from this excerpt has a positive connotation? regularly praise industry sentiment
praise
Which are reasons a student would write a blog? Check all that apply. to publish academic research to entertain with humorous stories to reflect upon important events to use a formal, rigid writing format to connect with faraway friends to record everyday events informally to promote one's viewpoint
to entertain with humorous stories to record everyday events informally to promote one's viewpoint to connect with faraway friends to reflect upon important events
Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim. Some claim that the Internet both invades and compromises one's right to privacy. However, this is ridiculous. The Internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people's privacy. Exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one's privacy. Any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. Additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. The first and most important protector of an individual's information is that individual. People whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame. What evidence weakens the counterclaim in this paragraph? The Internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be. Exercising caution is the best way to protect one's privacy online. Some states have already enacted online privacy laws. It is the individual's fault when personal information is unprotected.
It is the individual's fault when personal information is unprotected.
Which excerpt from the introduction to A state of War and Peace contains subjective language? Most awards raise a cacophony of sentiment, from praise and admiration to protests or just plain head-scratching. Mohandas Gandhi's name is virtually synonymous with peace, and yet, after five nominations, he was never given the award, which is unjust. We know Nobel's relationship with Countess Bertha von Suttner (née Kinsky), a peace campaigner, had a huge effect. This book will look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and the debate surrounding it.
Mohandas Gandhi's name is virtually synonymous with peace, and yet, after five nominations, he was never given the award, which is unjust.
Read the excerpt from Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change. Annie Londonderry wasn't the only one who pushed the limits of time and distance on her two-wheeler. In the late 1890s, several women took the concept of riding a century—100 miles—to the extreme by peeling off two, three, four, or more centuries in a row. Perhaps the greatest female century rider performed outside the spotlight. Dora Rinehart's exploits hardly ever were reported beyond the western United States, where the Colorado native earned the title "America's Greatest Cyclienne." Rinehart took up the bicycle to regain her strength after suffering scarlet fever. She started with short rides, but quickly built up her endurance. In 1896 alone, she pedaled 17,196 miles, more than any other woman in the United States. That included stretches of 10 days in July and 20 days from October 31 through November 19 when she rode a century every day. Which statement from the excerpt is subjective? Perhaps the greatest female century rider performed outside the spotlight. Rinehart took up the bicycle to regain her strength after suffering scarlet fever. In 1896 alone, she pedaled 17,196 miles, more than any other woman in the United States. That included stretches of 10 days in July and 20 days from October 31 through November 19 when she rode a century every day.
Perhaps the greatest female century rider performed outside the spotlight.
Read the excerpt from "The Scarlet Ibis." That summer, the summer of 1918, was blighted. In May and June there was no rain and the crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun. One morning in July a hurricane came out of the east, tipping over the oaks in the yard and splitting the limbs of the elm trees. That afternoon it roared back out of the west, blew the fallen oaks around, snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth like a hawk at the entrails of a chicken. Cotton bolls were wrenched from the stalks and lay like green walnuts in the valleys between the rows, while the cornfield leaned over uniformly so that the tassels touched the ground. Doodle and I followed Daddy out into the cotton field, where he stood, shoulders sagging, surveying the ruin. When his chin sank down onto his chest, we were frightened, and Doodle slipped his hand into mine. Suddenly Daddy straightened his shoulders, raised his giant knuckly fist, and with a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself began cursing heaven, hell, the weather, and the Republican Party. Doodle and I, prodding each other and giggling, went back to the house, knowing that everything would be all right. Which phrases are examples of sensory imagery that make the details of the setting more vivid? Check all that apply. crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun morning in July a hurricane came out of the east snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself prodding each other and giggling, went back to the house
crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself
Read the passage. When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings. "I'm Alex," the red-headed boy closest to me said. "Javier," called the boy with the glasses sitting next to him. "Miguel," waved the boy in the corner. He was sitting surrounded by a pile of comic books. A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I'm Asher. Grab a bunk." Why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description? to allow the plot to progress to show how the narrator felt to emphasize the point of view to show who the characters are
to show who the characters are
Read the sentence. The media criticized Governor Dunham's callous behavior, noting that the politician regularly ignored the struggles of the people who had voted for her. Based on the non-underlined words in the sentence, what is the definition of "callous"? immature impolite unenthusiastic unsympathetic
unsympathetic
Read the sentence. Frida Kahlo, one of the most talented artists of the twentieth century, is best known for her brightly colored self-portraits. Which type of language is used in this sentence? formal, objective formal, subjective informal, objective informal, subjective
Formal, objective
In Amaterasu, how do Susanowo's actions affect the advancement of the plot? He causes the other gods to gather. He causes Amaterasu to take away the sun. He causes the other gods to celebrate. He causes Amaterasu to force evil to retreat.
He causes Amaterasu to take away the sun.
