The editor uses a euphemism to give bad news gently. Instead of directly saying that Shae's work is inadequate, the editor says it’s "not quite up to scratch," which softens the critique while still conveying the need for improvement.
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) Responses to emphasize a serious point to emphasize a serious point to give bad news gently to give bad news gently to show a playful personality to show a playful personality to express frustration
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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. Which phrase from the text is an oxymoron? (1 point) Responses minor crisis minor crisis art mishap art mishap safety scissor safety scissor toilet jam
The phrase "minor crisis" from the text is an oxymoron. The term "minor" suggests something not serious, while "crisis" implies a situation of great significance or urgency, creating a contradiction.
Use the sentence to answer the question. The kitten was a supersonic ball of chaos from the moment it left its cage. What does this metaphor help the reader imagine? (1 point) Responses how fast the kitten can run how fast the kitten can run a detail about the kitten’s origin a detail about the kitten’s origin what the kitten looks like what the kitten looks like the intensity of the kitten’s energy
The metaphor helps the reader imagine the intensity of the kitten’s energy. Describing the kitten as a “supersonic ball of chaos” conveys that it is extremely energetic and active.
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) Responses He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself. He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself. 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 speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
The analogy helps the reader understand that Jamie speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. Comparing his convictions to "balloons" suggests that while they may appear appealing, they lack substance.