from "The Caliph, Cupid, and the Clock"
What does the dialogue reveal about the man?
He fully believes he is a prince.
100
from “Further North”
What is the most likely reason the author has personified the trees in this poem?
to emphasize the feeling that things often seem cold and fragile when one is alone
100
Agriculture is the mainstay of the state’s economy. In fact, eighty percent of the state’s income is generated from agriculture.
Based on the context of the sentences, what is the meaning of "mainstay"?
important support
100
What is the main objective of "Cable Television Fact Sheet"?
It explains whom to call with complaints about cable television.
100
Which archetype best describes the play Henry V?
heroic underdog
200
from "The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock"
How does the dialogue between the two policemen at the end of the story advance the plot?
It makes the reader aware of the possibility that prince is not who he says he is.
200
from “Further North”
Through the use of a simile, what is the road at night compared to in this poem?
ice
200
My mother’s parents live in Alabama, but my paternal grandparents live in Utah.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of "paternal"?
related through one’s father
200
from "Cooking with Grains" and "Nutritional Information for Grains"
Which grain would you cook if you only had one hour, but wanted to eat something with few calories?
barley, pearled
200
From “The Battle of Agincourt”
How does Shakespeare use dramatic conventions to increase the suspense in this scene?
by having the overconfidence of the French foreshadow their surprising defeat
300
from "The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock"
Which event is part of the plot's rising action?
A distressed young man waited for the signal from his fiance.
300
From "Further North" Read the lines.
"Trees creak with their arthritic arms, Brittle in their powdered bark."
What is the purpose of the alliteration in these lines?
To represent the sounds a tree makes when it moves in the wind.
300
Wendy said the work of art was ugly.
Which replacement of the word "ugly" in this sentence would have the most positive connotation?
unappealing
300
from "Nutritional Information for Grains"
What is the main objective of this text?
to reveal the nutritional content of different grains
300
From “The Battle of Agincourt”
Based on the text, what can you conclude about the Constable’s expectations of the battle?
The Constable believes the French will easily and decisively defeat the English.
400
from "A Shropshire Lad"
Which excerpt from the text illustrates the theme that past accomplishments fade quickly?
"And early though the laurel grows/ It withers quicker than the rose."
400
Just before the play, Ned had butterflies in the stomach. What element of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Idiom
400
He owned a hot dog concession at the ballpark.
Which definition of the word "concession" is used in this sentence?
first noun
400
Which sentence is an example of circular reasoning?
My shoes don't fit anymore because they're too small.
400
From “The Battle of Agincourt”
Based on the text, what quality was important to people of this culture?
national pride
500
from "Psyche and Cupid, Part I"
How does the visit from Psyche's sisters advance the plot of this story?
After they visit, Psyche tries to find out who her husband is.
500
For which purpose would you most likely use hyperbole?
To make someone laugh
500
Which stage direction indicates the characters who will leave the stage?
exeunt
500
Which statement from the paragraph could be an example of overgeneralization?
When you have finished, review the outline and fix any mistakes.
500
Which stage direction indicates that a character is speaking only to the audience?