Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
The poor horse was very melancholy, and wandered up and down in the wood, seeking some little shelter from the cold wind and rain.
Presently a fox met him: "What's the matter, my friend?" said he. "Why do you hang down your head and look so lonely and woe-begone?"
"Ah!" replied the horse, "justice and avarice never dwell in one house; my master has forgotten all that I have done for him so many years,
and because I can no longer work he
has turned me adrift and says unless I become stronger than a lion he will not take me back again; what chance can I have of that? He knows I have none, or he would not talk so."
Which idea is stated explicitly in the text?
(1 point)
• The horse has faith that he will return to his master.
• The farmer cares deeply about the horse and misses him.
• The farmer doesn't recall how hard the horse worked for him.
• The fox is playing a trick on the horse.
Which inference can be made about the farmer in the text? (1 point)
• The farmer has no reason for letting the hors go.
• The farmer has owned the poor horse for a very short time.
• The farmer acted in an uncaring manner toward the horse.
• The farmer loved and appreciated the horse very much.
The idea stated explicitly in the text is: The farmer doesn't recall how hard the horse worked for him.
An inference that can be made about the farmer in the text is: The farmer acted in an uncaring manner toward the horse.
Use the sentence below to answer the questions.
"The main theme from The Crossover is basketball."
What is incorrect with this theme statement about The Crossover?
Item 2
Item 3
ACK
(1 point)
• All of the above.
• "Basketball" is a topic, not a theme.
• Theme should summarize the plot.
• Themes should contain evidence.
The correct answer is: "Basketball" is a topic, not a theme.
Identify which sentence below would be a better developed theme statement for The Crossover. (1 point)
• A main theme in The Crossover is that basketball is important to JB and his family.
• One theme from The Crossover is that the main character plays a lot of basketball.
• A main theme in The Crossover is that we can learn much about life through basketball.
• Two themes from The Crossover are family and basketball.
A main theme in The Crossover is that we can learn much about life through basketball.
Use the sentences below to answer the question.
During the last five minutes of the game, the soccer team lost the championship. The team spends the next year practicing even harder and overcoming any obstacles to make it to the championship game the following year.
This passage is most likely an example of which literary element?
(1 point)
• a main idea
• an analysis
• a theme
• a setting
This passage is most likely an example of a theme.
Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or mark here," the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
Which detail could you exclude from a summary of this paragraph?
(1 point)
• Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry.
• Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies.
• Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
• Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men.
The detail that could be excluded from the summary of this paragraph is: "Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies."
Use the passage to answer the questions below.
"It can't be!" Brian shouted at Wilson. "You took that deed and destroyed it!"
"No, I didn't," Wilson replied, turning again to his daughter. "You know I wouldn't lie to you about that, Kayla. I didn't find the deed, and in fact most of these file cabinets are empty." He gestured toward the wooden cabinets and said, "Take a look if you don't trust me."
Alex shook his head at Brian. "We don't need to," he said glumly, "I believe you."
"That
deed
was our chance to save the mountain," Brian groaned.
Which sentence below summarizes the passage the best?
(1 point)
• The characters need the deed to save the mountain.
• The characters are stressed about their situation.
• Alex and Kayla trusted Wilson.
• Brian does not trust Wilson.
The sentence that summarizes the passage the best is: The characters need the deed to save the mountain.
Use the passage to answer the questions below.
Ever since / watched the clip of Dad posterizing that seven-foot Croatian center on ESPN's Best Dunk's Ever... knew l'd need my own wings to fly.
What is the meaning of the metaphor in this passage?
(1 point)
• Josh compares his hair with the wings of a bird in flight.
• Josh compares his need to jump high with soaring like a bird.
• Josh compares his skill level with that of NBA players'.
• Josh compares his height with that of a Croatian center.
The meaning of the metaphor in this passage is: Josh compares his need to jump high with soaring like a bird.
Which sentence below contains an analogy? (1 point)
John prefers to make his own trails through the wilderness, much like frontier legend, Daniel Boone.
• Earning an Eagle Scout badge is to John what winning the Super Bowl is to an NFL player.
• John worked hard for many years to as many badges as possible in Boy Scouts.
• John has showcased his excellent survival skills during every wilderness challenge.
The sentence that contains an analogy is: Earning an Eagle Scout badge is to John what winning the Super Bowl is to an NFL player.
Select two themes from The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. (2 points)
• The key to success is hard work and dedication.
•Basketball players score many points.
• Life is always changing, you must learn to change with it.
• Close relationship between twin brothers.
The two themes from The Crossover by Kwame Alexander are:
- The key to success is hard work and dedication.
- Close relationship between twin brothers.
Use the passage to answer the question below.
Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Termites are light in color and shed their wings. Flying ants do not shed their wings. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.
Select the best summary of this paragraph.
(1 point)
• Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen.
• Termites are lighter in color and lose their wings at a certain stage of development.
O Ants are dark in color, hard bodied and belong to a different order than termites.
O Ants and termites are both insects and have many things in common.
The best summary of this paragraph is: Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen.
When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic. (1 point)
• True
O False
False
Use the paragraph to complete the questions below.
My grandfather, whom we call Papi, is the best chef I know. He can spin a pizza in the kitchen like the carousel at the park. His red sauce rivals Alfredo Linguini's in Disney's Ratatouille with just the right amount of sweet and savory. His recipe box is a treasure chest full of family recipes passed down from genération to generation. Papi creates each entree with as much care as an artist creates a masterpiece by adding exotic spices and fresh farm-to-table ingredients. Everything tastes better if it's made by Papi, for everything he makes is made with love.
In three to five sentences, identify one simile and one metaphor. Also, explain the meaning of the simile in the example. Finally, explain the meaning of the metaphor in the example.
Note: Keep this in 8th grade level
In the paragraph, the simile used is "He can spin a pizza in the kitchen like the carousel at the park." This simile is used to compare how skillfully Papi can spin a pizza in the kitchen to how smoothly a carousel moves at the park, emphasizing his expertise and finesse in making pizza.
The metaphor used is "His recipe box is a treasure chest full of family recipes passed down from generation to generation." This metaphor is used to compare Papi's recipe box to a treasure chest, showing that the recipes inside are valuable, precious, and deeply cherished by the family. It conveys the idea that the recipes are like treasures that have been passed down and are worth preserving.
Make this shorter
In the paragraph, the simile "He can spin a pizza in the kitchen like the carousel at the park" compares Papi's pizza-making skill to the smooth movement of a carousel, highlighting his expertise. The metaphor "His recipe box is a treasure chest full of family recipes passed down from generation to generation" compares the value and importance of Papi's recipes to treasure, emphasizing their significance and legacy within the family.
What is the tone of the passage above? (1 point)
• Anxious
• Frustration
• Humorous
• Affectionate
Identify which sentence from the passage above contains an allusion. (1 point)
His recipe box is a treasure chest full of family recipes passed down from generation to generation.
• Everything tastes better if it's made by Papi, for everything he makes is made with love.
His red sauce rivals Alfredo Linguini's in Disney's Ratatouille with just the right amount of sweet and savory.
Papi creates each entree with as much care as an artist creates a masterpiece adding exotic spices and fresh farm-to-table ingredients
The tone of the passage is: Affectionate.
The sentence that contains an allusion is: His red sauce rivals Alfredo Linguini's in Disney's Ratatouille with just the right amount of sweet and savory.