Literary Terminology
The atmosphere of the text; how the reader feels as they read the text.
What is mood?
How does the author create tension in the passage?
A. by hinting at the resolution immediately after describing the main setting
B. by presenting the main character as a typical school student
C. by creating a sense of urgency through the development of the conflict
D. by summarizing the relief the characters feel at the end of the passage
C. by creating a sense of urgency through the development of the conflict
What does McKinley hope to accomplish by repeating the ideas in paragraphs 8 and 9 of the speech?
Then, too, we have inadequate steamship service. New lines of steamers have already been put in commission between the Pacific coast ports of the United States and those on the western coasts of Mexico and Central and South America. These should be followed up with direct steamship lines between the eastern coast of the United States and South American ports. One of the needs of the times is direct commercial lines from our vast fields of production to the fields of consumption that we have but barely touched.
Next in advantage to having the thing to sell is to have the convenience to carry it to the buyer. We must encourage our merchant marine. We must have more ships. These will not be profitable in a commercial sense; they will be messengers of peace and amity wherever they go.
A. He hopes the audience will understand that steamships will eventually be replaced with other means of transportation for manufacturers to compete in a world economy.
B. He hopes the audience will understand the need to build a canal, which would allow more ships to carry goods to strengthen commerce.
C. He hopes the audience will understand that ships are the fastest way to carry various goods to different markets.
D. He hopes the audience will understand that shipping lines should be changed so that ships from other countries will be able to carry goods to buyers.
B. He hopes the audience will understand the need to build a canal, which would allow more ships to carry goods to strengthen commerce.
Which word could best replace "attached" in sentence 15 to create a more precise meaning?
A. connected
B. glued
C. tethered
D. bound
C. tethered
Which question refines the scope of inquiry to provide the most specific information about Alexander Hamilton?
A. What were Alexander Hamilton's biggest accomplishments?
B. What was Alexander Hamilton's childhood like?
C. Did Alexander Hamilton help write the Declaration of Independence?
D. Who were Alexander Hamilton's biggest influences?
C. Did Alexander Hamilton help write the Declaration of Independence?
The author's attitude toward the subject of the passage; it is often denoted by the words selected to describe said topic.
What is tone?
Which sentence from the passage best supports the creation of tension through conflict development?
A. “It’s going to be a lot of work,” Ms. Fitzgerald warned. “The play takes place in 1920, so many of the costumes will need to be rented, which means that you’ll have to keep meticulous records, tracking who, what, when, and where each item is.”
B. Now, months later, remembering Ms. Fitzgerald’s words made Ashley cringe with regret and disappointment. Had she accepted Ms. Fitzgerald’s offer to share the responsibility with someone else, perhaps the situation she was in now could have been avoided.
C. Today, though, she dreaded these noises because they only meant that she was one step closer to telling Ms. Fitzgerald what had happened.
D. “Ms. Fitzgerald, I have something to tell you,” Ashley said, her voice barely above the sound of a whisper. At that moment, Ms. Fitzgerald looked directly at Ashley and removed her glasses, seeming to brace herself for upsetting news. “I want to tell you that . . .”
D. “Ms. Fitzgerald, I have something to tell you,” Ashley said, her voice barely above the sound of a whisper. At that moment, Ms. Fitzgerald looked directly at Ashley and removed her glasses, seeming to brace herself for upsetting news. “I want to tell you that . . .”
Read the excerpt from the speech.
Expositions are the timekeepers of progress.
What is meant by the phrase “the timekeepers of progress”?
A. Expositions allow inventors and artists to show their work to the world.
B. Cities that host expositions are more advanced than other cities.
C. National leaders who attend expositions are better prepared for future challenges.
D. Expositions showcase the most-recent innovations in science and industry.
D. Expositions showcase the most-recent innovations in science and industry.
Which is the best way to combine sentences 18 and 19?
A. Balance is key; use them in moderation.
B. Balance is key, but use in moderation.Balance is key, but use in moderation.
C. Balance is key use in moderation.
D. Balance is key, yet use in moderation.
A. Balance is key; use them in moderation.
Which statement is MOST likely to contain bias?
A. Experiments on animals should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
B. In short, it is possible to experiment on animals without being cruel to animals.
C. In practice, as everyone knows, animals are not routinely treated well by animal experimenters.
D. Animals have the right to be treated as beings of value in themselves, not as the means to human ends; this principle must be applied in order to guarantee the end of cruelty to animals.
C. In practice, as everyone knows, animals are not routinely treated well by animal experimenters.
A pattern within a text; grammatically, it shows equal importance; thematically it appears as repetition for importance.
What is parralel structure or parrallelism?
Which statement best reflects a theme of the passage?
A. Having a hard job requires a person to be organized.
B. Having a strong work ethic eventually leads a person to success.
C. Having good friends can usually make a person happy.
D. Having too much confidence can cause a person to eventually fail.
D. Having too much confidence can cause a person to eventually fail.
What is the central idea of the speech?
A. Nations that adopt technology usually avoid conflict.
B. Nations become successful by importing more goods than they export.
C. Nations are connected through advancements in technology.
D. Nations that share updates on commerce have greater political divisions.
C. Nations are connected through advancements in technology.
What change should be made in sentence 15?
A) Delete however
B) Place the period after the word contact
C) Change lost to lose
D) Change stayed to stay and lost to lose
D) Change stayed to stay and lost to lose
Patricia is writing a paper on asthma, however she still needs one more primary source. All of these sources are primary sources EXCEPT:
A) photographs documenting the daily life of a person with asthma.
B) a digital audio recording of the experiences of a child with asthma.
C) a magazine article reviewing the previous findings of the CDC on asthma patients.
D) the financial records and meeting minutes of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
C) a magazine article reviewing the previous findings of the CDC on asthma patients.
What is juxtaposition?
Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme that, having too much confidence can cause a person to eventually fail.
A. Ashley remembered that last Thursday’s first dress rehearsal had gone smoothly.
B. Much of the cast and crew, including herself, were restless as they looked forward to just one more day of school before the long weekend.
C. Looking back, her own arrogance had gotten the best of her.
D. Ashley turned and walked away smiling, relieved that everything had worked out.
C. Looking back, her own arrogance had gotten the best of her.
Which sentence from the speech best supports the central claim, nations are connected through advancements in technology.
A. They stimulate the energy, enterprise, and intellect of the people and quicken human genius.
B. Modern inventions have brought into close relation widely separated peoples, and made them better acquainted.
C. The same important news is read, though in different languages, the same day [throughout the world].
D. A policy of good will and friendly trade relations will prevent reprisals.
B. Modern inventions have brought into close relation widely separated peoples, and made them better acquainted.
Which is the best way to revise sentence 12?
A. Because we can see one another’s expressions, we interpret tones in our speech.
B. Because we can see one another’s expressions.
C. We can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech.
D. Seeing one another’s expressions, we interpret tones in our speech.
C. We can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech.
When researching the history of space exploration, which source would be the most credible and relevant?
A) A podcast episode featuring speculative theories about alien encounters with no basis in historical evidence.
B) A website claiming to have exclusive interviews with astronauts but lacking citations or verification of sources.
C) A book written by a respected historian specializing in space exploration and published by a reputable academic press.
D) A magazine article written by a journalist with no background in space exploration, providing a sensationalized account of a recent space mission.
C) A book written by a respected historian specializing in space exploration and published by a reputable academic press.
What is an inference?
Which sentence best shows Ashley has developed over the course of the passage?
A. “They have to be here,” Ashley said to herself in a stressed, whispered voice . . .
B. In a matter of minutes, an ensemble of familiar sounds filled the auditorium . . .
C. Ashley’s voice trailed off, her attention held captive by a familiar flicker just a few feet in front of her.
D. “Also, I think the play could benefit from having two costume managers instead of one.”
D. “Also, I think the play could benefit from having two costume managers instead of one.”
Which sentence from the speech best supports the inference that McKinley felt the exposition at which he was speaking would inspire progress for many years to come?
A. They open mighty storehouses of information to the student.
B. The wisdom and energy of all the nations are none too great for the world’s work.
C. In the furtherance of these objects of national interest and concern, you are performing an important part.
D. These buildings will disappear, this creation of art and beauty and industry will perish from sight, but their influence will remain.
D. These buildings will disappear, this creation of art and beauty and industry will perish from sight, but their influence will remain.
Which is the best way to combine sentences 8 and 9?
A. There are benefits to using technology, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
B. While there are benefits to using technology, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
C. Using technology causes disadvantages and advantages.
D. Technology has benefits and disadvantages.
B. While there are benefits to using technology, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
After taking notes on the essay format he must use, Malik chooses to research the impact of winning the lottery.
These are a few of his notes on the type of essay assigned:
1. This type of essay shows the ability of the writer to connect things that happen and analyze the impact they might have.
2. The writer explores the reasons behind an occurrence or a condition.
3. The purpose is to help the reader understand why something has happened or to explore the current or potential consequences.
Based on his notes and topic choice, what type of essay organization is Malik MOST LIKELY to use for this assignment?
A) division.
B) chronological.
C) cause and effect.
D) compare and contrast.
C) cause and effect.