effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
Use the plot descriptions to answer the question.
Plot line #1: River owns a fishing boat in Alaska. She worries about the effects local corporations are having on the fish. She hopes to stop them, but also must keep her business afloat.
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 are both motivated to protect their businesses
effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The wind blew. The leaves shook on the branches, nearly ready—but not quite—to let go for the fall. In the river, a ripple spread over the calm water.
Which revision would introduce personification to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
replace “blew” with “howled”
replace “blew” with “howled”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
The wind blew. The leaves shook on the branches, nearly ready—but not quite—to let go for the fall. In the river, a ripple spread over the calm water.
Which revision would introduce personification to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
replace “blew” with “howled”
replace “blew” with “howled”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “howled”
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
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.
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.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
Responses
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
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.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Use the poem to answer the question.
A child jumped right up in bed,
scared of a monster ‘til Mom said,
“My dear you are frantic;
there’s no need to panic.
The monster is all in your head!”
How does the poem’s rhyme scheme contribute to the mood of the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
A child jumped right up in bed,
scared of a monster ‘til Mom said,
“My dear you are frantic;
there’s no need to panic.
The monster is all in your head!”
How does the poem’s rhyme scheme contribute to the mood of the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
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 explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
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 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 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 explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
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 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 conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.
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