All the Sad Young Men

Question

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

He and I first met in the late summer of 1917 when he was just out of Yale, and, like the rest of us, was swept up into the systematized hysteria of the war. In the blue-green uniform of the naval aviation he came down to Pensacola, where the hotel orchestras played "I'm sorry, dear," and we young officers danced with the girls.

From "The Rich Boy" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Use the paragraph from the story All the Sad Young Men by F. Scott Fitzgerald to answer the question.

Which statement describes the point of view the author establishes in the paragraph?

(1 point)
Responses

The narrator tells the story through the perspective of only one person in the story.
The narrator tells the story through the perspective of only one person in the story.

The narrator is neutral.
The narrator is neutral.

The narrator is all-knowing.
The narrator is all-knowing.

The narrator tells the story through the perspective of someone outside of the story.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The narrator tells the story through the perspective of only one person in the story.

This is evident as the narrator recounts their personal experience and feelings about meeting the character, conveying a subjective viewpoint.

Answer 2

Which way of ending a story would most likely create a surprise for the reader?(1 point)
Responses

Ending with dialogue between characters.
Ending with dialogue between characters.

Ending by resolving all loose ends.
Ending by resolving all loose ends.

Ending with a description of the story’s time and place.
Ending with a description of the story’s time and place.

Ending by revealing the deepest secret of one character.

Answer 3

The option that would most likely create a surprise for the reader is:

Ending by revealing the deepest secret of one character.

This type of ending can introduce an unexpected twist or insight that alters the reader's understanding of the story or characters, thus creating surprise.

Answer 4

The Skater of Ghost Lake
by William Rose Benet

(1) Ghost Lake’s a dark lake, a deep lake and cold:

(2) Ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled;

(3) Far in its shadows a faint sound whirs;

(4) Steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs.

(5) A brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring-tinkle-ring;

(6) Flit-flit,--a shadow with a stoop and a swing,

(7) Flies from the shadow through the crackling cold.

(8) Ghost Lake’s a deep lake, a dark lake and old!

(9) Leaning and leaning with a stride and a stride,

(10) hands locked behind him, scarf blowing wide,

(11) Jeremy Randall skates, skates late,

(12) Star for a candle, moon for a mate.

"The Skater of Ghost Lake", by William Rose Benét

Use lines 1 to 12 to answer the question.

What is the effect of the figurative language in these lines?

(1 point)
Responses

The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.
The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.

The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.
The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.

The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.
The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.

The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates.

Answer 5

The best response regarding the effect of the figurative language in these lines is:

The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.

While there are elements of onomatopoeia and personification present, the overall imagery and the way the simile is used to describe the lake and Jeremy's actions gives insight into his appearance and movement while skating. However, in the provided lines, there are no direct similes; they largely rely on descriptive language and sounds. Therefore, be cautious to ensure accuracy regarding the claim of simile.

If the focus was intended to highlight the sounds of Jeremy's skating or the atmosphere of the lake, a different option may be more apt.

Answer 6

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Thundermuffs
by Cindy Blobaum

MOM: Oh, dear, maybe we overdid it. We need to find him and apologize. I’ll look in the kitchen pantry. (Goes through living room and out upstage center door, calling loudly) Mitchell! Mitchell!

STEPHEN: I’ll check the basement. (Exits right, calling loudly) Hey, Little Brother! Sorry if I hurt you! Come on out.

THERESA: I’ll look in the closets. (Goes through living room, out up center)

OLIVIA: Remember the time he hid in the bathtub? I’ll check there. (Exits upstage)

RYAN: I’ll look behind the curtains. (Goes into living room, starts to move curtains aside)

DAD: Hmm. (Looks under bed) He’s not under his bed. Where could he be?

RYAN (Quietly; to himself): Well, I’ll be. . . (Puts curtains back in place, then shouts) Mom! Dad! Everyone. Come here! I’ve found him! (Everyone rushes into living room.)

ALL (Ad lib): Where is he? I don’t see him. Is he still scared? (Etc.)

RYAN (Proudly): Look! (Throws open the curtains. MITCHELL is sitting on the porch, his back to the family, earmuffs over his ears.)

MOM (Shaking her head): I don’t believe it!

STEPHEN: Would you look at that!

OLIVIA: He figured it out for himself! (Family files out the door to the porch. MITCHELL turns and notices them.)

MITCHELL (Lifting up one side of earmuffs): I don’t mind a good storm. I just like it quiet. (Large crack of thunder is heard.)

Thundermuffs, by Cindy Blobaum © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460

Use the passage to answer the question.

What theme of the play is developed by the details in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

Fear can be an effective motivator.
Fear can be an effective motivator.

Courage is the ability to face your fears.
Courage is the ability to face your fears.

Being prepared is an essential component of dealing with severe weather.
Being prepared is an essential component of dealing with severe weather.

Listening to people is better than assuming things about them.
Listening to people is better than assuming things about them.

Answer 7

The theme of the play that is developed by the details in this passage is:

Courage is the ability to face your fears.

This is reflected in Mitchell's decision to sit on the porch during a storm with earmuffs, showing that he acknowledges the storm but prefers to handle it in his own way, indicating a level of courage and personal choice in dealing with fear. The family's concern and their search for him also highlight the dynamic of confronting fears together.