Rural Life
What does the author mean when he says "time isn't the fourth dimension, it's the only dimension" (lines 3-4)?
A. Time moves slowly in the country.
B. The changes in nature are less noticeable in the country
C. The changes in nature give order to life in the country.
C
the message or moral of the story
theme
"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" is an example of
alliteration
The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
takes
If Mr. Turnbull is the author of an article written in 2020, and this appears in paragraph 6, how would you do the citation for this quote?
Mr. Turnbull said, "Discipline in times of COVID is very interesting."
Turnbull (2020)...interesting" (para. 6).
What is the author's purpose in lines 7-12?
A. To propose that seasonal changes affect people.
B. To admire the orderly nature of time
C. To compare human behavior to geese behavior
A
two things put side by side to compare and contrast
juxtaposition
"The parent yelled as him to the point he was like chewing gum that had gotten chewed up and spit out" is an example of
a simile
Everyone must bring (his or her, their) own instrument to the music class.
his or her
If Mr. Turnbull is the author of an article written in 2020 and this appears in paragraph 6, how would you do the citation for this paraphrase?
Mr. Turnbull explained that he tries to remain calm in all situations.
Turnbull (2020)
Which title most relates to the content of the 2nd paragraph (lines 13-34)?
A. Spring Never Comes to Route 22
B. Varied Landscape on Route 22
C. Road Maintenance on Route 22
B
the repetition of the 1st sound in words
alliteration
“But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!” is an example of
a metaphor
Patrick and Warren will present (his, their) routine before the other gymnasts do.
their
If there is no author of an article called "Times of COVID" written in 2020, and you use this quote from paragraph 10, how would you do the citation?
"All facets of society have been stressed to the max due to the pandemic."
pandemic" ("Times of COVID, 2020, para. 10).
What does "plots" mean as used in line 61?
A. Plants
B. Sections
D. Stories
B
the difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
irony of situation
Romeo thinking that Juliet is dead even though she isn't, so he drinks the poison is an example of
dramatic irony
She couldn’t go with (he, him) and (she, her) to the game her parents wouldn’t let her.
him and her
If Mr. Turnbull is the author of an article written in 2020, and this appears in paragraph 22, how would insert a citation into this paraphrase?
Mr Rinkes explained that he's proud of the way the students have worked hard in their classes.
Rinkes (as cited in Turnbull, 2020)
Which word best describes the author?
A. Observant
B. Determined
C. Optimistic
A
the difference between what the reader knows and what the characters know
dramatic irony
All is fair in love and war is an example of
juxtaposition
After a long talk (she, her) and (I, me) decided that we would break up and just be friends.
If there is no author of an article called "Times of COVID" written in 2020, and you use this quote from paragraph 8, how would you do the citation?
Mr. Smoulder said, "I appreciate the efforts of all my students to remain pleasant despite the challenges."
Smoulder (as cited in "Times of COVID," 2020)...challenges (para. 8).