Which sentence provides objective information?(1 point)
Responses
Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein on salads.
Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein on salads.
Everyone should carve the seeds out of their pumpkins and roast them themselves.
Everyone should carve the seeds out of their pumpkins and roast them themselves.
Everybody loves to use pumpkins to decorate for fall.
Everybody loves to use pumpkins to decorate for fall.
One cup of pumpkin seeds includes 12g of protein.
One cup of pumpkin seeds includes 12g of protein.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
“Andrew stood beneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop on his walk home. His older brother, Sam, was getting impatient waiting for him.”
In the sentence, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements?
(1 point)
Responses
plot
plot
setting
setting
characters
characters
theme
characters
Which lines of poetry are the best examples of alliteration? (From the poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe)(1 point)ResponsesOver many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tappingWhile I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door
These lines from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe are the best examples of alliteration.
What information should a summary include? (Include ALL that apply.)(3 points)Responsesthe most important part of the storythe most important part of the storyobjective informationobjective informationopinions about the storyopinions about the storythe author's own wordsthe author's own wordsminor details in the story
The information that a summary should include are:
- The most important part of the story.
- Objective information.
- The author's own words.
Figurative language helps readers to create meaning. Which of the following BEST describe the importance of figurative language? (Include ALL that apply). (3 points)
Responses
adds funny sounds and words
adds funny sounds and words
provides more detail
provides more detail
brings stories to life
brings stories to life
shows author's sense of humor
shows author's sense of humor
helps readers visualize
The following options describe the importance of figurative language:
- Provides more detail.
- Brings stories to life.
- Helps readers visualize.
ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain what can be inferred about the woman and what is happening with her.
A young woman sat at her desk, typing furiously on her laptop. Her messy hair and tired eyes suggested that she had been at this for hours. Suddenly, she paused and let out a heavy sigh, her brow furrowing in frustration. She glanced over at her calendar, where she stared at the circled and highlighted upcoming date of January 31st.
(3 points)
Responses
It can be inferred that the woman is tired and has been writing for a very long time. She loves to write, but she is exhausted. She is ready to give up.
It can be inferred that the woman is tired and has been writing for a very long time. She loves to write, but she is exhausted. She is ready to give up.
It can be inferred that the woman is working on a novel. She has “messy hair and tired eyes.” She definitely needs to get some rest.
It can be inferred that the woman is working on a novel. She has “messy hair and tired eyes.” She definitely needs to get some rest.
It can be inferred that the woman is approaching an important deadline. The text states that she “glanced over at her calendar.” This indicates that she is concerned about time.
It can be inferred that the woman is approaching an important deadline. The text states that she “glanced over at her calendar.” This indicates that she is concerned about time.
It can be inferred that the woman is approaching something important. She seems to be really frustrated and is just ready to quit.