The analogy suggests that Jamie speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. Therefore, the correct response is:
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
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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?
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Responses
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.
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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?
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Responses
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something
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?
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Responses
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to learning to enjoy nature.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to the sun.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Both words have meanings related to coming to terms with something
The words "kiss" and "desired" share a similar denotation in that both convey meanings related to positive attention. Therefore, the correct response is:
Both words have meanings related to positive attention.
Yamanba of the Mountain
Cathy Spagnoli
No one spoke. Even the bravest men and women were silent. Everyone had helped to make the mochi, but no one wanted to face that frightful yamanba.
Finally, a small woman stepped up. "I'm the oldest here," she said. "I've lived a good life, and I'm ready to die if I must. I will go and try."
Voices suddenly wrapped round her, thanking her again and again. Two young men who knew the mountain were chosen to guide her, and they all set off the next day. Higher and higher and higher they climbed. Soon, the wind howled and pushed against them.
"We can't take anymore," cried the two men as the wind bounced them around.
"Have courage!" the old woman shouted, clinging to a pine tree. But when the wind finally died down, the old woman couldn't find the men. They had run away.
"Yamanba of the Mountain" from Asian Tales and Tellers by Cathy Spagnoli © 1998 Cathy Spagnoli, published 1998 by August House, Inc.
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Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
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She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
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Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
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She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
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Cathy Spagnoli
No one spoke. Even the bravest men and women were silent. Everyone had helped to make the mochi, but no one wanted to face that frightful yamanba.
Finally, a small woman stepped up. "I'm the oldest here," she said. "I've lived a good life, and I'm ready to die if I must. I will go and try."
Voices suddenly wrapped round her, thanking her again and again. Two young men who knew the mountain were chosen to guide her, and they all set off the next day. Higher and higher and higher they climbed. Soon, the wind howled and pushed against them.
"We can't take anymore," cried the two men as the wind bounced them around.
"Have courage!" the old woman shouted, clinging to a pine tree. But when the wind finally died down, the old woman couldn't find the men. They had run away.
"Yamanba of the Mountain" from Asian Tales and Tellers by Cathy Spagnoli © 1998 Cathy Spagnoli, published 1998 by August House, Inc.
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Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
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Responses
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
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Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
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Responses
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
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Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, the most likely statement about the woman in this scene is:
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
This is evident from her willingness to step forward despite the fear that has silenced everyone else and her call for courage as they face the harsh conditions on the mountain.
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Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
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Responses
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
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Responses
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
The irony in the paragraphs creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect. Therefore, the correct response is:
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
The puppies tripped over themselves when the gate opened. Everyone laughed, watching them roll over each other in their effort to reach the food dish.
“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.
Question
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What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
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Responses
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are not usually like this.
“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.
Question
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What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
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Responses
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are not usually like this.
When the owner says, “They’re very coordinated,” they really mean:
They are a clumsy mess.
The statement is likely intended to be humorous and ironic, as the puppies are actually tripping and rolling over each other.
Once, there was a great mystery in our town. Every lawn on the main street turned brown overnight. There’d been no strange weather, no unseasonable chill nor oddities in rainfall. The neighborhood was abuzz with rumors. Some thought it was just an odd case of bad luck, but others believed it was an intentional act.
The town called on a local detective to investigate. At the town meeting, there were hours of citizens sharing their thoughts, suspicions, and ideas. At the end of the meeting, a citizen asked the detective what she knew based on all the testimony.
“If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing,” she said.
There was some grumbling at that. Almost everyone in the room but the detective seemed to be pretty sure they knew what had happened. But a week later, the detective determined that the issue was the result of an underground pipe break. No one had guessed that.
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How does the paradox function in the story?
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Responses
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
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The town called on a local detective to investigate. At the town meeting, there were hours of citizens sharing their thoughts, suspicions, and ideas. At the end of the meeting, a citizen asked the detective what she knew based on all the testimony.
“If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing,” she said.
There was some grumbling at that. Almost everyone in the room but the detective seemed to be pretty sure they knew what had happened. But a week later, the detective determined that the issue was the result of an underground pipe break. No one had guessed that.
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How does the paradox function in the story?
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Responses
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
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The paradox in the story functions to:
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
The detective's admission that she knows nothing contrasts with the community's certainty about the cause of the lawn problem, prompting readers to reconsider the nature of knowledge and certainty.