Question
A) Match the key term with its example. (2 points
motif
sarcasm
symbol
tone
The author feels devoted to her dog, so she writes a caring personal essay about him.
A peach tree only flowers when a family is back together after being separated by growing lives.
A character says, “That was productive,” after a business meeting where nothing is decided.
A character spends time again and again in the same spot next to a lake and makes major life
decisions.
motif
sarcasm
symbol
tone
The author feels devoted to her dog, so she writes a caring personal essay about him.
A peach tree only flowers when a family is back together after being separated by growing lives.
A character says, “That was productive,” after a business meeting where nothing is decided.
A character spends time again and again in the same spot next to a lake and makes major life
decisions.
Answers
Answer
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Stepping off the train, Fernando’s senses were overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and
smells of the city. Sky-scraping buildings loomed overhead, seeming to look down on him
and laugh at his smallness. People were moving in all directions, all living their own lives.
He had never felt more alone than in this crowd. Fernando longed for the familiar faces of
home, not these strange people who neither knew or cared anything for him.
What hidden truth is expressed by the paradox in this paragraph?
(1 point)
The more people you know, the more alone you are.
People who live in small towns are generally happier than people in cities.
Being around strangers can be a lonely experience.
Existence is lonely because nobody can truly know another person.
Code Talker and
Navajo Marines of
WWII
by Joseph Bruchac
The next thing I knew, I was on an alligator
rumbling over the reef. I could hear the roar of the
LVT’s engines, the whap-whap-whap of small
waves hitting the metal side of the boat, and the
coral being crushed by the treads, sort of like the
sound sugar cubes make when they are crushed
between teeth.
But I don’t even remember hearing the whistle and
the order to land the landing party. Once again, I
had that familiar, unsettling feeling of being in a
movie where the film has been broken and then
spliced together a whole scene later. All of a
sudden sand was churning under my feet as I
sprinted across the beach. It was easier for me to
run now because all us code talkers had the new
lighter portable radio units. But it was not just
because the new unit on my back was lighter that I
ran so much faster. I no longer had forty pounds of
TBX radio to hide behind and I needed to get to
cover as fast as I could.
Excerpt(s) from CODE TALKER: A NOVEL
ABOUT THE NAVAJO MARINES OF WORLD
WAR TWO by Joseph Bruchac, copyright © 2005
by Joseph Bruchac. Used by permission of Dial
Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin
Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin
Random House LLC. All rights reserved.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
What does the comparison to “being in a
movie” suggest about the narrator’s
experience of World War II?
(1 point)
It was fragmented, with gaps in memory
and understanding.
It was basically trivial and hard to take
seriously.
It was best understood in the context of
the era’s blockbuster war movies.
It was classically heroic, reminding him
of the glory of the cause.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Stepping off the train, Fernando’s senses were overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and
smells of the city. Sky-scraping buildings loomed overhead, seeming to look down on him
and laugh at his smallness. People were moving in all directions, all living their own lives.
He had never felt more alone than in this crowd. Fernando longed for the familiar faces of
home, not these strange people who neither knew or cared anything for him.
What hidden truth is expressed by the paradox in this paragraph?
(1 point)
The more people you know, the more alone you are.
People who live in small towns are generally happier than people in cities.
Being around strangers can be a lonely experience.
Existence is lonely because nobody can truly know another person.
Code Talker and
Navajo Marines of
WWII
by Joseph Bruchac
The next thing I knew, I was on an alligator
rumbling over the reef. I could hear the roar of the
LVT’s engines, the whap-whap-whap of small
waves hitting the metal side of the boat, and the
coral being crushed by the treads, sort of like the
sound sugar cubes make when they are crushed
between teeth.
But I don’t even remember hearing the whistle and
the order to land the landing party. Once again, I
had that familiar, unsettling feeling of being in a
movie where the film has been broken and then
spliced together a whole scene later. All of a
sudden sand was churning under my feet as I
sprinted across the beach. It was easier for me to
run now because all us code talkers had the new
lighter portable radio units. But it was not just
because the new unit on my back was lighter that I
ran so much faster. I no longer had forty pounds of
TBX radio to hide behind and I needed to get to
cover as fast as I could.
Excerpt(s) from CODE TALKER: A NOVEL
ABOUT THE NAVAJO MARINES OF WORLD
WAR TWO by Joseph Bruchac, copyright © 2005
by Joseph Bruchac. Used by permission of Dial
Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin
Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin
Random House LLC. All rights reserved.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
What does the comparison to “being in a
movie” suggest about the narrator’s
experience of World War II?
(1 point)
It was fragmented, with gaps in memory
and understanding.
It was basically trivial and hard to take
seriously.
It was best understood in the context of
the era’s blockbuster war movies.
It was classically heroic, reminding him
of the glory of the cause.
Answer
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Not surprisingly, Abuela was busy cooking up a storm for our family dinner. I spied the
freshly made salsa on the counter and couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful. It was superb
as always, and I savored the fire on my tongue.
Select the two types of figurative language that are used to develop the cultural setting of the
passage.
(1 point)
simile
personification
allusion
idiom
metaphor
Use the passage to answer the question.
Not surprisingly, Abuela was busy cooking up a storm for our family dinner. I spied the
freshly made salsa on the counter and couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful. It was superb
as always, and I savored the fire on my tongue.
Select the two types of figurative language that are used to develop the cultural setting of the
passage.
(1 point)
simile
personification
allusion
idiom
metaphor
Answer
Question 16
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Not surprisingly, Abuela was busy cooking up a storm for our family dinner. I spied the
freshly made salsa on the counter and couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful. It was superb
as always, and I savored the fire on my tongue.
Write a brief paragraph explaining how the figurative language in the passage relates to its
cultural setting.
(4 points)
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Not surprisingly, Abuela was busy cooking up a storm for our family dinner. I spied the
freshly made salsa on the counter and couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful. It was superb
as always, and I savored the fire on my tongue.
Write a brief paragraph explaining how the figurative language in the passage relates to its
cultural setting.
(4 points)
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Here are the matches for the key terms with their examples:
1. **Motif**: A character spends time again and again in the same spot next to a lake and makes major life decisions.
2. **Sarcasm**: A character says, “That was productive,” after a business meeting where nothing is decided.
3. **Symbol**: A peach tree only flowers when a family is back together after being separated by growing lives.
4. **Tone**: The author feels devoted to her dog, so she writes a caring personal essay about him.
1. **Motif**: A character spends time again and again in the same spot next to a lake and makes major life decisions.
2. **Sarcasm**: A character says, “That was productive,” after a business meeting where nothing is decided.
3. **Symbol**: A peach tree only flowers when a family is back together after being separated by growing lives.
4. **Tone**: The author feels devoted to her dog, so she writes a caring personal essay about him.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
A) The hidden truth expressed by the paradox in the first paragraph is: **Being around strangers can be a lonely experience.**
For the second passage, the comparison to “being in a movie” suggests about the narrator’s experience of World War II: **It was fragmented, with gaps in memory and understanding.**
For the second passage, the comparison to “being in a movie” suggests about the narrator’s experience of World War II: **It was fragmented, with gaps in memory and understanding.**
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The two types of figurative language used to develop the cultural setting of the passage are:
1. **Imagery** (not explicitly listed, but closely related to sensory descriptions like "the fire on my tongue")
2. **Metaphor**
Since "imagery" is not an option in your list, the two closest choices could be considered **idiom** (if a cultural phrase is implied) or possibly a broad interpretation of the phrase related to "salsa" representing a cultural element, but be aware that none of the options directly align with the specific examples provided. Therefore, if we're strictly adhering to your list, the most relevant would be **idiom** and **metaphor**.
For clarity, if you can choose only from the provided terms, **metaphor** is the most applicable here. If "imagery" were an option, that would be the best fit.
1. **Imagery** (not explicitly listed, but closely related to sensory descriptions like "the fire on my tongue")
2. **Metaphor**
Since "imagery" is not an option in your list, the two closest choices could be considered **idiom** (if a cultural phrase is implied) or possibly a broad interpretation of the phrase related to "salsa" representing a cultural element, but be aware that none of the options directly align with the specific examples provided. Therefore, if we're strictly adhering to your list, the most relevant would be **idiom** and **metaphor**.
For clarity, if you can choose only from the provided terms, **metaphor** is the most applicable here. If "imagery" were an option, that would be the best fit.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
In the passage, figurative language is used to evoke a vivid cultural setting that is rich with family tradition and warmth. The phrase "cooking up a storm" is an idiom that reflects a sense of bustling activity and joyous preparation, often associated with family gatherings in many cultures, particularly in Hispanic households where food plays a central role in bringing people together. The reference to "freshly made salsa" not only serves to highlight the importance of authentic cuisine but also signifies a connection to heritage and the flavors of home. Additionally, the expression "savored the fire on my tongue" uses metaphorical language to illustrate the spiciness of the salsa, symbolizing the vibrant and bold elements of the culture. Together, these elements create an immersive experience that emphasizes the significance of food, family, and cultural identity in the narrator’s life, showcasing how culinary traditions serve as a bridge to cultural heritage and familial bonds.