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Question 1

A)Which sentence uses the literary technique onomatopoeia?(1 point)
Responses

Her eyes were shining as brilliantly as the sun.
Her eyes were shining as brilliantly as the sun.

Her eyes sparkled as the sun smiled down on her.
Her eyes sparkled as the sun smiled down on her.

He swung the hammer hard, using all of his strength.
He swung the hammer hard, using all of his strength.

He hit the nail with the hammer—whack, whack, whack.
Question 4
A)Which of these is an example of a universal theme?(1 point)
Responses

the restrictiveness of social conventions
the restrictiveness of social conventions

the benefits of democracy
the benefits of democracy

the way technology makes people feel disconnected
the way technology makes people feel disconnected

the importance of protecting the environment
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which excerpt from the text suggests a universal theme?

(1 point)
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“The boy glanced behind him to see if any of his friends or cousins were watching. He didn’t want them to make fun of him later.”
“The boy glanced behind him to see if any of his friends or cousins were watching. He didn’t want them to make fun of him later.”

“But it wasn’t her hair or her jewel or her voice that Chellamuthu found so pleasing; it was her kindness.”
“But it wasn’t her hair or her jewel or her voice that Chellamuthu found so pleasing; it was her kindness.”

“ ‘He is performing his duty because his dharma is to serve, and that makes it . . . beautiful.’ ”
“ ‘He is performing his duty because his dharma is to serve, and that makes it . . . beautiful.’ ”

“ ‘Remember that everything around you has a purpose. Even you, child.’ ”
“ ‘Remember that everything around you has a purpose. Even you, child.’ ”

1 answer

Question 1: The sentence that uses the literary technique onomatopoeia is:

  • He hit the nail with the hammer—whack, whack, whack.

Question 4: An example of a universal theme is:

  • the restrictiveness of social conventions.

For the excerpt that suggests a universal theme, the response is:

  • " ‘Remember that everything around you has a purpose. Even you, child.’ "

This statement reflects a broader idea about purpose and meaning that can resonate widely across different cultures and experiences.