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Question 1 A)What are conclusions that readers draw by using the evidence in the text and their own reasoning?(1 point) Responses implications implications explicit meanings explicit meanings inferences inferences conclusions conclusions Question 2 A)What must one use to provide support when analyzing a work of literature?(1 point) Responses suggestions suggestions common knowledge common knowledge personal opinions personal opinions textual evidence textual evidence Question 3 A) Based on the paragraphs below, what inference can be made about how Max feels about going to the park? Max opened his eyes as the first rays of dawn filtered through the curtains. He stretched his legs, his paws extending and toes spreading wide. The familiar sound of birds chirping outside signaled the beginning of another exciting day. Max trotted to the kitchen where his owner, Emily, was already awake, preparing breakfast. Emily greeted him with a warm smile and a scratch behind his ears, his favorite spot. After breakfast, it was time for their morning walk. Emily clipped on Max’s leash, and they stepped out into the crisp morning air. The park was their destination, a vast green expanse with winding paths and tall, shady trees. Max’s heart raced with anticipation. His nose led him on a zigzag path, sniffing every bush and tree they passed. He couldn’t wait to find some squirrels to chase. (1 point) Responses Max feels anxious about going to the park, not knowing what he will find there. Max feels anxious about going to the park, not knowing what he will find there. Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels. Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels. Max does not want to go to the park and wants to stay home with Emily. Max does not want to go to the park and wants to stay home with Emily. Max likes going on walks, but not to the park where the squirrels are. Max likes going on walks, but not to the park where the squirrels are. Question 4 A) Which sentence from the paragraphs below does NOT provide textual evidence that Max and Emily share a strong and loving bond? Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window. The warmth felt wonderful on his fur, and he drifted into a peaceful nap, dreaming of running through fields and chasing balls. The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day. Evening meant playtime in the backyard. Emily tossed a bright red ball, and Max sprinted after it, his ears flapping and his tongue lolling out. He returned it to her feet, tail wagging furiously, ready for another throw. This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy. As night fell, Max settled down in his bed, content and tired from the day’s adventures. Emily knelt beside him, whispering goodnight and giving him one last pat. Max closed his eyes, his heart full of happiness and love. Tomorrow would bring new smells, new friends, and more fun, but for now, he drifted off to sleep, dreaming of all the adventures yet to come. (1 point) Responses “Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.” “Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.” “The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day.” “The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day.” “This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy.” “This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy.” “Emily knelt beside him, whispering goodnight and giving him one last pat.” “Emily knelt beside him, whispering goodnight and giving him one last pat.” Question 5 A)What is the difference between denotation and connotation?(1 point) Responses Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition. Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition. Connotation is the arrangement of words while denotation is the order they appear in the dictionary. Connotation is the arrangement of words while denotation is the order they appear in the dictionary. Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition. Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition. There is no difference between denotation and connotation. There is no difference between denotation and connotation. Question 6 A) In the following sentence, what is the connotative meaning of the word “pipes”? The new singer in the choir has some strong pipes! (1 point) Responses Plumbing Plumbing Singing ability Singing ability Tools or hardware Tools or hardware Knowledge of music Knowledge of music Question 7 A)Which sentence shows an example of a metaphor?(1 point) Responses The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe. The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe. Our car stopped with a groaning complaint. Our car stopped with a groaning complaint. The fireplace heater hissed and cracked. The fireplace heater hissed and cracked. You are my sunshine.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1 A) What are conclusions that readers draw by using the evidence in the text and their own reasoning?
Response: inferences

Question 2 A) What must one use to provide support when analyzing a work of literature?
Response: textual evidence

Question 3 A) Based on the paragraphs below, what inference can be made about how Max feels about going to the park?
Response: Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels.

Question 4 A) Which sentence from the paragraphs below does NOT provide textual evidence that Max and Emily share a strong and loving bond?
Response: “Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.”

Question 5 A) What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Response: Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.

Question 6 A) In the following sentence, what is the connotative meaning of the word “pipes”? The new singer in the choir has some strong pipes!
Response: Singing ability

Question 7 A) Which sentence shows an example of a metaphor?
Response: You are my sunshine.

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Question 8 A)Which sentence shows an example of simile?(1 point) Responses Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat. Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat. The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill. The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill. The warrior has a heart of stone. The warrior has a heart of stone. Janie is so slender that the wind can carry her away. Janie is so slender that the wind can carry her away. Question 9 A)What is a theme in a story? (1 point) Responses What the story is about What the story is about A summary of the story A summary of the story A lesson or message to take from the story A lesson or message to take from the story The reason the author wrote the story The reason the author wrote the story Question 10 A)Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme?(1 point) Responses Justice isn’t always served. Justice isn’t always served. Good will triumph over evil. Good will triumph over evil. Loyalty to one’s friends is important. Loyalty to one’s friends is important. Love and loss. Love and loss. Question 11 Creative Cuisine by Marie Dever Levi grated lemon zest into the whipped cream cheese and jabbed his pinky in the sweet icing for a sample. He suspected his latest creation required powdered sugar, so he located the canister and sprinkled raw sugar into his concoction. His second taste test revealed that his lemon cream pies were developing perfectly. The recipe had appeared in a simpler form on a teen cooking Web site, but Levi contemplated the recipe for days before attempting it. When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen. After his family finished Levi's supper—chicken and vegetable stir-fry— Levi placed a miniature pastry before each family member and enjoyed their praise. Levi knew that everyone loved having a creative chef in the family, especially one who volunteered for dinner duty almost every night of the week. As his relatives dipped their spoons into the cool cream, Levi's grandma spoke up about a flyer she’d noticed in the grocery store. A local gourmet restaurant sought student interns. Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement—they unanimously agreed that Levi was the perfect person for the job. Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant. His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant. At the audition, the head chef explained that an intern's job was to mimic the head chef's menu—not to create a new one; therefore, the students must recreate the restaurant's dishes to earn the job. Levi looked around at the other candidates. He didn't know about them, but trying not to be creative would be difficult for him. First, the potential chefs had to make an appetizer that consisted of a hardboiled egg drizzled with cheese and herbs. As soon as Levi smelled the finished dish, he knew some salsa would add kick, but he held back—he assembled the dish as the chef had ordered. Next, Levi prepared the main dish—zucchini pasta. Levi wanted to add sausage. His mother made this exact recipe, but with sausage, and it was Levi's favorite meal; however, he held back again. This time he noticed that other applicants jazzed up their recipes, and the chef even complimented them on their creative takes! When the chef explained the final dish, Levi created it just as the chef directed—a simple whipped cream with strawberries. Levi knew that adding lemon zest and sugar could make the cream phenomenal, but he prepared the dessert and sat silently while the chef tasted his dish. After the final taste test, the chef announced a bonus round where the candidates could create whatever dish they wanted. "Now," chef said, "is your chance to be inventive." Levi made the egg appetizer with salsa, the zucchini pasta with sausage, and the strawberries with lemon cream. When the chef arrived at Levi's workstation, he smiled at the buffet of choices. "Seems like you have innovative ideas about everything," the chef said. Finally, the chef announced his decision. "For knowing when to be creative and when to follow my lead, I nominate Levi for the position." The rest of the owners' comments were a blur. Levi had impressed the chef with his dishes and his creativity! He was on his way to becoming a real chef! A)Which of these topics provides the basis for the theme in the passage "Creative Cuisine"?(1 point) Responses Competition Competition Achieving big dreams Achieving big dreams Family relationships Family relationships Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities B)In "Creative Cuisine," what kind of person is Levi's grandmother?(1 point) Responses quiet and mean quiet and mean regretful and sad regretful and sad fearful and silent fearful and silent helpful and inspiring helpful and inspiring C)In "Creative Cuisine," which character trait BEST describes Levi's behavior in his interaction with the head chef?(1 point) Responses arrogant arrogant fearful fearful restrained restrained impatient impatient D)Which sentence from "Creative Cuisine" does NOT support the idea that Levi's family was supportive of his dream?(1 point) Responses “When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.” “When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.” “Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement.” “Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement.” “Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant.” “Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant.” “His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant.” “His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant.” E) What is the mood in the following paragraph from “Creative Cuisine”? His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant. At the audition, the head chef explained that an intern's job was to mimic the head chef's menu—not to create a new one; therefore, the students must recreate the restaurant's dishes to earn the job. Levi looked around at the other candidates. He didn't know about them, but trying not to be creative would be difficult for him. (1 point) Responses Joyful and excited Joyful and excited Calm and cheerful Calm and cheerful Anxious and uncertain Anxious and uncertain Sentimental and reflective Sentimental and reflective Question 12 A)Which story setting would best support a happy, joyful mood?(1 point) Responses The woods during a thunderstorm at night The woods during a thunderstorm at night A grocery store on a cold winter morning A grocery store on a cold winter morning The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon A crowded park on a humid summer day A crowded park on a humid summer day Question 13 A) In the following passage, what best describes the way Ana is characterized? Ana put her book aside at Nier’s request. She knew better than to do otherwise, as Nier was always persistent. He was sure to annoy her into reading the same paragraph half a dozen times if she bothered to ignore his entreaties for attention. He was quite the handful, but for the love of her brother, Ana played along. “There now, that’s a sport,” Nier smiled as the book touched the table. “Ana, I must ask you for one additional favor. Could you pick a card?” He spread a deck of cards before her with a magician’s flourish. Her lips tightened, concealing whatever opinion they might have pronounced had there been any point in pronouncing it. She chose a card from the middle of the deck. (1 point) Responses Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier. Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier. Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother. Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother. Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother. Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother. Direct characterization shows that Ana is a patient character who is acting unwisely. Direct characterization shows that Ana is a patient character who is acting unwisely. Question 14 A)Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an objective summary?(1 point) Responses Includes nonessential details Includes nonessential details Includes the basic facts of a story Includes the basic facts of a story Avoids using biased statements Avoids using biased statements Avoids using personal opinions Avoids using personal opinions Question 15 A)Why do authors use foreshadowing?(1 point) Responses To set the current time in the story To set the current time in the story To give more information from the past To give more information from the past To provide a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story To provide a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story To build drama or tension and make the reader wonder what will happen next To build drama or tension and make the reader wonder what will happen next Question 16 A)What is NOT something a reader can learn through a flashback scene?(1 point) Responses how the characters have gotten to where they are in the story how the characters have gotten to where they are in the story important details about the characters important details about the characters an indication of a future event an indication of a future event a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 8 A) Which sentence shows an example of simile?
Response: Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat.

Question 9 A) What is a theme in a story?
Response: A lesson or message to take from the story.

Question 10 A) Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme?
Response: Justice isn’t always served.
(Note: All options given could technically be considered themes, but if you need to choose one that is more about a specific situation rather than a broader lesson, then "Justice isn’t always served" would fit.)

Question 11 A) Which of these topics provides the basis for the theme in the passage "Creative Cuisine"?
Response: Achieving big dreams

Question 11 B) In "Creative Cuisine," what kind of person is Levi's grandmother?
Response: helpful and inspiring

Question 11 C) In "Creative Cuisine," which character trait BEST describes Levi's behavior in his interaction with the head chef?
Response: restrained

Question 11 D) Which sentence from "Creative Cuisine" does NOT support the idea that Levi's family was supportive of his dream?
Response: “When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.”

Question 11 E) What is the mood in the following paragraph from “Creative Cuisine”?
Response: Anxious and uncertain

Question 12 A) Which story setting would best support a happy, joyful mood?
Response: The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon

Question 13 A) In the following passage, what best describes the way Ana is characterized?
Response: Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.

Question 14 A) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an objective summary?
Response: Includes nonessential details

Question 15 A) Why do authors use foreshadowing?
Response: To build drama or tension and make the reader wonder what will happen next.

Question 16 A) What is NOT something a reader can learn through a flashback scene?
Response: an indication of a future event

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