Question
Which line of poetry contains examples of assonance?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
Odd how a lock of blond hair on a doll can notch the clock of memory.
2.
We would ever seek in vain for the voice of the river.
3.
Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd.
4.
Petals fall, fall, fall, down, down, down and fade, fade, fade into nothing.
Answer options with 4 options
1.
Odd how a lock of blond hair on a doll can notch the clock of memory.
2.
We would ever seek in vain for the voice of the river.
3.
Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd.
4.
Petals fall, fall, fall, down, down, down and fade, fade, fade into nothing.
Answers
whats the answer
GPT 3.5
The correct answer is option 3: "Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd." This line contains examples of assonance with the repetition of the "o" sound in "pop," "sizzle," and "buzz," as well as the repetition of the "i" sound in "sizzle" and "swish."
This semester, with some trepidation, I decided to take a class on Shakespeare's tragedies. I appreciate that Ms. Robertson establishes clear expectations for students: the course requirements are ,begin underline,rigorous,end underline, but fair. On the first day of class, she handed out a detailed syllabus listing all the required readings, in-class projects, homework assignments, and tests. The course is definitely challenging, but in a good way, and Ms. Robertson is always very supportive and encouraging.
Question
Select the ,begin emphasis,two,end emphasis, words that are most similar in meaning to ,begin emphasis,rigorous,end emphasis, as it is used in the passage.
Answer options with 5 options
1.
demanding
2.
harsh
3.
rigid
4.
severe
5.
thorough
Question
Select the ,begin emphasis,two,end emphasis, words that are most similar in meaning to ,begin emphasis,rigorous,end emphasis, as it is used in the passage.
Answer options with 5 options
1.
demanding
2.
harsh
3.
rigid
4.
severe
5.
thorough
GPT 3.5
The correct answers are option 1: "demanding" and option 5: "thorough." Both of these words are similar in meaning to "rigorous," suggesting something that requires great effort, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
Which line of poetry contains examples of assonance?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
Odd how a lock of blond hair on a doll can notch the clock of memory.
2.
We would ever seek in vain for the voice of the river.
3.
Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd.
4.
Petals fall, fall, fall, down, down, down and fade, fade, fade into nothing.
Answer options with 4 options
1.
Odd how a lock of blond hair on a doll can notch the clock of memory.
2.
We would ever seek in vain for the voice of the river.
3.
Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd.
4.
Petals fall, fall, fall, down, down, down and fade, fade, fade into nothing.
GPT 3.5
Apologies for the repeated question, but the correct answer is still option 3: "Fireworks pop, sizzle, and swish above the buzz of the numberless crowd." This line contains examples of assonance with the repetition of the "o" sound in "pop," "sizzle," and "buzz," as well as the repetition of the "i" sound in "sizzle" and "swish."
It seems like Jelly Roll Morton was born to make music. The flamboyant composer, arranger, and pianist first tickled the ivories when he was 10 years old. From that day forward, music was the driving force of his life.
,begin bold,The Early Days,end bold,
Jelly Roll Morton was born Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe on October 20, 1890. His early childhood was spent in the homes of his parents and other family members in New Orleans. There is no record of his having formal music training as a child. His music reflected the musical influence of his surroundings: ragtime and Creole. By the time Morton was in his teens, he was playing his music on the streets, in the halls, and anywhere else he could find an audience. Morton began traveling beyond New Orleans. As he traveled across the United States, he incorporated various local sounds, such as the Latin influence, into his music.
,begin bold,Jelly Roll and Jazz,end bold,
Although Morton often stated that he invented jazz—indeed he carried business cards bearing this claim—there is little evidence to support this. He moved to Chicago in 1922, where other musicians were playing early forms of jazz music. There Morton worked as both a solo performer and as a band leader, adding his own unique twist to classical jazz. Morton's "hot jazz" was a unique blend of musical influences that earned him great popularity.
Recording helped Morton's fame grow and highlighted the similarities and differences between classical jazz and hot jazz. At the time, records held a maximum of three minutes of recorded music. Working within this time constraint, Morton managed to write group pieces with solo spots, as was typical of jazz. However, unlike classical jazz, which tended to be improvisational, Morton's performances were well rehearsed, so they would fit the limited time span of the recordings. His recordings from the 1920s earned him national fame and served to establish him as one of jazz's pioneers.
,begin bold,Hard Times,end bold,
In the 1930s, the Great Depression took hold of the United States. In such somber times, many Americans preferred the smooth, soothing sounds of big band music over the lively, hip-swinging sounds of jazz. Morton's star was no longer on the rise, and his goal became basic survival. He returned to his roots as he traveled around the United States, earning money by playing the piano and working at odd jobs.
Morton never recovered from those hard times. In 1948, a Library of Congress project on the development of jazz music renewed interest in Jelly Roll Morton's music. Unfortunately, the revival came too late for Morton to benefit from it. He had died seven years earlier.
,begin bold,Important Jelly Roll Morton Recordings,end bold,
"Black Bottom Stomp" (1926)
"Steamboat Stomp" (1926)
"Original Jelly Roll Blues" (1926)
"Mr. Jelly Lord" (1927)
"The Pearls" (1927_
"Wolverine Blues" (1927)
"Georgia Swing" (1928)
"Kansas City Stomp" (1928)
"Sweet Peter" (1929)
Question
Which sentence ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, explains how the boxed text adds to the passage?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
It summarizes the information in the passage.
2.
It provides a time line of key events in the passage.
3.
It helps explain the kind of music mentioned in the passage.
4.
It provides details about achievements mentioned in the passage.
,begin bold,The Early Days,end bold,
Jelly Roll Morton was born Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe on October 20, 1890. His early childhood was spent in the homes of his parents and other family members in New Orleans. There is no record of his having formal music training as a child. His music reflected the musical influence of his surroundings: ragtime and Creole. By the time Morton was in his teens, he was playing his music on the streets, in the halls, and anywhere else he could find an audience. Morton began traveling beyond New Orleans. As he traveled across the United States, he incorporated various local sounds, such as the Latin influence, into his music.
,begin bold,Jelly Roll and Jazz,end bold,
Although Morton often stated that he invented jazz—indeed he carried business cards bearing this claim—there is little evidence to support this. He moved to Chicago in 1922, where other musicians were playing early forms of jazz music. There Morton worked as both a solo performer and as a band leader, adding his own unique twist to classical jazz. Morton's "hot jazz" was a unique blend of musical influences that earned him great popularity.
Recording helped Morton's fame grow and highlighted the similarities and differences between classical jazz and hot jazz. At the time, records held a maximum of three minutes of recorded music. Working within this time constraint, Morton managed to write group pieces with solo spots, as was typical of jazz. However, unlike classical jazz, which tended to be improvisational, Morton's performances were well rehearsed, so they would fit the limited time span of the recordings. His recordings from the 1920s earned him national fame and served to establish him as one of jazz's pioneers.
,begin bold,Hard Times,end bold,
In the 1930s, the Great Depression took hold of the United States. In such somber times, many Americans preferred the smooth, soothing sounds of big band music over the lively, hip-swinging sounds of jazz. Morton's star was no longer on the rise, and his goal became basic survival. He returned to his roots as he traveled around the United States, earning money by playing the piano and working at odd jobs.
Morton never recovered from those hard times. In 1948, a Library of Congress project on the development of jazz music renewed interest in Jelly Roll Morton's music. Unfortunately, the revival came too late for Morton to benefit from it. He had died seven years earlier.
,begin bold,Important Jelly Roll Morton Recordings,end bold,
"Black Bottom Stomp" (1926)
"Steamboat Stomp" (1926)
"Original Jelly Roll Blues" (1926)
"Mr. Jelly Lord" (1927)
"The Pearls" (1927_
"Wolverine Blues" (1927)
"Georgia Swing" (1928)
"Kansas City Stomp" (1928)
"Sweet Peter" (1929)
Question
Which sentence ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, explains how the boxed text adds to the passage?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
It summarizes the information in the passage.
2.
It provides a time line of key events in the passage.
3.
It helps explain the kind of music mentioned in the passage.
4.
It provides details about achievements mentioned in the passage.
GPT 3.5
The best sentence that explains how the boxed text adds to the passage is option 2: "It provides a time line of key events in the passage." The boxed text gives a chronological account of Jelly Roll Morton's life and career, highlighting important stages and developments, such as his early days, his involvement with jazz, the impact of the Great Depression, and his significant recordings. This time line helps provide context and understanding of Morton's journey as a musician.
from ,begin bold,655 Bison from Badlands National Park
Distributed to Multiple Tribes,end bold,
paragraph 1,Badlands National Park completed the largest bison gathering operation in park history in October 2022. Approximately 1,600 animals were gathered and processed (microchipped, weighed, tested for health) with 655 yearlings and two-year-old bison sent to new homes. Bison that were not distributed to Tribes were released back into the park. . . .
paragraph 2,The park strives to complete a regular gather operation every year to help manage the population. . . . Excess young bison are distributed through agreements and partnerships to Native American Tribes and other government agencies to help develop strong conservation herds and to support traditional uses of bison. The park manages one of the most highly sought-after bison herds in North America because of its genetic integrity and diversity. After this operation, Badland's bison population is approximately 1,000 animals.
(from "655 Bison from Badlands National Park Distributed to Multiple Tribes" by National Park Service)
Question
What does the description of the bison in paragraph 2 ,begin emphasis,most,end emphasis, clearly suggest about them?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
There are too many bison to manage effectively.
2.
The bison are carefully protected from predators.
3.
There are many ways in which the bison are cared for.
4.
The bison are desirable for their unique characteristics.
Distributed to Multiple Tribes,end bold,
paragraph 1,Badlands National Park completed the largest bison gathering operation in park history in October 2022. Approximately 1,600 animals were gathered and processed (microchipped, weighed, tested for health) with 655 yearlings and two-year-old bison sent to new homes. Bison that were not distributed to Tribes were released back into the park. . . .
paragraph 2,The park strives to complete a regular gather operation every year to help manage the population. . . . Excess young bison are distributed through agreements and partnerships to Native American Tribes and other government agencies to help develop strong conservation herds and to support traditional uses of bison. The park manages one of the most highly sought-after bison herds in North America because of its genetic integrity and diversity. After this operation, Badland's bison population is approximately 1,000 animals.
(from "655 Bison from Badlands National Park Distributed to Multiple Tribes" by National Park Service)
Question
What does the description of the bison in paragraph 2 ,begin emphasis,most,end emphasis, clearly suggest about them?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
There are too many bison to manage effectively.
2.
The bison are carefully protected from predators.
3.
There are many ways in which the bison are cared for.
4.
The bison are desirable for their unique characteristics.
GPT 3.5
The description of the bison in paragraph 2 most clearly suggests option 4: "The bison are desirable for their unique characteristics." The passage mentions that the Badlands National Park manages one of the most highly sought-after bison herds in North America because of its genetic integrity and diversity. This indicates that the bison have unique and desirable genetic traits, making them valuable for conservation efforts and supporting traditional uses of bison.
This passage, set in England in the early 1800s, focuses on Becky Sharp, a young woman of humble origins who has married a wealthy man.,end italics,
from ,begin bold,Vanity Fair,end bold,
The old haunts, the old fields and woods, the copses, ponds, and gardens, the rooms of the old house where [Becky] had spent a couple of years seven years ago, were all carefully revisited by her. She had been young there, or comparatively so, for she forgot the time when she ever ,begin italics,was,end italics, young—but she remembered her thoughts and feelings seven years back, and contrasted them with those which she had at present, now that she had seen the world and lived with great people, and raised herself far beyond her original humble station.
"I have passed beyond it, because I have brains," Becky thought, "and almost all the rest of the world are fools. I could not go back, and consort with those people now, whom I used to meet in my father's studio. Lords come up to my door with stars and garters instead of poor artists. . . . I have a gentleman for my husband, and an Earl's daughter for my sister in the very house where I was little better than a servant a few years ago. But am I much better to do now in the world than I was when I was the poor painter's daughter, and wheedled the grocer round the corner for sugar and tea? Suppose I had married Francis who was so fond of me—I couldn't have been much poorer than I am now. Heigho! I wish I could exchange my position in society, and all my relations for a snug sum in the Three per Cent. Consols;",superscript,1,baseline, for so it was that Becky felt the Vanity of human affairs, and it was in those securities that she would have liked to cast anchor.
(from ,begin underline,Vanity Fair,end underline, by William Makepeace Thackeray)
,fill in the blank,
,begin bold,,superscript,1,baseline,Three per Cent. Consols,end bold, a type of government bond that was considered a reliable and safe investment
Question
At which point in the passage does Becky's tone change from contemptuous to regretful?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
when she forgets "she ever ,begin italics,was,end italics, young"
2.
when she realizes "I could not go back"
3.
when she notes "I was little better than a servant"
4.
when she asks if she is "much better to do now in the world"
from ,begin bold,Vanity Fair,end bold,
The old haunts, the old fields and woods, the copses, ponds, and gardens, the rooms of the old house where [Becky] had spent a couple of years seven years ago, were all carefully revisited by her. She had been young there, or comparatively so, for she forgot the time when she ever ,begin italics,was,end italics, young—but she remembered her thoughts and feelings seven years back, and contrasted them with those which she had at present, now that she had seen the world and lived with great people, and raised herself far beyond her original humble station.
"I have passed beyond it, because I have brains," Becky thought, "and almost all the rest of the world are fools. I could not go back, and consort with those people now, whom I used to meet in my father's studio. Lords come up to my door with stars and garters instead of poor artists. . . . I have a gentleman for my husband, and an Earl's daughter for my sister in the very house where I was little better than a servant a few years ago. But am I much better to do now in the world than I was when I was the poor painter's daughter, and wheedled the grocer round the corner for sugar and tea? Suppose I had married Francis who was so fond of me—I couldn't have been much poorer than I am now. Heigho! I wish I could exchange my position in society, and all my relations for a snug sum in the Three per Cent. Consols;",superscript,1,baseline, for so it was that Becky felt the Vanity of human affairs, and it was in those securities that she would have liked to cast anchor.
(from ,begin underline,Vanity Fair,end underline, by William Makepeace Thackeray)
,fill in the blank,
,begin bold,,superscript,1,baseline,Three per Cent. Consols,end bold, a type of government bond that was considered a reliable and safe investment
Question
At which point in the passage does Becky's tone change from contemptuous to regretful?
Answer options with 4 options
1.
when she forgets "she ever ,begin italics,was,end italics, young"
2.
when she realizes "I could not go back"
3.
when she notes "I was little better than a servant"
4.
when she asks if she is "much better to do now in the world"
GPT 3.5
The point in the passage where Becky's tone changes from contemptuous to regretful is option 4: "when she asks if she is 'much better to do now in the world.'" This is where Becky expresses doubt about whether her current position in society and her material wealth have truly brought her happiness or fulfillment. Her contemplation about her past and comparing it to her present indicates a shift in tone from arrogant superiority to regretful reflection.