If the author wanted to write a story in which the main character looks back on the events of his long, full life, which would be the best way to start this story? Responses A with the main character as a teenager in high schoolwith the main character as a teenager in high school B with the main character as an 85-year old man, deep in thought about everything he has been through over the course of his lifewith the main character as an 85-year old man, deep in thought about everything he has been through over the course of his life C with the main character as a 25-year old in his first jobwith the main character as a 25-year old in his first job D With the main character as a four year old wondering about his future.With the main character as a four year old wondering about his future.
B with the main character as an 85-year old man, deep in thought about everything he has been through over the course of his life.
Starting the story with the main character reflecting on his long, full life as an 85-year old man would set the tone for a introspective narrative that looks back on the events and experiences that have shaped him. This perspective allows for a deeper exploration of the character's growth, challenges, and triumphs over the years.
B spring.
The mention of a thunderstorm in scene 2 and the need for the maintenance crew to clean up the water suggests that the events are taking place in spring, a season known for its rain showers. Additionally, spring is often associated with new growth and planting, which aligns with the school's plan to create a garden.
B her comfort after thinking of Lucky
The words "settled" and "ease" indicate that after thinking of Lucky, Nadia felt comforted and relaxed, allowing her to focus on her performance with ease. It suggests that thinking of her dog helped calm her nerves and anxiety before playing the song.
1(A sunny afternoon at Glenside Middle School. A science classroom. STUDENTS are talking and waiting for class to begin. MR. TORRES goes to the front of the room to speak.)
2MR. TORRES: If I can have your attention, please, I have some thrilling news to share. A local philanthropist donated an assortment of trees, bushes, and other plants for our school to construct a garden. It will be a magnificent development for both our school and the local environment.
3ELI: That’s wonderful news, Mr. Torres. Where will the garden be located? We don’t have a very large campus.
4BROOKE: I hope they don’t plan to take over the baseball field, because the playoff competition begins in two weeks.
5MR. TORRES: Not to worry. The administration selected a portion of land alongside the school. Maintenance workers will begin planting the garden early next week. Some of the plants are extremely fragile, and it is of utmost importance to plant them soon.
Scene 2
6 (In MR. TORRES’s afternoon science class, one week later. STUDENTS are talking.)
7ELI: The thunderstorm last night was horrible; a group of angry, dark clouds surrounded my house for hours.
8JENNA: The torrent of rain made such a commotion that I thought my roof might cave in!
9BROOKE: Have any of you seen the baseball field? Water is completely covering the outfield, and the playoff competition begins next week. It will take the maintenance crew a long time to clean up that mess.
10JENNA: I wonder what happened to the plants that the philanthropist donated to our school. Mr. Torres indicated that the plants couldn’t last long in those containers.
11 (MR. TORRES enters the room looking dejected and walks toward the front of the classroom.)
12MR. TORRES: Well, class, it appears that we've met with some obstacles in regard to the new garden. The storm last night caused a colossal amount of damage to the campus. The maintenance crew will be bombarded with work for at least a week, which means they will be unable to tackle the garden project. Perhaps the project was too ambitious.
13BROOKE: Mr. Torres, I have an idea. We just completed a unit about green plants and photosynthesis, so perhaps our class could volunteer to create the garden for some hands-on learning.
14MARTY: Brooke, that’s a fantastic idea. I would gladly donate a day for an outdoor excursion. (With a snicker) It sounds better than algebra!
15MR. TORRES: Well— (hesitating) I suppose some real-world experience with plants and sunlight would be very informational—and fun! We’ll have to take a vote to ensure that everyone supports the idea. All those in favor . . .
16 (The STUDENTS all raise their hands and begin to cheer.)
17STUDENTS: Yeah!
his play probably takes place in the
Responses
A fall.fall.
B spring.spring.
C summer.summer.
D winter.
adia sat at the piano, tapping her shoe to keep time with the rhythm of the song she had been practicing for a month. Her dog Lucky, her biggest fan, lay near her feet. At first, Nadia had to shoo him away and distract him with his favorite toy, a blue rubber ball. But now, Lucky had found the ideal spot on the floor; close enough to be near Nadia, but far enough away that he wouldn’t disturb her playing.
2Nadia had practically perfected this particular song, but she had to perform it at the school talent show and was relentless in her practicing. Before she started to play, she had a routine to prepare herself. First, she would stretch and wiggle her fingers to get them loose for playing. Then, she would take a few deep breaths to relax and clear her mind from the day’s activities. Finally, she would close her eyes and imagine herself playing the song; she envisioned her hands moving along the keys.
After Nadia performed this routine, the song seemed to flow freely from her fingertips. Of course, she knew well enough that hours of practicing had resulted in her playing the song so well. Still, her routine allowed her to clear her mind and quiet the butterflies in her stomach.
4Nadia knew those butterflies would be worse once she had to play the song in front of her entire school. When she decided to participate in the school talent show, she had chosen a more complicated piece of classical music. Nadia had been playing the piano since she was seven, and she truly wanted to challenge herself.
When the big night finally arrived, Nadia prepared backstage. She watched her classmates display their own various talents. Then came the moment that both excited and terrified her; she was up next.
6The audience’s applause sounded like ocean waves and made her feel welcome. Still, she could feel those butterflies fluttering in her belly, and she felt her palms start to sweat. Nadia had already performed her routine backstage, but it seemed as if it hadn’t worked this time! She sat down on the piano bench and looked at the black and white keys, which seemed unfamiliar now.
7For a moment, she panicked and glanced at the audience in front of her. Nadia spotted her mother in the first row. Seeing her mother made her think of home and Lucky. This time, when she looked down at the piano keys, she imagined she was at home with Lucky beside her. In that moment, her nerves settled as she forgot about the audience eagerly awaiting her performance. Now that it was just her and Lucky, she struck the first note, and the other notes just fell in line with ease. When Nadia hit the last note, she turned to the audience and smiled. Just as she did, the audience erupted in applause.
n paragraph 7, which feeling do the words settled and ease illustrate about Nadia?
Responses
A her joy about competing in the showher joy about competing in the show
B her comfort after thinking of Luckyher comfort after thinking of Lucky
C her pride about playing a difficult songher pride about playing a difficult song
D her anxiousness to finish her performance
Come live with me and be my Love,
And we will all the pleasures prove,
That hills and valleys, dales and field,
Or woods or steepy mountain yields.
And we will sit upon the rocks 5
And see the shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow rivers, to whose falls
Melodious birds sing madrigals.
And I will make thee beds of roses
And a thousand fragrant posies, 10
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroider`d all with leaves of myrtle.
A gown made of the finest wool,
Which from our pretty lambs we pull,
Fair lined slippers for the cold, 15
With buckles of the purest gold.
A belt of straw and ivy buds
With coral clasps and amber studs:
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me and be my Love.20
Thy silver dishes for thy meat
As precious as the gods do eat,
Shall on an ivory table be
Prepared each day for thee and me.
The shepherd swains shall dance and sing25
For thy delight each May - morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me and be my Love.
Which statement BEST summarizes the passage?
Responses
A The shepherd is looking for a woman to live with him.The shepherd is looking for a woman to live with him.
B The shepherd wants his love to live and work with him.The shepherd wants his love to live and work with him.
C The shepherd is trying to find a way to have his love leave him.The shepherd is trying to find a way to have his love leave him.
D The shepherd wants his love to live with him so he promises her a life of luxury.
D The shepherd wants his love to live with him so he promises her a life of luxury.
The passage describes the shepherd inviting his love to come and live with him, promising her a life filled with pleasure, comfort, and luxury. He lists all the beautiful things he will provide for her, such as beds of roses, fragrant posies, fine woolen gowns, lined slippers, and silver dishes on ivory tables. This indicates that the shepherd is trying to entice his love by offering a life of opulence and comfort together.
Here’s a quick biography of how I came to be, 1
the junior lead detective who researches fearlessly. 2
The probability, I find, is just as good as coincidence 3
that I’ll find some hidden mystery by watching some events. 4
This vocation, fair and true, I stumbled on one day, 5
and the verdict was that I’d pursue each fact that comes my way.6
When I find a question that requires investigation,7
I pull out all the stops and start my thorough speculation.8
I believe in accuracy, and truth for all involved, 9
and always staying neutral ‘til the case is all but solved.10
Each occurrence that I witness is a clue to ponder ever—11
‘til I take the case and make it my own personal endeavor.12
I interview each villain, and I never give an inch. 13
I notice all the ticks, and I explore each blink and flinch.14
I ensure each alibi is honest; I check each testimony, 15
and I find the real exception and expose it from the phony.16
What is a theme of the passage?
Responses
A Junior detectives are better than real detectives.Junior detectives are better than real detectives.
B Following clues to solve a crime can be very difficult.Following clues to solve a crime can be very difficult.
C Being a junior detective is intriguing, exciting, and fun.Being a junior detective is intriguing, exciting, and fun.
D Being able to know when a person is lying can be challenging.Being able to know when a person is lying can be challenging.
C Being a junior detective is intriguing, exciting, and fun.
The passage describes the junior lead detective's enthusiasm and passion for solving mysteries, highlighting the excitement and thrill of investigating and uncovering hidden truths. The detective finds investigating questions to be a pursuit worth pursuing and approaches each case with dedication and curiosity. This theme aligns with the idea that being a junior detective is intriguing, exciting, and fun.