Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Loranna was almost positive she would make it home before the storm hit. Unfortunately, she was wrong. With her heart pounding and adrenaline surging through her veins, she walked defiantly against the rain and howling winds. Thunder roared above her, challenging her courage, yet she remained a symbol of determination. By the time she got to her front door, drenched through to the bone, all she could do was laugh and remind herself to carry an umbrella next time.
Which type of conflict is present in this passage?
Character vs. self
Character vs. nature
Character vs. character
Character vs. technology
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.01 MC)
Using your knowledge of word connotations, which word would best fit the sentence with a negative connotation?
Jenna ________ at her brother with rage when he dropped the entire pan of macaroni and cheese on the floor.
Consider the expository writing prompt and answer the question below:
Write an expository essay about the history of chocolate.
Which of the following is an effective thesis statement for this expository topic?
The history of chocolate is a fascinating journey through time, from its ancient origins to its modern-day popularity.
This essay will persuade you to love chocolate as much as I do.
I believe that chocolate is the most delightful treat in the world.
Chocolate has amazing health benefits, and everyone should eat it daily.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.03 MC)
Read "Moonlight" by Sara Teasdale. Answer the question that follows.
It will not hurt me when I am old,
A running tide where moonlight burned
Will not sting me like silver snakes;
The years will make me sad and cold,
It is the happy heart that breaks.
The heart asks more than life can give,
When that is learned, then all is learned;
The waves break fold on jewelled fold,
But beauty itself is fugitive,
It will not hurt me when I am old.
How does the repetition of the first line at the end of the poem contribute to its meaning?
The author repeats the first line at the end to remind the reader not to get hurt.
By repeating the first line at the end, the author makes sure the reader saw it the first time.
By repeating the first line at the end, the author makes a more powerful statement that she will not be hurt.
The author repeats the first line at the end because it rhymes with the line right before it.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.02 LC)
What is the best definition of a comma splice?
When the writer uses a comma followed by a preposition.
When the writer uses a comma to make a pause in a poem.
When the writer joins two complete thoughts with a comma.
When the writer starts a sentence with a preposition, followed by a comma.
Question 6 (True/False Worth 2 points)
(01.01 LC)
The denotation of a word is the word's dictionary definition.
Read "To an Old Square Piano" by Robinson Jeffers. Answer the question that follows.
Whose fingers wore your ivory keys
So thin—as tempest and tide-flow
Some pearly shell, the castaway
Of indefatigable seas
On a low shingle far away—
You will not tell, we cannot know.
Only, we know that you are come,
Full of strange ghosts melodious
The old years forget the echoes of,
From the ancient house into our home;
And you will sing of old-world love,
And of ours too, and live with us.
How do the "strange ghosts" mentioned in Robinson Jeffers' poem "To an Old Square Piano" contribute to the poem's meaning?
They represent lost spirits seeking revenge.
They emphasize the piano's shiny new appearance.
They symbolize the memories of the piano's and the poet's past.
They serve as a metaphor for the ocean's timeless melodies.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.04 MC)
Select the best phrase to complete the sentence in parallel structure.
While backpacking through Europe, Sadie enjoys taking in the sights, soaking in the history, and ________.
breathing in the smells
breathed in the smells
to breathe in the smells
was breathing in the smells
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.02 MC)
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
One day, two friends, Emma and Ryan, engaged in an animated conversation about the ideal choice of a pet. Emma, with her loyal golden retriever at her side, insisted that dogs were the best companions in the world. With a twinkle in her eye, she remarked, "Dogs bring so much joy and love into our lives. Everyone should have one—it should be a rule! They're just the best!" Meanwhile, Ryan rubbed his itchy eyes and sneezed discreetly—while he loved dogs, his allergies made petting the pup difficult.
"I'm sure they are wonderful pets, Emma," Ryan said, "but for someone like me with allergies, it's a no-go. I'm more of a reptile guy!" As their conversation continued, Emma and Ryan learned to appreciate and understand their different experiences with pets.
What conflicting perspectives are presented in the story?
Emma loves dogs and Ryan thinks dogs are scary.
Emma wants everyone to have a dog. Ryan does not want a dog, as he is allergic to dogs.
Ryan like reptiles and Emma thinks reptiles are scary.
Ryan likes dogs and Emma wants him to have one.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.01 MC)
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
In a tranquil meadow, a clever fox and a humble rabbit shared neighboring burrows. The fox was known for its sly tricks, while the rabbit led a simple and contented life. One day, a fierce storm approached, and the fox quickly devised a plan to shelter both of them. It convinced the rabbit to dig a deep burrow together, pooling their strengths. As the storm raged, their combined efforts resulted in a safe haven. Through this shared struggle, the fox learned the value of cooperation, and the rabbit discovered the strength in unity. From then on, their meadow flourished with a bond that bridged their differences.
Which of the following best states the universal theme of the passage?
Never trust a fox.
Friendship is often found in unlikely places.
Working individually leads to success.
Storms are dangerous in meadows.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.02 MC)
Read the poem and answer the question that follows.
In shadows' clutch, where whispers creep,
Night's shroud veils a world steeped in fear,
Moon's pallor paints dread's eerie tapestry,
Leaves shiver like secrets, quiver in fright.
Footsteps echo like heartbeats, a symphony of doubt,
A chill wind howls its mournful refrain,
We're prisoners of our own design, sanity frail,
Fear's dance distorts reality's frame.
What mood is created by the figurative language in bold?
A mood of excitement
A mood of fear
A mood of joy
A mood of sorrow
Question 12 (Matching Worth 5 points)
(01.05 LC)
Match each narrative technique to its definition.
Match Term Definition
Pacing A) A technique to suggest or show something that happens in the future
Foreshadowing B) Where the writing is organized and set around the internal thoughts of the narrator
Stream of consciousness C) The use of short sentences to help speed up and allow the reader to feel unsettled
Juxtaposition D) The view, or opinion, or a text and its elements, as created by a writer
Perspective E) The writer places two descriptions, ideas, characters, actions, or events side by side in a text
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.01 MC)
Which figurative language device is used in the sentence below?
The branches danced on the wind, waving hello to the passersby.
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon effectively?
From the store, I need; milk; eggs; and sugar.
Walking the dog; back soon.
He wanted to go to; Rome, Venice, and Naples.
She studied diligently for the exam; she earned the highest grade in the class.
1 answer
Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 1:
Character vs. nature
Question 2:
glared
Question 3:
The history of chocolate is a fascinating journey through time, from its ancient origins to its modern-day popularity.
Question 4:
By repeating the first line at the end, the author makes a more powerful statement that she will not be hurt.
Question 5:
When the writer joins two complete thoughts with a comma.
Question 6:
True
Question 7:
They symbolize the memories of the piano's and the poet's past.
Question 8:
breathing in the smells
Question 9:
Emma wants everyone to have a dog. Ryan does not want a dog, as he is allergic to dogs.
Question 10:
Friendship is often found in unlikely places.
Question 11:
A mood of fear
Question 12:
Pacing: C) The use of short sentences to help speed up and allow the reader to feel unsettled
Foreshadowing: A) A technique to suggest or show something that happens in the future
Stream of consciousness: B) Where the writing is organized and set around the internal thoughts of the narrator
Juxtaposition: E) The writer places two descriptions, ideas, characters, actions, or events side by side in a text
Perspective: D) The view, or opinion, or a text and its elements, as created by a writer
Question 13:
Personification
Question 14:
True
Question 15:
She studied diligently for the exam; she earned the highest grade in the class.
1 answer