Question 1
A)
Which statement best describes how a seventeenth century European portrait (such as the Mona Lisa) differs from an ancient Mexican portrait (such as Ballgame (?) Performer)?
(1 point)
Responses
Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits.
Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits.
Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.
Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.
Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens.
Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens.
Mexican portraits always portray dead ancestors, while European portraits focused on the living.
Mexican portraits always portray dead ancestors, while European portraits focused on the living.
Question 2
A)
Pick the best definition of the term “heritage:”
(1 point)
Responses
genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another.
genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another.
a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe
a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe
characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups
characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups
the surrounding behaviors, beliefs, geography, history, and objects that create meaning around an object or event
the surrounding behaviors, beliefs, geography, history, and objects that create meaning around an object or event
Question 3
A)
A piece of Japanese armor was once used to protect the heads of soldiers. This work has since been replaced by twenty-first century fighting gear, but the original armor is on display in a museum. This change over time is an example of
(1 point)
Responses
a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.
an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.
amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.
amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.
deterioration of an ancient artifact.
deterioration of an ancient artifact.
Question 4
A)
Ear stretching and the accompanying earrings have been a part of African body art for millennia. In recent decades, individuals in western cultures have begun to wear increasingly thicker ear plugs (jewelry designed to stretch the ear). Which statement best describes the different meanings ear stretching holds for western and African cultures?
(1 point)
Responses
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy.
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy.
People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes.
People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes.
People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status.
People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status.
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it improves hearing, while people in Western cultures stretch their ears for the shock value.
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it improves hearing, while people in Western cultures stretch their ears for the shock value.
Question 5
A)
A museum curator might describe a piece of art by explaining the methods used in its creation, while the owner of the artwork might tell the story of how the artwork was passed down through the generations in her family. These different narratives are an example of
(1 point)
Responses
representation.
representation.
cultural context.
cultural context.
history.
history.
interpretation.
interpretation.
cultural context.
ALL OF THEM
I apologize for the confusion, but the correct answer is actually "cultural context." This term best describes the different narratives provided by a museum curator and the owner of an artwork, as they both provide insights into the cultural significance and background of the piece.
OH SORRY BUT I MEANT ALL THE QUSTIONS NEED ASWERS
I understand now. Here are the answers to all the questions:
Question 1: Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.
Question 2: The best definition of the term "heritage" is characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups.
Question 3: The change over time of a piece of Japanese armor being replaced by twenty-first-century fighting gear and becoming a decorative item in a museum is an example of a once-functional piece of equipment now being a decorative item.
Question 4: People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or a sign of status.
Question 5: The different narratives provided by a museum curator and the owner of an artwork are an example of cultural context.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Question 1
A)Which of the following terms describes the way a reader feels?(1 point)
Responses
tone
tone
connotation
connotation
mood
mood
meaning
meaning
Question 2
A)Which of the following terms describes the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject?(1 point)
Responses
tone
tone
meaning
meaning
connotation
connotation
experience
experience
Question 3
A)
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Kim is such a hardworking and energetic student. She smiled and jumped for joy when she found out she got an A on her algebra test.
What is the tone of the sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
neutral
neutral
informative
informative
positive
positive
tragic
tragic
Question 4
A)
Use the excerpt from “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to answer the question.
Then he said, “Good night!” and with muffled oar
Silently rowed to the Charlestown shore,
Just as the moon rose over the bay,
Where swinging wide at her moorings lay
The Somerset, British man-of-war; …
Which word best describes the tone of the excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
upsetting
upsetting
tense
tense
excited
excited
joyful
joyful
Question 5
A)
Use the excerpt from “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to answer the question.
Then he climbed the tower of the Old North Church,
By the wooden stairs, with stealthy tread,
To the belfry-chamber overhead,
And startled the pigeons from their perch
Which word has a meaning similar to startled but with a more negative connotation?
(1 point)
Responses
terrified
terrified
shook
shook
calmed
calmed
surprised
surprised
Question 1: The term that describes the way a reader feels is mood.
Question 2: The term that describes the writer's attitude toward his or her subject is tone.
Question 3: The tone of the sentences is positive.
Question 4: The word that best describes the tone of the excerpt is tense.
Question 5: The word that has a meaning similar to startled but with a more negative connotation is terrified.
uestion 1
A)A circuit in a home provides power to a light fixture. The homeowners want to use a compact fluorescent bulb instead of an incandescent bulb. Compact fluorescent bulbs can produce as much light as incandescent bulbs but with less energy. How is this possible?(1 point)
Responses
Fluorescent bulbs have been designed to put out more energy than they receive.
Fluorescent bulbs have been designed to put out more energy than they receive.
Energy is destroyed when it passes through an incandescent bulb.
Energy is destroyed when it passes through an incandescent bulb.
Incandescent bulbs produce other forms of energy, too, including heat.
Incandescent bulbs produce other forms of energy, too, including heat.
Fluorescent bulbs produce other forms of energy, too, including heat.
Fluorescent bulbs produce other forms of energy, too, including heat.
Question 2
A)The batteries of some flashlights can be charged by turning a handle. Which energy transformation is happening in this process?(1 point)
Responses
kinetic to electrical to chemical
kinetic to electrical to chemical
kinetic to potential to chemical
kinetic to potential to chemical
kinetic to potential to light
kinetic to potential to light
kinetic to electrical to light
kinetic to electrical to light
Question 3
A)How does the power switch on a computer work?(1 point)
Responses
Turning the switch on causes the conductors to release electrons.
Turning the switch on causes the conductors to release electrons.
Turning the switch on completes the circuit between the power source and the load.
Turning the switch on completes the circuit between the power source and the load.
Turning the switch on turns on the parts that convert electrical energy to other forms.
Turning the switch on turns on the parts that convert electrical energy to other forms.
Turning the switch on activates the power source to allow electrons to flow.
Turning the switch on activates the power source to allow electrons to flow.
Question 4
A)What is chemical energy?(1 point)
Responses
energy stored in the bonds between the parts of an atomic nucleus
energy stored in the bonds between the parts of an atomic nucleus
energy carried by electrical current
energy carried by electrical current
energy due to the jiggling motion of molecules
energy due to the jiggling motion of molecules
energy stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules
energy stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules
Question 5
A)Which energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together to warm them?(1 point)
Responses
kinetic energy to thermal energy
kinetic energy to thermal energy
thermal energy to potential energy
thermal energy to potential energy
kinetic energy to radiant energy
kinetic energy to radiant energy
thermal energy to kinetic energy
thermal energy to kinetic energy
Question 1: Compact fluorescent bulbs can produce as much light as incandescent bulbs but with less energy because fluorescent bulbs have been designed to put out more energy than they receive.
Question 2: The energy transformation happening in the charging process of the flashlight batteries by turning a handle is kinetic to electrical to chemical.
Question 3: The power switch on a computer works by turning the switch on to complete the circuit between the power source and the load.
Question 4: Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules.
Question 5: The energy transformation that occurs when you rub your hands together to warm them is kinetic energy to thermal energy.
uestion 1
A)In which of the given sets of numbers are all the numbers solutions of 18+2x≥36?(1 point)
Responses
8, 7, 6
8, 7, 6
9, 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
9, 8, 7, 6
9, 8, 7, 6
0, 3, 9, 12
0, 3, 9, 12
Question 2
A)In which of the given sets of numbers are all the numbers solutions of 4x+7≠23? (1 point)
Responses
2, 3, 5, 6
2, 3, 5, 6
3, 4, 6, 7
3, 4, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
Question 3
A)Describe what a number line representing d>−4 would look like. (1 point)
Responses
solid circle at −4, with an arrow extending to the right
solid circle at negative 4 , with an arrow extending to the right
hollow circle at −4, with an arrow extending to the left
hollow circle at negative 4 , with an arrow extending to the left
solid circle at −4, with an arrow extending to the left
solid circle at negative 4 , with an arrow extending to the left
hollow circle at −4, with an arrow extending to the right
hollow circle at negative 4 , with an arrow extending to the right
Question 4
A)What would a number line representing g≠7 look like?(1 point)
Responses
hollow circle at 7, with an arrow extending to the left
hollow circle at 7, with an arrow extending to the left
hollow circle at 7, with an arrow extending to the right
hollow circle at 7, with an arrow extending to the right
solid circle at 7, with arrows extending to the left and right
solid circle at 7, with arrows extending to the left and right
hollow circle at 7, with arrows extending to the left and right
hollow circle at 7, with arrows extending to the left and right