The Jewelry Box 1
In paragraph 8, what is the effect of the author’s use of figurative language?
It emphasizes Lauren’s increasing internal conflict.
Throughout “Old Ironsides”, the author uses irony to emphasize that —
the author would rather sink the battle-tested ship than see it decommissioned
In paragraph 18, the author uses vivid imagery to emphasize Lauren's –
discomfort in the scene
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8. In paragraph 5, the word diligent means?
meticulous
What does the word vanquished in Line 10 mean?
defeated
Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that Lauren is intimidated by Jerry?
Her stomach would tense up ten minutes before her Geometry class ended like it was being scrambled in a hand mixer.
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning and purpose of the word harpies in line 15?
shore, pluck
This excerpt can best be described as exploring the theme of?
confidence when facing adversity
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What is the primary purpose of paragraphs 1 and 2?
To highlight the protagonist’s conflict
Which of Holmes's lines supports the idea that he opposes demolishing Old Ironsides?
Oh, better that her shattered hulk / Should sink beneath the wave
example of irony in the story
After tormenting Lauren for days, the bully helps her with the shop project
15. Read the following lines from the poem.
Her deck, once red with heroes' blood,
Where knelt the vanquished foe.
The poet uses these lines to —
contrast American sacrifice with victory
Lauren’s stature is best exemplified in the description of?
how she sits in her chair
In the lines, ‘The harpies of the shore shall pluck/The eagle of the sea!,’ the poet is referring to
the forthcoming demise of the ship
The tone throughout most of the story can be described as
distressing
17. Read these lines from the poem.
Oh, better that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave.
The purpose of these lines is to
highlight a shift in the author’s central message
Which sentence best describes how the author uses point of view in the selection?
The author uses a third-person narrative to help the reader understand the circumstances that cause the protagonist distress.
Which line best conveys the connotation of the ship’s strength and power?
eagle of the sea