Five Weeks in a Balloon
Fighting the Factory
Definitions
EOG Tips and Tricks
100
In paragraphs 21-27, what does the dialogue reveal about Richard Kennedy (question #34)?
What is He is outraged because he considers the trip to be dangerous.
100
Which phrase from the selection best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word rustic? (question 40)
What is "simple and plain"
100
Define Personification.
What is the attribution of human characteristics to something nonhuman.
100
What type of context clue provides an explanation of the unknown word?
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What is definition?
200
What theme is revealed through the descriptions and conversations of Richard Kennedy and Samuel Ferguson?
What is Friends must support each other even when they strongly disagree.
200
Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader determine the meaning of the word ideals? (question 42)
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What is "symbol of the beliefs"
200
Define hyperbole.
What is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
200
What does inference mean?
What is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning (reading between the lines).
300
"Dr. Ferguson had a friend- not another self, indeed, an alter ego, for friendship could not exist between two being exactly alike."
What is the phrase "alter ego" used to describe? (Question 32)
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What is a close friend with distinct characteristics.
300
What did followers of the Arts and Crafts movement believe? (question 47).
What is Factory workers could not take pride and joy in their work.
300
Define theme.
What is the underlying meaning a writer explores in their work. It is what the author is trying to convey.
300
True or False:
The first and last paragraph of a text usually contains the central idea of the text.
What is true.
400
What does the quote "Come, be calm, my dear Richard!" reveal about Samuel Ferguson? (question 37)
What is He is concerned for his friend.
400
"As a final note, it's important to keep in mind that the goods currently sold by large department stores and national chains don't tell the entire story."
What is the impact of the phrase "don't tell the entire story"? (question 45)
What is It suggest that there is additional information that must be considered.
400
Define tone.
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What is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.
400
What should you do if a question seems too difficult?
What is Flag it, skip it, then come back to it later.
500
Richard Kennedy is shocked when he reads the newspaper article about Samuel Ferguson's plan. Which sentence from the story best supports this claim? (question 35)
What is ",,,the doctor had remained nearly two years without hinting at new explorations..."
500
Which sentence should be included in a summary of Fighting the Factory? (question 48)
What is The Arts and Crafts movement still has followers in certain parts of the modern world.
500
Define mood.
What is the atmosphere if the narrative. The mood is the feeling that the writer is trying to evoke in their readers.
500
Name one tip for answering multiple choice text evidence questions.
What is:
1. Eliminate any evidence that does not apply to the question.
2. Match the text evidence with key words in the question.