The group opted to make a video blog about baking for their final assignment. They started the camera, and Ben announced that flour was the first ingredient. He dumped a cup of flour into the bowl—but he did it so quickly the flour hit and bounced back up in a brilliant cloud. It coated Ben’s face, the counter, and the camera lens.
“We’re off to a good start,” Kelly said, turning off the camera.
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Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does Kelly really mean when she says, “We’re off to a good start”?
(1 point)
Responses
• Ben did a good job.
Ben did a good job.
• Ben ruined the whole project.
Ben ruined the whole project.
• This is already going wrong.
This is already going wrong.
• This is a good thing despite the mess.
This is a good thing despite the mess.
Question 25
The Invisible Red String
by Quen Law
One bright spring morning Ju-Lin flung open the windows to let in the fragrance of the blooming orange trees and watched in awe as a long procession approached the gated entrance of the moi-yun’s house. Seated in a large, carved wooden sedan chair, held aloft by four brawny servants, was a wealthy matron robed in delicately embroidered silk brocade. The moment she stepped down on her tiny, bound feet encased in dainty matching silk slippers, she winced as if suffering from painful bunions. She introduced herself as Madam Yuen from a distant western province.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author use figurative language to highlight an aspect of this culture?
(1 point)
Responses
• by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
• by using personification to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
by using personification to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
• by using a simile to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using a simile to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
• by using a simile to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
by using a simile to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
11 answers
Question 24:
The correct response is:
• This is a good thing despite the mess.
Kelly's comment suggests that despite the chaos caused by Ben's flour mishap, it is seen as amusing or endearing rather than detrimental to their project.
Question 25:
The correct response is:
• by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom.
The author uses personification when describing Madam Yuen's pain in relation to her bound feet, highlighting the physical discomfort associated with this cultural practice.
Question 26
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Practically everyone in the school had come to the game. Katya felt their eyes on her as she lined up the kick. If she made it—if she managed to impress them all—maybe everything would change.
What did the writer do to establish a point of view?
(1 point)
Responses
• used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story
used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story
• used limited perspective to focus on a particular character
used limited perspective to focus on a particular character
• used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know
used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know
• used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective
used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective
Question 27
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Sylvia woke up exactly when she should have been walking out the door to the bus stop. She bolted out of bed, threw on her school clothes, and rushed out the door. She could not be late today. Not today of all days. Just as she rounded the corner to the bus stop, hoping she hadn’t missed it, she felt a sharp tug at her back. A strap of her backpack was tangled in a broken fence. Not today! Sylvia thought to herself.
What effect does the phrase “She could not be late today” have on the story?
(1 point)
Responses
• It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
• It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
• It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
• It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
Question 28
A)
Use the plot descriptions to answer the question.
Plotline #1: A giant corporation is threatening the environment in Alaska. Darren, an environmental lawyer, is about to have the fight of his life.
Plotline #2: Reed, the son of the CEO of a major corporation in Alaska, has just graduated college. He has begun to work for his father. His father assumes Reed will want to follow in his footsteps, but when Reed sees what the corporation is doing to the environment, he is not so sure he is on the right path.
Which additional plotline would be most likely to increase the effectiveness of putting Plotlines #1 and #2 together in the same story?
(1 point)
Responses
• A colleague of Darren’s who works for a rival law firm shares Darren’s concerns for the environment. She considers leaving her job to join Darren in his fight against the corporation.
A colleague of Darren’s who works for a rival law firm shares Darren’s concerns for the environment. She considers leaving her job to join Darren in his fight against the corporation.
• A friend of Reed’s begins to work for Reed’s father. He does not share Reed’s uncertainty about the corporation, and may end up working against Reed.
A friend of Reed’s begins to work for Reed’s father. He does not share Reed’s uncertainty about the corporation, and may end up working against Reed.
• A friend of Darren’s who is concerned about his safety begins to hatch new plans to run Reed’s father’s company out of town before the battle can hurt his friend.
A friend of Darren’s who is concerned about his safety begins to hatch new plans to run Reed’s father’s company out of town before the battle can hurt his friend.
• A former classmate of Reed’s who disapproves of what his father’s company is doing meets Darren and learns about his work.
A former classmate of Reed’s who disapproves of what his father’s company is doing meets Darren and learns about his work.
Question 26:
The correct response is:
• used limited perspective to focus on a particular character.
The paragraph focuses on Katya's thoughts and feelings as she prepares for the kick, illustrating a limited point of view centered around her character.
Question 27:
The correct response is:
• It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
The phrase "She could not be late today" suggests a sense of urgency and stakes for Sylvia, creating tension as the reader wonders why this day is particularly significant for her.
Question 28:
The correct response is:
• A friend of Reed’s begins to work for Reed’s father. He does not share Reed’s uncertainty about the corporation and may end up working against Reed.
This plotline adds conflict and tension by introducing a character close to Reed who is aligned with the corporation’s goals, contrasting with Reed's growing concerns about the environmental impact, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the combined storylines.
Question 29
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The open garage door begged thieves to take the junk that had piled up inside, but even thieves weren’t interested.
Select the correct answers from the lists.
(2 points)
The author used an allusionhyperbolea metaphorpersonification, which is clear because the sentence refers to a character from mythology or a fairytalecompares two unlike things to make a pointexaggerates beyond what is possible for effectgives human qualities to an object. It conveys the meaning that an open garage door would make noise that would attract a thiefsuggest that the homeowner needed help removing junkmake it very easy for a thief to enter and take thingssuggest everything inside was free for whoever wanted it.
Question 30
A)
Use the story summary to answer the question.
Mina is applying to study at a prestigious art university. Part of the application process involves submitting a portfolio of her best artwork. Mina can only select so many pieces for her portfolio, and she keeps finding flaws with each piece that cause her to reconsider if it should be included. As the submission deadline looms, Mina finds herself in a stressful loop of constantly revising her portfolio choices. If she does not make a final decision soon, she will miss her chance to apply.
If the writer of this story is focusing on the theme of overcoming perfectionism, which would be the best closing line for this narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
• Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
• Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
• Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
• Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Question 31
A)What best describes the structure of a litany poem?(1 point)
Responses
• Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
• It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
• It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
• There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
Question 29:
The correct answers are:
The author used personification, which is clear because the sentence gives human qualities to an object. It conveys the meaning that an open garage door would suggest everything inside was free for whoever wanted it.
Question 30:
The best closing line for this narrative is:
• Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
This line reflects the theme of overcoming perfectionism, as it shows Mina making peace with her work instead of striving for unattainable perfection.
Question 31:
The best description of the structure of a litany poem is:
• Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Litany poems typically repeat a phrase or line, creating a rhythmic and reinforcing structure throughout the poem.
Question 32
Hope is the thing with feathers
by Emily Dickinson
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
"Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson
A)
Use the poem to answer the question.
Which element of the poem supports the conclusion that hope is persistent?
(1 point)
Responses
• repetition
repetition
• rhyme
rhyme
• enjambment
enjambment
• alliteration
alliteration
Question 33
A)
Use the poem to answer the question.
The construction zone
of my heart is full of cones
and lots of potholes.
How does the use of metaphor affect the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
• The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.
The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.
• The poem warns the reader to stay away from potholes.
The poem warns the reader to stay away from potholes.
• The poem expresses why the speaker does not like to walk through construction zones.
The poem expresses why the speaker does not like to walk through construction zones.
• The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
Question 32:
The correct response is:
• repetition.
The poem expresses the persistence of hope through the continuous imagery of the bird that "never stops" singing, suggesting that hope endures in various circumstances.
Question 33:
The correct response is:
• The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.
The metaphor comparing the heart to a construction zone using terms like "cones" and "potholes" helps to illustrate the complexities and struggles of heartbreak in a tangible manner.
Question 34
Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
OBERON:
Having once this juice,
I’ll watch Titania when she is asleep,
And drop the liquor of it in her eyes:
The next thing then she waking looks upon
(Be it on lion, bear, or wolf, or bull,
On meddling monkey, or on busy ape)
She shall pursue it with the soul of love.
And ere I take this charm from off her sight
(As I can take it with another herb)
I’ll make her render up her page to me.
But who comes here? I am invisible;
And I will overhear their conference.
Enter DEMETRIUS, HELENA following him.
From A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does Oberon’s soliloquy enhance the audience’s experience of the play?
(1 point)
Responses
• The soliloquy gives the audience information that they would not have known otherwise, helping them understand and enjoy what happens next.
The soliloquy gives the audience information that they would not have known otherwise, helping them understand and enjoy what happens next.
• The soliloquy explains why Oberon hides from Demetrius and Helena when they appear, which helps the audience understand Oberon’s motivations.
The soliloquy explains why Oberon hides from Demetrius and Helena when they appear, which helps the audience understand Oberon’s motivations.
• The soliloquy gives the audience insight into how Oberon and Tatiana interact with each other, which helps the audience understand their relationship.
The soliloquy gives the audience insight into how Oberon and Tatiana interact with each other, which helps the audience understand their relationship.
• The soliloquy explains to the audience why Oberon wants Tatiana’s page, which helps the audience feel empathy for Oberon’s actions.
The soliloquy explains to the audience why Oberon wants Tatiana’s page, which helps the audience feel empathy for Oberon’s actions.
The correct response is:
• The soliloquy gives the audience information that they would not have known otherwise, helping them understand and enjoy what happens next.
Oberon’s soliloquy reveals his plan to use the love potion on Titania, providing crucial information about the upcoming events and contributing to the audience's understanding of the plot.
Question 35
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
LT. PHILIP NOLAN
PROSECUTOR
DEFENSE COUNSEL
JUDGE
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON
CAPT. SHAW
LT. MITCHELL
FIVE OFFICERS
VOICES, at least six
CAPT. LANE
CAPT. RANKIN
NAVY SECRETARY
DOCTOR
SCENE 1
NARRATOR: Fort Massac is a small yet strategic United States Army outpost that stands on the muddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In this year of 1805, its officers and men are lonely and
I’ m sorry to hear that.
NOLAN: I’ve been thinking of applying for a transfer.
BURR: Perhaps I could help you on that, Nolan. (Slyly) But it wouldn’t mean you would be transferred to another post.
NOLAN (Puzzled): No?
BURR: No, it would mean a great chance for you. A chance for fame and position and money—a great deal of money.
NOLAN (Intrigued): Where is this place, sir?
BURR (Excitedly): In a new country. A new, glorious empire. Nolan, there is a place for you in that empire. But before I tell you more, you must swear to say nothing to anyone. Not a word! Do you agree?
NOLAN (Enthusiastically): Yes. I swear it! (Pause)
1ST VOICE (Reading rapidly): “Washington, D.C., July 3, 1807. To all commanding officers of United States Army posts in the Mississippi River sector: You are hereby commanded to apprehend and secure the persons of Aaron Burr, General James Wilkin-son, and any other such conspirators guilty of attempting treason and plotting to seize a portion of these United States, on which to fashion a new country of their own. . .Signed, John Clarke, Secretary of War.”
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
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which detail helps develop a theme about corruption in the play?
(1 point)
Responses
• The Navy Secretary refuses to investigate Nolan’s case after all records of him were lost.
The Navy Secretary refuses to investigate Nolan’s case after all records of him were lost.
• The Colonel tries to convince Burr to stay at Fort Massac.
The Colonel tries to convince Burr to stay at Fort Massac.
• Captain Rankin is the first officer to break the rules of Nolan’s exile.
Captain Rankin is the first officer to break the rules of Nolan’s exile.
• The court condemns Nolan to a lifetime of exile while guilty people go free.
The court condemns Nolan to a lifetime of exile while guilty people go free.
The correct response is:
• The court condemns Nolan to a lifetime of exile while guilty people go free.
This detail emphasizes the theme of corruption by highlighting the injustice in the legal proceedings, where an innocent person faces severe punishment while actual wrongdoers may evade accountability.
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