Reading Comp (Poem)
We rode hard, and brought the cattle from brushy springs, From heavy dying thickets, leaves wet as snow; From high places, white-grassed and dry in the wind; Draws where the quaken-asps were yellow and white, And the leaves spun and spun like money spinning. We poured them on to the trail, and rode for town.
In the line “the leaves spun and spun like money spinning,” what is the effect of the simile on the reader’s understanding of the scene?
A. It emphasizes the value of the leaves as a natural resource
B. It suggests the movement of the leaves is quick, continuous, and eye-catching
C. It shows that the leaves are heavy and difficult to move
D. It compares the leaves to something meaningless and unimportant
B. It suggests the movement of the leaves is quick, continuous, and eye-catching
In 1989, when I was in my late twenties, I saw a magazine photo of half a dozen forest fire fighters taking a break on the fire line. They wore yellow Nomex shirts and hard hats and had line packs on their backs and were leaning on their tools in a little meadow, watching the forest burn. In front of them was a wall of flame three hundred feet high. There was something about the men in that photo—their awe, their exhaustion, their sense of purpose—that I wanted in my life. I tacked the photo to my wall and lived with it for a whole winter.
Who is this passage about?
a) urban policemen b) public lawyers c) ranchers d) forest fire fighters
d) forest fire fighters
Which sentence has no errors?
a) I wandering through the street. b) The boys are playing basketball. c) The cat drank milk
b) The boys are playing basketball.
Latrice wanted a genuine antique dresser for her room.
What does genuine mean?
Authentic
“Even when the path seemed impossible, Maya kept moving forward, knowing that giving up would mean never discovering what she was capable of.”
What is the most likely theme of this sentence?
A. Fear can stop people from succeeding
B. Perseverance leads to self-discovery
C. People should avoid difficult challenges
D. Success depends on luck
B. Perseverance leads to self-discovery
We rode hard, and brought the cattle from brushy springs, From heavy dying thickets, leaves wet as snow; From high places, white-grassed and dry in the wind; Draws where the quaken-asps were yellow and white, And the leaves spun and spun like money spinning. We poured them on to the trail, and rode for town.
The poem describes:
a) a riding lesson b) an athletic competition c) a family activity d) an animal roundup
d) an animal roundup
In 1989, when I was in my late twenties, I saw a magazine photo of half a dozen forest fire fighters taking a break on the fire line. They wore yellow Nomex shirts and hard hats and had line packs on their backs and were leaning on their tools in a little meadow, watching the forest burn. In front of them was a wall of flame three hundred feet high. There was something about the men in that photo—their awe, their exhaustion, their sense of purpose—that I wanted in my life. I tacked the photo to my wall and lived with it for a whole winter.
As the narrator looks at the photo, he experiences feelings of what?
a) admiration b) contentment c) discomfort d) impatience
a) admiration
Which sentence has no errors?
a) I ran to the store but it was closed. b) I bought glasses pickles and bread. c) Why don't you play the song.
a) I ran to the store but it was closed.
The planets are very hardy; they can survive cold winter temperatures.
What does hardy mean?
Tough
“The scientist’s explanation was so intricate that only a few students could fully understand it.”
What does the word intricate most nearly mean?
A. Simple
B. Confusing
C. Detailed and complex
D. Boring
C. Detailed and complex
We rode hard, and brought the cattle from brushy springs, From heavy dying thickets, leaves wet as snow; From high places, white-grassed and dry in the wind; Draws where the quaken-asps were yellow and white, And the leaves spun and spun like money spinning. We poured them on to the trail, and rode for town.
"Leaves as wet as snow" is an example of what literary technique?
Simile
In 1989, when I was in my late twenties, I saw a magazine photo of half a dozen forest fire fighters taking a break on the fire line. They wore yellow Nomex shirts and hard hats and had line packs on their backs and were leaning on their tools in a little meadow, watching the forest burn. In front of them was a wall of flame three hundred feet high. There was something about the men in that photo—their awe, their exhaustion, their sense of purpose—that I wanted in my life. I tacked the photo to my wall and lived with it for a whole winter.
A "wall of flame" could be an example of what literary technique?
a metaphor
Which sentence has no errors?
a) There is no way I am never playing video games. b) I am not going to never swim. c) I am never playing baseball again.
c) I am never playing baseball again.
The party was an utter disaster; nobody showed up.
What does utter mean?
Complete/absolute
“Recycling reduces waste, conserves natural resources, and helps protect the environment for future generations.”
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain with a story
B. To persuade readers to recycle
C. To describe a personal experience
D. To explain why recycling is impossible
B. To persuade readers to recycle
We rode hard, and brought the cattle from brushy springs, From heavy dying thickets, leaves wet as snow; From high places, white-grassed and dry in the wind; Draws where the quaken-asps were yellow and white, And the leaves spun and spun like money spinning. We poured them on to the trail, and rode for town.
What is the form of the poem:
a) sonnet b) ballad c) narrative d) allegory
c) narrative
In 1989, when I was in my late twenties (28), I saw a magazine photo of half a dozen forest fire fighters taking a break on the fire line. They wore yellow Nomex shirts and hard hats and had line packs on their backs and were leaning on their tools in a little meadow, watching the forest burn. In front of them was a wall of flame three hundred feet high. There was something about the men in that photo—their awe, their exhaustion, their sense of purpose—that I wanted in my life. I tacked the photo to my wall and lived with it for a whole winter.
What can the reader most reasonably infer about why the author “lived with” the photo for a whole winter
A. The author admired the firefighters’ bravery and wanted a similar sense of purpose
B. The author planned to become a professional photographer
C. The author was afraid of forest fires and wanted to understand them better
D. The author enjoyed decorating their room with magazine pictures
A. The author admired the firefighters’ bravery and wanted a similar sense of purpose
Which sentence has no errors?
a) It is there game. b) I know there trying to be nice. c) The game is over there.
c) The game is over there.
You can't mis the store because of its conspicuous purple awning.
What does conspicuous mean?
Noticeable
“The classroom was a zoo during the last five minutes before the bell rang.”
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
We rode hard, and brought the cattle from brushy springs, From heavy dying thickets, leaves wet as snow; From high places, white-grassed and dry in the wind; Draws where the quaken-asps were yellow and white, And the leaves spun and spun like money spinning. We poured them on to the trail, and rode for town.
How does the author’s use of imagery throughout the passage contribute to its overall tone?
A. It creates a peaceful tone by focusing on calm, quiet landscapes
B. It creates a harsh and demanding tone by emphasizing difficult terrain and effort
C. It creates a humorous tone by exaggerating the movement of the cattle
D. It creates a mysterious tone by leaving out important details
B. It creates a harsh and demanding tone by emphasizing difficult terrain and effort
In 1989, when I was in my late twenties, I saw a magazine photo of half a dozen forest fire fighters taking a break on the fire line. They wore yellow Nomex shirts and hard hats and had line packs on their backs and were leaning on their tools in a little meadow, watching the forest burn. In front of them was a wall of flame three hundred feet high. There was something about the men in that photo—their awe, their exhaustion, their sense of purpose—that I wanted in my life. I tacked the photo to my wall and lived with it for a whole winter.
The purpose of the narrator's use of the word "watching" is to:
a) infer the fire fighters are lazy b) infer the fire will defeat the fire fighters c) infer the fire is formidable and the fire fighters are tired d) infer the fire fighters are amateurs
c) infer the fire is formidable and the fire fighters are tired
Which sentence has no errors?
a) I am better then you. b) I like snow better than rain. c) I went to the store than to the game.
b) I like snow better than rain.
What does tranquil mean?
Peaceful
“First, the storm clouds gathered in the distance. Next, strong winds began to shake the trees. Finally, heavy rain poured down, flooding the streets.”
What text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Sequence (chronological order)
D. Sequence (chronological order)