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Which sentence includes an unclear pronoun that should be corrected? Select the correct answer.(1 point) Responses Jamal and his cousin left at the same time, but she reached the park before he did. Jamal and his cousin left at the same time, but she reached the park before he did. If you set the plant on the shelf over the fireplace, it might fall off the wall and break. If you set the plant on the shelf over the fireplace, it might fall off the wall and break. Adam and Richard both made mistakes, but I think Adam is more to blame for what happened. Adam and Richard both made mistakes, but I think Adam is more to blame for what happened. Mina and Lily arrived at their gallery show after making a stop at Mina's house.

Which sentence uses a comma in a way that is considered contested usage? Select two correct answers. (1 point) Responses Winston Churchill famously said, "It is not in our power to anticipate our destiny." Winston Churchill famously said, "It is not in our power to anticipate our destiny." Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Dubrovnik are all major cities in the Balkan region of eastern Europe. Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Dubrovnik are all major cities in the Balkan region of eastern Europe. Faith, Millie's best friend from summer camp, is coming to visit in a few weeks. Faith, Millie's best friend from summer camp, is coming to visit in a few weeks. Stephen did not understand the question, and so Gina tried to explain it to him more clearly. Stephen did not understand the question, and so Gina tried to explain it to him more clearly. We are passing through New Orleans, Louisiana right before we stop in Houston, Texas.

In which sentences should the pronoun who be replaced with whom to reflect correct usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses Dorothy is a professional pastry chef who can bake a great Chantilly tart. Dorothy is a professional pastry chef who can bake a great Chantilly tart. Who do you think should be the next president of the science club? Who do you think should be the next president of the science club? Bryan, who loves playing soccer, was disappointed when he was cut from the team. Bryan, who loves playing soccer, was disappointed when he was cut from the team. Who wants to help clean the pool so that it will be ready when summer begins? Who wants to help clean the pool so that it will be ready when summer begins? The water from the faucet has turned brown, but I'm not sure who to call about it.

How did McCulloch v. Maryland establish the implied powers doctrine?(1 point) It allowed Congress to collect taxes even though it was not expressed in the Constitution. It allowed Congress to create a national bank even though it was not expressed in the Constitution. It allowed Congress to declare war even though it was not expressed in the Constitution. It allowed Congress to establish a post office even though it was not expressed in the Constitution.

Which of the following best summarizes this quote from Federalist, no. 33? (1 point) The elastic clause would not create a tyrannical government, but enable the government to perform basic functions crucial for its effectiveness. Allowing for implied powers by adding the elastic clause could potentially take power away from the executive branch The elastic clause would create a tyrannical government and should not be part of the Constitution. Expressed powers are necessary for a government to function because Congress needs a certain amount of power.

What sentence requires revision to maintain a formal style?(1 point) Responses Born into a distinguished family, William Penn joined the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, at the age of 22. Born into a distinguished family, William Penn joined the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, at the age of 22. The Duke of York was good friends with William Penn, and he signed a charter granting an expansive territory that became known as Pennsylvania. The Duke of York was good friends with William Penn, and he signed a charter granting an expansive territory that became known as Pennsylvania. William Penn used his considerable wealth to assist his fellow Quakers in England, where they often faced persecution for their beliefs. William Penn used his considerable wealth to assist his fellow Quakers in England, where they often faced persecution for their beliefs. Quakers like William Penn wouldn't pay taxes to support wars because they were against it, and this made people angry. Quakers like William Penn wouldn't pay taxes to support wars because they were against it, and this made people angry.

Which statement explains what happens when the president issues a pocket veto?(1 point) Responses Congress will return to session within 10 days to debate and plan next steps. At this time, Congress will vote to override the veto, revise the legislation, or abandon the bill altogether. Congress will return to session within 10 days to debate and plan next steps. At this time, Congress will vote to override the veto, revise the legislation, or abandon the bill altogether. Congress will vote to override the president’s pocket veto within 10 days. If Congress rejects the president’s veto, the bill will automatically become a law as long as there is a simple majority. Congress will vote to override the president’s pocket veto within 10 days. If Congress rejects the president’s veto, the bill will automatically become a law as long as there is a simple majority. Congress will adjourn within 10 days of the president receiving the bill. If the president does not sign the bill, the bill does not become a law because Congress will not have an opportunity to override the veto. Congress will adjourn within 10 days of the president receiving the bill. If the president does not sign the bill, the bill does not become a law because Congress will not have an opportunity to override the veto. Congress will revise the legislation within 10 days of the president vetoing a bill. If the president does not sign the bill, Congress can revise, revote, and force a bill to become a law.

Which statement accurately analyzes how a new law is enacted after is it passed by Congress and signed by the president?(1 point) Responses Federal agencies develop rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 to effectively implement the new law. Federal agencies develop rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 to effectively implement the new law. Federal agencies implement the rules from the original text of the bill to faithfully execute the legislation Congress created. Federal agencies implement the rules from the original text of the bill to faithfully execute the legislation Congress created. The president and their immediate staff develop rules to effectively implement each new law that they have signed. The president and their immediate staff develop rules to effectively implement each new law that they have signed. Congress develops rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 to effectively implement the new law.

Which statements are true about the concluding section of a text? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses It should give the writer's final thoughts on the subject. It should give the writer's final thoughts on the subject. It should always begin with a restatement of the thesis. It should always begin with a restatement of the thesis. It should present a clear opinion on the subject. It should present a clear opinion on the subject. It should summarize the main points of the text. It should summarize the main points of the text. It should introduce new information to make the reader think.

What does a concluding statement provide for the writer?(1 point) Responses an opportunity to introduce new information to the reader an opportunity to introduce new information to the reader an opportunity to restate the thesis in its entirety to the reader an opportunity to restate the thesis in its entirety to the reader an opportunity to summarize the passage for the reader an opportunity to summarize the passage for the reader an opportunity to give the reader a sense of closure

In a concluding statement, when a writer refers back to keywords, metaphors, questions, or other ideas from the introduction, what does the writer achieve?(1 point) Responses The writer makes the explanatory text feel complete. The writer makes the explanatory text feel complete. The writer asks the reader to take action or to think a specific way. The writer asks the reader to take action or to think a specific way. The writer shows the reader a wider impact behind the topic. The writer shows the reader a wider impact behind the topic. The writer reinforces a message by showing how a particular expert agrees with them.

What does an author achieve by giving the reader a challenge in the concluding statement?(1 point) Responses They encourage the reader to take a specific action. They encourage the reader to take a specific action. They reinforce a message to the reader. They reinforce a message to the reader. They show the reader a wider impact in other areas. They show the reader a wider impact in other areas. They provide the reader with a sense of closure.

President and Congress Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which statement best explains how Congress uses its power of the purse to facilitate oversight of executive departments?(1 point) Responses by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies by withholding all money from executive departments and agencies by withholding all money from executive departments and agencies by approving presidential budget requests by approving presidential budget requests by deciding whether taxes will be raised by deciding whether taxes will be raised

Describe the concept of the bully pulpit.(1 point) Responses the constitutional powers of the president to address the public the constitutional powers of the president to address the public the president's use of the chief executive position to dominate an issue with the public and shape public opinion the president's use of the chief executive position to dominate an issue with the public and shape public opinion the use of the White House as a place of worship to preach to the American people the use of the White House as a place of worship to preach to the American people congressional efforts to pressure the president to sign legislation

Identify a historical example of a president using the bully pulpit.(1 point) Responses President Lincoln’s issue of the Emancipation Proclamation President Lincoln’s issue of the Emancipation Proclamation President Trump’s veto of the 2020 Fiscal Year Defense Bill President Trump’s veto of the 2020 Fiscal Year Defense Bill President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s use of fireside chats to achieve passage of legislation easing the Great Depression President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s use of fireside chats to achieve passage of legislation easing the Great Depression President Lyndon Johnson’s use of personal appeals to Congress to pass Great Society legislation

Which answer best explains the power of judicial review used by the Supreme Court to resolve policy differences?(1 point) Responses the power to assist the executive and legislative branches in the creation of policies the power to assist the executive and legislative branches in the creation of policies the power to nominate members of Congress for their terms the power to nominate members of Congress for their terms the power to impeach a president for unconstitutional executive orders the power to impeach a president for unconstitutional executive orders the power to determine whether acts by the legislative and executive branches are constitutional the power to determine whether acts by the legislative and executive branches are constitutional

Which item gives the Supreme Court the ability to resolve policy differences between the branches?(1 point) Responses the Constitution the Constitution writ of mandamus writ of mandamus judicial review judicial review executive order executive order

Which statement best explains the power of judicial review held by the Supreme Court?(1 point) Responses the review of executive orders issues by the president to make sure they are constitutional the review of executive orders issues by the president to make sure they are constitutional the review of acts of Congress to make sure they are constitutional the review of acts of Congress to make sure they are constitutional the review of congressional or presidential acts to make sure they are constitutional the review of congressional or presidential acts to make sure they are constitutional the review of all laws within the United States at any level to make sure they are constitutional

What doctrine gives the Supreme Court the authority to check the executive and legislative branches?(1 point) Responses Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison judicial review judicial review appellate jurisdiction appellate jurisdiction original jurisdiction

What best describes the process used by the Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari?(1 point) Responses The court must review all cases where a review is requested. The court must review all cases where a review is requested. A majority vote of five justices requires a review of the case. A majority vote of five justices requires a review of the case. A unanimous vote by the justices grants a review of the case. A unanimous vote by the justices grants a review of the case. A vote of four justices can grant a review of the case. A vote of four justices can grant a review of the case.

What type of jurisdiction gives the Supreme Court the authority to grant a writ of certiorari?(1 point) Responses appellate jurisdiction appellate jurisdiction original jurisdiction original jurisdiction Rule 10 Rule 10 appellate and original jurisdiction

hat is the contrast between judicial restraint and judicial activism in the Supreme Court?(1 point) Responses Judicial restraint means the court takes ownership of the issues; judicial activism means the court has a lot of power. Judicial restraint means the court takes ownership of the issues; judicial activism means the court has a lot of power. Judicial restraint means the court does not get involved; judicial activism means the court reviews the action. Judicial restraint means the court does not get involved; judicial activism means the court reviews the action. Judicial restraint means the court reviews the action; judicial activism means the court does not get involved. Judicial restraint means the court reviews the action; judicial activism means the court does not get involved. Judicial restraint means the court does not include its own preferences; judicial activism means the court is silent on the issues of the branches.

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Which statement best identifies how the Second Amendment was interpreted in the McDonald v. Chicago case?(1 point) Responses The Supreme Court does not have the authority to interpret any amendment in the Constitution. The Supreme Court does not have the authority to interpret any amendment in the Constitution. The Supreme Court extended rights that are not explicitly outlined in the Constitution. The Supreme Court extended rights that are not explicitly outlined in the Constitution. The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the rights included in the First Amendment. The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the rights included in the First Amendment. The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Which statement best assesses the impact of the cases Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland on the Constitution?(1 point) Responses Both cases increased the powers of the executive branch. Both cases increased the powers of the executive branch. Both cases did not increase any federal power. Both cases did not increase any federal power. Both cases increased the powers of the federal government. Both cases increased the powers of the federal government. Both cases increased the powers of the judicial branch.

What did the Declaration of Independence do? (1 point) Responses Declared our independence from Great Britain Declared our independence from Great Britain Declared our independence from France Declared our independence from France Gave women the right to vote Gave women the right to vote Freed the slaves

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? (1 point) Responses The President The President Checks and balances Checks and balances The People The People Freedom of speech Freedom of speech

Who is in charge of the executive branch? (1 point) Responses The Speaker of the House The Speaker of the House The Prime Minister The Prime Minister The President The President The Chief Justice The Chief Justice

Who makes federal laws? (1 point) Responses Congress Congress The states The states The President The President The Supreme Court

7. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? (1 point) The House of Representatives and the courts The House of Lords and the House of Commons The Senate and House of Representatives The Senate and the courts

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? (1 point) Responses Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives Because of the state's population Because of the state's population Because of the geographical size of the state Because of the geographical size of the state Because of the state's location

What is the highest court in the United States? (1 point) Responses Federal Court Federal Court The Presidential Court The Presidential Court The U.S. Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Which statement best analyzes how Lemon v. Kurtzman clarified the meaning of the First Amendment?(1 point) Responses It introduced the idea that religion should be separate from government. It introduced the idea that religion should be separate from government. It set the standard for what it meant for government to violate the Establishment Clause. It set the standard for what it meant for government to violate the Establishment Clause. It decided that the Establishment Clause enabled the government to give funding to all religious organizations equally. It decided that the Establishment Clause enabled the government to give funding to all religious organizations equally. It determined that the Establishment Clause was not violated if funding was used for secular purposes.

Which of the following best describes why the Supreme Court might limit the freedoms stated in the First Amendment?(1 point) Responses to prevent the incitement of violence to prevent the incitement of violence to censor hate speech to censor hate speech to preserve the freedom of religion to preserve the freedom of religion to protect other members of society

In which situation might freedom of religion be limited?(1 point) Responses A person takes a personal day from work due to a religious holiday. A person takes a personal day from work due to a religious holiday. A person breaks a policy of their employer to participate in a religious ceremony. A person breaks a policy of their employer to participate in a religious ceremony. A public school provides meal alternatives for students who do not eat meat for religious reasons. A public school provides meal alternatives for students who do not eat meat for religious reasons. A church holds a meeting on public property with the proper permits.

What is the exclusionary rule?(1 point) Responses The exclusionary rule does not allow evidence collected in violation of the Constitution to be used in court. The exclusionary rule does not allow evidence collected in violation of the Constitution to be used in court. The exclusionary rule states that law enforcement officials do not need search warrants to conduct a search. The exclusionary rule states that law enforcement officials do not need search warrants to conduct a search. The exclusionary rule allows schools to conduct random drug testing. The exclusionary rule allows schools to conduct random drug testing. The exclusionary rule states that school officials do not need probable cause to conduct a search.

Why are the Eighth Amendment's protections against cruel and unusual punishment important?(1 point) Responses The Eighth Amendment protects life by making the death penalty unconstitutional. The Eighth Amendment protects life by making the death penalty unconstitutional. The Eighth Amendment protects life, liberty, and property by not allowing excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. The Eighth Amendment protects life, liberty, and property by not allowing excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. The Eighth Amendment protects juveniles, which are people who are younger than 16. The Eighth Amendment protects juveniles, which are people who are younger than 16. The Eighth Amendment serves as a deterrent for future crimes.

Why are individuals with intellectual disabilities not allowed to be sentenced to death?(1 point) Responses It is considered cruel and unusual, because by the nature of their diagnosis, these individuals have a lessened ability to understand the severity of their crimes. It is considered cruel and unusual, because by the nature of their diagnosis, these individuals have a lessened ability to understand the severity of their crimes. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are only allowed to be sentenced to death for homicide. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are only allowed to be sentenced to death for homicide. They are not over the age of 18, so they cannot understand the severity of their crimes. They are not over the age of 18, so they cannot understand the severity of their crimes. Roper v. Simmons found this sentencing to be unconstitutional.

Why should readers evaluate each piece of evidence when reading a literary text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses to determine whether the text’s narrator is reliable to determine whether the text’s narrator is reliable to verify the accuracy of their understanding of the text to verify the accuracy of their understanding of the text to support their ideas about what makes a text memorable to support their ideas about what makes a text memorable to show they have researched the historical background of the text to show they have researched the historical background of the text to defend their opinion about the importance of reading literature

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What are implicit details in a literary text?(1 point) Responses details that do not require a reader to make inferences details that do not require a reader to make inferences details that are clearly and directly stated details that are clearly and directly stated details that require a reader to fill in the gaps details that require a reader to fill in the gaps details that are explained by a reliable narrator details that are explained by a reliable narrator

Which best describes someone who would be referred to as a persona non grata?(1 point) Responses a person who has lost their way a person who has lost their way a person who is unwelcomed a person who is unwelcomed a person whom little is known about a person whom little is known about a person who is ungrateful

After the meeting, Suzanne and I had a tête-à-tête concerning what was discussed. Which describes the meaning of the term tête-à-tête as it is used in this sentence? (1 point) Responses a heated argument a heated argument a second meeting a second meeting a mild disagreement a mild disagreement a private conversation

In literature, what is a theme?(1 point) Responses a significant consequence for a character's words or actions a significant consequence for a character's words or actions a unifying idea that gives a text its meaning a unifying idea that gives a text its meaning a literary device that challenges the reader's expectations a literary device that challenges the reader's expectations a short statement that expresses a general truth

Use the passage from “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” to answer the question. Which phrase describes a theme suggested by the details in the passage? (1 point) Responses loss of innocence loss of innocence honor and duty honor and duty coming of age coming of age revenge and justice revenge and justice

Peyton Farquhar was a well to do planter, of an old and highly respected Alabama family. Being a slave owner and like other slave owners a politician, he was naturally an original secessionist and ardently devoted to the Southern cause. Circumstances of an imperious nature, which it is unnecessary to relate here, had prevented him from taking service with that gallant army which had fought the disastrous campaigns ending with the fall of Corinth, and he chafed under the inglorious restraint, longing for the release of his energies, the larger life of the soldier, the opportunity for distinction. That opportunity, he felt, would come, as it comes to all in wartime. Meanwhile he did what he could. No service was too humble for him to perform in the aid of the South, no adventure too perilous for him to undertake if consistent with the character of a civilian who was at heart a soldier, and who in good faith and without too much qualification assented to at least a part of the frankly villainous dictum that all is fair in love and war.

Use the passage from “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” to answer the question. Which line from the passage supports the theme "War tests character on and off the battlefield" ? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses "Circumstances of an imperious nature, which it is unnecessary to relate here, had prevented him from taking service with that gallant army. . ." "Circumstances of an imperious nature, which it is unnecessary to relate here, had prevented him from taking service with that gallant army. . ." "Peyton Farquhar was a well to do planter, of an old and highly respected Alabama family." "Peyton Farquhar was a well to do planter, of an old and highly respected Alabama family." ". . .he chafed under the inglorious restraint, longing for the release of his energies, the larger life of the soldier, the opportunity for distinction." ". . .he chafed under the inglorious restraint, longing for the release of his energies, the larger life of the soldier, the opportunity for distinction." "No service was too humble for him to perform in the aid of the South, no adventure too perilous for him to undertake if consistent with the character of a civilian who was at heart a soldier. . ." "No service was too humble for him to perform in the aid of the South, no adventure too perilous for him to undertake if consistent with the character of a civilian who was at heart a soldier. . ." "Being a slave owner and like other slave owners a politician, he was naturally an ori

Most pieces of literature have multiple ____ that interact and build upon one another to give meaning to the text. They are broadly stated and often have _____ ideas about the human experience.

Use the passage from “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” to answer the question. Drag each line from the passage to the developing theme it supports. the preciousness of life perceptions of reality By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. Striking through the thought of his dear ones was sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality He closed his eyes in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and children. They hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. What he heard was the ticking of his watch.

How are the events told in a story with a linear chronology?(1 point) Responses in the order the events happen in the order the events happen as hints about future events as hints about future events by having an older narrator remembering events by having an older narrator remembering events as a series of flashbacks of different characters

What is the definition of flashback?(1 point) Responses a literary device that moves the reader from the present in a chronological description to the past a literary device that moves the reader from the present in a chronological description to the past the perspective from which a story is told the perspective from which a story is told a literary device in which authors hint at something that is going to happen in the future a literary device in which authors hint at something that is going to happen in the future the way a story is organized and presented

What does it mean if a literary text has an aesthetic impact?(1 point) Responses The subject matter of the text is pleasant. The subject matter of the text is pleasant. The reader has an emotional reaction to the text. The reader has an emotional reaction to the text. The text’s plot is easily understandable. The text’s plot is easily understandable. The text has a strong influence on other writers. The text has a strong influence on other writers.

How does an author develop second-person narration in a literary text?(1 point) Responses by using the pronoun you by using the pronoun you by not using any pronouns by not using any pronouns by using the pronoun I by using the pronoun I by using the pronouns he, she, or they

Which statement explains the difference between first-person narration and third-person narration in a literary text?(1 point) Responses In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but third-person narration is told from the main character's point of view. In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but third-person narration is told from the main character's point of view. In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative. In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative. In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character. In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character. In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative. In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative.

Which answer choice correctly defines understatement?(1 point) Responses bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant a third-person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work a third-person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem the presentation of something as less than it really is

Which answer choice correctly defines satire?(1 point) Responses the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem the presentation of something as less than it really is the presentation of something as less than it really is bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant a third-person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work

Which answer choice explains the understatement in these paragraphs?(1 point) Responses Goodman Gray’s question to the sexton is an example of understatement. Goodman Gray’s question to the sexton is an example of understatement. The narrator’s description of the cause as “sufficiently slight” is an example of understatement. The narrator’s description of the cause as “sufficiently slight” is an example of understatement. The explanation of why the pulpits were not exchanged is an example of understatement. The explanation of why the pulpits were not exchanged is an example of understatement. The sexton’s description of Mr. Hooper as “good” is an example of understatement. The sexton’s description of Mr. Hooper as “good” is an example of understatement.

Which is an advantage of using the narrative technique of a third-person omniscient narrator in a story?(1 point) Responses The author can avoid any type of social commentary in the piece. The author can avoid any type of social commentary in the piece. The author can include details about the character’s inner thoughts and feelings. The author can include details about the character’s inner thoughts and feelings. The author can let characters interact more freely with each other. The author can let characters interact more freely with each other. The author can show how setting can influence the development of the characters

Which best explains why using the narrative technique of social commentary is helpful in developing a story?(1 point) Responses It allows the readers to predict how the characters will solve their problems. It allows the readers to predict how the characters will solve their problems. It allows the readers to know why time has a greater impact than place on a setting. It allows the readers to know why time has a greater impact than place on a setting. It allows the readers to understand the characters’ actions in relation to the world they live. It allows the readers to understand the characters’ actions in relation to the world they live. It allows the readers to make connections between flashback and foreshadowing elements.

What is the foil in a narrative?(1 point) Responses a narrator who is also a character in a fictional text. a narrator who is also a character in a fictional text. an outside narrator who is all seeing and all knowing. an outside narrator who is all seeing and all knowing. the main character of a story, novel, or other fictional text. the main character of a story, novel, or other fictional text. a character who brings another character’s qualities into sharp focus.

Which is an effective way that a reader can determine the author’s meaning in a narrative?(1 point) Responses by looking for distinct elements of the plot including rising action and climax by looking for distinct elements of the plot including rising action and climax by analyzing characterization and setting descriptions by analyzing characterization and setting descriptions by studying other works by the author to make connections by studying other works by the author to make connections by drawing conclusions about the societal issues present in the text by drawing conclusions about the societal issues present in the text

Use the paragraph from “The Sisters” by James Joyce to answer the question. What does the description of the setting in this paragraph reveal about the author’s meaning? (1 point) Responses The characters are at odds with each other. The characters are at odds with each other. The characters are hiding something important. The characters are hiding something important. The narrator knows more than what is being shared. The narrator knows more than what is being shared. Places often change over time.

The next morning after breakfast I went down to look at the little house in Great Britain Street. It was an unassuming shop, registered under the vague name of _Drapery_. The drapery consisted mainly of children’s bootees and umbrellas; and on ordinary days a notice used to hang in the window, saying: _Umbrellas Re-covered_. No notice was visible now for the shutters were up. A crape bouquet was tied to the door-knocker with ribbon.

Pro-speak for a digital photograph is: (1 point) Responses image file. image file. tone picture. tone picture. JPEG. JPEG. recording mode.

What term refers to tiny individually colored, light-sensitive squares, or picture elements, that make up a digital image file? (1 point) Responses resolution resolution pixels pixels tones tones metadata

Jonah is looking in the camera menu for a place where he can choose the file format for his photograph—what setting should he look for? (1 point) Responses “slow lens” or “zoom lens” “slow lens” or “zoom lens” “depth of field” or “metadata” “depth of field” or “metadata” “image size” or “recording mode” “image size” or “recording mode” “JPEG” or “RAW”

Antonio has been taking pictures for years, but he has always used an automatic camera that doesn’t require him to adjust any settings. Now, he has a new camera that requires him to program the functions and modes by hand—the ones that are not “automatically” chosen and implemented for him by the camera. What kind of settings is Antonio learning about? (1 point) Responses JPEG settings JPEG settings metadata metadata prime settings prime settings manual settings manual settings

What lens aperture setting will offer the most amount of light in a dark setting? (1 point) Responses f/22 f/22 f/2 f/2 f/8 f/8 f/11

What feature refers to how data in an image file is compressed, or reduced into a workable form, and stored and determines the quality and size of the pictures you take? (1 point) Responses telephoto telephoto metadata metadata file format file format depth of field

Highly compressed image files are referred to as: (1 point) Responses doc files. doc files. JPEGs. JPEGs. RAW files. RAW files. MP3s.

Isabelle just purchased a camera with an 18-MP image sensor. Based on this, how many pixels can her camera capture and process? (1 point) Responses 14 million pixels 14 million pixels 70 million pixels 70 million pixels 21 million pixels 21 million pixels 18 million pixels

Jamal just finished taking a series of photographs that he loves, but he is displeased with the lightness and darkness found in these images. What setting does he need to adjust to fix this? (1 point) Responses prime prime tone tone zoom zoom pixels

Kari listens as her photography teacher discusses the pixel count of an image file. What is her teacher MOST LIKELY covering in class? (1 point) Responses telephoto lenses telephoto lenses image resolution image resolution megapixels megapixels zoom lenses

Gemma is taking photos with her camera using autofocus. In order to get the camera to automatically focus on the subject so that she can review this before actually taking the photo, what should Gemma do? (1 point) Responses press the flash button halfway down press the flash button halfway down press the shutter button (or power button) halfway down press the shutter button (or power button) halfway down turn the lens dial counterclockwise turn the lens dial counterclockwise turn the lens dial clockwise turn the lens dial clockwise

Paulo will be out in the field shooting for an extended period of time and doesn’t want to plan on having to take time to swap out memory cards frequently. What kind of JPEG files should he plan on using? (1 point) Responses small small large large medium medium micro

What kind of resolution is needed to create an image that shows details in a clear and sharp manner and a smooth print and tone? (1 point) Responses mid-level resolution mid-level resolution lower resolution lower resolution higher resolution higher resolution miniscule resolution

What type of information would be recorded on Exchangeable Image Format for JPEG and RAW files? (1 point) Responses camera model and serial number, shutter speed, aperture, and flash functions camera model and serial number, shutter speed, aperture, and flash functions people in the picture, time, date, temperature, and weather conditions people in the picture, time, date, temperature, and weather conditions picture number, age of camera relative to image taken, star rating picture number, age of camera relative to image taken, star rating f-stop, light meter, tone, lens choice

Who bought the rights to the early photographic method known as daguerreotype in 1839? (1 point) Responses Louis Daguerre Louis Daguerre the French government the French government Samuel Morse Samuel Morse the English Parliament

Henry was pleased to share an image he recently took of his sister doing the butterfly stroke in a swim meet. He managed to perfectly capture her form as she glided through the pool to break her record. What process did he most likely use to make his camera shutter pause long enough to capture the detail in the picture? (1 point) Responses shutter drag shutter drag negative imagery negative imagery stopping action stopping action heliography

Photography gave painters license to create works that were not shackled to _____ but open to more subjective feelings and impressions. (1 point) Responses parodies parodies imagination imagination fiction fiction realism

For many critics, what is considered the best type of image manipulation? (1 point) Responses manipulations you can’t see manipulations you can’t see manipulations that involve heavy filters manipulations that involve heavy filters manipulations that drastically alter the image manipulations that drastically alter the image manipulations that include subliminal messages

When image manipulation was first introduced, photographers were somewhat divided about the concept. What about image manipulation concerned many of them? (1 point) Responses how often it should be done how often it should be done the best filter to use the best filter to use the proper way to do it the proper way to do it the ethics of it the ethics of it

How does modern day photography allow for instant gratification? (1 point) Responses Once edited, you can share some of your images on social media. Once edited, you can share some of your images on social media. You can upload and edit your images soon after taking them. You can upload and edit your images soon after taking them. You only have to wait several hours to see the images you took. You only have to wait several hours to see the images you took. You are able to see your image immediately after taking it.

If you lived in the year 1855 and wanted to purchase a daguerreotype, how much could you expect to spend? (1 point) Responses anywhere from 50 cents to 10 dollars a piece anywhere from 50 cents to 10 dollars a piece approximately 30 dollars for one approximately 30 dollars for one upwards of 100 dollars for one upwards of 100 dollars for one anywhere from 10 to 75 cents a piece

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What is one tip to follow when writing an objective summary?(1 point) Responses Use colorful adjectives to paint a vivid picture of the text. Use colorful adjectives to paint a vivid picture of the text. Include all story details to capture the true essence of the text. Include all story details to capture the true essence of the text. Make sure any judgments or opinions are your own. Make sure any judgments or opinions are your own. Paraphrase the text in your own words. Paraphrase the text in your own words.

What lets you know a story is written using third-person limited point of view?(1 point) Responses The story’s narrator directly addresses the reader by using the word you. The story’s narrator directly addresses the reader by using the word you. The story’s narrator uses words, such as I, me, and my when describing events. The story’s narrator uses words, such as I, me, and my when describing events. The story focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of only one or two characters. The story focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of only one or two characters. The story reveals the inner thoughts of many characters in the story.

Use the passage the locket to answer the question. Who is the protagonist of the story? (1 point) Responses a serpent in a dream. a serpent in a dream. a priest who is passing by. a priest who is passing by. a Confederate soldier named Edmond. a Confederate soldier named Edmond. a Confederate soldier named Nick.

One night in autumn a few men were gathered about a fire on the slope of a hill. They belonged to a small detachment of Confederate forces and were awaiting orders to march. Their gray uniforms were worn beyond the point of shabbiness. One of the men was heating something in a tin cup over the embers. Two were lying at full length a little distance away, while a fourth was trying to decipher a letter and had drawn close to the light. He had unfastened his collar and a good bit of his flannel shirt front. “What’s that you got around your neck, Ned?” asked one of the men lying in the obscurity. Ned—or Edmond—mechanically fastened another button of his shirt and did not reply. He went on reading his letter. . . . “Aint that a charm you got round your neck?” “It must be, Nick,” returned Edmond with a smile. “I don’t know how I could have gone through this year and a half without it.” The letter had made Edmond heart sick and home sick. He stretched himself on his back and looked straight up at the blinking stars. But he was not thinking of them nor of anything but a certain spring day when the bees were humming in the clematis; when a girl was saying good bye to him. He could see her as she unclasped from her neck the locket which she fastened about his own. It was an old fashioned golden locket bearing miniatures of her father and mother with their names and the date of their marriage. It was her most precious earthly possession. Edmond could feel again t

Which statement best explains how women achieved voting rights changes in the Constitution?(1 point) Responses The right to vote was secured through changing state laws that created momentum to add an amendment to the Constitution. The right to vote was secured through changing state laws that created momentum to add an amendment to the Constitution. The right to vote was secured when women won voter registration challenges under the Fourteenth Amendment. The right to vote was secured when women won voter registration challenges under the Fourteenth Amendment. The right to vote was guaranteed when Congress included the right to vote for women in the Fifteenth Amendment after the Civil War. The right to vote was guaranteed when Congress included the right to vote for women in the Fifteenth Amendment after the Civil War. The right to vote was secured through the Declaration of Sentiments, which declared that all women and men were equal.

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