Question 27

Question

A)Which choice is the best example of a circular argument?(1 point)
Responses

I watched another comedy by this studio and knew this one would be terrible too.
I watched another comedy by this studio and knew this one would be terrible too.

People who do not like this movie think studios should stop making comedies.
People who do not like this movie think studios should stop making comedies.

This movie did poorly in theaters because people did not go to see it.
This movie did poorly in theaters because people did not go to see it.

Several poor reviews show this movie was the worst film ever released.
Several poor reviews show this movie was the worst film ever released.
Question 28
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Dog owners need to follow city rules regarding their pets. For example, owners should adhere to the guideline to keep their dog on a leash at all times. This includes in open spaces at parks or near lakes.
How could the speaker use a more informal tone and style to capture the audience’s attention? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

speak in a serious way to describe the law and consequences when disobeying ordinances
speak in a serious way to describe the law and consequences when disobeying ordinances

add the rhetorical question: Do people like to come upon unleashed dogs at the park?
add the rhetorical question: Do people like to come upon unleashed dogs at the park?

use hand gestures to count when giving examples of city rules to follow
use hand gestures to count when giving examples of city rules to follow

use gestures that mimic humorous encounters between people and unleashed dogs
use gestures that mimic humorous encounters between people and unleashed dogs

use more conversational or everyday language
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

What rhetorical techniques does President Obama use in his speech? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

epiphora
epiphora

allusion
allusion

point of view
point of view

anaphora
anaphora

satire
A)
Use the passage from “The Bag” by H.H. Munro to answer the question.

What problem does the story’s ending resolve?

(1 point)
Responses

It reveals that Mrs. Hoopington and the Major will marry.
It reveals that Mrs. Hoopington and the Major will marry.

It ensures that the fox hunt will be a success.
It ensures that the fox hunt will be a success.

It proves that Vladimir did not kill one of the rare foxes.
It proves that Vladimir did not kill one of the rare foxes.

It ends the conflict between Norah and her aunt.
It ends the conflict between Norah and her aunt.
A)
Use the excerpt from “Hide and Seek” by Fyodor Sologub to answer the question.

How does the use of third-person omniscient narration demonstrate the author’s attitude toward the subject of marriage?

(1 point)
Responses

by describing the physical characteristics of Serafima and Sergey
by describing the physical characteristics of Serafima and Sergey

by explaining the personality traits of Serafima and Sergey
by explaining the personality traits of Serafima and Sergey

by providing the context for how Serafima and Sergey first met
by providing the context for how Serafima and Sergey first met

by comparing the expectations of Serafima and Sergey for each other
by comparing the expectations of Serafima and Sergey for each other
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which of Rosemary’s actions reveals the class difference between her and Miss Smith?

(1 point)
Responses

Rosemary is jealous that Philip finds Miss Smith beautiful.
Rosemary is jealous that Philip finds Miss Smith beautiful.

Rosemary leaves Miss Smith’s coat and hat on the floor.
Rosemary leaves Miss Smith’s coat and hat on the floor.

Rosemary helps Miss Smith take off her coat and hat.
Rosemary helps Miss Smith take off her coat and hat.

Rosemary invites Miss Smith to her house for tea.
A)
Use the passages to answer the question.

Which of the following summarizes how the passages both support themes about nature and human perception?

(1 point)
Responses

Nature has a power that is far beyond what humanity can see.
Nature has a power that is far beyond what humanity can see.

Nature is beyond human perception; it is something that goes on beside people without their awareness.
Nature is beyond human perception; it is something that goes on beside people without their awareness.

Nature and humanity can be reflections of one another.
Nature and humanity can be reflections of one another.

Nature is something that has far more power than humanity.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

What is one likely reason the author uses the figurative language “she gazed at the little captive she had netted”?

(1 point)
Responses

The language reveals that the rich were often fascinated with the poor.
The language reveals that the rich were often fascinated with the poor.

The language reveals that Rosemary has a sinister reason for inviting the woman over.
The language reveals that Rosemary has a sinister reason for inviting the woman over.

The language reveals that the poor were afraid of the rich.
The language reveals that the poor were afraid of the rich.

The language reveals the power that the rich had over the poor.
Use the passage and the image to answer the question.

How is Friar Lawrence’s description of the tomb as a “nest of . . . unnatural sleep” illustrated in the painting?

(1 point)
Responses

It shows the body of a man who willingly chose to end his own life.
It shows the body of a man who willingly chose to end his own life.

It shows the body of a man in his family sepulchre.
It shows the body of a man in his family sepulchre.

It shows the body of a man who was carefully placed in a sepulchre.
It shows the body of a man who was carefully placed in a sepulchre.

It shows the body of a man who is unconscious.
It shows the body of a man who is unconscious.
Question 37
A)What might be the universal theme that the quest archetype might be expressing in a novel?(1 point)
Responses

a long night in the woods alone
a long night in the woods alone

the duty to pass down knowledge
the duty to pass down knowledge

courage in the face of fear
courage in the face of fear

self-sacrifice for love
self-sacrifice for love
A)
Use the passages from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Jane, a modern retelling of the story, to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.

What is one noticeable difference between Mr. Rathburn and Mr. Rochester in the excerpts?

(1 point)
Responses

Mr. Rathburn is friendlier than Mr. Rochester.
Mr. Rathburn is friendlier than Mr. Rochester.

Mr. Rathburn seems to have more interaction with his staff.
Mr. Rathburn seems to have more interaction with his staff.

Mr. Rochester seems to be more clever than Mr. Rathburn.
Mr. Rochester seems to be more clever than Mr. Rathburn.

Mr. Rochester spends more time at home than Mr. Rathburn.
Mr. Rochester spends more time at home than Mr. Rathburn.
Question 39
A)An author is writing a book review of a nonfiction book about the effect birth order has on personality. Which piece of information could the author include in an objective summary of the book?(1 point)
Responses

sales figures for the book
sales figures for the book

examples of weak evidence
examples of weak evidence

titles of the chapters
titles of the chapters

a rating for the book
a rating for the book

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on the prompts provided:

Question 27: A) The best example of a circular argument is:

• This movie did poorly in theaters because people did not go to see it.

Question 28: A) To capture the audience's attention in a more informal tone and style, the speaker could:

• add the rhetorical question: Do people like to come upon unleashed dogs at the park?
• use gestures that mimic humorous encounters between people and unleashed dogs.

Question on President Obama's speech: A) The rhetorical techniques used by President Obama include:

• anaphora
• allusion

Question about "The Bag" by H.H. Munro: A) The problem that the story’s ending resolves is:

• It ends the conflict between Norah and her aunt.

Question about "Hide and Seek" by Fyodor Sologub: A) The use of third-person omniscient narration demonstrates the author’s attitude toward the subject of marriage:

• by comparing the expectations of Serafima and Sergey for each other.

Question about Rosemary and Miss Smith: A) The action that reveals the class difference between Rosemary and Miss Smith is:

• Rosemary leaves Miss Smith’s coat and hat on the floor.

Question about themes of nature and human perception: A) A summary of how the passages support themes about nature and human perception is:

• Nature is beyond human perception; it is something that goes on beside people without their awareness.

Question about figurative language: A) One likely reason the author uses the figurative language “she gazed at the little captive she had netted” is:

• The language reveals the power that the rich had over the poor.

Question about Friar Lawrence’s description of the tomb: A) Friar Lawrence’s description of the tomb as a “nest of . . . unnatural sleep” is illustrated in the painting:

• It shows the body of a man who willingly chose to end his own life.

Question about the universal theme of the quest archetype: A) The universal theme that the quest archetype might be expressing in a novel is:

• courage in the face of fear.

Question about Mr. Rathburn and Mr. Rochester: A) One noticeable difference between Mr. Rathburn and Mr. Rochester in the excerpts is:

• Mr. Rathburn seems to have more interaction with his staff.

Question about the nonfiction book review: A) A piece of information the author could include in an objective summary of the book is:

• titles of the chapters.