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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get published until their second semester.
“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”
How does the editor use a euphemism?
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Responses
to express frustration
to express frustration
to show a playful personality
to show a playful personality
to give bad news gently
to give bad news gently
to emphasize a serious point
to emphasize a serious point
Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get published until their second semester.
“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”
How does the editor use a euphemism?
(1 point)
Responses
to express frustration
to express frustration
to show a playful personality
to show a playful personality
to give bad news gently
to give bad news gently
to emphasize a serious point
to emphasize a serious point
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e
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Gunther’s first day teaching kindergarten was best described as controlled chaos. By afternoon, there was paint in places Gunther could never have predicted—including, somehow, on the ceiling. But the art mishap did not even rank very high, comparatively, on the minor crisis scale. Pitted against happenings such as the safety scissor haircut, the toilet jam extravaganza, and the great lunch spill of 12:33…few events could clear the high bar of being worthy of specific notice.
Which phrase from the text is an oxymoron?
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Responses
safety scissor
safety scissor
art mishap
art mishap
minor crisis
minor crisis
toilet jam
Gunther’s first day teaching kindergarten was best described as controlled chaos. By afternoon, there was paint in places Gunther could never have predicted—including, somehow, on the ceiling. But the art mishap did not even rank very high, comparatively, on the minor crisis scale. Pitted against happenings such as the safety scissor haircut, the toilet jam extravaganza, and the great lunch spill of 12:33…few events could clear the high bar of being worthy of specific notice.
Which phrase from the text is an oxymoron?
(1 point)
Responses
safety scissor
safety scissor
art mishap
art mishap
minor crisis
minor crisis
toilet jam
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e
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
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Responses
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
what the kitten looks like
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
a detail about the kitten’s origin
The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage.
What does this metaphor help the reader imagine?
(1 point)
Responses
how fast the kitten can run
how fast the kitten can run
what the kitten looks like
what the kitten looks like
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
the intensity of the kitten’s energy
a detail about the kitten’s origin
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e
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside.
What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?
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Responses
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside.
What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?
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Responses
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
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e
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words kiss and desired share a similar denotation?
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Responses
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far they had come.
How do the words kiss and desired share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Responses
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
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e
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
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Responses
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
(1 point)
Responses
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
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The editor uses a euphemism to give bad news gently.
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The phrase "safety scissor" is an oxymoron.
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This metaphor helps the reader imagine the intensity of the kitten's energy.
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The analogy helps the reader understand that he speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
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Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
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It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
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