Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation of shells of marine organisms, such as coral and mollusks, or by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from ocean water. This sediment is often referred to as a 'blanket' of sediment because it covers the surface of the earth in a thin layer, similar to a blanket draped over a bed. It is an incredibly versatile material, used in everything from construction to jewelry. It is also the main ingredient in a variety of products, including cement, paint, paper, and glass.
Identify the analogy from the paragraph.
(1 point)
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The accumulation of cells of marine organisms.
The accumulation of cells of marine organisms.
The precipitation of calcium carbonate from ocean water.
The precipitation of calcium carbonate from ocean water.
This sediment is often referred to as a ‘blanket’ of sediment because it covers the surface of the earth in a thin layer, similar to a blanket draped over a bed.
This sediment is often referred to as a ‘blanket’ of sediment because it covers the surface of the earth in a thin layer, similar to a blanket draped over a bed.
It is also the main ingredient in a variety of products, including cement, paint, paper, and glass.
It is also the main ingredient in a variety of products, including cement, paint, paper, and glass.
Which of the following does NOT describe an allusion?(1 point)
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An indirect reference.
An indirect reference.
When a writer or speaker mentions a well-known person, character, place, or event that a writer makes to deepen the reader’s understanding of their work.
When a writer or speaker mentions a well-known person, character, place, or event that a writer makes to deepen the reader’s understanding of their work.
A literary device used to communicate a lot of meaning without explicitly saying what you mean.
A literary device used to communicate a lot of meaning without explicitly saying what you mean.
A statement that is falsely believed.
A statement that is falsely believed.
Identify which of the following sentences is NOT an allusion.(1 point)
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I really fell down the rabbit hole while researching my essay.
I really fell down the rabbit hole while researching my essay.
Pizza is my kryptonite.
Pizza is my kryptonite.
He was as hungry as a horse.
He was as hungry as a horse.
Sadie’s backyard was a real Eden.
Sadie’s backyard was a real Eden.
Mozart was a musical prodigy, creating his first musical compositions at the age of five and performing before European royalty at the age of six. Throughout his life, he composed over six hundred works, including some of the most renowned pieces of classical music ever written. Mozart's compositions are diverse in style and form, ranging from operas to symphonies to concertos. He was also a master improviser, known for his ability to create music on the spot.
Which statements support the inference that Mozart was a musical prodigy?
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He wrote an opera.
He wrote an opera.
He composed over 600 works beginning at a very young age and could improvise and create music on the spot.
He composed over 600 works beginning at a very young age and could improvise and create music on the spot.
Mozart created musical compositions.
Mozart created musical compositions.
He sometimes performed for European royalty.
He composed over 600 works beginning at a very young age and could improvise and create music on the spot.
He sometimes performed for European royalty.