The two correct examples of sensory language that appeal to the sense of touch are:
- goosebumps spreading down her arms
- mud squeezing between her toes
Which examples of sensory language appeal to the sense of touch? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
goosebumps spreading down her arms
goosebumps spreading down her arms
summer twilight deepening in the night sky
summer twilight deepening in the night sky
browning garlic and onions wafting in
browning garlic and onions wafting in
voices echoing in the house next door
voices echoing in the house next door
mud squeezing between her toes
mud squeezing between her toes
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Although the town was puny compared to the city, Mack found the scent of bread wafting from the bakery and the tinkle of wind chimes spinning in the breeze quite relaxing. He strolled along the sidewalks, remarkably unbothered by the lack of crowd or chatter. Despite every deficiency, Mack appeared thrilled by his new assignment.
What effect does the sensory language have on the mood of the paragraph?
(1 point)
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It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Although the town was puny compared to the city, Mack found the scent of bread wafting from the bakery and the tinkle of wind chimes spinning in the breeze quite relaxing. He strolled along the sidewalks, remarkably unbothered by the lack of crowd or chatter. Despite every deficiency, Mack appeared thrilled by his new assignment.
What effect does the sensory language have on the mood of the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
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The correct response is:
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
The sensory language describing the scent of bread and the sound of wind chimes contributes to a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, reflecting Mack's enjoyment of his surroundings.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Don was so excited to adopt his first kitten that he signed the papers and brought her home as fast as he could, only to discover that he was horribly allergic to cats.
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
(1 point)
Responses
verbal irony
verbal irony
no irony
no irony
situational irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
Don was so excited to adopt his first kitten that he signed the papers and brought her home as fast as he could, only to discover that he was horribly allergic to cats.
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
(1 point)
Responses
verbal irony
verbal irony
no irony
no irony
situational irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
The correct response is:
situational irony
This is because the situation is unexpected: Don is excited to adopt a kitten, but the outcome is that he is allergic to cats, which is contrary to his initial excitement.
What role can paradox play in a literary text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Responses
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
The two correct answers regarding the role of paradox in a literary text are:
- A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
- A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
These options highlight how paradox can deepen character understanding and create intriguing dilemmas within the narrative.
Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)
Responses
to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
Responses
to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
The correct response is:
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Including a paradox in a detective story can enhance the complexity of the plot and provoke curiosity, keeping readers engaged and questioning the nature of the mystery.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The smell of cookfires rose sweetly in the deep woods. Our footsteps made the leaves crackle. Up above, the blood red moon smiled down on our journey.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
(1 point)
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Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The smell of cookfires rose sweetly in the deep woods. Our footsteps made the leaves crackle. Up above, the blood red moon smiled down on our journey.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
(1 point)
Responses
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
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The correct response is:
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
The vivid descriptions in the paragraph, such as the smell of cookfires and the sound of crackling leaves, create a rich sensory experience that immerses the reader in the setting.
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