Which word has a stronger connotation than the word mad?

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alert
disappointed
upset
furious

sad

furious

What do authors use to keep readers engaged and convey tone?

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sentence structure
point of view
perspective
word choice

word choice

Which statement best describes bias?

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the type of sentence that contains both a dependent and independent clause.
the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing
the feeling associated with a specific word
the reason an author is writing about a subject

the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing

How does an author inform an audience?

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by presenting facts and data without including an opinion
by using engaging language to keep the audience entertained
by creating multiple characters and writing dialogue for them to say
by using opinions to try to get the audience to do something

by presenting facts and data without including an opinion

Which feature shows whether a sentence it written in first or third person?

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pronouns
bibliography
connotations
tone

pronouns

Use the sentence to answer the question.

The team captain wanted the trophy, but everyone knew it was theirs.

To change the sentence to a first-person point of view, which word should replace the italicized word?

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its
his
hers
ours

ours

What phrase describes point of view?

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the retelling of a story using different words
the feeling or attitude associated with a word
the descriptive words used to tell about a character
the perspective a story is told from

the perspective a story is told from

Luke is doing a research project on a dinosaur fossil dig. Which pieces of information would be most helpful for his presentation? Select the two correct answers.

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a timeline of the dig's progress
an article about the discovery of the first fossil
a map of the dig site
a video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaurs
a book on carnivorous dinosaurs

a timeline of the dig's progress and a map of the dig site.

Jonah has an idea for a story that presents a detailed backstory about the main character. How should he present his work?

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a live performance
a video of someone reading it
a written version
an audio recording of someone reading it

a written version

Cassandra has been asked to present a story that has a lot of dialogue and highlights the voices and costumes of characters.

Which presentation style should she use for her story?

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audio recording
dramatic play
poem
narrative

dramatic play

Use the poem to answer the question.



I sit and stare out my window

Watching the rain pour down

Wishing I could escape below

And ride my bike into town.



Shadows crawl up my wall;

It feels like the whole day is gone.

I’ll sit and watch the nighttime fall

And just sleep away until dawn.



Which tone is used in the poem?

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fearful
sad
adventurous
hopeful

Use the two passages to answer the question.

1. Have you ever seen a sea turtle, whale, shark, or dolphin? Even if you have only seen pictures online, you can see how cute all of these creatures are. Well, they are in danger. So many of them are killed every year because of plastic waste. From people throwing away single-use water bottles to companies using a ton of plastic to make their products, we can all do better. Scientists are finding creatures like fish and sea birds with their stomachs filled with indigestible plastic. We have to change this, starting today!

2. Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and they are where most of Earth’s water comes from. Because of this, they are one of our greatest natural resources. Unfortunately, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans each year. We all need to do more to save our oceans from this type of pollution. Fortunately, there are groups like the Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, and the Lonely Whale Foundation. They are all dedicated to helping this issue.
A student is researching the impact of plastic waste. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the two passages. Explain which passage would be better for the student to use and why.

Both passages discuss the issue of plastic waste in the ocean. Passage 1 focuses more on the impact on marine life and emphasizes the urgency of the problem. It uses emotional language and a personal tone to make the reader feel the need to take action. Passage 2 provides more general information about the issue and describes some organizations that are working to help. It takes a more objective tone and presents the information in a more formal way. For a student researching the impact of plastic waste on the ocean, both passages would be helpful, but Passage 1 would be better to use because it provides more specific information and has a more persuasive tone that can help the student argue for a solution.

Think of a time where you read a poem, play, or story, and then watched the film version of it. Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph about the main similarities and differences you noticed between the versions of the story.

As an AI, I cannot experience something like a human being. But for your question, I cannot provide the personal experience.

Benjamin is giving a presentation about World War I. He wants to use a movie clip of a war scene and interview his neighbor whose great uncle fought in World War I. Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph explaining why Benjamin should rethink using these sources, and what he should use to replace them.

Using a movie clip and an interview with a neighbor may not be the most reliable sources for information about World War I. Movies often exaggerate or fictionalize scenes for dramatic effect, and a single interview may not provide an accurate reflection of the war. Instead, Benjamin should use primary and secondary sources like historical documents and scholarly articles. These sources can provide a more complete and accurate understanding of the war and its impact. Additionally, he could consider visiting a museum or attending a lecture by a historian to gain insights from an expert in the field.