All of English 3 tests
Make and be eaten, the poet says,Lie in the arms of nightlong fire,To celebrate the waking, wake.Burn in the daylong light; and praiseEven the mother unappeased,Even the fathers of desire This excerpt is an example of heroic couplet. free verse. common meter. blank verse.
NOT b
COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician). And yet, for all their worries, what would we do without the ladies?What is the primary purpose of these stage directions? to further establish the time period to indicate a character's tone of voice to direct actions that take place onstage to describe a character's thoughts
NOT c
"All right, then—not a word about any sell. Go along home, and advise everybody to come and see the tragedy."Based on the excerpt, the townspeople of Arkansas are afraid of being seen as gullible. serious. dishonest. uneducated.
a
"We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge's statement? Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well. Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others. Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show. In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
a
(1) Bullying has a significant impact on a student's physical and emotional well being. (2) There are many school programs that will help stop bullying. (3) Establishing a school culture that focuses on acceptance, respect, and tolerance is crucial in putting an end to bullying. Which sentence logically fits just before sentence 2? Students who are uncomfortable in their school setting are not as likely to earn good grades or participate in extracurricular activities. While some programs focus on assisting those who are affected by bullying, others concentrate on changing the behavior of the bullies. Schools that are able to evoke a sense of school pride and student fellowship typically have fewer incidents of bullying. Have you ever witnessed an incident in school where one student relentlessly bullies another student just for the fun of it?
a
COUNTY ATTORNEY. Dirty towels! (Kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of the County Attorney? his strong belief in a woman's domestic role his fervent desire to solve all types of crime his awkward shyness when dealing with women his passionate desire to keep things orderly
a
Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival. Which best describes the impact of the author's repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as "go," "search," and "roam"? They urge readers to take definitive and far-reaching action. They point to different perspectives about the same idea. They remind readers of the great scope of the argument. They recall earlier references Douglass has made to travel.
a
HALE. I didn't hear or see anything; I knocked at the door, and still it was all quiet inside. I knew they must be up, it was past eight o'clock. So I knocked again, and I thought I heard somebody say, "Come in." I wasn't sure, I'm not sure yet, but I opened the door—this door (indicating the door by which the two women are still standing), and there in that rocker—(pointing to it) sat Mrs. Wright. (They all look at the rocker.)How does the underlined stage direction affect the mood of the scene? The emphasis on the rocker creates a tense mood as everyone is reminded of where Mrs. Wright calmly sat as she discussed her dead husband. The emphasis on the rocker creates a hostile mood as the characters envision Mrs. Wright and the lack of emotion she showed as she sat rocking. The emphasis on the rocker creates a calm mood as the reader is reminded of something that is typically used to pacify or soothe individuals. The
a
I see him thereBringing a stone grasped firmly by the topIn each hand, like an old-stone savage armed.He moves in darkness as it seems to me,Not of woods only and the shade of trees.He will not go behind his father's saying,And he likes having thought of it so wellHe says again, "Good fences make good neighbours." Based on the excerpt, what does the speaker think of his neighbor? He is stubborn. He is interesting to talk to. He is a quick worker. He is disorganized.
a
In chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the idea that the common swindlers, the duke and the king, believably pose as royalty can be viewed as quite humorous. What does Twain's use of this humorous situation throughout the passage accomplish? It draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government. It draws a parallel between common swindlers and the townspeople they attempt to cheat. It draws a parallel between the townspeople and those who rule the government. It draws a parallel between those who rule the government and those who support them.
a
In part two of Trifles, how does Glaspell use irony to illustrate the idea that women were often seen as less capable than men in the early twentieth century? She leads the men all over the Wright's property to find clues, but leaves the women in the kitchen. She makes Mrs. Peters appear to be afraid of breaking the law, but makes Mrs. Hale appear to be rebellious. She emphasizes the trust that Hale and Mr. Peters have in their wives, but shows the wives plotting to upstage their husbands. She suggests that Mrs. Wright may have been successful as a singer, but indicates that Mr. Wright was jealous of her possible success.
a
In part two of Trifles, how does the symbol of the broken fruit jar impact the theme that women were often unhappy in the roles they were expected to fulfill? The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived. The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the disappointment and hostility Mr. Wright felt for Mrs. Wright. The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the lost career that Mrs. Wright had one day hoped to have. The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the love and affection that Mrs. Wright once felt for Mr. Wright.
a
In part two of Trifles, what symbolic impact is made when Susan Glaspell includes quilting as a part of Mrs. Wright's lifestyle? It reinforces the idea that Mrs. Wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time. It characterizes Mrs. Wright as someone who truly enjoyed the domestic duties expected of women during this time. It casts doubt on the idea that Mrs. Wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content. It heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.
a
In part two of Trifles, which of the following images most reinforces the theme of loneliness that exists throughout the play? the hollow in which the Wright home sat the box in which the dead bird was found the partially messy table in the kitchen the broken hinge on the door of the birdcage
a
MRS. HALE. It's a log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn't it? I wonder if she was goin' to quilt or just knot it? (Footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.)SHERIFF. They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.)Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt? The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy. The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive. The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented. The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.
a
Maker-of-sevens in the scheme of thingsFrom earth to star;Thy cycle holds whatever is fate, andOver the border the bar.Though rank and fierce the marinerSailing the seven seas,He prays, as he holds his glass to his eyes,Coaxing the Pleiades.I cannot love them; and I feel your gladChiding from the grave,That my all was only worth at all, whatJoy to you it gave.These seven links the Law compelledFor the human chain—I cannot love them; and you, oh,Seven-fold months in Flanders slain!A jungle there, a cave here, bred sixAnd a million years,Sure and strong, mate for mate, suchLove as culture fears;I gave you clear the oil and wine;You saved me your hob and hearth—See how even life may be ere theSickle comes and leaves a swath.But I can wait the seven of moons,Or years I spare,Hoarding the heart's plenty, nor spendA drop, nor share—So long but outlives a smile andA silken gown;Then gaily I reach up from my shroud,And you,
a
Text messaging while driving is dangerous, and making it against the law in many states would be a good idea.Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence? which is why many states support banning the practice. and people think it should be against the law. and might become against the law in many states. and many states might make it against the law.
a
Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said:LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED."There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!"Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty. people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled. liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money. liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.
a
Timothy walk to school everyday, and he lives four miles away. Which is the best revision of the underlined word? walks walked walking would walk
a
What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?What is the purpose of this rhetorical question as it used by Douglass? It is designed to introduce an idea. It is designed to convey an emotion. It is designed to express an opinion. It is designed to obtain information.
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Which evidence would support an author's essay on the importance of banning fast food from school campuses? Fast food has negative effects on student health and can lead to obesity and heart-related issues. Schools must remove the fast-food items from their lunch programs and replace them with healthy options. Fast foods and junk foods are major sources of income for some schools already suffering from budget cuts. Removing fast foods from our schools would be a big step toward creating a healthy environment for students.
a
Which excerpt from Trifles contains a stage direction? SHERIFF (looking about). It's just the same. COUNTY ATTORNEY. Somebody should have been left here yesterday. HALE. Well, she looked queer. MRS. HALE. Well, I don't know as Wright had, either.
a
Which excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn most clearly illustrates that the duke is someone who does not take responsibility for his actions and would rather blame others if something does not go well? So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned. Then the duke he lets the curtain down, and bows to the people, and says the great tragedy will be performed only two nights more, on accounts of pressing London engagements, where the seats is all sold already for it in Drury Lane. "'Walk fast now till you get away from the houses, and then shin for the raft like the dickens was after you!'" "'Greenhorns, flatheads! I knew the first house would keep mum and let the rest of the town get roped in; and I knew they'd lay for us the third night, and consider it was their turn now
a
Which sentence contains parallel structure? Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book. Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and to write a book. Jonah's two ultimate goals are to become a published columnist and writing a book. Jonah's two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book.
a
Which sentence is written correctly? Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris. Mrs. Ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris. Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris. Mrs. Ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
a
Which sentence is written correctly? My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes. My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes. My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes. My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).
a
(1) Bullying has a significant impact on a student's physical and emotional well being. (2) There are many school programs that will help stop bullying. (3) Establishing a school culture that focuses on acceptance, respect, and tolerance is crucial in putting an end to bullying. Which sentence logically fits right before sentence 3? Students who are uncomfortable in their school setting are not as likely to earn good grades or participate in extracurricular activities. While some programs focus on assisting those who are affected by bullying, others concentrate on changing the behavior of the bullies. Schools that are able to evoke a sense of school pride and student fellowship typically have fewer incidents of bullying. Have you ever witnessed an incident in school where one student relentlessly bullies another student just for the fun of it?
b
A pronoun and its antecedent must agree in number, person, and subject. number, gender, and person. gender, number, and subject. person, number, and object.
b
Allie considered it carefully, and ______ decided to train for the marathon herself.Which type of pronoun would best complete the sentence? objective subjective intensive reflexive
b
Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate? Jim's use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king. The king's use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one. Huck's use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd. The duke's use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.
b
Choose the correct version of the sentence. Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports. Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports. Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports. Top athletes training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
b
HALE. Well, my first thought was to get that rope off. I looked . . . (Stops, his face twitches.) . . . but Harry, he went up to him, and he said, "No, he's dead all right, and we'd better not touch anything."How does the use of the word "twitches" in the stage direction most affect this scene? It characterizes Hale as someone who is weak and cannot handle difficult aspects of the job. It emphasizes the fact that death is a difficult subject for Mr. Hale and causes him discomfort. It hints to the reader that Hale may have somehow been involved and is acting out of guilt. It reveals to the reader that Hale is extremely upset because he and Mr. Wright were very close.
b
HALE. Well, she looked queer.COUNTY ATTORNEY. How do you mean—queer?HALE. Well, as if she didn't know what she was going to do next. And kind of done up.Which word has a meaning similar to "queer" as it is used in this excerpt? doubtful strange pensive irrational
b
I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in. What insight does this comment reveal about the character of Huck? Because of his past, Huck has a tendency to always expect the worst from people. Despite his lack of formal upbringing, Huck has good intuition when it comes to reading situations. In spite of his past, Huck tries valiantly to find some humor in every type of situation. As a result of his youth, Huck has a tendency to grossly exaggerate certain situations.
b
In part two of Trifles, which of the following is an example of situational irony? Mrs. Peters cannot bring herself to touch the dead bird, so Mrs. Hales puts the entire box in her coat pocket. The men overlook the important details because they believe the kitchen holds nothing but trivial kitchen items. Mrs. Peters explains to Mrs. Hale that Mrs. Wright had an uncomfortable feeling around cats. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters discover a birdcage with broken door hinges and no bird inside of it.
b
MRS. HALE. It's log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn't it? I wonder if she was goin' to quilt or just knot it? (Footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.)SHERIFF. They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.)What is ironic about this excerpt? The men laugh at the women, and the women find themselves feeling very embarrassed by this. The men believe the women are incapable of discovering anything of substance when, in fact, they are the ones who discover evidence. Although they are considered to be good, knowledgeable homemakers, the women are puzzled by which stitching technique was used in the quilt. Although the women are in Mrs. Wright's kitchen, they are unfamiliar with many of the items that they find.
b
Parents should, if they choose, limit the amount of television their children are viewing.The best way to improve this thesis is to include the topic being discussed. express a viewpoint. clearly take a side. cite the source of the study.
b
So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.Based on the excerpt, which best describes the duke's impression of people in this part of Arkansas? He believes that they are too serious. He believes that they are not intelligent. He believes that they are highly educated. He believes that they are extremely humorous.
b
Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonderIf I could put a notion in his head:"Why do they make good neighbours? Isn't itWhere there are cows? But here there are no cows.Before I built a wall I'd ask to knowWhat I was walling in or walling out,And to whom I was like to give offence.Something there is that doesn't love a wall,That wants it down." I could say "Elves" to him,But it's not elves exactly, and I'd ratherHe said it for himself. What is the speaker's mood in this excerpt? unhappy playful childish determined
b
Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonderIf I could put a notion in his head:"Why do they make good neighbours? Isn't itWhere there are cows? But here there are no cows.Before I built a wall I'd ask to knowWhat I was walling in or walling out,And to whom I was like to give offence.Something there is that doesn't love a wall,That wants it down."Now read "The Pasture," also by Robert Frost.I'm going out to clean the pasture spring;I'll only stop to rake the leaves away(And wait to watch the water clear, I may):I shan't be gone long.—You come too.I'm going out to fetch the little calfThat's standing by the mother. It's so young,It totters when she licks it with her tongue.I shan't be gone long.—You come too. Which best accounts for the different views of spring expressed in the poems? Frost's opinions changed through time. The poems have different speakers. Frost's speakers represent his own views. The poems were writ
b
The dogs or the cat are responsible for the mess.Which sentence best revises the subject-verb agreement error in the sentence? The dogs or the cats is responsible for the mess. The dogs or the cat is responsible for the mess. The dogs and the cats are responsible for the mess. The dogs or the cats is responsible for the messess.
b
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial.Which is the best revision of the sentence? The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury (it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case) in hope of winning the trial. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury—it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case—in hope of winning the trial. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial. no change
b
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.Which is the best revision of this sentence? The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. The works of Charles Dickens, a famous British writer, include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. The works of Charles Dickens—a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include—David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
b
There have been many studies about the effect too much television has on children and whether it is harmful or beneficial.The best way to improve this thesis is to include the topic being discussed. clearly take a side. express a viewpoint. cite the source of the study.
b
We keep the wall between us as we go.To each the boulders that have fallen to each.And some are loaves and some so nearly ballsWe have to use a spell to make them balance:"Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"We wear our fingers rough with handling them.Oh, just another kind of out-door game,One on a side. It comes to little more:There where it is we do not need the wall:He is all pine and I am apple orchard.What feature of this excerpt makes it blank verse? It has a rhyming pattern. It has iambic pentameter. It does not use everyday language. It is about nature.
b
Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women's suffrage movement? The speech suggests that the movement is not strong enough to win equal rights. The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights. The speech encourages people to join the movement to fight inequality. The speech reminds members of the movement that they must work together.
b
Which of the following excerpts from part one of Trifles suggests that Mrs. Hale believes Mrs. Wright may have had a motive for killing her husband? MRS. HALE. I'd hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. MRS. HALE. She used to wear pretty clothes and be lively, when she was Minnie Foster, one of the town girls singing in the choir. MRS. HALE. Well, I guess John Wright didn't wake when they was slipping that rope under his neck. MRS. HALE. That's just what Mr. Hale said. There was a gun in the house. He says that's what he can't understand.
b
Which sentence contains parallel structure? Derrick's sister was proud that her big brother coached her soccer team. Derrick coached his sister's soccer team and managed his brother's baseball team. Derrick had managed his brother's baseball team for the past three seasons. Derrick was a great older brother, helping to coach his siblings' sports teams each season.
b
[1] Studies have shown that kids who eat healthy food have more energy. [2] When students are more energized, they get better grades. [3] Still, half the Lincoln High students eat pizza at its lunchtime. [4] The school plans to start offering healthier options like salads and fruit as an alternative. Which sentence contains a pronoun-antecedent error? sentence 4 sentence 3 sentence 2 sentence 1
b
_________ went to baseball practice together today.Which best fits in the blank? I We He You
b
(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence c
c
. . . and the next minute the king come a-prancing out on all fours, naked; and he was painted all over, ring-streaked-and-striped, all sorts of colors, as splendid as a rainbow.What does Twain use to convey how ridiculous the king looked on the second night of the show? irony satire humor sarcasm
c
An effective thesis statement should begin with an argument. support the claim made in the essay. clarify the topic of the essay. not contain the author's viewpoint.
c
COUNTY ATTORNEY (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries). Well, ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?MRS. PETERS. We think she was going to--knot it.COUNTY ATTORNEY. Well, that's interesting, I'm sure. (Seeing the birdcage.) Has the bird flown?MRS. HALE (putting more quilt pieces over the box.) We think the--cat got it.Which idea is suggested by this excerpt? The women are beginning to feel superior to the men because they do not think the men are capable of solving the case. The women still have no idea about what really happened between Mr. and Mrs. Wright. The women are going to hide what they have discovered to protect Mrs. Wright. The women believe that the men should be taught a lesson in sensitivity, so they keep information from the men.
c
COUNTY ATTORNEY. Oh, I guess they're not very dangerous things the ladies have picked up. (Moves a few things about, disturbing the quilt pieces which cover the box. Steps back.) No, Mrs. Peters doesn't need supervising. For that matter, a sheriff's wife is married to the law. Ever think of it that way, Mrs. Peters?Which of the following most accurately describes this excerpt? It is verbal irony because the County Attorney means precisely the opposite of what he is actually saying. It is dramatic irony because the audience knows that the County Attorney does not actually mean what he is saying. It is situational irony because the County Attorney has actually issued a relevant warning to Mrs. Peters without realizing it. It is not an example of any type of irony because the County Attorney is simply making a statement.
c
HALE. "Why—where is he?" says I, not knowing what to say. She just pointed upstairs—like that (himself pointing to the room above).What does the word "pointing" mean in this stage direction? eying leading indicating accusing
c
How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" relate to the Declaration of Independence? Douglass's speech objects to several points made within the Declaration of Independence. Douglass's speech quotes the Declaration of Independence liberally and uses it to support every claim. Douglass's speech proclaims that the treatment of African Americans directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence. Douglass's speech served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence, which was written soon after his speech was given.
c
I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases "borne thirteen children" and "cried out with my mother's grief"? to encourage audience members to recall their own struggles to encourage the audience to sympathize with enslaved persons to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through to emphasize Truth's belief that women should receive special treatment
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If perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the Laidies we are determined to foment a Rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. Which excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" best supports Adams's view? Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them. Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man -
c
In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the house is packed with people after the duke hangs his signs. Which statement best explains how this could be viewed as evidence of satire? It satirizes the fact that those who are less formally educated often unintentionally fool those who are more educated. It satirizes the fact that those who claim to be the most intelligent and well educated are actually the easiest to fool. It satirizes the fact that society often claims to like proper art while actually preferring things that are slightly unsavory. It satirizes the fact that people are often willing to pay any price for something if they think it will impress others.
c
In part two of Trifles, which of the following best supports the feminist theme that women often found it difficult to fulfill their own heart's desires? the suggestion that Mrs. Wright stopped singing in the choir the implication that a young Mrs. Peters was discouraged from saving her childhood pet from a vicious little boy the accepted understanding that Mrs. Hale was too busy with her own home and children to stop for a visit the idea that Mrs. Wright was unable to open her own fruit-stand
c
In part two of Trifles, which of the following most supports the feminist theme that women suffer abuses within a male-dominated society? the sewing basket the shattered jar of fruit the bird with the broken neck the quilt with the uneven stitching
c
SHERIFF (unbuttoning his overcoat and stepping away from the stove as if to the beginning of official business).How does the use of the word "official" in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene? It suggests that the Sheriff is an honest man with great integrity. It suggests that the Sheriff is pretending to know what he is doing. It suggests that the Sheriff is going to attempt to act professionally. It suggests that the Sheriff is very experienced with crimes of this sort.
c
Something there is that doesn't love a wall,That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,And spills the upper boulders in the sun;And makes gaps even two can pass abreast.What is Frost describing that "doesn't love a wall"? sunlight neighbors ice boulders
c
To be, or not to be, that is the question:Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep;No more; and by a sleep to say we endThe heart-ache and the thousand natural shocksThat flesh is heir to, 'tis a consummationDevoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;For in that sleep of death what dreams may comeWhen we have shuffled off this mortal coil,Must give us pause: there's the respectThat makes calamity of so long life; This excerpt is an example of heroic couplet. free verse. blank verse. common meter.
c
We rode our bikes to meet them at the lake.Which part of the sentence is the subjective pronoun? them our we at
c
Which best describes a rule for subject-verb agreement? Phrases or clauses should never separate subjects and verbs. Compound subjects joined by "and" are never plural. Singular subjects have singular verbs. Plural subjects can have singular or plural verbs.
c
Which excerpt from part one of Trifles contains a stage direction that contributes to the character development of Mrs. Hale? MRS. HALE (shaking her head). I've not seen much of her of late years. I've not been in this house—it's more than a year. MRS. HALE (looking about). It never seemed a very cheerful place. MRS. HALE. I'd hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. (She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place.) MRS. HALE (eyes fixed on a loaf of bread beside the breadbox, which is on a low shelf at the other side of the room. Moves slowly toward it.) She was going to put this in there.
c
Which excerpt from part one of Trifles most develops the motives of the County Attorney? COUNTY ATTORNEY. Somebody should have been left here yesterday. COUNTY ATTORNEY. How did she seem to feel about your coming? COUNTY ATTORNEY. (To the Sheriff.) You're convinced that there was nothing important here-—nothing that would point to any motive? COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician). And yet, for all their worries, what would we do without the ladies?
c
Which is the best use of punctuation? Many people are squeamish around, insects, and rodents. Our instructor taught us techniques (to help us) master welding. Upon hearing her diagnosis, she was filled with one emotion: relief. The children in her afterschool class tend to be immature (and silly).
c
Which quote from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains sarcasm? "But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live." "Walk fast now till you get away from the houses, and then shin for the raft like the dickens was after you!" "They can turn it into a picnic if they want to—they brought plenty provisions." "But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is."
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Which sentence contains parallel elements? Carina thought the rolling thunder was so frightening. Carina thought the rolling thunder sounded like small explosions. Carina could hear the rolling thunder and the howling winds. Carina could hear the rolling thunder as the sky grew darker.
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Which sentence is written correctly? Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy. Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy. Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy. Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.
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Which statement from "Ain't I a Woman?" is an example of pathos? Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full?
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Who is the speaker of the "Mending Wall"? the poet, Robert Frost Robert Frost's neighbor the apple orchard owner the father of the neighbor
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[1] Alejandro's guidance counselor is helping him plan his schedule for next year. [2] She suggests that he take AP Chemistry and AP French to improve his chances of getting into college. [3] Neither he nor his parents think he'll have time to do the work for both courses, and both is offered at the same time. [4] He plans to decide the week before classes start.Which sentence has an indefinite pronoun-verb agreement error? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4
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"What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people? those who work in the legal field, represented by the "jedge" those who are not formally educated, represented by Huck and Jim those who swindle and cheat others, represented by the "duke" and "king" those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople
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(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which statement i
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(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (7) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence r
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Based on chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, what is ironic about the fact that the judge proposes the plan to fool the other townspeople into attending the play? A judge usually only holds authority within the courtroom. A judge should merely listen and not make suggestions. A judge does not belong at a play with the townspeople. A judge is typically viewed as the height of moral conduct.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician).Which best describes the effect of the word "gallantry" in this excerpt? It creates the setting by hinting at a period in time when men were more inclined to treat women with respect. It develops the conflict by creating tension as the other men in the story realize the County Attorney actually sympathizes with women. It enhances the theme of the story by showing that some men are capable of treating women with respect, even if it does not seem so. It characterizes the County Attorney as someone desirous of showing respect to women, even if he does not mean it.
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HALE. So I knocked again, and I thought I heard somebody say, "Come in." I wasn't sure, I'm not sure yet, but I opened the door—this door (indicating the door by which the two women are still standing), and there in that rocker—(pointing to it) sat Mrs. Wright.What can you infer about Hale based on both the dialogue and stage directions in this excerpt? He is easily upset and becomes wildly animated as a means of expressing his upset. He is prone to wild gestures and exaggerated descriptions of things that have occurred. He is desirous of making it seem as though Mrs. Wright is guilty of killing her husband. He is eager to relay the details of the incident with as much accuracy as possible.
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He is all pine and I am apple orchard.My apple trees will never get acrossAnd eat the cones under his pines, I tell him.He only says, "Good fences make good neighbours." Based on the excerpt, what does the speaker most likely think about the wall? The wall protects his orchard. The wall is in the wrong place. The wall is too difficult to repair. The wall is unnecessary.
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I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool.Which best describes the syntax in this quotation? Truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights. Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality. Truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights. Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
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I let my neighbour know beyond the hill;And on a day we meet to walk the lineAnd set the wall between us once again.We keep the wall between us as we go.To each the boulders that have fallen to each.And some are loaves and some so nearly ballsWe have to use a spell to make them balance:"Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"We wear our fingers rough with handling them.Oh, just another kind of out-door game,One on a side. It comes to little more:There where it is we do not need the wall:He is all pine and I am apple orchard. What does the phrase "one on a side" mean? The neighbor repairs his side of the wall while the speaker watches. The speaker and the neighbor repair the wall from the same side. The speaker repairs his side of the wall while the neighbor watches. The speaker and the neighbor repair the wall from opposite sides.
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I stood by the duke at the door, and I see that every man that went in had his pockets bulging, or something muffled up under his coat—and I see it warn't no perfumery, neither, not by a long sight. I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in. How does Huck's use of dialect to describe the setting affect this part of the story? The expressions he uses decrease the conflict by showing that Huck and the others will be good sports about the townspeople's retaliation. The expressions he uses increase the conflict by revealing how frightened Huck and the others are at the thought of the townspeople's revenge. The expressions he uses add humor and lessen the tension that is building as the townspeople file in to exact their revenge on Huck and the others. The expressions he uses heighten the
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In part two of Trifles, which quotation most supports the theme that women are often unaware of the suffering of other women? MRS. PETERS. Oh--I don't know. I don't know as she was nervous. I sometimes sew awful queer when I'm just tired. MRS. HALE. It would, wouldn't it? (Dropping her sewing.) But I tell you what I do wish, Mrs. Peters. I wish I had come over sometimes she was here. MRS. PETERS. I know what stillness is. (Pulling herself back.) The law has got to punish crime, Mrs. Hale. MRS. HALE. ...I tell you, it's queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live far apart.
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Jaden was intent on fixing the bicycle ______. He didn't want any help from Pierre or Borja.Which best fits in the blank? myself itself yourself himself
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Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset.Which elements of this sentence are parallel? "mountains" and "magnificent" "camera" and "taking pictures" "picked up" and "taking" "majestic mountains" and "magnificent sunset"
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Maker-of-sevens in the scheme of thingsFrom earth to star;Thy cycle holds whatever is fate, andOver the border the bar.Though rank and fierce the marinerSailing the seven seas,He prays, as he holds his glass to his eyes,Coaxing the Pleiades.I cannot love them; and I feel your gladChiding from the grave,That my all was only worth at all, whatJoy to you it gave.These seven links the Law compelledFor the human chain—I cannot love them; and you, oh,Seven-fold months in Flanders slain!A jungle there, a cave here, bred sixAnd a million years,Sure and strong, mate for mate, suchLove as culture fears;I gave you clear the oil and wine;You saved me your hob and hearth—See how even life may be ere theSickle comes and leaves a swath.But I can wait the seven of moons,Or years I spare,Hoarding the heart's plenty, nor spendA drop, nor share—So long but outlives a smile andA silken gown;Then gaily I reach up from my shroud,And you,
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Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal.Which is the best revision of the sentence? Nia my best friend scored the winning goal. Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal. Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal. no change
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Offshore drilling will decrease the United States' dependency on foreign oil.Which evidence would support the author's claim? The US does not have enough oil to meet its demand; thus offshore reserves would have little impact. Americans need to decrease their energy consumption and begin exploration of renewable energy sources. The environmental impact of offshore drilling comes at too great a cost. Offshore reserves could supply the US with energy needs for two years.
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The fact that women often feel pressured to conform to society's expectations is a common feminist theme found within literature. As this theme appears within part two of Trifles, which pair of symbols most strengthens this theme? towel, table bottle of fruit, birdcage breadbox, cats quilt, bird
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There are seventy-two crimes in the State of Virginia which, if committed by a black man (no matter how ignorant he be), subject him to the punishment of death; while only two of the same crimes will subject a white man to the like punishment. What problem is Douglass referring to in this excerpt? the alarming rise in crime that was taking place the difficulties of living in Virginia prior to the Civil War the injustice and unreliability of the death penalty the unfair treatment of African Americans in the courts
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Which is a step in writing an argumentative speech? Select only the evidence that supports the claim. Address the cons against the claim in a single paragraph at the end. Establish a position and focus solely on evidence that supports the claim. Make a list of pros and cons regarding the claim.
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Which sentence has a pronoun usage error? Thomas was supposed to pick me up, but he's late. She drove herself to the performance, but left early. The judges showed their scoresheets to the contestants. The audience left its seats after curtain call.
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Why does the neighbor say that "good fences make good neighbours" in "Mending Wall"? He does not like the poem's speaker. He doesn't want cows in his fields. He is worried about people being on his land. He is repeating what his father used to say.
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[1] Alejandro's guidance counselor is helping him plan his schedule for next year. [2] She suggests that he take AP Chemistry and AP French to improve his chances of getting into college. [3] Neither he nor his parents think he'll have time to do the work for both courses. [4] Each of the teachers teach in a different way.Which sentence has an indefinite-pronoun verb agreement error? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4
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(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis.Read the following
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