Which principle of government helped spur the development of new government systems based on laws and not on the opinions of individuals?
(1 point)
Responses
separation of church and state
separation of church and state
balance of power
balance of power
rule of law
rule of law
natural law
natural law
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rule of law
What are the rights of citizenship known as?
(1 point)
Responses
civil liberties
civil liberties
civil rights
civil rights
constitutional rights
constitutional rights
natural liberties
(1 point)
Responses
civil liberties
civil liberties
civil rights
civil rights
constitutional rights
constitutional rights
natural liberties
civil rights
Which of the following refers to rule by a few?
(1 point)
Responses
oligarchy
oligarchy
democracy
democracy
polity
polity
tyranny
(1 point)
Responses
oligarchy
oligarchy
democracy
democracy
polity
polity
tyranny
oligarchy
In The Republic, who did its author believe should rule?
(1 point)
Responses
generals
generals
elected citizens
elected citizens
philosopher-kings
philosopher-kings
women
(1 point)
Responses
generals
generals
elected citizens
elected citizens
philosopher-kings
philosopher-kings
women
philosopher-kings
Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
Responses
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
Responses
It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
The rain is about to stop.
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
Responses
It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
The rain is about to stop.
It is raining very hard.
Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
Responses
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Responses
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Determining Word Meaning Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
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Question
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Identify idioms.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Identify idioms.
Look for context clues.
3 answers