It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
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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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 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 presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
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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
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
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Responses
They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are not usually like this.
“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?
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Responses
They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
They are not usually like this.
They are a clumsy mess.
Paradox Not a paradox
A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or self-refuting but may nonetheless reveal a deeper truth. An example of a paradox would be "less is more," which suggests that simplicity can lead to greater effectiveness.
On the other hand, something that is "not a paradox" would be straightforward or not contradictory. For example, "the sky is blue" is a clear statement without inherent contradiction.
If you need to identify specific examples or delve deeper into understanding these concepts, please provide more context!
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.
Question
Use the story to answer the question.
How does the paradox function in the story?
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Responses
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.
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.
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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.
Question
Use the story to answer the question.
How does the paradox function in the story?
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Responses
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.
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.
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It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The old mountains had none of the glitz and glam boasted of by the towering Rockies out west, but these rugged hills had a worn, ancient secrecy about them.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
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Responses
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
The old mountains had none of the glitz and glam boasted of by the towering Rockies out west, but these rugged hills had a worn, ancient secrecy about them.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
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Responses
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Yamanba of the Mountain
by Cathy Spagnoli
The help of elders supports harmony in society, and friends can come in many forms, as this tale suggests. A yamanba, found in Japanese folklore, usually lives on mountains, is quite fierce, and can change shapes.
Mukashi, mukashi ... Long ago in a quiet Japanese village, people feared the yamanba who lived at the top of a nearby mountain.
When rains fell too hard on their crops, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She likes to make trouble."
When snows piled up high on their houses, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She loves to make trouble."
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the author’s use of figurative language in the passage, what can a reader determine about the cultural setting of the story? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.
The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.
The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
The story is set in a place where babies can fly at birth.
by Cathy Spagnoli
The help of elders supports harmony in society, and friends can come in many forms, as this tale suggests. A yamanba, found in Japanese folklore, usually lives on mountains, is quite fierce, and can change shapes.
Mukashi, mukashi ... Long ago in a quiet Japanese village, people feared the yamanba who lived at the top of a nearby mountain.
When rains fell too hard on their crops, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She likes to make trouble."
When snows piled up high on their houses, people said, "It's her fault, that yamanba. She loves to make trouble."
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the author’s use of figurative language in the passage, what can a reader determine about the cultural setting of the story? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.
The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.
The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
The story is set in a place where babies can fly at birth.
The two correct answers are:
- The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
- The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
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