Dramatic irony is introduced in Chapter 2. In this chapter, Aldric is rehearsing his questions and worrying about sounding foolish to a qualified candidate, unaware that Sarai, the candidate, is also feeling nervous and unqualified for the interview. This creates a situation where the audience knows that both characters are feeling insecure about the interview, while each remains unaware of the other's similar feelings.
Chapter 1: Sarai is nervous about her job interview. She spends her morning getting ready and practicing what she will say.
Chapter 2: Aldric has never interviewed people for a job before. He spends his morning rehearsing his questions in a mirror and occasionally searching the internet for better questions to ask. He agonizes that he will sound foolish to a qualified candidate.
Chapter 3: Sarai arrives at the interview and is told Aldric will be right with her. She grows increasingly nervous as time passes and he does not appear.
Chapter 4: Aldric is panicking in his office, imagining scenarios where the superstar he is interviewing discovers that Aldric is, himself, unqualified, and walks out.
Chapter 5: Aldric and Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins.
Question
Use the story description to answer the question.
At what point in the story is dramatic irony introduced?
(1 point)
Responses
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 4
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The Man Without a Country
by Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
PROSECUTOR: To sum up my case as prosecutor on this board of court martial: Gentlemen, I accuse the defendant, Lieutenant Philip Nolan, of the crime of treason against the United States of America. He is guilty of actively abetting the most odious political plot in the entire history of our beloved country. (Loudly) I tell you we have not seen his kind since the days of the infamous Benedict Arnold.
DEFENSE COUNSEL: Objection!
JUDGE: Objection overruled.
DEFENSE: But, sir, I can present conclusive evidence that will prove that Philip Nolan—
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Question
Use the scene to answer the question.
How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The dialogue in the scene is fast paced with a lot of exclamations.
The dialogue in the scene is fast paced with a lot of exclamations.
The courtroom setting provides a formal backdrop to the scene.
The courtroom setting provides a formal backdrop to the scene.
The narrator’s lines at the end of the scene are foreboding.
The narrator’s lines at the end of the scene are foreboding.
The scene feels crowded with a lot of characters.
The scene feels crowded with a lot of characters.
The stage directions in the scene depict the characters’ emotions running high.
The stage directions in the scene depict the characters’ emotions running high.
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by Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
PROSECUTOR: To sum up my case as prosecutor on this board of court martial: Gentlemen, I accuse the defendant, Lieutenant Philip Nolan, of the crime of treason against the United States of America. He is guilty of actively abetting the most odious political plot in the entire history of our beloved country. (Loudly) I tell you we have not seen his kind since the days of the infamous Benedict Arnold.
DEFENSE COUNSEL: Objection!
JUDGE: Objection overruled.
DEFENSE: But, sir, I can present conclusive evidence that will prove that Philip Nolan—
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Question
Use the scene to answer the question.
How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The dialogue in the scene is fast paced with a lot of exclamations.
The dialogue in the scene is fast paced with a lot of exclamations.
The courtroom setting provides a formal backdrop to the scene.
The courtroom setting provides a formal backdrop to the scene.
The narrator’s lines at the end of the scene are foreboding.
The narrator’s lines at the end of the scene are foreboding.
The scene feels crowded with a lot of characters.
The scene feels crowded with a lot of characters.
The stage directions in the scene depict the characters’ emotions running high.
The stage directions in the scene depict the characters’ emotions running high.
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The two correct answers that describe how the playwright develops the mood in this scene are:
- The dialogue in the scene is fast paced with a lot of exclamations.
- The stage directions in the scene depict the characters’ emotions running high.
These elements contribute to an intense and dramatic atmosphere, underscoring the seriousness of the trial and the high stakes involved.
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following is a theme the play develops about corruption?
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Responses
Corruption is impossible to combat without overhauling the system that allows for such corruption.
Corruption is impossible to combat without overhauling the system that allows for such corruption.
Corruption serves as a means to maintain an unfair system.
Corruption serves as a means to maintain an unfair system.
Corruption is a divisive force that turns countrymen against each other.
Corruption is a divisive force that turns countrymen against each other.
Corruption results in innocent people’s lives being ruined while taking the fall for others’ wrongdoings.
Corruption results in innocent people’s lives being ruined while taking the fall for others’ wrongdoings.
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Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following is a theme the play develops about corruption?
(1 point)
Responses
Corruption is impossible to combat without overhauling the system that allows for such corruption.
Corruption is impossible to combat without overhauling the system that allows for such corruption.
Corruption serves as a means to maintain an unfair system.
Corruption serves as a means to maintain an unfair system.
Corruption is a divisive force that turns countrymen against each other.
Corruption is a divisive force that turns countrymen against each other.
Corruption results in innocent people’s lives being ruined while taking the fall for others’ wrongdoings.
Corruption results in innocent people’s lives being ruined while taking the fall for others’ wrongdoings.
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The theme the play develops about corruption is:
Corruption results in innocent people’s lives being ruined while taking the fall for others’ wrongdoings.
This theme highlights the tragic consequences of corruption, as it often victimizes those who are not culpable, reflecting the moral and social implications of corrupt practices.
Use the poem to answer the question.
Fast as a cheetah,
I run through the field. The wind
sings words of support.
Name the three types of figurative language in the poem. Then, choose one example of figurative language and analyze the effect it has on the poem.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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Fast as a cheetah,
I run through the field. The wind
sings words of support.
Name the three types of figurative language in the poem. Then, choose one example of figurative language and analyze the effect it has on the poem.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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The poem utilizes three types of figurative language:
- Simile: “Fast as a cheetah” compares the speaker’s speed to that of a cheetah, emphasizing quickness.
- Personification: “The wind sings words of support” gives the wind human-like qualities, suggesting it is actively encouraging the speaker.
- Imagery: The poem evokes sensory experiences, such as the wind and the field, creating a vivid picture of the setting.
Example and Analysis:
Example: "The wind sings words of support."
Analysis: This use of personification creates an uplifting and encouraging atmosphere in the poem. By attributing a human action (singing) to the wind, it enhances the feeling of companionship and motivation as the speaker runs. The concept of the wind singing implies that nature is on the speaker's side, adding a layer of emotional support and bolstering their confidence. This figurative language enriches the imagery and conveys a sense of freedom and exhilaration in the act of running.
Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
In 3–5 sentences, explain how the playwright uses one or more dramatic elements to convey meaning. Use textual evidence to support your explanation.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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by Joanna Evans
The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
In 3–5 sentences, explain how the playwright uses one or more dramatic elements to convey meaning. Use textual evidence to support your explanation.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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In this passage, the playwright uses the element of the narrator's address to convey the importance of women’s suffrage and the historical context surrounding it. The narrator directly engages the audience by presenting key information about the 19th Amendment, saying, “Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920?” This rhetorical question draws attention to the injustice women faced, highlighting the struggle for voting rights that lasted nearly 150 years. By framing the play with such historical significance and using exclamatory language like “talk about injustice!”, the playwright underscores the emotional weight of the suffrage movement and sets the stage for the conflict between Rebecca and her mother regarding their differing views on this critical issue. This method creates a sense of urgency and relevance, inviting the audience to reflect on the ongoing fight for equality.
Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Both Rebecca’s father and Sojourner Truth are influential in the play, but neither of them appears. In 3-5 sentences, draw conclusions about why the playwright did not include these characters in the play’s action.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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by Joanna Evans
The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Both Rebecca’s father and Sojourner Truth are influential in the play, but neither of them appears. In 3-5 sentences, draw conclusions about why the playwright did not include these characters in the play’s action.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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The playwright may have chosen not to include Rebecca’s father and Sojourner Truth in the play’s action to focus on the personal conflict between Rebecca and her mother, enhancing the emotional stakes of the suffrage movement. By leaving these influential figures offstage, the narrative emphasizes the generational divide in attitudes toward women's rights, allowing the audience to engage more deeply with the tension between Rebecca's progressive ideals and her mother’s likely more traditional views. Additionally, the absence of these characters allows the narrator’s exposition to highlight the historical context and the significance of the suffrage movement without overshadowing the central conflict of the two main characters. This technique maintains a strong focus on the characters' dynamics while reinforcing the broader themes of activism and familial relationships.
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