What are conclusions that readers draw by using the evidence in the text and their own reasoning?(1 point)
Responses
implications
implications
explicit meanings
explicit meanings
inferences
inferences
conclusions
What must one use to provide support when analyzing a work of literature?(1 point)
Responses
suggestions
suggestions
common knowledge
common knowledge
personal opinions
personal opinions
textual evidence
Based on the paragraphs below, what inference can be made about how Max feels about going to the park?
Max opened his eyes as the first rays of dawn filtered through the curtains. He stretched his legs, his paws extending and toes spreading wide. The familiar sound of birds chirping outside signaled the beginning of another exciting day. Max trotted to the kitchen where his owner, Emily, was already awake, preparing breakfast. Emily greeted him with a warm smile and a scratch behind his ears, his favorite spot.
After breakfast, it was time for their morning walk. Emily clipped on Max’s leash, and they stepped out into the crisp morning air. The park was their destination, a vast green expanse with winding paths and tall, shady trees. Max’s heart raced with anticipation. His nose led him on a zigzag path, sniffing every bush and tree they passed. He couldn’t wait to find some squirrels to chase.
(1 point)
Responses
Max feels anxious about going to the park, not knowing what he will find there.
Max feels anxious about going to the park, not knowing what he will find there.
Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels.
Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels.
Max does not want to go to the park and wants to stay home with Emily.
Max does not want to go to the park and wants to stay home with Emily.
Max likes going on walks, but not to the park where the squirrels are.
Max likes going on walks, but not to the park where the squirrels are.
Which sentence from the paragraphs below does NOT provide textual evidence that Max and Emily share a strong and loving bond?
Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window. The warmth felt wonderful on his fur, and he drifted into a peaceful nap, dreaming of running through fields and chasing balls. The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day.
Evening meant playtime in the backyard. Emily tossed a bright red ball, and Max sprinted after it, his ears flapping and his tongue lolling out. He returned it to her feet, tail wagging furiously, ready for another throw. This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy.
As night fell, Max settled down in his bed, content and tired from the day’s adventures. Emily knelt beside him, whispering goodnight and giving him one last pat. Max closed his eyes, his heart full of happiness and love. Tomorrow would bring new smells, new friends, and more fun, but for now, he drifted off to sleep, dreaming of all the adventures yet to come.
(1 point)
Responses
“Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.”
“Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.”
“The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day.”
“The hours passed lazily until Emily returned from work, her presence instantly brightening Max’s day.”
“This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy.”
“This game of fetch was one of their favorite rituals, a time of bonding and pure joy.”
“Emily knelt beside him, whispering goodnight and giving him one last pat.”
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?(1 point)
Responses
Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition.
Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition.
Connotation is the arrangement of words while denotation is the order they appear in the dictionary.
Connotation is the arrangement of words while denotation is the order they appear in the dictionary.
Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.
Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.
There is no difference between denotation and connotation.
In the following sentence, what is the connotative meaning of the word “pipes”?
The new singer in the choir has some strong pipes!
(1 point)
Responses
Plumbing
Plumbing
Singing ability
Singing ability
Tools or hardware
Tools or hardware
Knowledge of music
Which sentence shows an example of a metaphor?(1 point)
Responses
The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.
The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.
Our car stopped with a groaning complaint.
Our car stopped with a groaning complaint.
The fireplace heater hissed and cracked.
The fireplace heater hissed and cracked.
You are my sunshine.
Which sentence shows an example of simile?(1 point)
Responses
Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat.
Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat.
The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill.
The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill.
The warrior has a heart of stone.
The warrior has a heart of stone.
Janie is so slender that the wind can carry her away.
What is a theme in a story? (1 point)
Responses
What the story is about
What the story is about
A summary of the story
A summary of the story
A lesson or message to take from the story
A lesson or message to take from the story
The reason the author wrote the story
Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme?(1 point)
Responses
Good will triumph over evil.
Good will triumph over evil.
Loyalty to one’s friends is important.
Loyalty to one’s friends is important.
Love and loss.
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Here are the answers to your questions:
What are conclusions that readers draw by using the evidence in the text and their own reasoning?
Answer: inferences
What must one use to provide support when analyzing a work of literature?
Answer: textual evidence
Based on the paragraphs below, what inference can be made about how Max feels about going to the park?
Answer: Max is excited about going to the park and likes chasing the squirrels.
Which sentence from the paragraphs below does NOT provide textual evidence that Max and Emily share a strong and loving bond?
Answer: “Back at home, Max spent the afternoon lounging in his favorite sunspot by the window.”
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Answer: Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.
In the following sentence, what is the connotative meaning of the word “pipes”? The new singer in the choir has some strong pipes!
Answer: Singing ability
Which sentence shows an example of a metaphor?
Answer: You are my sunshine.
Which sentence shows an example of simile?
Answer: Our new neighbor is as curious as a cat.
What is a theme in a story?
Answer: A lesson or message to take from the story.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme?
Answer: Love and loss. (This option could be interpreted differently; all options represent themes, but if we categorize them, "Love and loss" is more about topics rather than a specific thematic statement.)
Please feel free to ask if you need additional explanations or information!
Levi grated lemon zest into the whipped cream cheese and jabbed his pinky in the sweet icing for a sample. He suspected his latest creation required powdered sugar, so he located the canister and sprinkled raw sugar into his concoction. His second taste test revealed that his lemon cream pies were developing perfectly. The recipe had appeared in a simpler form on a teen cooking Web site, but Levi contemplated the recipe for days before attempting it. When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.
After his family finished Levi's supper—chicken and vegetable stir-fry— Levi placed a miniature pastry before each family member and enjoyed their praise. Levi knew that everyone loved having a creative chef in the family, especially one who volunteered for dinner duty almost every night of the week.
As his relatives dipped their spoons into the cool cream, Levi's grandma spoke up about a flyer she’d noticed in the grocery store. A local gourmet restaurant sought student interns. Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement—they unanimously agreed that Levi was the perfect person for the job. Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant.
His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant. At the audition, the head chef explained that an intern's job was to mimic the head chef's menu—not to create a new one; therefore, the students must recreate the restaurant's dishes to earn the job. Levi looked around at the other candidates. He didn't know about them, but trying not to be creative would be difficult for him.
First, the potential chefs had to make an appetizer that consisted of a hardboiled egg drizzled with cheese and herbs. As soon as Levi smelled the finished dish, he knew some salsa would add kick, but he held back—he assembled the dish as the chef had ordered. Next, Levi prepared the main dish—zucchini pasta. Levi wanted to add sausage. His mother made this exact recipe, but with sausage, and it was Levi's favorite meal; however, he held back again. This time he noticed that other applicants jazzed up their recipes, and the chef even complimented them on their creative takes!
When the chef explained the final dish, Levi created it just as the chef directed—a simple whipped cream with strawberries. Levi knew that adding lemon zest and sugar could make the cream phenomenal, but he prepared the dessert and sat silently while the chef tasted his dish. After the final taste test, the chef announced a bonus round where the candidates could create whatever dish they wanted.
"Now," chef said, "is your chance to be inventive."
Levi made the egg appetizer with salsa, the zucchini pasta with sausage, and the strawberries with lemon cream. When the chef arrived at Levi's workstation, he smiled at the buffet of choices.
"Seems like you have innovative ideas about everything," the chef said.
Finally, the chef announced his decision.
"For knowing when to be creative and when to follow my lead, I nominate Levi for the position."
The rest of the owners' comments were a blur. Levi had impressed the chef with his dishes and his creativity! He was on his way to becoming a real chef!
Question 1
Which of these topics provides the basis for the theme in the passage "Creative Cuisine"?(1 point)
Responses
Competition
Competition
Achieving big dreams
Achieving big dreams
Family relationships
Family relationships
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Question 2
In "Creative Cuisine," what kind of person is Levi's grandmother?(1 point)
Responses
quiet and mean
quiet and mean
regretful and sad
regretful and sad
fearful and silent
fearful and silent
helpful and inspiring
helpful and inspiring
Question 3
In "Creative Cuisine," which character trait BEST describes Levi's behavior in his interaction with the head chef?(1 point)
Responses
arrogant
arrogant
fearful
fearful
restrained
restrained
impatient
impatient
Question 4
Which sentence from "Creative Cuisine" does NOT support the idea that Levi's family was supportive of his dream?(1 point)
Responses
“When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.”
“When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.”
“Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement.”
“Before Levi could add his thoughts on the opportunity, his family buzzed with excitement.”
“Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant.”
“Levi's family wouldn't let him neglect the chance to be a chef in an esteemed restaurant.”
“His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant.”
“His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant.”
Question 5
What is the mood in the following paragraph from “Creative Cuisine”?
His sister drove him to the audition—an obstacle course of cooking tests to help the owners of the restaurant select an assistant. At the audition, the head chef explained that an intern's job was to mimic the head chef's menu—not to create a new one; therefore, the students must recreate the restaurant's dishes to earn the job. Levi looked around at the other candidates. He didn't know about them, but trying not to be creative would be difficult for him.
(1 point)
Responses
Joyful and excited
Joyful and excited
Calm and cheerful
Calm and cheerful
Anxious and uncertain
Anxious and uncertain
Sentimental and reflective
Here are the answers to your questions based on the passage "Creative Cuisine":
Which of these topics provides the basis for the theme in the passage "Creative Cuisine"?
Answer: Achieving big dreams
In "Creative Cuisine," what kind of person is Levi's grandmother?
Answer: helpful and inspiring
In "Creative Cuisine," which character trait BEST describes Levi's behavior in his interaction with the head chef?
Answer: restrained
Which sentence from "Creative Cuisine" does NOT support the idea that Levi's family was supportive of his dream?
Answer: “When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.”
What is the mood in the following paragraph from “Creative Cuisine”?
Answer: Anxious and uncertain
Feel free to ask if you need more assistance or further clarification!
Which story setting would best support a happy, joyful mood?(1 point)
Responses
The woods during a thunderstorm at night
The woods during a thunderstorm at night
A grocery store on a cold winter morning
A grocery store on a cold winter morning
The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon
The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon
A crowded park on a humid summer day
In the following passage, what best describes the way Ana is characterized?
Ana put her book aside at Nier’s request. She knew better than to do otherwise, as Nier was always persistent. He was sure to annoy her into reading the same paragraph half a dozen times if she bothered to ignore his entreaties for attention. He was quite the handful, but for the love of her brother, Ana played along.
“There now, that’s a sport,” Nier smiled as the book touched the table. “Ana, I must ask you for one additional favor. Could you pick a card?”
He spread a deck of cards before her with a magician’s flourish. Her lips tightened, concealing whatever opinion they might have pronounced had there been any point in pronouncing it. She chose a card from the middle of the deck.
(1 point)
Responses
Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier.
Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier.
Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother.
Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother.
Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
Direct characterization shows that Ana is a patient character who is acting unwisely.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an objective summary?(1 point)
Responses
Includes nonessential details
Includes nonessential details
Includes the basic facts of a story
Includes the basic facts of a story
Avoids using biased statements
Avoids using biased statements
Avoids using personal opinions
Why do authors use foreshadowing?(1 point)
Responses
To set the current time in the story
To set the current time in the story
To give more information from the past
To give more information from the past
To provide a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story
To provide a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story
To build drama or tension and make the reader wonder what will happen next
What is NOT something a reader can learn through a flashback scene?(1 point)
Responses
how the characters have gotten to where they are in the story
how the characters have gotten to where they are in the story
important details about the characters
important details about the characters
an indication of a future event
an indication of a future event
a deeper meaning of the conflict in the story
Here are the answers to your questions:
Which story setting would best support a happy, joyful mood?
Answer: The finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon
In the following passage, what best describes the way Ana is characterized?
Answer: Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an objective summary?
Answer: Includes nonessential details
Why do authors use foreshadowing?
Answer: To build drama or tension and make the reader wonder what will happen next
What is NOT something a reader can learn through a flashback scene?
Answer: an indication of a future event
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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