How do characters affect the plot of a story?(1 point)
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Characters describe the plot.
Characters describe the plot.
Characters reveal the theme.
Characters reveal the theme.
Characters create the action.
Characters create the action.
Characters reveal the setting.
Characters reveal the setting.
Which of the following is the figurative meaning of the phrase “Abby felt like a turtle among rabbits during the race”?(1 point)
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She felt like an all-star.
She felt like an all-star.
She felt faster than everyone else.
She felt faster than everyone else.
She felt rough instead of soft.
She felt rough instead of soft.
She felt slow compared to others.
She felt slow compared to others.
Which lines of poetry are the best example of alliteration?(1 point)
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Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder, while those around her grew anxious and madder.
Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder, while those around her grew anxious and madder.
Fiona fretted and paced, and feared for the future.
Fiona fretted and paced, and feared for the future.
My heart broke in anguish, and in anguish my love shattered.
My heart broke in anguish, and in anguish my love shattered.
Nathan was a man of his word, and a man who came through.
Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder, while those around her grew anxious and madder.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
"LaShawn inhaled deeply and leaned into her stretch. She would hold it for 90 seconds: a routine she followed before every competition. But this was the final county tournament. Was she ready? Were the countless backflips she did every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months going to pay off? Leaning out of the stretch, she stood and walked purposefully to the door of the gym."
Write 1-2 sentences in which you explain what can be inferred about LaShawn based on this paragraph.
Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is a dedicated athlete who follows a strict routine and puts in a lot of effort and practice for competitions.
In 3–5 sentences, answer the following questions.
1. What information should a summary include? (Include at least three characteristics of a good summary in your response.)
2. Identify one thing that a summary should not include, and explain why.
1. A good summary should include the main points or central ideas of the original text, presenting them in a concise and clear manner. It should be unbiased, focusing on the author's intended message rather than personal opinions. Additionally, a good summary should be accurate, ensuring that it does not misrepresent or distort the original information.
2. One thing that a summary should not include is excessive details or examples. The purpose of a summary is to provide a condensed version of the text, so it should avoid unnecessary elaboration. Including too many specific examples or details can make the summary longer and distract from the main points, defeating its purpose of being concise and to-the-point.
Read "The Cricket Sang" by Emily Dickinson.
The cricket sang,
And set the sun,
And workmen finished, one by one,
Their seam the day upon.
The low grass loaded with the dew,
The twilight stood as strangers do
With hat in hand, polite and new,
To stay as if, or go.
A vastness, as a neighbor, came,—
A wisdom without face or name,
A peace, as hemispheres at home,—
And so the night became.
In 1-2 sentences, explain how figurative language such as use of metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning.