What is the primary purpose of the detailed descriptions Barry Holstun Lopez includes in the excerpt from Of Wolves and Men?
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to inform the reader about what the forest is like from the wolf's perspective
to persuade the reader that people should work to conserve unspoiled land in Canada
to express the author's personal feelings about the beauty of the Arctic forests
to entertain the reader with a fast-paced
description of how a wolf hunts a caribou
The primary purpose of the detailed descriptions Barry Holstun Lopez includes in the excerpt from Of Wolves and Men is to inform the reader about what the forest is like from the wolf's perspective.
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The primary purpose of the detailed descriptions Barry Holstun Lopez includes in the excerpt from Of Wolves and Men is to express the author's personal feelings about the beauty of the Arctic forests.
In Frost's poem "Mending Wall," the lines "I see him there, / Bringing a stone grasped firmly by the top / In each hand, like an old-stone savage armed" uses which poetic device?
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O simile
metaphor
•alliteration personification
The poetic device used in the lines "I see him there, / Bringing a stone grasped firmly by the top / In each hand, like an old-stone savage armed" is a simile.
In Ray Bradbury's short story "A Sound of Thunder," which of Mr. Eckels's character traits leads to drastic consequences for the rest of the world?
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his lack of curiosity
O his carelessness
O fearlessness his greed
The character trait of Mr. Eckels that leads to drastic consequences for the rest of the world in Ray Bradbury's short story "A Sound of Thunder" is his carelessness.
Which of these is a direct characterization of Ted from
"My Brother's Keeper"?
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"It all happened so fast. I couldn't handle it. Just couldn't."
Then Jamie watched him
• go up the stairs and out of sight.
Ted shook his head and O ran his hand through his curly blond hair before answering.
And he felt inside of him the heavy beating of his heart while he waited for the answer.
The direct characterization of Ted from "My Brother's Keeper" is "Ted shook his head and ran his hand through his curly blond hair before answering."
Which of the following graphics would add the most relevant information to
"The Deadliest Tsunami in History"?
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a graph showing the temperature in several affected locations in the following days
an illustration comparing the height and extent of the tsunami to normal sea level
a chart showing amounts
charities
a photograph of a village
• in the Maldives that was spared casualties
The graphic that would add the most relevant information to "The Deadliest Tsunami in History" is an illustration comparing the height and extent of the tsunami to normal sea level.
The date, time, and location of a local robbery would most likely be included in
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O a feature article.
• an editorial article.
• a hard news article.
• a letter to the editor.
The date, time, and location of a local robbery would most likely be included in a hard news article.
Which statement from
"Mexicans Begin Jogging" best supports its theme of the diversity that is at the heart of being an American?
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O "Since I was on his time, I
ran..."
O "Their vans and my boss waved for us to run."
"No time for lies,' he said
• and he pressed a dollar in my palm..."
"What could I do but yell
O vivas to baseballs, milkshakes, and those sociologists..."
The statement from "Mexicans Begin Jogging" that best supports its theme of the diversity that is at the heart of being an American is "What could I do but yell vivas to baseballs, milkshakes, and those sociologists." This statement highlights the speaker's celebration of diverse American cultural elements such as baseball, milkshakes, and sociologists.
Which line from the poem
"Birches" best develops its nostalgic tone?
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O and soldream of going
"Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs"
"Soon the sun's warmth
• makes them shed crystal shells"
The line from the poem "Birches" that best develops its nostalgic tone is "Soon the sun's warmth makes them shed crystal shells." This line creates a sense of warmth and familiarity, evoking feelings of nostalgia and reminiscence.
Dear Ms. Sachs,
Please excuse Nan's absence from school yesterday, April 15. When she woke up in the morning, she had a raised bump on her arm. The bump was red, and nearly the size of a quarter. Although Nan claimed the bump did not itch or hurt, I became very concerned.
I rushed her to the doctor's office, where we had to wait quite a while to be seen. Nan's pediatrician, Dr.
Mischa, is one of the best in the state. Her waiting room is always full of patients. We were very lucky she was able to fit us into her busy schedule!
When Dr. Mischa was finally able to see Nan, she gave us some very reassuring news. Nan's bump was just a big insect bite, and there was no risk of infection. The bump is gone today, and Nan is ready to return to class. Please allow her to make up any of the work she missed yesterday.
Thank you, Arthur Pena
Use the passage to answer the question.
What was the author's main reason for writing this passage? to explain why something happened
O to describe what something looked like
O to convince the reader to change a policy
O to tell the reader an interesting story
The author's main reason for writing this passage is to explain why Nan was absent from school and provide an update on her condition.
The author's purpose is to inform the reader. Which statement from the passage best demonstrates this intent?
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A verdant rainforest rises
• out of the ocean to snow-capped peaks.
Scholars are not sure about the legend but do speculate that the Maori O discovered Aotearoa more than 1,000 years ago and that they came by boat from somewhere in the South Pacific.
• Rivers roar and meadows blossom.
This question of their original home is not critical to appreciating their accomplishment.
The statement from the passage that best demonstrates the author's intent to inform the reader is "Scholars are not sure about the legend but do speculate that the Maori discovered Aotearoa more than 1,000 years ago and that they came by boat from somewhere in the South Pacific." This statement provides factual information about the Maori discovery of Aotearoa and acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the legend.
Which literary device is used in the following sentence?
"Marie worked all day like an ant getting ready for the winter."
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•alliteration
O metaphor
O simile
O rhyme scheme
The literary device used in the sentence "Marie worked all day like an ant getting ready for the winter" is a simile.
A flashback is
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twinie tomparison of
a major problem around which a story is built.
O the place and time during which a story takes place.
a memory sequence that Ontentsial order of
events.
A flashback is a memory sequence that interrupts the chronological order of events.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined phrase.
It was similar to one he had seen in Yellowstone
National Park.
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O common noun
O proper noun
O compound noun
• collective noun
The underlined phrase "Yellowstone National Park" is a proper noun.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.
The birds chirped loudly every morning before sunrise.
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action verb helping verb
O linking verb
• none of the above
The underlined word "chirped" is an action verb.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
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Starting at four o'clock.
Thensats take place.
igning ares, props, and Hannah memorized her
None of the provided options is a complete sentence. A complete sentence would require both a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.
Identify the most vivid verb in the following sentence.
Donald is glad that he gave the tickets to Erin, because she shrieked with surprise when he did so.
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Ois
O gave
• shrieked
O did
The most vivid verb in the sentence is "shrieked." It creates a strong sensory image and conveys a high level of emotion.
Choose the term that describes the underlined phrase.
Raoul's sister, a golf pro, gave him basic instructions.
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O adjective phrase appositive phrase
O adverb phrase
• infinitive phrase
The term that describes the underlined phrase "a golf pro" is an appositive phrase.
Choose the term that describes the underlined phrase.
When you're finished, please lock the door.
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O adverbial clause adjective phrase
• infinitive phrase
• appositive phrase
The term that describes the underlined phrase "please lock the door" is an infinitive phrase.
Identify the choice that best describes the problem.
Forgetting her homework and her books.
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O phrase fragment
• dangling modifier
O run-on sentence
O misplaced modifier
The choice that best describes the problem with the sentence "Forgetting her homework and her books." is "phrase fragment." This is because the phrase lacks a subject and a predicate, making it incomplete and unable to express a complete thought.
Choose the term that describes the underlined phrase.
He read the book that his aunt had recommended.
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O noun clause
O adverb clause
O independent clause
• subordinate clause
The term that describes the underlined phrase "that his aunt had recommended" is a subordinate clause.
Choose the term that best describes the underlined phrase.
Gripping the rail, Lindsey. stepped onto the ice.
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O independent clause adjective clause
O adverb clause
O noun clause
The provided sentence is incomplete and does not include an underlined phrase. Please provide the correct sentence or specify the underlined phrase for further assistance.
Choose the term that best describes the underlined phrase.
(The basket that she is holding is made from palm fronds.)
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O independent clause
O adjective clause
O adverb clause
O noun clause
The term that best describes the underlined phrase "that she is holding" is an adjective clause.
Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
If you are in line early, you'll be sure to get the best tickets.
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O compound-complex
O complex
O compound
O simple
The term that describes the type of sentence shown "If you are in line early, you'll be sure to get the best tickets" is a complex sentence.
Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
Heather is in charge of decorations, and Enrique is bringing snacks.
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O simple
compound
O complex
compound-complex
The term that describes the type of sentence shown "Heather is in charge of decorations, and Enrique is bringing snacks" is a compound sentence.
Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
My two dogs are named Hannah and Brindle.
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O compound-complex
• compound
O simple
O complex
The term that describes the type of sentence shown "My two dogs are named Hannah and Brindle" is a simple sentence.
Which of the following topics is the clearest example of the informative purpose?
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a newspaper article
• describing the outcomes of an election
a lengthy monologue by the lead character in a play
O an advertisement for an
amazing new product
O a review of an orchestra's musical performance
The clearest example of the informative purpose is "describing the outcomes of an election." This topic conveys factual information and aims to inform the reader about the results of the election.
Which of the following sentences best reflects chronological order?
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George Washington
O Carver became known for his research on plant biology.
He attended Simpson College from 1890, and
• enrolled in lowa State
Agricultural College the following year.
Carver discovered more
peanut butter.
He created a mobile
O school to take education to farmers who could not attend universities.
The sentence that best reflects chronological order is: "He attended Simpson College from 1890, and enrolled in Iowa State Agricultural College the following year." This sentence follows a sequential order of events, indicating that after attending Simpson College in 1890, he enrolled in Iowa State Agricultural College in the subsequent year.
What would be the least effective detail for a description about a new amusement park?
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Children sip lemonade
and munch on popcorn.
Tickets can be purchased
• in advance or at the entrance gate.
All nine of the roller
• coasters have been tested for safety and comfort.
Guests must meet
O minimum height
requirements to ride any of the high-speed rides.
The least effective detail for a description about a new amusement park would be "Children sip lemonade and munch on popcorn." While this detail may contribute to the atmosphere and ambiance of the park, it does not provide significant information about the park itself or its attractions.
Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
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Rehearsing for the O performance, Alison lost track of the time.
bearinater gins. had
Realizing that it was
• getting late, she called home from the lobby.
Performing in front of an audience, does not make her nervous.
The incorrectly punctuated sentence is: "Performing in front of an audience, does not make her nervous." This sentence should not have a comma after "audience." Corrected, it would read: "Performing in front of an audience does not make her nervous."
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?
(1 point)
San yeld to acet the
O "Are you coming with us?" asked Jeremy.
"My mother said, Don't touch that button!"
"Fine!" I'll come to the wedding shower, said my sister.
The sentence that correctly uses punctuation with dialogue is: "Are you coming with us?" asked Jeremy. In this sentence, the question mark is placed within the quotation marks, and the dialogue is correctly attributed to the character Jeremy.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below.
The fire alarm bell rang at irregular intervals throughout the day.
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constant
O predictable highly inconvenient
following no set pattern
The meaning of the underlined word "irregular" in the sentence is "following no set pattern." This can be determined by applying the prefix "ir-" meaning "not" or "without" to the root word "regular," indicating that it is not occurring in a regular or consistent manner.
Which suffix would you add to the verb persevere to make the word into a noun?
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O-ate
O-tic
O-ance
O-ous