10. In "The Lottery," Jackson employs several stock characters, including a town leader, law-abiding citizens, and strong father figure. How does she use the stock characters instead of more complex characters to develop the theme that normal people are capable of dangerous acts?
A. The stock characters allowed Jackson to use parallel plots
B. The stock characters develop and grow throughout the story
C. The stock characters are representative of any person in any town
D. To stock characters use informal language to emphasize the theme
I think it might be b. but I'm not sure.....
Is it C?
Right
B is correct.
All the others include info from sources other than your own knowledge.
Can you help me with another question?
I can try.
Thanks!
Which of the following would NOT always require a citation in a research paper?
a. Info from a website
b. Info from common knowledge
c. Info from personal interview
d. Info from a television program
I choose b , but I'm afraid it's not the correct answer.
Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
Which of the following lines from Marge Piercy’s poem “To Be of Use” best demonstrates the speaker’s view that work is gratifying?
A. “Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust.”
B. “Greek amphoras for wine or oil,”
C. “The pitcher cries for water to carry”
D. “and a person for work that is real.”
i think it might be C
Yes, you're correct!
"The pitcher cries for water to carry" suggests that work is necessary and satisfying.
Which phrase from Marge Piercy’s “To Be of Use” best illustrates the poem’s celebratory tone toward hard work?
I want to be with people who submerge
in the task, who go into the fields to harvest
and work in a row and pass the bags along,
who are not parlor generals and field deserters
but move in a common rhythm
when the food must come in or the fire be put out.
A. “who go into the fields”
B. “parlor generals and field deserters”
C. “move in a common rhythm”
D. “food must come in”
i need help idk,
The phrase "move in a common rhythm" best illustrates the poem's celebratory tone toward hard work, as it suggests a sense of collaboration and community in the labor being described. It emphasizes the idea that people working together can achieve great things, which contributes to the overall positive tone of the poem.
In "The Lottery," Jackson employs several stock characters, including a town leader, law-abiding citizens, and strong father figure. How does she use the stock characters instead of more complex characters to develop the theme that normal people are capable of dangerous acts?
A. The stock characters allowed Jackson to use parallel plots
B. The stock characters develop and grow throughout the story
C. The stock characters are representative of any person in any town
D. To stock characters use informal language to emphasize the theme
C. The stock characters are representative of any person in any town.
By using stock characters, Jackson creates a story that could take place in any town, with any group of people, which highlights the idea that ordinary people are capable of committing horrific acts. The characters themselves are not complex or unique individuals, but rather stand-ins for the types of people who might be found in any real community.
1. Which of the following lines from the poem, "to be of use" best conveys the connotation that hard work is associated with dignity and gratification?
A. "They seem to become natives of that element"
B. "I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart"
C. "The work of the world is common as mud"
D. "Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust"
2. How does the following line from "I Hear America Singing" contribute to the overall theme of the poem?
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else.
A. Each song and task fully expresses an individual
B. Although everyone is different, everyone sings the same song
C. Each person has written a song to sing while working
D. All of the writers have their own equipment
3. Read the following lines from Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing":
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear
Those of mechanics, each one singing his, at it should be
blithe and strong;
the carpenter singing his as he measure his plank or beam
Which language best contributes to the enthusiastic tone?
A. The words "Blithe" and "Strong"
B. The words "Mechanics" and "Carpenter"
C. The words "Hear" and "Varied"
D. The repeated use of the word "Singing"
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1. B. "I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart" conveys the connotation that hard work is associated with dignity and gratification by using the metaphor of an ox working willingly and diligently, displaying pride in their labor.
2. A. Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else contributes to the overall theme of the poem by emphasizing the individuality and uniqueness of each worker's song, highlighting the idea that even in a collective society, each person has their own contribution to make and their own dignity as a human being.
3. A. The words "Blithe" and "Strong" contribute to the enthusiastic tone by suggesting a sense of joy and happiness in the act of singing and working, while also emphasizing the physical and emotional strength of the workers.
woah...that worked tf?? It takes so long to write though oml
4. Read the following lines from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven":
And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming
And the lamplight o' er him streaming throws his shadows on the floor
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted- nevermore!
Which of the below words helps create the mood of dispair in the poem?
A. Dreaming'
B. Chamber
C. Shadow
D. Nevermore
5. Which poetic device is used in the following line of Marge Piercy's poem "To Be Of Use"?
"The work of the world is common as mud"
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
6. Which of the following shows the correct parenthetical citation for a quote from page 111 in the article of a December 2012 issue of veterinarian today magazine called "New Toy Breeds", written by Stephen R. Fielding?
A. (Fielding 111)
B. (New Toy Breeds 111)
C. (Veterinarian today 111)
D. ("New Toy Breeds," 111)
4. D. Nevermore helps create the mood of despair in the poem as it is repeated throughout the poem, emphasizing the finality and hopelessness of the speaker's situation.
5. B. Metaphor is used in the line "The work of the world is common as mud" as it compares the work of the world to mud, emphasizing the idea that hard work is unglamorous but necessary.
6. A. (Fielding 111) is the correct parenthetical citation for a quote from page 111 of an article written by Stephen R. Fielding titled "New Toy Breeds" that was published in the December 2012 issue of Veterinarian Today magazine.
7. How does the boldness Odysseus shows in the Cyclops's cave can drive subsequent plot events?
A. Several of Odysseus men are eaten.
B. Odysseus and his men spend the night in the Cyclops's cave.
C. Odysseus gives the Cyclops wine to drink.
D. Odysseus and his men blind the Cyclops.
8. In Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the literary device for foreshadowing is used to create mystery when Montresor tells Fortunato
A. "Your are a man to be missed."
B. "A draught of this Medoc will defend us from the damps."
C. "You were not to be found, and I was fearful of losing a bargain."
D. "You are rich, respected, admired, beloved; you are happy as once I was."
9. Which poetic device is used in line 10 of Poe's "The Raven," "surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore?"
A. Alliteration
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
10. From which of the following lines can readers infer that Marge Piercy, the poet who wrote "To Be of Use," views hard work as an activity that is worthwhile?
A. "the black sleek heads of seals"
B. "bouncing like half-submerged balls"
C. "who do what has to be done, again and again"
D. "who are not parlor generals and field deserters"
7. D. Odysseus and his men blind the Cyclops. The bold action of blinding the Cyclops drives subsequent plot events by inciting the Cyclops to seek revenge against Odysseus and his men, leading to further conflicts and challenges for the protagonists.
8. A. "You are a man to be missed" is the line that creates mystery by using the literary device of foreshadowing. It suggests that something sinister is going to happen to Fortunato, building tension and suspense throughout the rest of the story.
9. C. Metaphor is used in line 10 of Poe's "The Raven" with the phrase "surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore?" comparing the relief of sorrow to a physical cessation or stopping.
10. C. "Who do what has to be done, again and again" suggests that the poet views hard work as a necessary and valuable activity, emphasizing the idea that people who work hard are fulfilling an important role in society and contributing to the greater good.
18. Choose the word that best completes the sentences.
The best player to watch is ____.
A. She
B. Her
C. Him
D. Me
19. The first in line at the theater were ____.
A. We
B. Them
C. Us
D. She and him
20. Gabriel and ___ are repairing my father's old car.
A. He
B. Him
C. Me
D. Us
21. Identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does not agree with its subject.
A. Everyone on the team *works* together well.
B. Both of them *are looking* forward to the field trip.
C. Neither of the boys *is excited* about playing football.
D. One of the girls *are* going to enter the singing contest.
22. Identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does not agree with its subject.
A. Chance and Martina *are listening* to the radio.
B. Most of the television shows *are* entertaining.
C. There *are* no information to support those ratings.
D. France and Italy *are* two places I would like to visit.
23. Identify the degree of comparison for the underlined word.
The *most original* idea was submitted by a pair of tenth graders.
A. Positive
B. Comparative
C. Superlative
D. None of the above
24. Identify the degree of comparison for the underlined word.
The end product is *more colorful* than the colors in the initial prototype.
A. Positive
B. Comparative
C. Superlative
D. None of the above
25. Identify the word that has an error in capitalization.
Esther studied drama at Yale University.
A. Drama
B. Yale
C. University
D. No error
26. Identify the word that has an error in capitalization.
During World War II, my Aunt lived in Hollywood.
A. World
B. Aunt
C. War
D. No error
27. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
A. Fred slipped on the ice, spraining his finger, and his wrist.
B. He cannot take part in the bowling tournament, but he is going anyway.
C. He can hand out tickets, organize teams, and keep scores.
D. Fred will lend his bowling ball and his team shirt to Caitlin.
28. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
A. The child wore a pink cotton shirt.
B. We had a tiring, hot day outdoors.
C. She cooked a delicious healthy meal.
D. The game was a suspenseful, exciting experience.
18. C. Him
19. A. We
20. B. Him
21. D. One of the girls *are* going to enter the singing contest.
22. C. There *are* no information to support those ratings.
23. C. Superlative
24. B. Comparative
25. D. No error
26. A. World
27. A. Fred slipped on the ice, spraining his finger, and his wrist.
28. B. We had a tiring, hot day outdoors.
29. On the Works Cited page, which of the following should not be in italics?
A. Title of an essay
B. Title of an book
C. Title of a magazine
D. Title of a play
30. Identify the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence in each group.
A. Who borrowed Celeste biology books?
B. Who borrowed Celeste's biology books?
C. Who borrowed Celestes' biology books?
D. Who borrowed Celests's biology books?
31. Identify the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence in each group.
A. The man said Turn right at the corner.
B. The man said "Turn right at the corner."
C. The man said, "Turn right at the corner."
D. The man said, "Turn right at the corner".
32. Which sentence would make the best opening for a speech arguing for more nutritious school lunches?
A. Many students dislike the current lunch menus, and I feel they should be changed.
B. Evidence from a number of expert sources suggests that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
C. Spaghetti is my favorite school lunch, and I have read that it is nutritious.
D. Even though fruits and vegetables are not that popular with students, they are good sources of vitamins.
33. The sound device of alliteration involves repetition of which of the following?
A. vowel sounds
B. consonant sounds
C. Both vowels and consonants
D. Whole lines of poetry
35. Which of the following parenthetical citations is placed and punctuated correctly?
A. Edgar Allen Poe was born in Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century (Freeman 311).
B. Edgar Allen Poe (Freeman 311) was born in Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century.
C. Edgar Allen Poe (Freeman, 311) was born in Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century.
D. Edgar Allen Poe was born in Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century. (Freeman, 311)
36. A ___ provides the author's last name and page number for paraphrased or quoted information within the body of a report or essay.
A. Footnote
B. Bibliography
C. Works Cited page
D. Parenthetical citation
37. Which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word?
A. Job
B. Occupation
C. Physician
D. Profession
38. Choose the topic that best limits the broad subject music.
A. Famous pianists
B. Modern rap music
C. History of the harmonica
D. History of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
39. Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
The author decided to *dignify* the interviewer's silly question with a response.
A. Award
B. Make worthy
C. Misunderstand
D. Ignore completely
40. Which of the following is the most negative connotation of the word debacle?
A. Accident
B. Catastrophe
C. Mishap
D. Near miss
41. Which of the following is the denotation of the word inexpensive?
A. Budget
B. Discounted
C. Low-Priced
D. Worthless
42. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
An umpire should be *impartial*, showing no preference for either team.
A. Biased
B. Fair
C. Focused
D. Cold
43. Which prefix would you add to the noun Colonialism to make the word meaning "after the period of Colonialism?"
A. Post-
B. Ante-
C. Pre-
D. Mid-
29. A. Title of an essay should not be in italics.
30. B. Who borrowed Celeste's biology books?
31. C. The man said, "Turn right at the corner."
32. B. Evidence from a number of expert sources suggests that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
33. B. Consonant sounds.
35. D. Edgar Allen Poe was born in Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century. (Freeman, 311)
36. D. Parenthetical citation.
37. C. Physician.
38. A. Famous pianists.
39. B. Make worthy.
40. B. Catastrophe.
41. C. Low-Priced.
42. B. Fair.
43. A. Post-
How do the town leader, law-abiding citizens, and the strong father figure grow (and change) during the story?
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