Figurative Language/Tone
Which best describes the tone of lines 13-16 of "The Crocus' Soliloquy"?
A. Words and phrases such as "darkness" and "diverge" create a hopeless tone.
B. Words and phrases such as "heart" and "young" create a wistful tone.
C. Words and phrases such as "rays of sun," "happy," and "beautiful" create an uplifting tone.
D. Words and phrases such as "emerge" and "diverge" create a studious tone.
C. Words and phrases such as "rays of sun," "happy," and "beautiful" create an uplifting tone.
Read the sentence from paragraph 12 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name.¨
The young hunter had known the precise spot to aim at, and he had made a perfect shot.
What does the word ¨precise¨ mean as it used here?
A. exact
B. largest
C. weakest
D. worst
A. exact
What does the following line from "How an Indian Boy Earned His Name" reveal about the boy, Two Arrows?
—the one person in that band of Nez Perces with life and energy enough to try and do something.
A. The boy gave up easily in the face of trials.
B. The boy was determined to help his tribe.
C. The boy was tougher than all of the others.
D. The boy wanted to go home.
B. The boy was determined to help his tribe.
Which sentence states the theme of the poem ¨The Crocus´ Soliloquy¨?
A. Life contains equal amounts of both joy and sorrow.
B. The beauty of nature can be found in unlikely places.
C. Patience through challenging situations will often result in joy.
D. The changing of the seasons is as dependable as the cycles of life.
C. Patience through challenging situations will often result in joy.
Which best describes the structure of all 3 texts?
A. Description
B. Compare/Contrast
C. Problem/Solution
D. Chronological
D. Chronological
How does the phrase ¨they sat down to starve¨ in paragraph 4 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨ impact the tone of the passage?
A. It creates a defeated tone by implying that the tribe has given up.
B. It creates a patient tone by implying that the tribe accepts its fate.
C. It creates a sympathetic tone by implying that the tribe needs help.
D. It creates a sluggish tone by implying that the tribe refuses to hunt.
A. It creates a defeated tone by implying that the tribe has given up.
What is the meaning of the phrase minute variations as it is used in paragraph 10 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨?
A. small differences
B. quiet scenes
C. large animals
D. distant colors
A. small differences
What do lines 1-6 of "The Crocus' Soliloquy reveal about the crocus?
A. The crocus is unaware of its setting and lets nature run its course.
B. The crocus is abandoned underground and desires to see sunlight someday soon.
C. The crocus is frustrated by its setting and feels like a prisoner in jail.
D. The crocus is unaffected by the darkness underground and continues with its purpose.
D. The crocus is unaffected by the darkness underground and continues with its purpose.
Which is a theme of ¨After 20 Years¨? What evidence do you have to support this?
A. Some things change over time.
B. Personal experiences shape people.
C. Good friendships are timeless.
D. Avoid the influences of others.
A. Some things change over time.
paragraph 31; title
What is the effect of the description in paragraphs 1-4 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨?
A. It establishes how beautiful the village is.
B. It initiates the conflict between the boy and the other villagers.
C. It emphasizes the dire situation the village is in and sets the stage for the boy to help the tribe and earn his name.
D. It explains why the boy is nameless and what he will do to earn his name.
C. It emphasizes the dire situation the village is in and sets the stage for the boy to help the tribe and earn his name.
Which phrase from the poem is figurative language showing the Crocus´ poise?
A. “…nothing cheering can reach me;” (line 2)“…
B. “…out of my bed,” (line 9)¨
C. “…my little bright head;”
D. “…one so serene” (line 19)
D. “…one so serene” (line 19)
What does the word stalwart mean as it is used in paragraph 2 of ¨After 20 Years¨?
A. Dedicated
B. Fearful
C. Rebellious
D. Undecided
A. Dedicated
Which quotation from paragraphs 11-13 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨ shows how the author creates suspense?
A. “…there was no grass around them to give excuse for lingering.” (paragraph 11)“
B. “Nearer and nearer drew the gigantic game.” (paragraph 12)“
C. “…the great animal lurched forward.” (paragraph 12)
D. “It was a complete victory.” (paragraph 13)
B. “Nearer and nearer drew the gigantic game.” (paragraph 12)“
Which statement best describes the central idea of "How an Indian Boy Earned His Name"?
A. A young boy’s skill and bravery save his tribe and earn him a distinguished name.
B. A group of buffalo travel into a patch of sage-bushes and are hunted by a young boy and his dog.
C. A Nez Perces tribe is in trouble, and a young boy is its only hope.
D. A young boy’s father is the tribe’s chief, and he is proud and delighted by his son’s accomplishment.
A. A young boy’s skill and bravery save his tribe and earn him a distinguished name.
How does the structure of "The Crocus' Soliloquy" contribute to its meaning?
A. The compare and contrast structure illustrates the crocus' strengths over other plants.
B. The chronological structure illustrates the crocus' determination through its challenging life cycle.
C. The descriptive structure illustrates the beauty of the crocus.
D. The cause and effect structure illustrates the results of the crocus' hard work.
B. The chronological structure illustrates the crocus' determination through its challenging life cycle.
What is the effect of the personification of the crocus?
A. The poet imparts a life lesson through the inner dialogue of the blooming crocus.
B. The poet provides an encouragement by showing the crocus thriving in winter.
C. The poet communicates the struggles of childhood through the crocus’s battle.
D. The poet illustrates the responsibilities of adulthood by describing the crocus’s bloom.
A. The poet imparts a life lesson through the inner dialogue of the blooming crocus.
Which phrase could replace diverge as it is used in line 13 of ¨The Crocus´ Soliloquy¨?
Then from my heart will young petals diverge, / As rays of the sun from their focus
A. fall off
B. grow under
C. lean over
D. spread out
D. spread out
How do the differences in the points of view in Jimmy and Bill create surprise?
A. The differences show that Bill is unaware that Jimmy has discovered his true identity.
B. The differences show that Bill is disappointed that Jimmy no longer cares about the friendship.
C. The differences show that Bill refuses to own up to his motives because he is confused about Jimmy´s decision.
D. The differences show that Bill is angry with Jimmy for betraying their friendship and shared trust.
A. The differences show that Bill is unaware that Jimmy has discovered his true identity.
Which set of lines from ¨The Crocus´ Soliloquy¨ represent a theme?
A. “My leaves shall run up, and my roots shall run down, / While the bud in my bosom is swelling.” (lines 7-8)
B. “Then from my heart will young petals diverge, /
As rays of the sun from their focus;”(lines 13-14)
C. “Gaily arrayed in my yellow and green, /
When to their view I have risen,” (lines 17-18)
D. “Patient today, through its gloomiest hour, /
We come out the brighter tomorrow!” (lines 23-24)
D. “Patient today, through its gloomiest hour, /
We come out the brighter tomorrow!” (lines 23-
In what way are the structures of¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨and the ¨The Crocus´ Soliloquy¨ similar?
A. Both the passage and the poem provide comparisons between the roles of humans and animals in nature.
B. Both the passage and the poem provide descriptions of how settings positively impact the main characters.
C. Both the passage and the poem provide chronological narratives about pressing on through difficult circumstances.
D. Both the passage and the poem provide insights into the trials of youth in contrast to the ease of maturity.
C. Both the passage and the poem provide chronological narratives about pressing on through difficult circumstances.
What is the impact of lines 9-12 of ¨The Crocus´ Soliloquy¨ on the meaning if the poem?
A. They warn the reader about the dangers of nature.
B. They encourage the reader to smile through pain.
C. They describe the crocus’s overwhelming plea to be released from prison.
D. They highlight the crocus’s positive attitude in a discouraging situation.
D. They highlight the crocus’s positive attitude in a discouraging situation.
Which phrase from paragraph 2 of ¨How an Indian Boy Earned His Name¨ helps the reader understand the meaning of the word forlorn?
A. “…were scattered around…”
B. “…patches of grass…”
C. “…all together…”
D. “…pitifully desolate.”
D. “…pitifully desolate.”
How does the author create suspense in the beginning of ¨How and Indian Boy Earned His Name¨?
A. by contrasting the dry grasses in the camp to the bubbling springs in the mountain range
B. by describing the reasons why there were no animals left to hunt
C. by contrasting the desperation of the tribe to the commitment of the boy and his dog
D. by describing the ways in which the members of the Nez Perces tribe earn their names
C. by contrasting the desperation of the tribe to the commitment of the boy and his dog
In the poem, how does the crocus contribute to the theme?
A. Its life cycle represents the virtue of patience during a challenging situation.
B. It symbolizes the beauty of nature that can be found in unlikely places.
C. Its petal designs represent the joys and sorrows of life.
D. It symbolizes the similarities between the changing seasons and the circle of life.
A. Its life cycle represents the virtue of patience during a challenging situation.
How does the author use text structure to present the information in ¨After Twenty Years¨?
A. By comparing their points of view, the author provides a complete picture of Bill's and Jimmy's similarities.
B. By relating events chronologically, the author highlights the impact of Bill's disgust with Jimmy's actions after having shown up at the agreed-upon time.
C. By shifting between the present and past, the author explains why Jimmy feels honor bound to have Bill arrested despite their friendship.
D. By using vivid descriptions, the author is able to provide many facts about these friends and the history they've shared.
C. By shifting between the present and past, the author explains why Jimmy feels honor bound to have Bill arrested despite their friendship.