The detail that explicitly supports the inference that the men on the dock are friendly is: When Daniel calls out, the men react. This suggests that the men are responsive and engaged, which can indicate a friendly demeanor.
Big Water
by Andrea Curtis
What detail from the text explicitly supports the inference that the men on the dock are friendly?
(1 point)
Responses
One of the men pauses to pet a cat.
One of the men pauses to pet a cat.
The men pay little attention to the narrator.
The men pay little attention to the narrator.
The men work efficiently together.
The men work efficiently together.
When Daniel calls out the men react.
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What does it mean for two words to have a similar connotation?(1 point)
Responses
They have the same literal definition.
They have the same literal definition.
They show the same attitude toward a subject.
They show the same attitude toward a subject.
They give readers the same idea or feeling.
They give readers the same idea or feeling.
They relate to the same object or topic.
Responses
They have the same literal definition.
They have the same literal definition.
They show the same attitude toward a subject.
They show the same attitude toward a subject.
They give readers the same idea or feeling.
They give readers the same idea or feeling.
They relate to the same object or topic.
The correct response is: They give readers the same idea or feeling. This means that while the words may have different literal definitions, they evoke similar emotions or impressions in the reader.
One day Ruky’s “Cor! Cor!” had sounded oftener than usual. His rosy face had bent saucily to kiss Cora’s upturned forehead, as she raised her arms to lift him from the tree; but the sparkle in his dark eyes had seemed to kindle so much mischief in him that his sister’s patience became fairly exhausted.
What connotation does the word mischief have in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
a very positive connotation
a very positive connotation
a slightly positive connotation
a slightly positive connotation
a slightly negative connotation
a slightly negative connotation
a very negative connotation
What connotation does the word mischief have in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
a very positive connotation
a very positive connotation
a slightly positive connotation
a slightly positive connotation
a slightly negative connotation
a slightly negative connotation
a very negative connotation
The connotation of the word "mischief" in this context has a slightly positive connotation. While the word can imply trouble or annoyance, it also suggests playful or light-hearted behavior, especially given the context of the brother and sister's interaction.
What is the origin of the phrase carte blanche?(1 point)
Responses
French
French
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Latin
English
Responses
French
French
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Latin
English
The origin of the phrase carte blanche is French. It translates to "blank paper," symbolizing complete freedom or authority to act as one wishes.
A Fable
by Mark Twain
What is one theme from the story?
(1 point)
Responses
how we mislead ourselves
how we mislead ourselves
how we treat others
how we treat others
how we see ourselves
how we see ourselves
how we make mistakes
by Mark Twain
What is one theme from the story?
(1 point)
Responses
how we mislead ourselves
how we mislead ourselves
how we treat others
how we treat others
how we see ourselves
how we see ourselves
how we make mistakes
One theme from the story "A Fable" by Mark Twain is how we mislead ourselves. This theme reflects the idea of self-deception or misunderstanding in our perceptions and beliefs.
The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Which detail in the passage suggests an emerging universal theme?
(1 point)
Responses
how Ruky feels when he gets in trouble and has to go to bed
how Ruky feels when he gets in trouble and has to go to bed
the fact that the uncle did not return to the cottage and left Cora to care for Ruky
the fact that the uncle did not return to the cottage and left Cora to care for Ruky
the fact that Ruky gets actual wings in Cora’s dream
the fact that Ruky gets actual wings in Cora’s dream
how Cora feels when she realizes what her actions seem to have caused
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Which detail in the passage suggests an emerging universal theme?
(1 point)
Responses
how Ruky feels when he gets in trouble and has to go to bed
how Ruky feels when he gets in trouble and has to go to bed
the fact that the uncle did not return to the cottage and left Cora to care for Ruky
the fact that the uncle did not return to the cottage and left Cora to care for Ruky
the fact that Ruky gets actual wings in Cora’s dream
the fact that Ruky gets actual wings in Cora’s dream
how Cora feels when she realizes what her actions seem to have caused
The detail in the passage that suggests an emerging universal theme is how Cora feels when she realizes what her actions seem to have caused. This reflects a common theme of the impact of one's actions and the feelings of responsibility and consequence that can emerge from those actions.
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