Writers often use language and images to foreshadow events that are going to take place in a story. Consider these words and phrases from the passage:
dank tropical night
moonless Caribbean night
moist black velvet
From these the reader can predict that Whitney and/or Rainsford are going to
Responses
A have a good time in Rio.have a good time in Rio.
B go hunting in the Amazon.go hunting in the Amazon.
C encounter evil in the story.encounter evil in the story.
D be shipwrecked on the island.
C encounter evil in the story.
What techniques does the author of this passage use to create a sense of mystery and suspense?
Responses
A The author pits two characters' views of the world against each other.The author pits two characters' views of the world against each other.
B The author begins the story with comedy to undermine the later horror.The author begins the story with comedy to undermine the later horror.
C The author uses dialogue instead of visual description to open the story.The author uses dialogue instead of visual description to open the story.
D The author gives the two main characters very suggestive and ominous names.The author gives the two main characters very suggestive and ominous names.
E The author foreshadows something bad happening on a dangerous place known as "Ship-Trap" Island.
E The author foreshadows something bad happening on a dangerous place known as "Ship-Trap" Island.
What is the MOST LIKELY reason many civilizations developed around rivers?
Responses
A People could dispose of their wastes in rivers.People could dispose of their wastes in rivers.
B Rivers offered people a way to defend their cities.Rivers offered people a way to defend their cities.
C Many businesses used rivers to import and export goods.Many businesses used rivers to import and export goods.
D The river provided people with water, food, and transportation.