Question
What best describes the rising action of a play?(1 point)
Responses
the introduction of setting, characters, and conflict
the introduction of setting, characters, and conflict
the turning point in the story’s action
the turning point in the story’s action
events that built toward a climax
events that built toward a climax
the outcome of the story’s conflict, problem, or situation
the outcome of the story’s conflict, problem, or situation
Responses
the introduction of setting, characters, and conflict
the introduction of setting, characters, and conflict
the turning point in the story’s action
the turning point in the story’s action
events that built toward a climax
events that built toward a climax
the outcome of the story’s conflict, problem, or situation
the outcome of the story’s conflict, problem, or situation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best description of the rising action of a play is **events that build toward a climax**.
Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Using the stage directions, what conclusions can you draw about how Mama and Rebecca feel about each other throughout the play? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
At the beginning of the play, Rebecca thinks it is funny that her mom disagrees with her. After the climax, Rebecca gets irritated with her mom.
At the beginning of the play, Rebecca thinks it is funny that her mom disagrees with her. After the climax, Rebecca gets irritated with her mom.
At the beginning of the play, Mama’s stage directions show she is frustrated and disappointed. After the climax, Mama feels softer toward Rebecca, and more willing to listen to her.
At the beginning of the play, Mama’s stage directions show she is frustrated and disappointed. After the climax, Mama feels softer toward Rebecca, and more willing to listen to her.
At the beginning of the play, Mama is amused by Rebecca’s outburst. After the climax, Mama becomes more annoyed with Rebecca’s insistence on going to the meeting.
At the beginning of the play, Mama is amused by Rebecca’s outburst. After the climax, Mama becomes more annoyed with Rebecca’s insistence on going to the meeting.
At the beginning of the play, Rebecca and her mother are at odds with each other. After the climax, they put their differences aside and share the same opinions.
At the beginning of the play, Rebecca and her mother are at odds with each other. After the climax, they put their differences aside and share the same opinions.
At the beginning of the play, Rebecca is disgusted by her mother’s opinion and defiant of her wishes. After the climax, Rebecca is gentler, but still resolved.
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers regarding how Mama and Rebecca feel about each other throughout the play are:
1. **At the beginning of the play, Mama’s stage directions show she is frustrated and disappointed. After the climax, Mama feels softer toward Rebecca, and more willing to listen to her.**
2. **At the beginning of the play, Rebecca is disgusted by her mother’s opinion and defiant of her wishes. After the climax, Rebecca is gentler, but still resolved.**
1. **At the beginning of the play, Mama’s stage directions show she is frustrated and disappointed. After the climax, Mama feels softer toward Rebecca, and more willing to listen to her.**
2. **At the beginning of the play, Rebecca is disgusted by her mother’s opinion and defiant of her wishes. After the climax, Rebecca is gentler, but still resolved.**
Which is always true of a monologue but not a soliloquy?(1 point)
Responses
A monologue moves the action forward.
A monologue moves the action forward.
A monologue occurs when the speaker knows they have an audience.
A monologue occurs when the speaker knows they have an audience.
A monologue enhances the dramatic text.
A monologue enhances the dramatic text.
A monologue occurs when the speaker thinks they are alone.
Responses
A monologue moves the action forward.
A monologue moves the action forward.
A monologue occurs when the speaker knows they have an audience.
A monologue occurs when the speaker knows they have an audience.
A monologue enhances the dramatic text.
A monologue enhances the dramatic text.
A monologue occurs when the speaker thinks they are alone.
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **A monologue occurs when the speaker knows they have an audience.**
In contrast, a soliloquy is delivered when the speaker believes they are alone, revealing their inner thoughts to the audience.
In contrast, a soliloquy is delivered when the speaker believes they are alone, revealing their inner thoughts to the audience.
Which story description includes dramatic irony?(1 point)
Responses
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the end readers find out the cat went missing years before and the man’s neighbors have just been kind enough to humor him each time he searches.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the end readers find out the cat went missing years before and the man’s neighbors have just been kind enough to humor him each time he searches.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. The neighbors he encounters along the way mock him for leaving the door open and letting the cat out yet again.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. The neighbors he encounters along the way mock him for leaving the door open and letting the cat out yet again.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. He has just given up when he finds the cat in an alley caring for a litter of abandoned puppies.
Responses
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the end readers find out the cat went missing years before and the man’s neighbors have just been kind enough to humor him each time he searches.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the end readers find out the cat went missing years before and the man’s neighbors have just been kind enough to humor him each time he searches.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. The neighbors he encounters along the way mock him for leaving the door open and letting the cat out yet again.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. The neighbors he encounters along the way mock him for leaving the door open and letting the cat out yet again.
A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat. He has just given up when he finds the cat in an alley caring for a litter of abandoned puppies.
GPT-4o mini
The story description that includes dramatic irony is:
**A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.**
In this case, the audience knows something that the character does not, creating dramatic irony. The man is unaware that the cat is safe and nearby while he believes it is lost.
**A story follows a man’s journey as he searches for his cat, but at the beginning of the story the narrator explains to readers that the cat is simply hiding under the bed.**
In this case, the audience knows something that the character does not, creating dramatic irony. The man is unaware that the cat is safe and nearby while he believes it is lost.
NAN: You should have been there, George. The little child was lying on the street with his knees all scraped up. Not even out of diapers yet, he wasn’t. And get this, he didn’t have a clue where his own mother was, the little fool!
GEORGE: So, you saw him back to her and gave her a piece of your mind, I take it?
NAN (haughtily): Saw him back to her?! And let him think he can just go falling about and count on good-hearted people to lift him back up? No, George. I told the child to sort himself out and went on my way.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
On which value does the playwright focus this piece of satire?
(1 point)
Responses
Keeping one’s children from inconveniencing others is a vital part of parenting.
Keeping one’s children from inconveniencing others is a vital part of parenting. - no response given
Helping others is a charitable and kind thing to do.
Helping others is a charitable and kind thing to do. - no response given
One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others.
One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others. - no response given
Appearing to be cold and unfeeling is better than appearing to be easily manipulated.
GEORGE: So, you saw him back to her and gave her a piece of your mind, I take it?
NAN (haughtily): Saw him back to her?! And let him think he can just go falling about and count on good-hearted people to lift him back up? No, George. I told the child to sort himself out and went on my way.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
On which value does the playwright focus this piece of satire?
(1 point)
Responses
Keeping one’s children from inconveniencing others is a vital part of parenting.
Keeping one’s children from inconveniencing others is a vital part of parenting. - no response given
Helping others is a charitable and kind thing to do.
Helping others is a charitable and kind thing to do. - no response given
One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others.
One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others. - no response given
Appearing to be cold and unfeeling is better than appearing to be easily manipulated.
GPT-4o mini
The value on which the playwright focuses this piece of satire is:
**One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others.**
NAN's actions and her attitude toward helping the child emphasize the satirical critique of the expectation that individuals should stand on their own without relying on the kindness of others.
**One must take responsibility for oneself without imposing on others.**
NAN's actions and her attitude toward helping the child emphasize the satirical critique of the expectation that individuals should stand on their own without relying on the kindness of others.
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following is a theme the play develops about honor?
(1 point)
Responses
Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever.
Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever.
Honor is a strong quality but does little to save a person from systematic injustice.
Honor is a strong quality but does little to save a person from systematic injustice.
Honor is a noble quality that can both harm and redeem a person who maintains it.
Honor is a noble quality that can both harm and redeem a person who maintains it.
Honor is a weak quality that is easily abused by those with power.
GPT-4o mini
The theme the play develops about honor is:
**Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever.**
This theme suggests that honor is vital to one's identity and reputation as a patriot, implying the severe consequences that can arise from a single action that undermines that honor.
**Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever.**
This theme suggests that honor is vital to one's identity and reputation as a patriot, implying the severe consequences that can arise from a single action that undermines that honor.