The author of this sentence is using a euphemism to politely describe a negative trait. The phrase "sharp tongue" refers to someone who speaks in a harsh or critical way, which is a negative trait, but it is presented in a more subtle manner.
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Silas doesn’t mean to hurt people’s feelings, but he has a sharp tongue.
How is the author of this sentence using a euphemism?
(1 point)
to politely describe a negative trait
to use many phrases to say the same thing
to compare two people
to create humor
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Question 3
We went out onto his deck and I looked out over
the vista before us—a sunken Italian garden, a
half-acre of pungent roses, a rolling, perfectly
manicured lawn that extended to the sea, and a
snub-nosed motorboat that bumped the tide
offshore.
“I’ve got a pretty decent place here,” he said, his
eyes flashing about restlessly.
I turned to him, noticing the way he shifted his
weight from one foot to the other, his hands
fidgeting with the cuff of his sleeve.
"Yeah, it's...not bad," he muttered. "Keeps me
busy, I guess."
A)
Use the excerpt from a story to answer the
question.
What is suggested about the character’s
personality by the author’s use of
understatement in the excerpt?
(1 point)
The character might be uncomfortable
with his wealth.
The character takes his living situation
seriously.
The character is egotistical.
The character is secretive.
Question 4
My mind sparks with an idea for a painting,
And my thoughts are a hum of bees.
First they bumble around the petals
Of a flower, dancing near the pollen,
But then they flit to another, still
Not ready to settle on one, yellow
Dust stains their feet; their wings
Flicker in the air, and next it’s uncertain
Where to go: Thistle or clover,
Zinnia or honeysuckle? Tip and tap,
My bee thoughts hum, until they finally
Land on one.
A)
Use the poem to answer the question.
Which choice explains the metaphor in this
poem?
(1 point)
The metaphor at the beginning of the
poem compares thoughts to bees, and
other metaphors are used throughout.
The metaphor extends throughout the
poem as the speaker compares creative
thoughts to bees’ movements.
The metaphor comparing paintbrush
strokes to bee movements is used
throughout the poem.
The metaphor begins with a comparison
of bees to thoughts and ends with a
comparison of bees to music.
We went out onto his deck and I looked out over
the vista before us—a sunken Italian garden, a
half-acre of pungent roses, a rolling, perfectly
manicured lawn that extended to the sea, and a
snub-nosed motorboat that bumped the tide
offshore.
“I’ve got a pretty decent place here,” he said, his
eyes flashing about restlessly.
I turned to him, noticing the way he shifted his
weight from one foot to the other, his hands
fidgeting with the cuff of his sleeve.
"Yeah, it's...not bad," he muttered. "Keeps me
busy, I guess."
A)
Use the excerpt from a story to answer the
question.
What is suggested about the character’s
personality by the author’s use of
understatement in the excerpt?
(1 point)
The character might be uncomfortable
with his wealth.
The character takes his living situation
seriously.
The character is egotistical.
The character is secretive.
Question 4
My mind sparks with an idea for a painting,
And my thoughts are a hum of bees.
First they bumble around the petals
Of a flower, dancing near the pollen,
But then they flit to another, still
Not ready to settle on one, yellow
Dust stains their feet; their wings
Flicker in the air, and next it’s uncertain
Where to go: Thistle or clover,
Zinnia or honeysuckle? Tip and tap,
My bee thoughts hum, until they finally
Land on one.
A)
Use the poem to answer the question.
Which choice explains the metaphor in this
poem?
(1 point)
The metaphor at the beginning of the
poem compares thoughts to bees, and
other metaphors are used throughout.
The metaphor extends throughout the
poem as the speaker compares creative
thoughts to bees’ movements.
The metaphor comparing paintbrush
strokes to bee movements is used
throughout the poem.
The metaphor begins with a comparison
of bees to thoughts and ends with a
comparison of bees to music.
Question 3:
The author’s use of understatement in the excerpt suggests that the character might be uncomfortable with his wealth. His comment about having a "pretty decent place" and his fidgeting behavior indicate a level of discomfort with acknowledging the luxury of his surroundings.
Question 4:
The choice that best explains the metaphor in the poem is: The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees’ movements. This captures the overall essence of the poem, where the speaker's creative thoughts are likened to the busy, unsteady movements of bees.
Like sticky notes, the alarm on your phone can . An alarm is a
little more than sticky notes, but not as
!
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations to produce an analogy that describes a
function of an object. (2 points)
noisy interesting let you jot down any thoughts detailed messy
remind you about appointments
little more than sticky notes, but not as
!
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations to produce an analogy that describes a
function of an object. (2 points)
noisy interesting let you jot down any thoughts detailed messy
remind you about appointments
Here’s how you can arrange the words to create a coherent analogy:
"Like sticky notes, the alarm on your phone can remind you about appointments. An alarm is a little more than sticky notes, but not as noisy!"
This analogy compares the functions of sticky notes and alarms in terms of reminding you about tasks, with the comparison highlighting that an alarm is more effective at reminders but can be noisier than sticky notes.
The Reward of
Enterprise
by Ward Muir
Near the skyline rim of the superb mountain-range
upon which I was commencing to rise I saw,
shadowy in the translucent green, an unmistakable
shape—the shape of a great fish: a shark. Its fin
cut the surface like a knife. For one instant I
stared, and in that instant I observed, with a vivid
clearness, all manner of minute details—the
burnished sheen on the water, the glistening
tautness of its lofty skyline, the sapphire blue of
the sky itself, and, most lucidly of all, the silhouette
of the shark. Every movement of the shark was
now plain to me, and it was moving, there was no
doubt of it: a trail of bubbles streamed from its
flank and a tiny streak of froth fluttered behind the
fin. The shark was not passive, in the element, as I
was; it was monarch of the waves, it could drive
through them with the precision of a torpedo. I had
invaded a realm which I had no business to invade
. . . and its guardian was come to punish me.
"The Reward of Enterprise" by Ward Muir
A)
Use this paragraph from “The Reward of
Enterprise” to answer the question. The
paragraph describes a man swimming in the
ocean.
Which word is most similar in meaning to
drive as it is used in this passage?
(1 point)
emerge
tear
drift
meander
Enterprise
by Ward Muir
Near the skyline rim of the superb mountain-range
upon which I was commencing to rise I saw,
shadowy in the translucent green, an unmistakable
shape—the shape of a great fish: a shark. Its fin
cut the surface like a knife. For one instant I
stared, and in that instant I observed, with a vivid
clearness, all manner of minute details—the
burnished sheen on the water, the glistening
tautness of its lofty skyline, the sapphire blue of
the sky itself, and, most lucidly of all, the silhouette
of the shark. Every movement of the shark was
now plain to me, and it was moving, there was no
doubt of it: a trail of bubbles streamed from its
flank and a tiny streak of froth fluttered behind the
fin. The shark was not passive, in the element, as I
was; it was monarch of the waves, it could drive
through them with the precision of a torpedo. I had
invaded a realm which I had no business to invade
. . . and its guardian was come to punish me.
"The Reward of Enterprise" by Ward Muir
A)
Use this paragraph from “The Reward of
Enterprise” to answer the question. The
paragraph describes a man swimming in the
ocean.
Which word is most similar in meaning to
drive as it is used in this passage?
(1 point)
emerge
tear
drift
meander
In the context of the passage, the word that is most similar in meaning to "drive" as it is used here is tear. "Drive through them with the precision of a torpedo" suggests moving powerfully and swiftly, which aligns closely with the meaning of "tear."
Question 9
From the Caves
by Thea Prieto
I’ll check the roots, says Sky, and he trots up the
passage before Mark can stop him. Above, in the
red firelight of the upper cave, the heat has grown
to wringing, and Sky notices at once that Teller has
moved. He has dragged himself closer to the fire,
his ribs pumping fast from the effort. The hot touch
of his skin stings Sky’s fingertips, but he still tugs
Teller away from the fire, to where the warmth is
drawn upward into the windy main passageway
already lit gray with early morning.
Excerpt from "From the Caves". © 2021 Thea
Prieto. Published by Red Hen Press
A)
Use the excerpt from “From the Caves” to
answer the question.
How does the sensory imagery of the sky “lit
gray with early morning” contribute to the
mood of the text?
(1 point)
It gives a sense of desperation.
It gives a sense of hope.
It gives a sense of foreboding.
It gives a sense of gloom.
1. Jack decided to do a little tidying up in the
kitchen. The countertop looked cluttered,
he felt. If he just rearranged the cabinet, he
could probably fit more things in them.
Then the countertop would be nice and
clear.
2. He opened the cabinet, pulled out a stack
of dishes, and placed them on the counter.
Just for now, he thought. He was sure he
could jam the toaster into the cabinet and
keep it there when he wasn’t using it. He
unplugged the toaster and picked it up. A
spray of crumbs fell out onto the counter.
An attractive addition to his kitchen décor,
Jack thought. He would clean it up in just a
little bit. Meantime, he would get the
toaster into the cabinet. Except that there
were some glasses in the way. Jack pulled
the glasses out and put them next to the
stack of plates on the counter. Then he
realized that the toaster was too deep to fit
into the cabinet, so he put that back on the
counter. He sighed, and the crumbs that
had spilled from the toaster blew around.
This project was certainly going well!
3. Jack slid the drawer open and began
pulling forks, spoons, and knives from it.
Soon he had a small mountain of utensils
sitting next to the plates and glasses. No
matter; he would rearrange them neatly
soon enough. Next, he took out some
wooden spoons, a spatula, and a ladle.
There was no more room for them on the
counter, so he laid them on top of the stack
of plates.
4. Jack surveyed the kitchen. Where, exactly,
had he planned to move everything? He
couldn’t remember having a plan. He
figured he’d put the plates and glasses
back in the cabinet, and the utensils and
cooking tools back in the drawer. He could
continue to keep the toaster on the
counter, though he should probably do
something about all those crumbs.
5. He’d do it later.
6. The kitchen, he figured, was tidy enough
for now.
From the Caves
by Thea Prieto
I’ll check the roots, says Sky, and he trots up the
passage before Mark can stop him. Above, in the
red firelight of the upper cave, the heat has grown
to wringing, and Sky notices at once that Teller has
moved. He has dragged himself closer to the fire,
his ribs pumping fast from the effort. The hot touch
of his skin stings Sky’s fingertips, but he still tugs
Teller away from the fire, to where the warmth is
drawn upward into the windy main passageway
already lit gray with early morning.
Excerpt from "From the Caves". © 2021 Thea
Prieto. Published by Red Hen Press
A)
Use the excerpt from “From the Caves” to
answer the question.
How does the sensory imagery of the sky “lit
gray with early morning” contribute to the
mood of the text?
(1 point)
It gives a sense of desperation.
It gives a sense of hope.
It gives a sense of foreboding.
It gives a sense of gloom.
1. Jack decided to do a little tidying up in the
kitchen. The countertop looked cluttered,
he felt. If he just rearranged the cabinet, he
could probably fit more things in them.
Then the countertop would be nice and
clear.
2. He opened the cabinet, pulled out a stack
of dishes, and placed them on the counter.
Just for now, he thought. He was sure he
could jam the toaster into the cabinet and
keep it there when he wasn’t using it. He
unplugged the toaster and picked it up. A
spray of crumbs fell out onto the counter.
An attractive addition to his kitchen décor,
Jack thought. He would clean it up in just a
little bit. Meantime, he would get the
toaster into the cabinet. Except that there
were some glasses in the way. Jack pulled
the glasses out and put them next to the
stack of plates on the counter. Then he
realized that the toaster was too deep to fit
into the cabinet, so he put that back on the
counter. He sighed, and the crumbs that
had spilled from the toaster blew around.
This project was certainly going well!
3. Jack slid the drawer open and began
pulling forks, spoons, and knives from it.
Soon he had a small mountain of utensils
sitting next to the plates and glasses. No
matter; he would rearrange them neatly
soon enough. Next, he took out some
wooden spoons, a spatula, and a ladle.
There was no more room for them on the
counter, so he laid them on top of the stack
of plates.
4. Jack surveyed the kitchen. Where, exactly,
had he planned to move everything? He
couldn’t remember having a plan. He
figured he’d put the plates and glasses
back in the cabinet, and the utensils and
cooking tools back in the drawer. He could
continue to keep the toaster on the
counter, though he should probably do
something about all those crumbs.
5. He’d do it later.
6. The kitchen, he figured, was tidy enough
for now.
Question 9:
The sensory imagery of the sky “lit gray with early morning” contributes to the mood of the text by giving a sense of hope. The mention of early morning implies the beginning of a new day, often associated with fresh beginnings and possibilities.
Regarding the passage about Jack tidying the kitchen, if you have any specific questions or need assistance with it, please let me know!
Question 10
A)
Use the story to answer the question.
What is ironic about the ending to the story
(paragraphs 4–6)?
(1 point)
Jack believed that the way to tidy a
kitchen was to put things away even
though his things were clean.
Jack knew he should clean up the
crumbs on his counter.
Jack decided his kitchen was clean
enough even though it was messier
than when he had started to tidy it.
Jack did not have a plan to make his
kitchen tidier.
1. Jack decided to do a little tidying up in the
kitchen. The countertop looked cluttered,
he felt. If he just rearranged the cabinet, he
could probably fit more things in them.
Then the countertop would be nice and
clear.
2. He opened the cabinet, pulled out a stack
of dishes, and placed them on the counter.
Just for now, he thought. He was sure he
could jam the toaster into the cabinet and
keep it there when he wasn’t using it. He
unplugged the toaster and picked it up. A
spray of crumbs fell out onto the counter.
An attractive addition to his kitchen décor,
Jack thought. He would clean it up in just a
little bit. Meantime, he would get the
toaster into the cabinet. Except that there
were some glasses in the way. Jack pulled
the glasses out and put them next to the
stack of plates on the counter. Then he
realized that the toaster was too deep to fit
into the cabinet, so he put that back on the
counter. He sighed, and the crumbs that
had spilled from the toaster blew around.
This project was certainly going well!
3. Jack slid the drawer open and began
pulling forks, spoons, and knives from it.
Soon he had a small mountain of utensils
sitting next to the plates and glasses. No
matter; he would rearrange them neatly
soon enough. Next, he took out some
wooden spoons, a spatula, and a ladle.
There was no more room for them on the
counter, so he laid them on top of the stack
of plates.
4. Jack surveyed the kitchen. Where, exactly,
had he planned to move everything? He
couldn’t remember having a plan. He
figured he’d put the plates and glasses
back in the cabinet, and the utensils and
cooking tools back in the drawer. He could
continue to keep the toaster on the
counter, though he should probably do
something about all those crumbs.
5. He’d do it later.
6. The kitchen, he figured, was tidy enough
for now.
A)
Use the story to answer the question.
What is ironic about the ending to the story
(paragraphs 4–6)?
(1 point)
Jack believed that the way to tidy a
kitchen was to put things away even
though his things were clean.
Jack knew he should clean up the
crumbs on his counter.
Jack decided his kitchen was clean
enough even though it was messier
than when he had started to tidy it.
Jack did not have a plan to make his
kitchen tidier.
1. Jack decided to do a little tidying up in the
kitchen. The countertop looked cluttered,
he felt. If he just rearranged the cabinet, he
could probably fit more things in them.
Then the countertop would be nice and
clear.
2. He opened the cabinet, pulled out a stack
of dishes, and placed them on the counter.
Just for now, he thought. He was sure he
could jam the toaster into the cabinet and
keep it there when he wasn’t using it. He
unplugged the toaster and picked it up. A
spray of crumbs fell out onto the counter.
An attractive addition to his kitchen décor,
Jack thought. He would clean it up in just a
little bit. Meantime, he would get the
toaster into the cabinet. Except that there
were some glasses in the way. Jack pulled
the glasses out and put them next to the
stack of plates on the counter. Then he
realized that the toaster was too deep to fit
into the cabinet, so he put that back on the
counter. He sighed, and the crumbs that
had spilled from the toaster blew around.
This project was certainly going well!
3. Jack slid the drawer open and began
pulling forks, spoons, and knives from it.
Soon he had a small mountain of utensils
sitting next to the plates and glasses. No
matter; he would rearrange them neatly
soon enough. Next, he took out some
wooden spoons, a spatula, and a ladle.
There was no more room for them on the
counter, so he laid them on top of the stack
of plates.
4. Jack surveyed the kitchen. Where, exactly,
had he planned to move everything? He
couldn’t remember having a plan. He
figured he’d put the plates and glasses
back in the cabinet, and the utensils and
cooking tools back in the drawer. He could
continue to keep the toaster on the
counter, though he should probably do
something about all those crumbs.
5. He’d do it later.
6. The kitchen, he figured, was tidy enough
for now.
The irony at the ending of the story (paragraphs 4–6) is that Jack decided his kitchen was clean enough even though it was messier than when he had started to tidy it. Despite his intention to organize and tidy up, his actions resulted in more clutter, highlighting the irony of his belief that he was making progress when, in fact, he was not.
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