English 12-2 Final

What message does Elias give to audiences in Europe?

"Blessed are the peacemakers."

Which of the following is not an example of King's use of allusion used in the "I Have a Dream" speech?

"Great American" (1st paragraph)

In "The Cereal Box," why does Armstrong believe children with cancer have a higher cure rate than adults with cancer? (Select all that apply.)

-Adults are cynical and fearful. -Children are naturally brave.

What does the poem "Incident" teach us about prejudice? (Select all that apply.)

-Children learn prejudice at an early age. -Prejudice is a destructive force in society, even for children.

Which of the following are Trimble's essentials to "selling the reader"? (Select all that apply.)

-Conviction of ideas -Serving the reader -Strong arguments and support

Which of the following best describes the "veteran" writer? (Select all that apply.)

-Empathy -Other-oriented -Rewriter

What does the title, "The Trap of Gold," refer to? (Select all that apply.)

-Greed -Foolishness

In Blood Brothers, how does Elias work to bring peace between Palestinians and Jews? (Select all that apply.)

-He organizes a camp-in at the village of Biram. -He organizes a peace march in Jerusalem.

According to "Omit Needless Words," which of the following sentences contains needless words? (Select all that apply.)

-I drive a sporty, fast, fun car. -She is a woman that is smart

What reason(s) does Henry give in the "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," to justify Virginia's right to fight? (Select all that apply.)

-We will never be stronger. -War is inevitable. -God is on our side.

Why does Sanders assert that active voice strengthens writing? (Select all that apply.)

-It eliminates empty phrases. -It makes the writer more accountable. -It is more interesting and lively.

Why did the Palestinian people consider the United Nations' "compromise" unfair in Blood Brothers? (Select all that apply.)

-It gave more than half the land to the Zionists -It forced many Palestinians to be uprooted. -It gave the fertile, arable land to the Zionists.

Uh Oh: According to Sigmund Wollman's definition, which of the following would be a problem?

Diagnosis of leukemia

In Blood Brothers, what are the tough miracles that occur in Ibillin? (Select all that apply.)

-The members of the congregation learn to forgive each other. -Elias receives forgiveness for his repressed feelings of anger.

Why is it significant that Bilbo gives up the ring of his own accord? (Select all that apply.

-Then he can eventually overcome the ring's influence. -It gives hope that that ring's evil power can be resisted. -It demonstrates he is still in control, not the ring.

According to the article The New Philanthropy, how have multimillionaires changed the way they give to charities? (Select all that apply.)

-They require accountability -They demand results -They research before giving

Which factor(s) motivates Frodo to guard the Ring? (Select all that apply.)

-To protect the Shire -To follow Bilbo

In "Trap of Gold," what does Wetherton know he must avoid? (Select all that apply.)

-Too great a tolerance for danger -The urge to go back for more

"Letter 2" would score which of the following in the category of usage/conventions?

1 or 2

20. Match the event in the play A Raisin in the Sun, with its place in the story structure. 1. Rising action 2. Climax 3. Resolution 4. Exposition a. Walter tells Mr. Linder that they will try to be good neighbors. b. Walter Lee loses the money. c. We learn Ruth is pregnant. d. We learn the check will arrive the following day.

1c 2b 3a 4d

Dreams are an important part of the play inA Raisin in the Sun. Match each character with one of his or her dreams. 1. Beneatha 2. Ruth 3. Walter Lee 4. Mama 5. Asagai a. a better marriage b. a garden of her own c. improving life in his village d. becoming a doctor e. a liquor store

1d 2a 3e 4b 5c

For ideas and content in the, the essay "Letter 1" would score

3

Which of the following is not an essential component of a complete sentence? Verb Correct capitalization Complete thought Subject Correct end punctuation All are essential elements of a complete sentence.

All are essential elements of a complete sentence.

Which of the following could best be described as the climax of Henry's speech, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,"?

3rd paragraph

For ideas and content, "Letter 3" would score

4 or 5

If you wrote a simple essay about dogs, and you included the topics of hunting dogs, house dogs, and working dogs, how many paragraphs would your essay likely have?

5

What is the main point of President Reagan's speech, "Tear Down This Wall," at the Brandenberg Gate? To reveal the nature of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union To promote progress and world peace To address the architectural needs of the city after World War II All of the above

?? not all of the aboce probably to promote progress and world peace

Why might an author break the conventions of standard English? To help establish culture To help establish setting To imitate dialogue To place emphasis on a particular piece of information All of the above are correct.

All of the above are correct.

Who is Margaret Thatcher? A former vice-president of the Untied States A former prime minister of Great Britain A current world leader and civil rights advocate

A former prime minister of Great Britain

Where is Esperanza's first job? A photo store A grocery store A hot dog stand Babysitting

A photo store

Bob ate the tomato for lunch. Active Passive

Active

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. No one particularly cared for Martin's personal jibes, cutting remarks, and __________ sense of humor. Heathen Acute Assimilate Beseech

Acute

. According to the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes, what happens to a dream deferred? It explodes. It stinks. It dries up. All of the above.

All of the above.

Which of the following clues lets the reader know that the driver knows the inspector-general's identity?

All of the above.

Which characters feel trapped in their life on Mango Street? Select all that apply. Alicia Esperanza Rafaela Sally

Alicia Esperanza Rafaela Sally

What is the best way to fix this sentence? Bianca headed for the door, she was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door, and she was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door. She was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door; she was never coming back. All are acceptable ways to fix the run-on.

All are acceptable ways to fix the run-on.

Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit their palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill.

All are acceptable.

"Marin, under the streetlight, dancing by herself, is singing the same song somewhere" (27).

Alliteration

What rhetorical device does Lincoln use in the first two lines of his speech, the "Gettysburg Address"?

Allusion to a prior event

What is the monkey garden? A story Esperanza reads at school An overgrown yard A place in Mexico A part of the local zoo

An overgrown yard

Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on individuals donating their time and skills rather than money?

Andrew Rasiej

In "Tear Down This Wall," what additional rhetorical device is President Reagan using when he repeats that "this wall will fall?" Metaphor Paradox Anecdote Hyperbole

Anecdote

Which of the following rhetorical devices is not used in King's "I Have a Dream" speech?

Anecdote

When trying to describe to your friend how wonderful your grandmother's freshly baked cookies are, the word with the most appropriate connotation would be: Aroma Smell Putrescence Odor

Aroma

Why does the king in Henry V predict St. Crispian's day will always be remembered?

As a day to remember their victory

Elements of Style: Which of the following does not demonstrate the need for a paragraph break?

Assertion of a single idea

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. She would exasperate her coworkers to no end because she refused to __________ and follow one particular trend. Insinuate Exasperate Assimilate Vindicate

Assimilate

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Propitious

Auspicious

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. I tried to fight the __________ brought on by the sunbeam while I was reading my assignment, but I couldn't help falling asleep. ruminate adulation languor feign

languor

The bike was crashed by Jeremy. active passive

passive

Which is an acceptable way to punctuate this sentence? Barrowston, named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp. Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp. Barrowston named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp. Barrowston. Named after my great-great grandfather. Started as a mining camp.

Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp.

Shaving: From what you have glimpsed of Barry/s character, how will he react to his father's death?

Barry will grieve for the loss of his father, but will accept his new responsibilities.

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. No amount of __________ would sway her to dress like a typical business person and not stand out so flamboyantly. Disheveled Vengeance Indignant Beseech

Beseech

Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on bringing libraries technologically up-to-date?

Bill Gates

Choose a synonym for Acrimonious

Bitter

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Mai Thi always takes a/an __________ approach to planning a trip while Laef's road trip schemes are more outrageous. motley eclectic pragmatic capacious

pragmatic

In "The Cereal Box," which of the following is the most significant antagonist Armstrong had to fight against?

Cancer

Extracurricular Activities: - Played the trumpet in the band 2004-2010 - Choir (alto) 2008-2011 - Softball team (team captain) 2009-2011 - Chess team 2010

Change to "Band (trumpet)"

My favorite elements of summer vacation are the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and eating lots of food

Change to "the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and the food."

In my English class I have learned to read, to write, to speak, and listen.

Change to "to read, to write, to speak, and to listen.

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. I am so impressed by Seth's constant concern for others. His altruism is inspiring.

correct

Shaving: The story demonstrates what type of writing?

Coming-of-age story

Shaving: What is the tone of the story?

Compassionate

In Henry V, what is the tone of the king's speech?

Confident

Vocabulary: Any attempt to figure out who the perpetrator of the crime was would be mere ________ without first gathering more clues and information.

Conjecture

Choose a synonym for Duress

Constant by threat

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Underlying her seemingly calm exterior, Sheila has a very turbulent nature. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

The Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team is one of the worst since LeBron James left.

Correct

Verb Tense: I go to basketball practice every day and I play my best, yet my coach still does not see the contributions I can make for this team.

Correct

Verb Tense: The boss and his employees are all upset about the layoffs.

Correct

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Valor

Courage

Vocabulary: The military conducted ________ operations as it tested its top secret new missile defense system.

Covert

Which of the following is not one of the ways to create fluent sentences? Cram as much information as possible into a sentence Use short sentences for special emphasis Vary sentence construction and length Combine related ideas

Cram as much information as possible into a sentence

Blood Brothers: What experience enables Elias to sympathize with the Jews?

Crossing the border into Germany to visit his friends, the Grubers.

Choose a synonym for Perniciou

Destructive

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)? Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips?). Did Brad trap the gopher—from the garden—the one who ate all the turnips? Did Brad, trap the gopher from the garden, the one who ate all the turnips?

Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)?

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Her __________ appearance and late arrival to the interview did not impress the CEO. Vigorous Indignant Raucous Disheveled

Disheveled

What is the speaker's tone in "The Unknown Citizen?" Sympathetic Incoherent Optimistic Disinterested

Disinterested

Choose a synonym for Chagrin

Dismay

Les Mis: Which qualities best describe Madame Magloire?

Distrustful

Choose a synonym for Dubious

Doubtful

Vocabulary: I tried to understand what the two-year-old boy was asking for, but his speech was ________ and garbled.

Incoherent

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Jackie's __________ clothing accessories seemed weird and tacky, as if she had purchased them from various specialty shops in hope of following modern fashion. Eccentric Vengeance Unobtrusive Vigorous

Eccentric

Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," when electing leaders, what is important to look at in a future leader? Enduring values "Followership" Expediency Pragmatism

Enduring values

Identify the sentence with clear pronoun-antecedent usage. Refer back to antecedent agreement to answer this question.

Either Lonnie or Robert copied his report from the Internet.

Which rhetorical device does Henry use repeatedly in the third paragraph of "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,"?

Rhetorical Question

How does Esperanza feel about Mango Street? Embarrassed Content Scared Proud

Embarrassed

Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," why should democratic countries maintain trade and communication with communist or dictatorship countries? Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy. Alienating communist countries will lead to a full-scale world war which could destroy democratic nations. Through the example of free enterprise businesses, communist countries will improve their economic system. Strengthening trade relationships with communist countries builds the economic strength of democratic nations.

Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy.

Who are Rachel and Lucy? Esperanza's cousins Esperanza's friends Esperanza's enemies Esperanza's sisters

Esperanza's friends

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Paragon

Example

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Kids who constantly break the rules __________ their parents to no end. Exasperate Vindicate Beseech Insinuate

Exasperate

Choose a synonym for Sordid

Filthy

Which of the following is not essential for forming a complete sentence? Correct punctuation Subject Rhetorical devices Predicate

Rhetorical devices

Churchill laments the fact that the British Navy is unprepared and ill-equipped for warfare. True or False

False

InA Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha agrees to marry Asagai. True False

False

Paine believes isolation from Europe would create necessary hardship after gaining independence. True or False

False

Paine believes only those who have nothing to lose should fight. True or False

False

Short sentences should never be used in good writing. True or False

False

Words can be used interchangeably as long as they have the same denotation; it doesn't matter if words have different connotations. True or False

False

In Blood Brothers, how do Faraj and Elias differ in their approaches to dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action. Faraj wants to join the underground resistance; Elias wants to conform to religious expectations. Faraj no longer wants to become a priest; Elias wants to become the Archbishop. Faraj wants to forget the conflict entirely; Elias wants to join the freedom fighters.

Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action.

Vocabulary: Angela's ________ and showy dress immediately made her the center of attention at the party.

Flamboyant

If Henry V was set in the situation of a football team gearing up for its next game, what role could the king best be compared to?

Football coach

Which of the following best describes Elias's father's attitude towards the Zionists in Blood Brothers?

Forgiving

Vocabulary: The detectives received a lucky break when they ________ happened upon a clue which helped them find the criminal.

Fortuitously

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Many fans were disgusted by the actresses' flagrant display of opulence and wealth.

correct

According to Thatcher in "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," what is economic democracy? A democratic government Free trade Free enterprise Natural resources

Free enterprise

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. When the new girl sat two seats over from Hector, he managed to steal several __________ glances at her without her noticing. Assimilate Raucous Furtive Eccentric

Furtive

Which of the following does Anne not discuss in her journal in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?

Future career

Who or what is the antagonist in the story "Trap of Gold?"

Greed

Uh Oh: According to Sigmund Wollman's definition, which of the following would be an inconvenience?

Getting a speeding ticket

In "Trap of Gold," why did Wetherton decide to quit extracting gold?

He defeated his greed.

Which of the following is not a fact reported about the man's life? He served in the war. He divorced his wife. He belonged to a union. He bought a newspaper every day.

He divorced his wife.

Why does Gandalf refuse to take the ring?

He fears the ring's power over him.

Les Mis: What was the main reason Jean Valjean doubted the Bishop's sincerity in giving him the silver candlesticks?

He felt that society had wronged him before.

Blood Brothers: How is Elias able to regain a small sense of inner peace while at the orphanage in Haifa?

He fills his journals with letters to Jesus.

What is the author's (not the speaker's) purpose in writing this poem, "The Unknown Citizen?" He is condemning the man for not working hard. He is promoting the need for more factory workers. He is honoring this man for his productive life. He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.

He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.

Blood Brothers: Why does Elias become depressed while studying in Paris?

He is dismayed at how Palestinians are viewed by the world. He feels helpless to help his family and friends at home in Israel.

Blood Brothers: How does Elias react to his studies at the seminary in Paris?

He is disturbed by the Western philosophies influencing the Church.

What does the narrator mean by "full knowledge" in the last sentence of "Distillation?"

He knows his father loved them enough to suffer so they wouldn't have to.

Shaving: How does Barry change during the course of the story?

He matures as he takes on responsibilities that were previously his father's.

Les Mis: Why does Jean Valjean steal the silver?

He needs the money.

In Blood Brothers, why does David Hazard feel that he must write the story of Elias Chacour?

He wanted to discover the compassion and peace that Chacour has.

In Blood Brothers, what motivates Elias to stay in Ibillin?

He wants to practice being a peacemaker.

Les Mis: Why does the Bishop refrain from questioning Jean Valjean about his past?

He wants to treat him as an equal.

Which of the following is a way the father demonstrates his love for his children in "Distillation?"

He willingly works hard to provide for them. He protects them from the hail storm. He tells them he will never let anything hurt them.

Worn out from seven hours of work under the hot sun, the laborer made a/an __________ attempt at a conversation with his coworker, who was equally as exhausted. pretentious loquacious anemic exuberant

anemic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Explorers and religious missionaries claimed to "save" all the __________ indigenous peoples of the New World. Acute Eccentric Heathen Unobtrusive

Heathen

Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, what reason(s) does Paine give for his confidence that God will help the Americans and not the British? (Select all that apply.) Heaven rates freedom highly. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power. God will not give the colonists up to the devils.

Heaven rates freedom highly. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power. God will not give the colonists up to the devils.

Why doesn't Esperanza want to dance at her cousin's baptism? Her shoes don't match her dress. She doesn't want people to see her dance. She hurt her foot. She is jealous her cousin got baptized.

Her shoes don't match her dress.

Based on Whitman's description of these heroes, what does the poem suggest about his concept of heroism?

Heroes are people who rise to challenges.

Blood Brothers: What quality often gets Elias into trouble?

His outspoken honesty

Referring to Henry V, what quality or value does the king advocate as he rallies his troops for their upcoming battle?

Honour

What does "Esperanza" mean? Friendship Courage Hope Beauty

Hope

What is the tone of the President's speech, "Tear Down This Wall?" Humorous Remorseful Hopeful Sarcastic

Hopeful

What is the tone of the novel? Suspenseful Sarcastic Depressed Hopeful

Hopeful

What is Whitman's tone towards the various heroes he identifies?

admiring

Using Figurative Language: I'll never learn these stupid figurative language devices!

Hyperbole

Using Figurative Language: My sister wears so much makeup I haven't seen her face in years.

Hyperbole

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

I can't make up my mind whether I should be a zombie, a dental hygienist, a cowboy, or a penguin for Halloween.

Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. I saw my phone, broken in many pieces, on the sidewalk. I saw my phone on the sidewalk broken in many pieces. Broken in many pieces, I saw my phone on the sidewalk. Broken in many pieces, my phone lay on the sidewalk.

I saw my phone, broken in many pieces, on the sidewalk. Broken in many pieces, my phone lay on the sidewalk.

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Emily's __________ is not easy to win as dozens of would-be boyfriends have failed in their attempts to impress her. adulation languor pontificate prevaricate

adulation

Using Figurative Language: After she broke up with Simon, Alicia realized that boys like him are a dime a dozen.

Idiom

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," what is "the lamp of experience" an example of?

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," what is "the lamp of experience" an example of?

How is the novel structured? In chapters In chronological order In vignettes In flashbacks

In vignettes

Following the hurricane, an indigent gentleman made a generous contribution to the Red Cross. Correct or Incorrect

Incorrect

Verb Tense: Last week I went to my friend's house to do homework. We didn't really do much homework. Instead, we end up eating, laughing and telling jokes.

Incorrect

Verb Tense: The students, as well as the teacher, is sad that the class has to end.

Incorrect

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Meg stormed __________ out of the room after she felt insulted, even though nobody was really laughing at her. Eccentrically Disheveled Indignantly Acutely

Indignantly

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. By your subtle comments, I hope you do not __________ that I would not be qualified for the job. Insinuate Beseech Exasperate Vindicate

Insinuate

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The ________ commander bravely led his platoon to victory against insurmountable odds.

Intrepid

Vocabulary: Many people lost respect for Roger when he ________ and criticized his opponent who had fairly won the election.

Inveighed

What is the significance of chapter twelve's title: "Work, For the Night is Coming"? (Select all that apply.)

It emphasizes Bishop Raya's counsel for Elias to help build schools and libraries. It represents the work, physically and spiritually, that needs to be done in Israel.

Elements of Style: Why is an outline so important in good writing? (Select all that apply.)

It gives the writer direction It keeps the writer focused It instills confidence in the writer

Why is the active voice generally more desirable than the passive voice? (Select all that apply.) It improves your writing style. It is more direct. It is more clear and lively.

It improves your writing style. It is more direct. It is more clear and lively.

What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Jackson soared through the lane and dunked the ball with two hands. Add a subject Add a verb Add a subject and a verb It is already a complete sentence.

It is already a complete sentence.

In Armstrong's view in "The Cereal Box," what is the purpose of suffering from cancer?

It is meant to improve the individuals it attacks.

Why does Sanders assert that active voice strengthens writing? (Select all that apply.)

It makes the writer more accountable. It is more interesting and lively. It eliminates empty phrases.

How is the repetition of the line "I am the man, I suffer'd, I was there" significant?

It reveals the author's empathy for the heroes.

How do you think this incident affected the speaker of the poem "Incident?"

It traumatized him and injured his self-respect.

How is the title, "Incident," ironic?

It underscores the trauma the speaker suffered from this event.

Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence. Boats with excessive horsepower should be banned from our lakes and ponds. This would be one way to decrease noise and water pollution. It could also save precious fuel.

answer is not we could...

In Blood Brothers, who is Elias's Champion?

Jesus Christ

Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on improving literacy among school children?

Jim Barksdale

Why would the following sentence be acceptable, even though it is in the passive voice? "The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln." It is not acceptable. The passive voice is never acceptable. Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance. No one constructed it.

Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.

Said/Left embarrassed

apologized ; staggered

From "The Miracle of Language": Why does Lederer's chapter assert that language is so important? (Select all that apply.)

Language allows us to reason Language allows us to think

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The evening of celebration culminated in a fantastic fireworks display.

correct

In "Letter 2," the organization needs what? (Select all that apply.)

better paragraphing more logical sequencing

What does the writer conclude about man's relationship to nature?

Man has his own moral power.

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. When Greg appealed his case to the Supreme Court, he was exonerated on all charges.

correct

"But my mother's hair . . . is the warm smell of bread before you bake it . . . " (6).

Metaphor

"My aunt, a little oyster, a little piece of meat on an open shell for us to look at" (60).

Metaphor

"Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor." Metaphor Simile Personification

Metaphor

Using Figurative Language: Mosquitoes are frail vampires.

Metaphor

What is wrong with this sentence? Beyond the reaches of time and space. Missing subject and verb Missing verb Missing subject Nothing is wrong.

Missing subject and verb

What did the guns symbolize to the young Elias in Blood Brothers?

Might

In "The Cereal Box," which of the following is not one of the factors contributing to long-term survival of cancer?

Money

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Indigenous

Native

Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, who or what is the antagonist in these entries?

Nazi Germany

How does Mr. Linder in A Raisin in the Sun feel about the Youngers moving into his neighborhood? Nervous Angry Apathetic Excited

Nervous

My Nike cleats tore up the turf as I sprinted for the end zone.

No omissions are necessary

Vocabulary: We were pleasantly surprised when the travel agent only charged a ________ fee for her services.

Nominal

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

None of the above are punctuated correctly.

Which one is not a reason to vary from standard English? Not knowing how to spell certain words To speed up the flow of the language To make a particular aspect of a text stand out To imitate the way people talk

Not knowing how to spell certain words

What is wrong with this sentence? Fern flew through the forest, frightened for her life. Missing both subject and verb Missing verb Missing subject Nothing is wrong.

Nothing is wrong.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Progeny

Offspring

In the marathon that I ran, I ran faster than my friend who ran a slower time than me.

Omissions are needed.

Using Figurative Language: The grapefruit splattered when I mashed it with a mallet.

Onomatopoeia

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Antithesis

Opposition

What attribute best describes Anne in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?

Optimistic

What is the tone of the play A Raisin in the Sun? Tragic Optimistic Sarcastic Comical

Optimistic

Which term best describes the tone of Camus's speech?

Optimistic

Which of the following is not one of the rhetorical devices Paine uses in The American Crisis Number 1? Metaphor Oxymoron Rhetorical question Imagery

Oxymoron

The ball was thrown to home plate for the final out in the baseball game. Active Passive

Passive

The book was read by my wife in two hours. Active Passive

Passive

In Blood Brothers, which word best describes Elias's father, Michael Chacour?

Peaceful

What are the "living stones" Elias refers to in Blood Brothers?

People

Les Mis: In the Bishops's bestowal of the candlesticks to Jean Valjean, want do we learn about his belief in human nature?

People will act as they are treated

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Impeccable

Perfect

Child of the Dark: Which quality best describes Carolina Maria de Jesus?

Persistent

Which of the following would Sanders advocate in writing?

Personal example

Which sentence does not have a problem with sentence fluency?

Personally, I think it is a bad idea.

"Out front there are twenty-one steps, all lopsided and jutting like crooked teeth . . ." (21-22).

Personification

"The mother's feet, plump and polite . . ." (40).

Personification

"But the house on Mango Street is not the way they told it at all. It's small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath" (4).

Personofication

The little wooden door that has wedged shut the dark for so long opens with a sigh and lets out a breath of mold and dampness." Simile Metaphor Personification

Personofication

Choose a synonym for Feasible

Possible

Vocabulary: Our early snowfall this year ________ a rush on the unprepared ski and snowboard equipment stores.

Precipitated

Who or what is the antagonist in this poem? (Select all that apply.)

Prejudice

Child of the Dark: What irony dos the July 30th entry reveal?

Princess Margaret is discontented despite her riches.

Choose a synonym for Arbitrary

Purposeful

In A Raisin in the Sun, what antagonists does Walter Lee face? Choose all that apply. Racism Illness Poverty Nature

Racism Poverty

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Veronica disrupted the business meeting with her __________ outburst of laughter. Unobtrusive Acute Furtive Raucous

Raucous

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Temerity

Reckless

According to the king in Henry V, how will men in England who were not there to fight view themselves when they remember the battle fought on St. Crispian's day?

Regretful they were not there Ashamed of their own cowardice

Vocabulary: After Edward's error cost the company thousands of dollars, he was ________ to a minor position in the mail room.

Relegated

Vocabulary: I discontinued any further business with my biggest client after I received no ________ for my services.

Remuneration

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Recant

Renounce

Which rhetorical devices does Anthony use in her speech?

Repetition and metaphor

"Cathy who is queen of cats has cats and cats and cats. Baby cats, big cats, skinny cats, sick cats. Cats on top of the refrigerator. . . . Cats taking a walk on the dinner table" (13).

Repetition for effect

Lincoln's words, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth" is an example of which rhetorical device?

Repitition

Looking back at Blood Brothers, while on the Mount of Beatitudes, what specifically does Elias realize he can do to help reconcile the Palestinian people? Teach them how to forgive Build up their national pride Improve their education Restore their human dignity

Restore their human dignity

From "English is a Crazy Language": Based on the characteristics of words Lederer discussed in this chapter, which of the following word pairs would he find illogical?

cough/dough

What quality best describes Eric?

courageous

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Asperity

Roughness

Vocabulary: The new minister's teachings caused a great ________ among the congregation, dividing the once unified worshipers.

Schism

Choose a synonym for Clandestine

Secret

What happened to Sally? She ran away. She became very ill. She moved to Mexico. She got married.

She got married.

Why does Esperanza cry in the lunchroom? She is late for class. She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives. She doesn't like the rice sandwich she has to eat. She can't sit by her sister.

She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives.

Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, how does Anne change during her years in the Secret Annex?

She matures, becoming more patient, and she discovers herself.

Which of these is the kindest way to say that someone's life has ended? She died. She passed away. She kicked the bucket. All three have the same connotation.

She passed away.

". . .the family that spoke like guitars . . ." (94).

Simile

"I'm saying your mama's ugly like . . . ummm . . . like bare feet in September!"(37).

Simile

"Only a house quiet as snow, a space for myself to go, clean as paper before the poem." Personification Simile Metaphor

Simile

"Ready and waiting like a new Buick with the keys in the ignition" (49).

Simile

"Sally, who taught you to paint your eyes like Cleopatra?" (81).

Simile

"She is always sad like a house on fire—always something wrong" (84).

Simile

"The kids bend trees and bounce between cars and dangle upside down from knees and almost break like fancy museum vases you can't replace" (29).

Simile

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Gregarious

Sociable

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Coterie

Social clique

Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? Someone left their trademark graffiti all over the school.

Someone left his or her trademark graffiti all over the school.

Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The cat crawled into my lap while reading the newspaper. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper. Reading the newspaper, the cat crawled into my lap.

The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper.

Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The distance runner sprained her ankle with the blue t-shirt. The distance runner with the blue t-shirt sprained her ankle.

The distance runner with the blue t-shirt sprained her ankle.

Elements of Style: What should the first sentence in a paragraph do? (Select all that apply.)

Suggest a topic Help with transition

Choose a synonym for Voluble

Talkative

Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, with which of the following statements would Thomas Paine agree? (Select all that apply.) The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. He would agree with none of these arguments. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.

The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.

According to the article, The New Philanthropy, what element has created the wealth that has stimulated such a high level of giving?

Technology boom

Looking back to "Their Finest Hour," what will be the consequence if Britain capitulates to Germany? The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany. The British Resistance will undermine German authority indefinitely. The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism. All of Europe will be held accountable for Germany's domination.

The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism.

According to Thatcher in "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," why do some countries with abundant natural resources fail to succeed? The government planned the people into poverty. The government fostered free enterprise. The government encouraged too much creativity. The government failed to plan for the future.

The government planned the people into poverty.

What is the most significant difference that sets the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 apart from other tragedies?

The heroic efforts of rescuers and the survivor who saved others' lives.

How is the poem ironic?

The mother believes the church is safer than the freedom march.

According to Thatcher, what is the only country founded on liberty? France The United States Canada Great Britain

The United States

In Blood Brothers, why were Elias' father and brothers allowed to stay in Gish after they had been driven out?

The Zionists needed a "cheap" labor force.

Which of the following circumstances motivates Camus to write? (Select all that apply.)

The oppression of europe the emergence of nihilism

Elements of Style: According to The Elements of Style, what is the basic unit of composition?

The paragraph

The camp dinner consisted of rotten potatoes, dehydrated water, and burnt lettuce.

The parallel structure is fine. No change needed.

Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. Dressed in ghost-hunting gear, the police officer waved to us teenagers. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.

The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.

Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," what do freedom and liberty need to exist? A strong economy The rule of law A new country Great leaders

The rule of law

In the first two lines of Lincoln's speech, the "Gettysburg Address", what event is he referring to?

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who was the founder of the Zionist movement in Blood Brothers? Lord Balfour Lord Rothschild Theodore Herzl Chaim Weizmann

Theodore Herzl

In Blood Brothers, what reason is given for why the Palestinian youth resort to drugs, alcohol, violence, and vandalism? They are simply learning from the examples of their families. They are angry and resentful of the Israeli military authority. They are simply demonstrating the qualities of rebellious teenagers. They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.

They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.

Why are the boys silent on their ride home from the dump in "Distillation?"

They are thinking about their near escape from danger in the hail storm.

Why does Anthony declare that states with laws prohibiting women the right to vote are in violation of the Constitution? (Select all that apply.)

They establish an oligarchy of sex

How are the last two lines significant in "The Unknown Citizen?" They explain how statistics can accurately portray one's life. They illustrate how happy and satisfied the man was in life. They suggest anyone can be happy if they follow the man's example. They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.

They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.

What trait best helps individuals prepare to become good writers?

They read extensively.

What caused the collapse of Athens, the birthplace of democracy? They were involved in too many wars. They were too lazy to enforce laws. They allowed kings to become dictators. They shunned their responsibilities.

They shunned their responsibilities.

Which stanza illustrates the impression the event had on the speaker of the poem "Incident?"

Third stanza

Choose a synonym for Ominous

Threatening

Why does the poem, "The Unknown Citizen," emphasize that the man's various actions were "normal," "proper," or "right"? To encourage proper etiquette and behavior To illustrate society's pressure for conformity To promote ethics and morality in the workplace To emphasize the value of honesty and integrity

To illustrate society's pressure for conformity

What is the purpose of Paine's essay, The American Crisis Number 1? To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause To persuade the British army to admit defeat Paine's essay has no persuasive purpose. To express despair over Washington's retreat To flatter the Tories into denouncing support of England

To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause

In "Their Finest Hour," what is the purpose of Churchill's speech? To blame the French for poor military leadership To defend his political position as prime minister To analyze recent battle strategies and developments To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might

To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might

In "Their Finest Hour," Why does Churchill review the state of the British Army, Navy, and Air Force in "Their Finest Hour?" To advise Parliament to surrender now and avoid excessive casualties To persuade the United States to join the war against Nazi Germany To convince more Britons to join the army to fight in World War II To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war

To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war

A Raisin in the Sun has been made into a movie at least once. True False

True

Churchill believes it will be extremely difficult for Germany to defeat Britain on its home territory. True or False

True

Churchill believes the Battle of Britain will determine the survival of Christian civilization. True or False

True

Churchill is cautiously optimistic that Britain will win the war against Germany. True or False

True

InA Raisin in the Sun Walter Lee is a round character. True False

True

Lederer asserts that verbs create specific pictures in our minds. True or False

True

Paine believes Americans should have declared their independence from England several months earlier. True or False

True

Paine claims he is not superstitious but God is on the side of the colonists. True or False

True

Paine describes the American retreat to the Delaware as disorganized but courageous. True or False

True

Thatcher emphasizes the need to maintain a strong military and defense program. True or False

True

Vocabulary: Because of our unusually long summer, we experienced a ________ fall season.

Truncated

Toward the end of his speech, Camus mentions two goals we must "march toward." What are they?

Truth and liberty

Which of the following best describes a "novice" writer?

Unconscious writing

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Jack's appendectomy could be done with minimal invasion—only a few laser incisions; it's more __________ than in years past. Unobtrusive Indignant Eccentric Furtive

Unobtrusive

Choose a synonym for Inexorable

Unrelenting

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. In fact, Hector sought __________ for all the times Martin insulted him in front of the new girl. Vengeance Heathen Vindicate Vigorous

Vengeance

What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Spiderman, sneaky and silent through the city. Subject and verb Verb Nothing Subject

Verb

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. After some extremely __________ exercise, Terrence's stress seemed to vanish. Vigorous Exasperate Disheveled Furtive

Vigorous

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Mr. Sommers felt __________ after he was proved innocent before the jury. Exasperate Vindicate Assimilate Insinuate

Vindicate

Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence. I was employed by the Food Mart supermarket. I held the position of service clerk. It was my job to operate a cash register. I priced items and stocked shelves. When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves. I enjoyed working at the Food Mart supermarket because I worked as a service clerk and could operate the cash register, and price items, and stock shelves. When I was employed as a service clerk, my jobs included operating the cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves; I worked at the Food Mart supermarket. Operating a cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves were my jobs when I worked at the Food Mart supermarket where I was employed as a service clerk.

When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves.

In the Blood Brothers, when was the first time Elias remembered discovering inner peace?

While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school

What logic does Anthony use to explain why she believes women already possess the right to vote?

Women are citizens

What does the diary reveal about Brazil during the 1950s?

Women were subservient to their husbands. Brazilian democracy was weakening. The Sao Paolo favela was growing rapidly.

What did the citizen do for a living? Worked in a factory Worked for the union Worked in fast-food Worked as a teacher

Worked in a factory

Match the symbols to their meanings. Esperanza three sisters four skinny trees mamacita a house the monkey garden

a. being trapped - mamacita b. freedom - a house c. wisdom or the fates - three sisters d. hope - Esperanza e. childhood - the monkey garden f. Esperanza - four skinny trees

Match each vignette to its place in the story structure. "The Three Sisters" "Four Skinny Trees" "Hairs" "A House of My Own"

a. exposition - "Hairs" b. rising action - "Four Skinny Trees" c. resolution - "A House of My Own" d. climax - "The Three Sisters"

In writing, specifically regarding the six traits, what is a convention? nothing worth a writer's time; it only applies to readers an agreement made over time between writers and readers about how something will be done in texts a place to go and write with a bunch of other writers when the writer and the teacher figure out what is wrong with the writing

an agreement made over time between writers and readers about how something will be done in texts

In "Letter 2," which word is not spelled correctly?

beleive

Said/Left injured person

blurted ; lurched

Someone in a hurry blurted; dashed asserted; strutted commanded; darted mumbled; wandered

blurted; dashed

Said/Left braggart

boasted ; hobbled

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. He crams the __________ trunk of his car with an eclectic assortment of knick-knacks from all his travels. parsimonious sanctimonious capacious

capacious

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. When the truth came out that Allison had lied about her illness, the media printed a sarcastic and ________ editorial against her, causing her to leave the acting world permanently.

caustic

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. The rhino's __________ hide protects it from would be predators.

coarse

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Almost the entire class failed the science test because the questions and answers were so ambiguous.

correct

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Despite years of investigating cases of abuse, the social worker never became calloused to the plight of the victims.

correct

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. I am intrigued by the many facets of Monica's personality which come to light as she interacts in numerous and varied social situations.

correct

. Which type(s) of punctuation can be used to set apart a parenthetical element? Mark all that apply. hyphen dash parentheses semicolon colon comma

dash parentheses comma

It seemed that whenever the boys hit their ball over Ms. Crabtree's fence, a __________ sermon on being careful and respecting your elders came before she allowed them to retrieve it. fatidic anemic didactic exuberant

didactic

A cowboy/cowgirl drawled; sauntered shrieked; marched blurted; lurched boasted; hobbled

drawled; sauntered

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. The club played a/an __________ mix of music in order to appeal to a variety of patrons. eclectic insatiable sanctimonious parsimonious

eclectic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every citizen of the small town excitedly gathered to hear the speech by the distinguished and ________ visiting professor.

eminent

What are two advantages of fluent sentences? enhanced clarity and conciseness improved word choice and voice improved conventionality and formatting clearer purpose and coherence

enhanced clarity and conciseness

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. This receipt __________ your entrance to the convention, so don't lose it.

ensures

In "Letter 1," which word was not used properly?

expressionism

Sarah's __________ demeanor changed when the results of the student council election were posted, and she found herself on the losing end. anemic exuberant fatidic incognito

exuberant

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After Allison realized that she would not get paid more because the contract was valid, she decided to ________ a story that she had fallen terminally ill and could no longer act.

fabricate

His __________ counsel about needing an umbrella proved accurate when the skies opened and drenched the spectators. fatidic loquacious motif resilience

fatidic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. While he likes to __________ the lifestyle of a rock star, his wallet cannot afford it. prevaricate ruminate feign pontificate

feign

Which is more negative? filth dirt

filth

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. At the end of the ceremony, Donald was __________ presented with a medal for his heroic acts during the evacuation.

formally

Refer back to antecedent agreement to answer this question. Pronouns need to agree with their antecedents in number (singular or plural), person (point of view), and __________.

gender

Said/Left drunkard

giggled ; whirled

Which is more negative? news gossip

gossip

What did Elias, in Blood Brothers, remember his father teaching him?

history of his christian ancestors

Shelly has a quirky jazz __________ that separates her from other blues guitarists. idiom naphtha didactic vignette

idiom

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Elmer needs to control his __________ temperament, especially if he wants to impress the peace-loving Emily. impetuous motley pragmatic feign

impetuous

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Maggie ________ left the burner on after she removed the saucepan, which caused the stove to catch on fire.

inadvertently

Arthur sneaked into the club __________ so his older sister wouldn't recognize him. incognito pretentious tenacious visceral

incognito

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Because Alex took such copious notes in class, he usually failed the test because he had little to study with.

incorrect

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. It would be extremely detrimental to earn your college degree; you will be able to get a higher paying job.

incorrect

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Martin's apathy and laziness makes him one of our most fervid supporters.

incorrect

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. My best friend, Sarah, is extremely meticulous; she leaves a path of destruction behind her wherever she goes.

incorrect

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The itinerant farmer had lived on his range for nearly 35 years.

incorrect

Even though he was unable to move, Martin was still very aware and comprehensive of what was happening around him.

incorrect

We were apprehensive about going snowmobiling because of the possible chance of imminent weather.

incorrect

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. Sullivan and McGillicutty were infamous bank robbers. The __________ served his time then went into show business.

latter

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Ralph's appetite for adventure is __________. He always wants to do something bigger, better, or faster. impetuous insatiable pragmatic taut

insatiable

Comparing the whining schoolboy to the "creeping . . . snail" in lines 7 and 8 implies that the schoolboy _________.

is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly

In "Tear Down This Wall," what is President Reagan's rationale for tearing down the Berlin Wall? Mark all that apply. It impedes economic progress. It impedes the growth of the city. It impedes freedom.

it is not all of them it is porbably It impedes economic progress. It impedes freedom.

Mr. Bramall, __________ in nature, would go on for the entire period about random topics so much that the class never finished the required material. loquacious didactic tenacious visceral

loquacious

Our teacher asked us to identify at least one symbolic __________ that the author used throughout the novel. naphtha resilience incognito motif

motif

he wallpaper contains a distinct flower __________. naphtha. vignette motif. idiom.

motif

Said/Left baby

mumbled ; wandered

Said/Left sneaky person

mumbled ; wandered

Said/Left confused person

murmured ; tiptoed

A timid person murmured; tiptoed moaned; strode sighed; pranced slurred; whirled

murmured; tiptoed

Maria removed the oil stain by using a bar of __________ soap instead of her regular detergent. naphtha motif incognito fatidic

naphtha

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The conductor heightened my appreciation for Mozart's symphony as he explored every possible ________ of the music.

nuance

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Shelby's __________ nature kept her from emptying her pockets for the school-wide fund raiser, even though she was the first to complain about the lack of student body funds. eclectic prevaricate taut parsimonious

parsimonious

Communism, after surviving for many decades, was overthrown by people who wanted a different system of government. passive active

passive

Which of the following would Sanders advocate in writing?

personal example

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every Thanksgiving we have a ________ of food; we never come close to eating it all.

plethora

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. I'm tired of hearing politicians __________ just to have their voices heard, especially when they have nothing new to say. ruminate taut adulation pontificate

pontificate

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Once he gained an audience, Bailey began to __________ about his latest basketball exploits, exaggerating his scoring even more than before. prevaricate languor ruminate adulation

prevaricate

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, usage belong to?

proofreading

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Allison tried to ________ the validity of the contract because she felt she was not being paid enough for each episode.

repudiate

However, Sarah showed her __________ by supporting the winning candidate with his platform. idiom trundle resilience motif

resilience

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public.

reticent

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, ideas and content, belong to?

revising

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, organization belong to?

revising

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, sentence fluency belong to?

revising

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, voice belong to?

revising

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, word choice belong to?

revising

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After the recent election, the citizens quickly tired of the political ________ carried on between the candidates.

rhetoric

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Sometimes I like to sit calmly and __________ about life, the universe, and everything. pontificate feign prevaricate ruminate

ruminate

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Wanda really bugged me with her __________ attitude, smirking as she supplied all the answers during the Sunday school lesson. Yesterday, I saw her steal from orphans. capacious pragmatic motley sanctimonious

sanctimonious

In what age category would you as a high school student most likely find yourself?

second or third

Said/Left military officer

shrieked ; marched

The fact that the inspector-general is spied upon by his own servants is an example of which type of irony?

situational irony

An angry person minced; staggered snapped; stamped groaned; skipped slurred; plodded

snapped; stamped

Said/Left crying

sobbed ; crawled

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. My dog has had real problems since he started chasing __________ cars.

stationary

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The lawyers worked carefully on creating a contract which would ________ that Allison must star in the television sitcom for three more years.

stipulate

Which is more negative? sweat perspiration

sweat

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Captain Featherstone ran a/an __________ ship; everyone leapt to their duties so everything ran smoothly on the voyage. capacious parsimonious insatiable taut

taut

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. The squadron's __________ parade formations always earned the sergeant's praise despite their motley, undisciplined backgrounds. eclectic prevaricate insatiable taut

taut

With years of private training under her belt, Jasmine had a __________ hold on the part for the lead in the school play. didactic visceral fatidic tenacious

tenacious

What does "second childishness" mean? (line 27)

that our abilities once again equal that of a baby's

In Blood Brothers, which scripture did Elias's mother love the most?

the Beatitudes

What event impels Elias to return to Ibillin?

the Lebanon massacre

In "Distillation," which character is the protagonist?

the father

For what purpose was the Declaration of Independence written?

to explain why the colonists need to separate from great Britain

Why should you sometimes divide a gigantic paragraph into two or more paragraphs? (Select all that apply.)

to give the reader a visual break

According to Camus, which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the writer?

to instill hope by supporting the government

What lesson(s) did Eric's mother learn from him?

to laugh, to love life, and to accept death

After the double overtime game, Ferris __________ his gear through the door and collapsed. didactic idiom trundled resilience

trundled

Which of the following is probably the most important skill for paragraphing effectively?

using good judgement

Driver: He got rid of the last one. Holy terror he was! Hear him coming five miles off! Say he's going to this little town. Somewhere like we're going, say. He'd let all the world know about it a month before. So now he's on his way, say, and it's like thunder and lightning coming down the road. And when he gets where he's going he has a good sleep, he has a good eat and drink—and then he starts. Stamps his feet, shouts his head off. Then he has another good sleep, and off he goes.

verbal irony

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public.

vigilant

My teacher assigned us to write a descriptive __________ about each member of our families. vignette resilience anemic trundle

vignette

As the group stared into the entryway of the abandoned cabin, Kate's __________ instincts told her not to go in. loquacious pretentious exuberant visceral

visceral

According to the Declaration of Independence, when is it appropriate to demand a change of government?

when the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights

In what ways did Eric fight the leukemia? (Select all that apply.)

with humor and laughter and watching others' examples

The use of phrases like "condescending venom" is a good example of

word choice

Which is more negative? zit pimple

zit