Question
Read this quotation from paragraph 1 of the excerpt.
He had tried to make it home for his sixtieth birthday party, but his body just gave out. Each eyelid weighed a thousand pounds.
Why does the author use figurative language in the quotation?
To show how severely Jake has been injured
To explain Jake’s feelings about his sixtieth birthday party
To express the sense of guilt Jake feels
To highlight how extremely tired Jake feels
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -
In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -
suggest that Allie was still on the phone with Jake
describe the problem Jake has with his hearing
indicate that Jake was still thinking about Allie’s disappointed response
imply that Jake was still listening to Allie’s message on his voicemail
Question at position 3
3
Essay
2 points
Question at position 3
Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
p
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
Part A
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?
Part A
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?
Jake’s accident occurs at a spot that is well known for deadly accidents.
The site of the accident is poorly constructed and is the cause of Jake’s accident.
Bystanders who were visiting “The Rocks” were also killed in the accident.
Jake’s accident is significantly more catastrophic than other accidents.
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Part B
Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?
Part B
Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?
Hundreds of boulders, each weighing several tons, stacked at jagged angles, one on top of another, stood thirty feet wide and some twenty feet high. (paragraph 6)
“The Rocks” was a favorite locale for lovers. (paragraph 7)
The Great Wall of Cape San Blas had survived many a hurricane and hundreds of thousands of tourists walking its beach. (paragraph 7)
…they were relegated to shutting down the highway from eight football fields away. No one in or out. All they could do was watch it burn. (paragraph 8)
Question at position 6
6
Fill in the Blank
1 point
Question at position 6
The word
Question Blank 1 of 1
from paragraph 6 means "advancing beyond the usual or proper limits"?
Stimulus for questions at positions: 7, 8
The following text applies to the questions at positions 7, 8
Instructions
Use the text below to answer the following questions.
Writing Review
(1) The several-thousand-degree heat was so intense that Allie―along with all the partygoers―were forced to stand outside the half-mile barrier, and helplessly inhale the smell of burning rubber. (2) They did this amid the night. (3) By early morning, the fire had spent its fury, allowing the water trucks to move in.
Question at position 7
7
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 7
What change should be made in sentence 1?
What change should be made in sentence 1?
Change were to are
Delete the comma after barrier
Change inhale to inhaled
Change rubber to ruber
Question at position 8
8
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 8
The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.
The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.
across
around
throughout
after
He had tried to make it home for his sixtieth birthday party, but his body just gave out. Each eyelid weighed a thousand pounds.
Why does the author use figurative language in the quotation?
To show how severely Jake has been injured
To explain Jake’s feelings about his sixtieth birthday party
To express the sense of guilt Jake feels
To highlight how extremely tired Jake feels
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -
In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -
suggest that Allie was still on the phone with Jake
describe the problem Jake has with his hearing
indicate that Jake was still thinking about Allie’s disappointed response
imply that Jake was still listening to Allie’s message on his voicemail
Question at position 3
3
Essay
2 points
Question at position 3
Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
p
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
Part A
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?
Part A
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?
Jake’s accident occurs at a spot that is well known for deadly accidents.
The site of the accident is poorly constructed and is the cause of Jake’s accident.
Bystanders who were visiting “The Rocks” were also killed in the accident.
Jake’s accident is significantly more catastrophic than other accidents.
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Part B
Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?
Part B
Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?
Hundreds of boulders, each weighing several tons, stacked at jagged angles, one on top of another, stood thirty feet wide and some twenty feet high. (paragraph 6)
“The Rocks” was a favorite locale for lovers. (paragraph 7)
The Great Wall of Cape San Blas had survived many a hurricane and hundreds of thousands of tourists walking its beach. (paragraph 7)
…they were relegated to shutting down the highway from eight football fields away. No one in or out. All they could do was watch it burn. (paragraph 8)
Question at position 6
6
Fill in the Blank
1 point
Question at position 6
The word
Question Blank 1 of 1
from paragraph 6 means "advancing beyond the usual or proper limits"?
Stimulus for questions at positions: 7, 8
The following text applies to the questions at positions 7, 8
Instructions
Use the text below to answer the following questions.
Writing Review
(1) The several-thousand-degree heat was so intense that Allie―along with all the partygoers―were forced to stand outside the half-mile barrier, and helplessly inhale the smell of burning rubber. (2) They did this amid the night. (3) By early morning, the fire had spent its fury, allowing the water trucks to move in.
Question at position 7
7
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 7
What change should be made in sentence 1?
What change should be made in sentence 1?
Change were to are
Delete the comma after barrier
Change inhale to inhaled
Change rubber to ruber
Question at position 8
8
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 8
The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.
The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.
across
around
throughout
after
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Below are the suggested answers for your questions:
1. **Why does the author use figurative language in the quotation?**
- **Answer:** To highlight how extremely tired Jake feels.
2. **In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -**
- **Answer:** indicate that Jake was still thinking about Allie’s disappointed response.
3. **Short Constructed Response: How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.**
- **Response:** The author employs various literary devices, including figurative language and imagery, to enrich the narrative and deepen reader engagement. For instance, when Jake's eyelids are described as weighing a thousand pounds, the imagery effectively conveys his exhaustion and emotional turmoil regarding missing his sixtieth birthday party. This metaphor not only illustrates Jake's physical state but also symbolizes his overwhelming sense of loss and yearning, which are central themes in the plot. Furthermore, devices such as repetition and sensory details enrich the emotional landscape of the story, allowing readers to connect with Jake's inner struggles as he reflects on his life and missed opportunities.
4. **What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?**
- **Answer:** Jake’s accident occurs at a spot that is well known for deadly accidents.
5. **Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?**
- **Answer:** Hundreds of boulders, each weighing several tons, stacked at jagged angles, one on top of another, stood thirty feet wide and some twenty feet high. (paragraph 6)
6. **The word from paragraph 6 means "advancing beyond the usual or proper limits"?**
- **Answer:** The word is "extravagant."
7. **What change should be made in sentence 1?**
- **Answer:** Change inhale to inhaled.
8. **The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.**
- **Answer:** around.
Feel free to ask if you need further assistance or clarification!
1. **Why does the author use figurative language in the quotation?**
- **Answer:** To highlight how extremely tired Jake feels.
2. **In paragraph 3, the author uses the phrase “her echo was still ringing” to -**
- **Answer:** indicate that Jake was still thinking about Allie’s disappointed response.
3. **Short Constructed Response: How does the author’s use of literary devices contribute to the development of the plot? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.**
- **Response:** The author employs various literary devices, including figurative language and imagery, to enrich the narrative and deepen reader engagement. For instance, when Jake's eyelids are described as weighing a thousand pounds, the imagery effectively conveys his exhaustion and emotional turmoil regarding missing his sixtieth birthday party. This metaphor not only illustrates Jake's physical state but also symbolizes his overwhelming sense of loss and yearning, which are central themes in the plot. Furthermore, devices such as repetition and sensory details enrich the emotional landscape of the story, allowing readers to connect with Jake's inner struggles as he reflects on his life and missed opportunities.
4. **What can the reader conclude from paragraph 6 through 8?**
- **Answer:** Jake’s accident occurs at a spot that is well known for deadly accidents.
5. **Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?**
- **Answer:** Hundreds of boulders, each weighing several tons, stacked at jagged angles, one on top of another, stood thirty feet wide and some twenty feet high. (paragraph 6)
6. **The word from paragraph 6 means "advancing beyond the usual or proper limits"?**
- **Answer:** The word is "extravagant."
7. **What change should be made in sentence 1?**
- **Answer:** Change inhale to inhaled.
8. **The author wants to use a more effective word than amid in sentence 2. Select the word that should replace amid in this sentence.**
- **Answer:** around.
Feel free to ask if you need further assistance or clarification!