FIVE QUESTIONS FOR THE UNIT 6: LESSON 8 LANGUAGE AND LIFESTYLE TEST
Which sentence below contains an allusion?(1 point)
Responses
Spiderman is a popular comic book character that has been adapted into several successful movies.
Spiderman is a popular comic book character that has been adapted into several successful movies.
Spiderman is one of the Avengers
He climbed the walls like he was Spiderman! ------
Spiderman is cooler than Batman
Question 2: Use the analogy to answer the question.
brush : painter:: pen : author
Which of the following sentences shows the relationship of this analogy?
(1 point)
Responses
Brush and Pen are synonyms
Brush and Pen are synonyms------
Painters and authors are both creative
Painters and authors are both creative
Pens and brushes are both supplies that can be used by people
Pens and brushes are both supplies that can be used by people
A painter uses a brush to paint, just as an author uses a pen to write.
A painter uses a brush to paint, just as an author uses a pen to write.
Question 2
Which of the following analogies is an example of antonyms?(1 point)
Responses
Quiet: Loud :: Slow: Fast=--------
Smart: Intelligent :: Sly: Sneaky
Finger: Hand :: Iris: Eye
Book: Reading :: Googles: Swimming
Question 3: Use the sentence to answer the question.
“Mrs. Spears spoke to her class with _____ as she taught the lesson.”
Which word would give the sentence a positive connotation?
(1 point)
Responses
Worry
Worry
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Confidence-------
Confidence
Ambivalence
Ambivalence
Question 2
Read the below sentence, then answer the question:
For there had been no rain for a long time. The crops withered, the grass turned yellow and fields cracked under the scorching sun.
What context clues in the text help the reader to understand the meaning of the word "withered?"
(1 point)
Responses
"Turned yellow" and "Cracked" -------
"Turned yellow" and "Cracked"
"Grass" and "Fields"
"Grass" and "Fields"
"Crops" and "Under"
"Crops" and "Under"
"Long time" and "Sun"
Question 4:Use the poem to answer the question.
“Who Has Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rosetti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
How does the poet use personification?(1 point)
Responses
By addressing you and I as readers
By addressing you and I as readers
By pairing the ideas of wind and trembling
By pairing the ideas of wind and trembling
By comparing the wind to an animal
By comparing the wind to an animal
By making the trees seem to have human qualities===
Question 5:Read the poem below, then use the RAD method to identify and explain at least two stylistic devices that the poet uses to add interest and meaning to the poem.
“Who Has Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rosetti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
Responses may vary but could include:
- Repetition: The poet repeats the question "Who has seen the wind?" at the beginning of each stanza, creating a sense of mystery and making the reader ponder the idea of the wind being unseen.
- Imagery: The poet uses vivid imagery like "leaves hang trembling" and "trees bow down their heads" to create a visual picture of the wind's effects, adding depth and detail to the poem.
Use the CORRECT ANSWER CHOICES. ANSWER ALL 5 QUESTIONS CORRECTLY, EINSTEIN.
I apologize for any mistakes in my previous responses. Let me correct that for you.
1. The sentence that contains an allusion is: "He climbed the walls like he was Spiderman!"
2. The relationship of the analogy "brush : painter :: pen : author" is: A painter uses a brush to paint, just as an author uses a pen to write.
3. The analogy that is an example of antonyms is: Quiet: Loud :: Slow: Fast
4. The word that would give the sentence "Mrs. Spears spoke to her class with _____ as she taught the lesson." a positive connotation is: Confidence
5. The context clues in the text that help the reader understand the meaning of the word "withered" are: "Turned yellow" and "Cracked"
Please let me know if there is anything else you need assistance with.
Answer the other ones
I apologize for the oversight. Here are the correct answers to the remaining questions:
4. How does the poet use personification in the poem "Who Has Seen the Wind?" by Christina Rosetti? - By making the trees seem to have human qualities
5. Two stylistic devices that the poet uses in the poem "Who Has Seen the Wind?" by Christina Rosetti are:
- Repetition: The poet repeats the question "Who has seen the wind?" at the beginning of each stanza.
- Imagery: The poet uses vivid imagery like "leaves hang trembling" and "trees bow down their heads" to create a visual picture.
I hope these answers are helpful. Let me know if you need more assistance.