True or False
True or False.
A subjective summary uses only facts from the text.
True
If you wanted to describe an honest person in a negative way, which word would you use?
A. blunt B. assertive C. candid D. frank
A. blunt
throbbing is (more negative/ more positive) than painful
more negative
Theme is the...
moral or lesson learned from a piece of text.
True or False:
When you make an inference you use textual evidence to make a conclusion.
(Heartbeat Text) Which excerpt from the selection best shows how Dave is shaped by the plot?
a. “I got ridiculously strong and defined, but I wasn’t gaining weight. I wanted to be thicker.” (paragraph 2)
b. “Sarah gave me a look I’d never seen before, as if she felt . . . safer around me.” (paragraph 5)
c. “I am wiry. I’m lean and mean.” (paragraph 14)
a. “I got ridiculously strong and defined, but I wasn’t gaining weight. I wanted to be thicker.” (paragraph 2)
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate the adjectives?
a) The bright colorful vibrant balloons floated through the sky.
b) The bright colorful, vibrant balloons floated through the sky.
c) The bright, colorful, vibrant balloons floated through the sky.
d) The bright, colorful vibrant, balloons floated through the sky.
c) The bright, colorful, vibrant balloons floated through the sky.
Question:
Which of the following lines best reveals an overall theme of the poem "Hanging Fire"?
a) "I’m 14 and my skin has betrayed me."
b) "What if I die before morning?"
c) "And momma’s in the bedroom with the door closed."
d) "Nobody even stops to think about my side of it."
b) "What if I die before morning?"
True or False.
Perspective is refers to who is telling the story and how much they know about the events and characters.
Point of view refers to how the character views the events of the story based on their personality, background, or situation.
False,
Perspective is refers to how the character views the events of the story based on their personality, background, or situation.
Point of view refers to who is telling the story and how much they know about the events and characters.
What can be inferred about the character, and how she is shaped by the setting in "Hanging Fire"?
a) The character feels isolated and neglected, which contributes to her insecurities and fears about her future.
b) The character is confident and comfortable in her surroundings, showing no signs of anxiety or concern for what lies ahead.
c) The character’s experiences in a chaotic home environment lead her to develop a sense of anxiety about her identity and future.
d) The character is overwhelmed by the expectations placed on her by her peers, leading her to embrace a carefree attitude towards life.
a) The character feels isolated and neglected, which contributes to her insecurities and fears about her future.
Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?
a) The sun set behind the mountains, and the stars began to appear.
b) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, but we brought umbrellas just in case.
c) The dog barked loudly because it was scared, and it ran inside.
d) Since she studied all night, she was tired the next day.
b) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, but we brought umbrellas just in case.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the park, Mia watched children play, their laughter filling the air. Yet, as she smiled at their joy, a heaviness settled in her heart. She recalled her own childhood, marked by constant pressure to excel, where the fun had been overshadowed by expectations.
Mia turned to her friend Sara and said, "I just want them to enjoy their time, without the weight of the world on their shoulders." As the evening turned to night, she felt determined to create a different experience for her own daughter—one filled with laughter, exploration, and the freedom to be herself.
Theme: The desire for children to experience genuine happiness and freedom without the burden of having to meet high expectations.
Question: Which of the following quotes from the passage is evidence of the theme?
a) “As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the park.”
b) “She recalled her own childhood, marked by constant pressure to excel, where the fun had been overshadowed by expectations.”
c) “Mia watched children play, their laughter filling the air.”
d) “I just want them to enjoy their time, without the weight of the world on their shoulders.”
b) “She recalled her own childhood, marked by constant pressure to excel, where the fun had been overshadowed by expectations.”
In the small, bustling town of Maplewood, where every neighbor knew each other’s names, young Emily felt like an outsider. As she walked home from school each day, she often glanced at the vibrant murals painted on the walls, each depicting significant events and important figures from the town’s history. These murals served as reminders of the community's resilience and the rich stories that shaped their identity. Emily admired how these artistic expressions communicated the town's legacy, though she still struggled to find her own place within it.
Which of the following quotes allows you to infer why the author wrote this piece to?
a) "As she walked home from school each day, she often glanced at the vibrant murals painted on the walls."
b) "These murals served as reminders of the community's resilience and the rich stories that shaped their identity."
c) "Emily admired how these artistic expressions communicated the town's legacy, though she still struggled to find her own place within it."
b) "These murals served as reminders of the community's resilience and the rich stories that shaped their identity."
Which sentences uses commas correctly?
A. The students, quietly waiting, sat in the classroom until the teacher gave directions.
B. The students, quietly waiting sat in the classroom until the teacher gave directions.
C. The students quietly waiting sat in the classroom until the teacher gave directions.
A. The students, quietly waiting, sat in the classroom until the teacher gave directions.
How does a author develop a theme of identity in a text?
a) Through the characterization of the main character, who struggles to find their place in a world that seems to judge them based on appearances.
b) By setting the story in a bustling city where the character feels lost and isolated despite being surrounded by people.
c) By using a tone that is both reflective and critical, highlighting the character's internal conflicts and societal pressures.
d) All of the above contribute to the development of the theme of identity.
d) All of the above contribute to the development of the theme of identity.
True or False:
Read the following excerpt:
"I clenched my fists, feeling the familiar heat rise in my chest. Every time I walked down the hallway, their eyes followed me, judging my every move. I couldn't escape it, no matter how hard I tried. Why did it even matter what they thought?"
The tone of this excerpt is introspective and self-assured.
False, the tone is negative (frustrated, tense, uneasy)
How does the author's use of sound repetition impact the tone, mood, and setting development in "Hanging Fire"?
a) The use of sound repetition creates a chaotic mood that reflects the speaker's overwhelming emotions and struggles with adolescence.
b) The sound repetition provides a calming effect, suggesting that the speaker is at peace with her circumstances and experiences.
c) The repetition creates a sense of urgency and anxiety, enhancing the speaker's feelings of isolation and uncertainty about the future.
c) The repetition creates a sense of urgency and anxiety, enhancing the speaker's feelings of isolation and uncertainty about the future.
As the storm approached, the dark clouds loomed ominously over the town, casting a shadow that sent shivers down everyone's spine. The air grew thick with tension, and the distant rumble of thunder echoed like a warning.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can be used to replace "loomed"?
a) hovered
b) descended
c) drifted
d) approached
a) hovered
What type of evidence is most important to include when writing an objective summary of a text?
a) Personal opinions and feelings about the characters and events in the story.
b) Key events, main ideas, and important details that accurately reflect the text without adding personal interpretations.
c) Quotes from the text that evoke strong emotions and imagery, enhancing the reader’s experience.
d) A detailed analysis of the author’s writing style and techniques used throughout the text.
b) Key events, main ideas, and important details that accurately reflect the text without adding personal interpretations.