Vocabulary & Context
In context, “muffled oar” most nearly means this.
What is quieted or softened sound?
Which sentence uses the imperative mood? “Do not feed the animals.”
What is imperative?
Which dictionary definition of “mooring” fits its use in the poem line “Where swinging wide at her moorings lay The Somerset…”?
What is definition 1 — the place where a boat is tied up or anchored?
Convert the active voice sentence “Unknown factors delayed the 9:15 train from Pittsburgh.” into passive voice (leave out unnecessary info).
What is The 9:15 train from Pittsburgh was delayed.
From the suffix meaning, what does “disastrous” most likely mean?
What is characterized by disaster?
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood for a wish? Choose from options: “I wish I were going to the pool today.”
What is “I wish I were going to the pool today.”
In “Song,” the phrase “winds of the wilderness of doubt” is an example of this kind of figurative word choice that intensifies feeling.
What is personification or metaphor? — accept either with explanation of figurative force.
Revise this sentence to correct mood error: “If Jay was interested in video games, he would enjoy this gift.” Provide the corrected version.
What is “If Jay were interested in video games, he would enjoy this gift.”
Use context to choose the best antonym or opposite nuance for “brutal” as Reagan uses it among provided options (strict, harsh, insensitive, strenuous). Explain your choice.
What is insensitive? — or identify “harsh” depending on prompt; acceptable with justification linking to cruelty/violent connotation.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Write a concise concluding sentence (1–2 sentences) for Aidan’s nonfiction narrative that uses a transition word to show sequence and ties the memory of Mr. Jenkins’ garden to the narrator’s changed perspective.
“Later, as I left each week, I realized that caring for his garden had taught me to value stories and patience; ultimately, working with Mr. Jenkins changed how I view community and responsibility.”