A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Shae perched at the edge of her chair, waiting to hear her editor’s feedback. It was only her
second week on the Central High newspaper staff, and she knew most students didn’t get
published until their second semester.
“I’ll give it to you straight,” the editor said. “It’s not quite up to scratch. But chin up, kid. You’ve
got the kernel of something here. Just keep at it!”
How does the editor use a euphemism?
(1 point)
to show a playful personality
to give bad news gently
to express frustration
to emphasize a serious point
Question 2
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Gunther’s first day teaching kindergarten was best described as controlled chaos. By
afternoon, there was paint in places Gunther could never have predicted—including,
somehow, on the ceiling. But the art mishap did not even rank very high, comparatively,
on the minor crisis scale. Pitted against happenings such as the safety scissor haircut,
the toilet jam extravaganza, and the great lunch spill of 12:33…few events could clear the
high bar of being worthy of specific notice.
What purpose does the author’s use of an oxymoron serve in this paragraph?
(1 point)
It implies a contradiction.
It makes a thoughtful point.
It adds humor.
It highlights emotion.
Question 3
Question 4
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
As the sun set, the ocean and sky melded together at the horizon like a closing book.
What does this simile help the reader imagine?
(1 point)
a feeling of finality as a day comes to an end
a feeling of certainty as a decision is made
a sense of optimism as a problem resolves
a sense of dread as an opportunity is lost
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on
the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside.
What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?
(1 point)
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
Question 5
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
We’d been on the planet for less than five minutes when we came across what I can only
describe as a sports stadium. It was a hollowed-out cavern, clearly built to give the local
population a place to gather and watch some sort of spectacle.
What purpose does the analogy in the description serve?
(1 point)
It helps orient readers to a story’s plot.
It helps explain a complicated concept.
It helps orient readers to an unfamiliar setting.
It helps explain a character in a memorable way.
Question 6
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on
them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted
her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked
from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far
they had come.
How do the words kiss and desired share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something.
Question 7
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
On the day they set out, she fixated on the sun hovering high in the sky. It blazed down on
them, abusing their skin and reminding them that there was no shelter to be found. It taunted
her, highlighting just how unfair the situation was.
But after two weeks on the road, she softened toward the elements. Now when the sun peeked
from the horizon each morning, its kiss was familiar and desired. It reminded her just how far
they had come.
How does the author’s use of the words softened and familiar indicate a shift in tone by the end
of the second paragraph?
(1 point)
The words indicate that the character is more at ease with the situation.
The words indicate that the situation has become a positive thing for the character.
The words indicate that the character has gotten used to the situation.
The words indicate that the situation has changed to make things easier for the character.
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