Vocab/Contextclues
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What effect do the phrases "thin tones" in paragraph 4 and "thin, far-away voice" in paragraph 12 have on the passage?
A They bring attention to Fritz's anger and aggression.
B They bring atteltion to Fritz's arrogance and condescension.
C They create an eerie and unsetiling atmosphere.
D They create an amusing and enjoyable atmosphere.
What is C?
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Which quotation from the passage reinforces the understanding of "thin tones" and "thin, far-away voice" from paragraph 12?
A "'Allow me, ladies and gentlemen,'said Herr Geibel,'to introduce you to my friend, Lieutenant Fritz.Fritz,my dear fellow,"bow to the ladies and gentlemen.'"(paragraph1)
B "Geibel placed his hand encouragingly on Fritz's shoulder, and the Lieutenant bowed low, accompanying the action with a harsh clicking noise in his throat, unpleasantly suggestive of a death rattle." (paragraph 2)
C HeWatls a little stiffly' (old Geibel took his arm and walked him forward a few steps. He certainly did walk stiffly),'but then, walking is not his forte. He is essentially a Dancing man. I have only been able to teach him the waltz as yet, but at that he is faultless."'(paragraph 3)
D "'It is your own suggestion, carried out to the letter,'said Geibel, 'an electric dancer. You owe it to the gentleman to give him a trial."'(paragraph 6)
What is B?
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Which statement best describes the narrator's point of view?
A The narrator provides an omniscient perspective of the events to show how the characters respond to the unfolding crisis.
B The narrator provides an omniscient perspective of the events to insert humor into the conflict between man and machine.
C The narrator provides a limited perspective of the events to highlight the emotional toll that Fritz causes the characters.
D The narrator provides a limited perspective of the events to emphasize the enjoyment that Fritz derives from dancing.
What is A?
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What is a theme of the passage?
A Technology provides the same level of enjoyment as human companionship.
B Technology poses unexpected consequences for which people may not be prepared.
C Young pople should heed the advice offered to them by their elders.
D Young people often underestirnate the lasting impacts of their actions
What is B?
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What is the author's purpose in paragraph 1?
A to bring attention to Bentley's antisocial behavior
B to convey the reasons why Bentley was interested in snowflakes
C to describe the setting in which,Bentley completed his research
D to establish Bentley's relevance to a modern audience
What is D?
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How does the excerpt from Bentley's obituary in opinion of Bentley?
A It underscores Bentley's passion for his work.
B It illustrates Bentley's celebrity status.
C It highlights Bentley's independent spirit.
D It emphasizes Bentley's hope for the future.
What is A?
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In paragraph 11, what does the oxymoron "grinding silence" suggest about the conversation between Annette and Fritz?
A The conversation is awkward and uncomfortable.
B The conversation is interrupted and brief.
C The conversation is subdued and uninteresting.
D The conversation is personal and secretive.
What is A?
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Which quotation provides evidence for the author's opinion of Bentley?
A "In 1885, at the age of 20, Wilson Alwyn Bentley, a farmer who would live all his life in the small town of Jericho in Vermont, gave the world its first ever photograph of a snowflake." (paragraph 1)
B "When his father purchased a camera for his son, Wilson combined it with his microscope, and went on to make his first successful photomicrograph of a snow crystal on 15 January 1885." (paragraph 2)
C "In addition to the development of the hardware, Bentley also had to devise a protocol to capture a snow crystal and transport it with minimal damage to the camera's field vision." (paragraph 3)
D "To do this, he painstakingly scraped away the dark emulsion surrounding the snow crystal image from a duplicate of the original negative using a sharp penknife and steady hand." (paragraph 4)
What is D?
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Select two sentences that best describe how Geibel's actions advance the plot?
A He encourages the young women to disregard the opinions of others and enjoy Frizt abilities.
B He enlivens the party by providing the young women with a suitable dance partner in Fritz.
C He endangers the partygoers by not properly supervising Fritz while he is dancing.
D He forewarns people about the consequences of bumping into Fritz while he is dancing.
E He misleads the paftygoers by highlighting Fritz's strengths and minimizing his weaknesses.
What is C & E?
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How do the authors develop their analysis of iron in paragraphs 1-4?
A The authors describe how the value and prominence of iron have grown in recent years.
B The authors evaluate the numerous strengths and weaknesses characteristic of iron.
C The authors list the distinctive properties of iron based upon their order of impoftance.
D The authors elaborate oh historical information about iron with scientific explanation.
What is D?
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How do the authors achieve their purpose?
A by using only rhetoric to encourage greater public appreciation for iron
B by using only scientific language to explain how iron is transformed into a usable product
C by using both rhetoric and scientiflc language to highlight the negative coRsequences of iron
D by using both rhetoric and scientific language to provide a comprehensive ovenriew of iron
What is D?
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How does paragraph 3 refine the author's analysis of Bentley's career?
A Paragraph 3 describes the snowflake images that Bentley captured.
B Paragraph 3 contrasts the'snowflakes Bentley collected to the photographs he produced.
C Paragraph 3 explains the solution Bentley devised to hasten the post-production process.
D Paragraph 3 outlines the process Bentley used to capture snowflake image.
What is D?
Select two words that define meticulous as it is used in paragraph 7.
A convincing
B detailed
C original
D precise
E proven
What is B & D?
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Select two quotations from the passage that best support the response to the author's pacing.
A "Madder and madder became the waltz." (paragraph 18)
B "But Annette did not answer." (paragraph 20)
C "The thing evidently did not intend to part with its prize so easily." (paragraph 22)
D "But few hurnan heads are capable of remaining cool under excitement." {paragraph 23)
E "The women rushed screaming from the room." (paragraph 24)
What is B & D?
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How does the author use pacing in paragraphs 15-25?
A to illustrate the mystery associated with an unforeseen occurrence
B to illustrate the surprise associated with an accidental mistake
C to illustrate the suspense associated with the growing chlos
D to illustrate the tension associated with the unnecessary conflict
What is C?
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Which is an objective summary sf the passage?'
A A self-educated farmer, Bentley collected data on snowflakes and raindrops that informed future understandings ahut weather.
B A talented aftist, Bentley refined his photography skills by taking thousands of pictures of snowflakes and raindrops.
C Bentley used everyday objects he found around his home to study the snowflakes and raindrops that he captured.
D Bentley revolutionized the field of meteorology by capturing quality images of snowflakes and raindrops for scientists to study.
What is A?
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How do the authors support the claim that iron is important to modern society?
A by clarifying the role of iron in manufacturing
B by clarifying the use of iron as a weapon
C by providing information about iron's structural properties
D by providing infor:mation about ironls help with navigation
What is A?
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How does paragraph 8 refine the concept of iron?
A by clarifying the different types of iron
B by establishing the global signiflcance of iron
C by explaining how steel is formed from iron
D by stressing the inclusion of iron in the periodic table
What is B?
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Based on the context of paragraph 9, what is the meaning of versatile?
A indestructible
B muitipurpose
C unlimited
D valuable
What is B?
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Select two quotations to support the author's purpose.
A "It's impossible to avoid superlatives when writing about iron..." (paragraph 1)
B "...but when they were invaded in 1,200 BC, the ironmakers fled,far and'wide,..." (paragraph 2)
C "...Pliny showed remarkable insight when he stated, 'with iron, wars take place..."' (paragraph 3)
D "Iron has a cubic crystal structure, which is inherently strong." (paragraph 4)
E "Iron is all around us, in rnany shapes and forms." (paragraph 9)
What is A and E?
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How does the author develop his analysis of Bentley's career?
A The author alternates between factual information and personal opinion.
B The author explains the positive and negative consequences of events
C The author lists the events based on their order of importance.
D The author relays major events in the order in which they occurred.
What is D?
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How does paragraph 5 develop the author's opinion of servicemen who have died in the line of duty?
A by contrasting the publict idealistic misconceptions of seruicemen to the tragic reality
B by contrasting the publict cowardice to the courage exhibited by the servicemen
C by describing the reasons that compelled servicemen to enlist
D by describing the lives of servicemen outside of the military
What is A?
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What can be inferred from the author's focus on peace in paragraph 9?
A Peace depends upon honesty and determination.
B Peace ensures public happiness.
C Peace is often fleeting and uncommon.
D Peace that is lost cannot be regained.
What is A?
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How does the author use rhetoric in paragraph 10?
A to acknowledge that the country has suffered a great deal
B to bring attention to the difficult problems facing the country
C to celebrate the opportunities for improvement that lie ahead
D to describe the changes society has experienced throughout the years
What is C?
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Which quotation supports the author's claim that iron is important to society?
A "Pliny had a vision of the future where iron cannon balls (allied with gunpowder) would become a devastating force." (paragraph 3)
B "The boundaries between these grains can produce defects that weaken iron."(paragraph 4)
C "Before compasses came into use, sailors chartered their course using stars." (paragraph 6)
D "It accounts for 90% of all the metal that is refined globally, from vast bridges, skyscrapers, and container ships to your family car..." (paragraph 9)
What is D?
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Select two quotations from the passage that support the author's development of perspective of Veteran's Day.
A "And it occurred to me that each of any predecessors has had a similar moment, and I wondered if our prayers weren't very much the same, if not identical." (paragraph 1)
B "We are gathered at the National Cemetery; which provides a final resting place for the heroes who have defended our country since the Civil War." (paragraph 3)
C "And the living have a responsibility to remember the conditions that led to the wars in which our heroes died." (paragraph 7)
D "We endanger the peace and confuse all issues when we obscure the truth; when we refuse to name an act for what it is..." (paragraph 9)
E "In memory of those who gave the last full measure of devotion, may our efforts to achieve lasting peace gain strength." (paragraph 12)
What is C and E?
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What connection does the author establish between Bentley's interest in snowflakes and raindrops?
A Both are intricate in design.
B Both are consistent in size.
C Both provide information about storm formation.
D Both require lengthy processing times to be observed.
What is C?
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And so, when a serviceman dies, it's a tear in the fabric, a break in the whole, and all we can do is remember.
How does the metaphor impact the meaning of the passage?
A by emphasizing the injustice associated with the serviceman's death
B by emphasizing the national impact of the serviceman's death.
C by highlighting the lessons learned from the serviceman's death
D by highlighting the pointlessness of the serviceman's death
What is B?
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How does the author develop his perspective on the purpose of Veterans Day?
A by bringing attention to the shared goals of both servicemen and civilians
B by highlighting the appropriateness of the setting for the presidential memorial speech
C by providing an objective ovewiew of the reasons why countries are drawn into wars
D by shifting focus from losses of the past to the responsibilities of future generations
What is D?
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Common sense tells us that man has magic in him, but also clay.
Based on the context of the paragraph, what does this sentence imply?
A Man has the potentialto change, yet he chooses to remain closed-minded.
B Man has the potential for greatness, yet he does not always achieve this.
C Man is both mysterious and mistrustful of others.
D Man is both bold and insightful about the future.
What is B?