effectively, because the characters have competing interests
Use the plot descriptions to answer the question.
Plot line #1: Lucia is a tax lawyer in Texas. She finds out that some businesses have not been paying their fair share of taxes. They will soon if she has anything to say about it.
Plot line #2: Trent has just inherited a business in Texas. He is perplexed by some of what he finds when he reviews the business’s financial records—but his top priority is proving to his parents that he can keep the business strong.
How effectively would these plot lines work in the same narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
effectively, because the characters have similar motivations
effectively, because the characters have similar motivations
not effectively, because the characters have different goals
not effectively, because the characters have different goals
effectively, because the characters have competing interests
effectively, because the characters have competing interests
not effectively, because the characters seem like they might dislike each other
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
There was a moment of silence. Everyone seemed unsure whether to laugh or take the announcement seriously. If what they’d said over the loudspeaker was true, everything was about to change.
Which revision would introduce a simile to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
add “intense” after “a moment of”
add “intense” after “a moment of”
add “that lasted ages” after “silence”
add “that lasted ages” after “silence”
add “hysterically” after “laugh”
add “hysterically” after “laugh”
add “as thick as syrup” after “a moment of silence”
There was a moment of silence. Everyone seemed unsure whether to laugh or take the announcement seriously. If what they’d said over the loudspeaker was true, everything was about to change.
Which revision would introduce a simile to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
add “intense” after “a moment of”
add “intense” after “a moment of”
add “that lasted ages” after “silence”
add “that lasted ages” after “silence”
add “hysterically” after “laugh”
add “hysterically” after “laugh”
add “as thick as syrup” after “a moment of silence”
add “as thick as syrup” after “a moment of silence”
Use the story summary to answer the question.
Jan is taking an advanced physics course. He considers science one of his stronger subjects at school, but he is struggling on homework and tests for this class. When his teacher, Mrs. Teller, offers to give him extra help, he is too embarrassed to accept. Eventually, Jan’s grades take a turn for the worse and he second-guesses his refusal.
If the writer of this story wants to focus on the theme of emotional growth, which would be the best closing line for this narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
Jan hesitated to reach out to Mrs. Teller, unsure of what he should do.
Jan hesitated to reach out to Mrs. Teller, unsure of what he should do.
“Mrs. Teller,” Jan said as the rest of the class left for the day, “I’ve decided to transfer out of this class.”
“Mrs. Teller,” Jan said as the rest of the class left for the day, “I’ve decided to transfer out of this class.”
Deciding to power through his difficulties on his own, Jan stayed up late doing his physics homework every night.
Deciding to power through his difficulties on his own, Jan stayed up late doing his physics homework every night.
At the end of class, Jan approached Mrs. Teller’s desk and asked, “Is that offer for extra help still open?”
Jan is taking an advanced physics course. He considers science one of his stronger subjects at school, but he is struggling on homework and tests for this class. When his teacher, Mrs. Teller, offers to give him extra help, he is too embarrassed to accept. Eventually, Jan’s grades take a turn for the worse and he second-guesses his refusal.
If the writer of this story wants to focus on the theme of emotional growth, which would be the best closing line for this narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
Jan hesitated to reach out to Mrs. Teller, unsure of what he should do.
Jan hesitated to reach out to Mrs. Teller, unsure of what he should do.
“Mrs. Teller,” Jan said as the rest of the class left for the day, “I’ve decided to transfer out of this class.”
“Mrs. Teller,” Jan said as the rest of the class left for the day, “I’ve decided to transfer out of this class.”
Deciding to power through his difficulties on his own, Jan stayed up late doing his physics homework every night.
Deciding to power through his difficulties on his own, Jan stayed up late doing his physics homework every night.
At the end of class, Jan approached Mrs. Teller’s desk and asked, “Is that offer for extra help still open?”
At the end of class, Jan approached Mrs. Teller’s desk and asked, “Is that offer for extra help still open?”
What best describes the structure of a rondeau 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 has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
Responses
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
PUCK:
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended:
That you have but slumbered here,
While these visions did appear;
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend.
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I’m an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to ’scape the serpent’s tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call:
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
From A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What purpose does Puck’s closing monologue serve?
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue explains in detail what the audience should understand after witnessing the events in the play.
The monologue explains in detail what the audience should understand after witnessing the events in the play.
The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.
The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.
The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.
The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
by William Shakespeare
PUCK:
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended:
That you have but slumbered here,
While these visions did appear;
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend.
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I’m an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to ’scape the serpent’s tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call:
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
From A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What purpose does Puck’s closing monologue serve?
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue explains in detail what the audience should understand after witnessing the events in the play.
The monologue explains in detail what the audience should understand after witnessing the events in the play.
The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.
The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.
The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.
The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
1 of 24
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which detail helps develop a theme about honor in the play?
(1 point)
Responses
Nolan listens to Burr’s treasonous plans.
Nolan listens to Burr’s treasonous plans.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.
Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.
Nolan requests to be buried with a flag.
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
1 of 24
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which detail helps develop a theme about honor in the play?
(1 point)
Responses
Nolan listens to Burr’s treasonous plans.
Nolan listens to Burr’s treasonous plans.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.
Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.
Nolan requests to be buried with a flag.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
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