The character type that best describes Gorg is trickster. A trickster often employs cleverness and cunning to outsmart others, which aligns with the idea of devising a plan to fool the villain.
A story includes a character called Gorg with whom the main character devises a clever plan to fool the villain. Which character type best describes Gorg?(1 point)
Responses
trickster
trickster
hero
hero
antagonist
antagonist
mentor
11 answers
The Odyssey
by Homer
One theme suggested by this passage is that people expect to be greeted with hospitality. Which other universal theme does this passage suggest?
(1 point)
Responses
the danger of being rude to strangers
the danger of being rude to strangers
the need to keep going when you feel like quitting
the need to keep going when you feel like quitting
the need to take care when choosing one’s friends
the need to take care when choosing one’s friends
the danger of acting on your curiosity
by Homer
One theme suggested by this passage is that people expect to be greeted with hospitality. Which other universal theme does this passage suggest?
(1 point)
Responses
the danger of being rude to strangers
the danger of being rude to strangers
the need to keep going when you feel like quitting
the need to keep going when you feel like quitting
the need to take care when choosing one’s friends
the need to take care when choosing one’s friends
the danger of acting on your curiosity
Based on the passage from "The Odyssey" and its themes, the other universal theme it suggests is the danger of being rude to strangers. This reflects the expectation of hospitality and the consequences that can arise from failing to be gracious and welcoming to newcomers.
Which element of dramatic structure tells information about historical and cultural context?(1 point)
Responses
rising action
rising action
exposition
exposition
stage directions
stage directions
dialogue
Responses
rising action
rising action
exposition
exposition
stage directions
stage directions
dialogue
The element of dramatic structure that provides information about historical and cultural context is exposition. Exposition introduces the background information that helps the audience understand the setting, characters, and context of the story.
Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
What purpose does Rebecca’s monologue serve for the plot?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
by Joanna Evans
What purpose does Rebecca’s monologue serve for the plot?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
The two correct answers regarding the purpose of Rebecca’s monologue for the plot are:
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The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
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The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
These responses indicate Rebecca's determination and the emotional state of both characters regarding their views on the movement.
Chapter 1: Sarai is nervous about her job interview. She spends her morning getting ready and practicing what she will say.
Chapter 2: Aldric has never interviewed people for a job before. He spends his morning rehearsing his questions in a mirror and occasionally searching the internet for better questions to ask. He agonizes that he will sound foolish to a qualified candidate.
Chapter 3: Sarai arrives at the interview and is told Aldric will be right with her. She grows increasingly nervous as time passes and he does not appear.
Chapter 4: Aldric is panicking in his office, imagining scenarios where the superstar he is interviewing discovers that Aldric is, himself, unqualified, and walks out.
Chapter 5: Aldric and Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins.
What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?
(1 point)
Responses
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader
Chapter 2: Aldric has never interviewed people for a job before. He spends his morning rehearsing his questions in a mirror and occasionally searching the internet for better questions to ask. He agonizes that he will sound foolish to a qualified candidate.
Chapter 3: Sarai arrives at the interview and is told Aldric will be right with her. She grows increasingly nervous as time passes and he does not appear.
Chapter 4: Aldric is panicking in his office, imagining scenarios where the superstar he is interviewing discovers that Aldric is, himself, unqualified, and walks out.
Chapter 5: Aldric and Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins.
What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?
(1 point)
Responses
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader
The response that best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story is:
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.
This option highlights how the readers are aware of both characters' feelings of nervousness, which heightens the tension as they anticipate how their interactions will unfold.
Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
Which dramatic element best helps the reader understand the play’s central message?
(1 point)
Responses
spectacle
spectacle
character
character
language
language
tension
by Joanna Evans
Which dramatic element best helps the reader understand the play’s central message?
(1 point)
Responses
spectacle
spectacle
character
character
language
language
tension
The dramatic element that best helps the reader understand the play’s central message is character. Through the development of characters, their motivations, and their interactions, the play conveys its themes and messages effectively.