Can I get a (context) clue?
Which underlined word has the most positive idea?
A. She hums continuously and it annoys me.
B. During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out, so the police were called to restore order.
C. The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
D. We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
C. The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
Claim: "School would be better without grades"
Pick the evidence that BEST supports this claim:
a. The use of grades dates back to the 1500s
b. Some students may not be motivated without grades
c. Students would learn for the sake of learning--not for the sake of grades
d. Students who earn top grades make honor roll
Claim: "School would be better without grades"
c. Students would learn for the sake of learning--not for the sake of grades
What is the archetype used here?
"Beowulf was the strongest, bravest, and most noble warrior of the Geats. When Grendel attacked the honorable Danes of Hrothgar's court, Beowulf rose to the challenge and killed Grendel in one on one battle"
A. Good triumphs over Evil
B. The Underdog Wins
C. Damsel in Distress
D. Things are not what they seem
A. Good triumphs over Evil
Which quote from the speaker shows their personal opinions?
A. "The Museum is full of images of early planes and history"
B. "It also exists solely online, since it is a virtual exhibit"
C. "If you wanted to, you could download blueprints and instructions to build your own plane"
D. "The Museum is a great resource. The designers have put together something special that can help you learn more"
D. "The Museum is a great resource. The designers have put together something special that can help you learn more"
"Life is like a box of chocolates"
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Definition
A. Simile
"Phoebe has a heart of gold; she shares her snacks, says please and thank you, and always listens to others. Sharon has a heart of stone; she never texts me back."
What context clue best informs us of the meaning of the phrase "Heart of stone"?
A. she never texts me back
B. Sharon has a heart of stone
C. Phoebe has a heart of gold
D. she shares her snacks
A. she never texts me back
Which evidence from a transportation article best supports the idea that public transportation is compatible with the use of electronic devices?
A. The "Millenials" who reached adulthood around the turn of the century and now outnumber baby boomers, tend to favor cities over suburbs, and are far more willing than their parents to ride buses and subways.
B. Part of the reason is their ease with ipads, kindles, and smartphones: you can get some serious texting done when you're not driving, and earbuds offer effective insulation from commuting annoyances.
C. Even though there are more teens in the country than ever, only 10 million have a driver's license (vs. 12 million a generation ago).
D. Already, houses and apartments near light-rail or subway stations are commanding an enormous price over suburban homes.
B. Part of the reason is their ease with ipads, kindles, and smartphones: you can get some serious texting done when you're not driving, and earbuds offer effective insulation from commuting annoyances.
Which is the best thesis if you were writing an argument on tragedy:
A. Tragedy is the highest form of theater because of its ability to make us reflective of our own faults and more forgiving of others.
B. Tragedy is the oldest form of theater because it has been around the longest.
C. There have been many tragedies written throughout time, like Hamlet, Oedipus Rex, and Death of a Salesman.
D. Tragedy can teach us many lessons about our own lives.
A. Tragedy is the highest form of theater because of its ability to make us reflective of our own faults and more forgiving of others.
If a play was made on MLK's life, what would his "I Have a Dream" Speech be considered?
A. a soliloquy
B. an aside
C. a dialogue
D. a monologue
D. a monologue
Which BEST summarizes the events of The Importance of Being Earnest?
A. Men are terrorized by their horrible future mother-in-law and try to escape to the country; however, she ultimately finds them their and has a change of heart
B. Two women realize that their fiancés are lying to them and they decide to test their love
C. 2 friends both lie about their identity in order to get out of responsibility and find love; for one of them, many of his lies are ironically proven to come true as he finds out his true origins
D. A man who is a chronic liar and is plagued by debts tries to use marriage as his way to get out of his money trouble, but finds himself discovering something more important than money--love!
C. 2 friends both lie about their identity in order to get out of responsibility and find love; for one of them, many of his lies are ironically proven to come true as he finds out his true origins
"They were a remarkably fine family, the sons very well-looking, the daughters decidedly handsome, and all of them well-grown and forward for their age, which produced as striking a difference between the cousins in appearance, as education had given to their address; and no one would have supposed the girls so nearly of an age as they really were...Julia Bertram was only twelve, and Maria but a year older."
"address" here means what?
A. House
B. Inscription
C. Speech
D. Lecture
C. Speech
Claim: "The internet has not replaced socializing in person-- it has only made it easier." Pick the best evidence.
a. Internet "Meet-up" groups allow people in the same area who share common interests to easily get together in person
b. Many online courses enable students to email their assignments to their teachers without having to attend class in-person.
c. Families in China have turned to training camps that offer to train their children from overusing the internet
d. The first online gambling website opened in 1995, paving the way for the hundreds that exist now on the internet.
a. Internet "Meet-up" groups allow people in the same area who share common interests to easily get together in person
Find the main idea:
"Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent."
A. Juan dislikes violence
B. Juan likes to think
C. Juan enjoys monopoly
D. Juan enjoys many types of games
D. Juan enjoys many types of games
Machiavelli suggests that when it comes to leadership, it is more useful to be feared than to be loved, since fear inspires obedience and love may make people dismiss you or not take you seriously. However, he warned against being hated since hate leads to revolution/rebellion. Based on his writings, what can be assumed about Machiavelli's character?
A. He is practical and logical
B. He is aggressive and strict
C. He is sympathetic but worrisome
D. He is cold and angry
A. He is practical and logical
What singular author has more allusions to them than any other author in history?
Shakespeare!
"You are rich in years but poor in sense."
What is the speaker saying via this figurative language?
You are old but not smart
Which evidence best demonstrates the claim: "The earth is dying faster than we think."
A. ""Ours is not a call to surrender," the authors wrote in their paper. "We aim to provide leaders with a realistic 'cold shower' of the state of the planet that is essential for planning to avoid a ghastly future.""
B. " If current trends continue, as many as 1 million of Earth's 7 million to 10 million plant and animal species could face extinction in the near future"
C. "If most of the world's population truly understood and appreciated the magnitude of the crises we summarize here, and the inevitability of worsening conditions, one could logically expect positive changes in politics and policies to match the gravity of the existential threats," the team wrote. "But the opposite is unfolding."
B. " If current trends continue, as many as 1 million of Earth's 7 million to 10 million plant and animal species could face extinction in the near future"
"Watch out! Don't let it get close to you!" shouted the scuba diver, but his voice was lost in the water. He motioned to his diving partner, pointing excitedly and trying to move them both away from something. The divers watched as it bobbed up and down, slowly getting farther away.
What were they trying to get away from?
A. Shark
B. Jellyfish
C. Seaweed
D. Crab
B. Jellyfish
What personality trait of Macbeth's is most clearly shown in this excerpt?
"Our fears in Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear'd: 'tis much he dares;
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety. There is none but he
Whose being I do fear: and, under him,
My Genius is rebuked; as, it is said,
Mark Antony's was by Caesar."
A. Ambition
B. Bravery
C. Anger
D. Jealousy
D. Jealousy
Write out the 6 stages of a plot map
1. Exposition
2. Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
What does the word "parlous" mean as it is used in this paragraph?
"He refused to let the setback crush him. With indomitable optimism and willpower, he fought the disease, returned to politics, and was elected the governor of the State of New York. In March 1933, he was sworn in as the 32nd President of the United States and was ready to lead. Bareheaded and unsmiling, he focused his inaugural address on the parlous situation of the country and pledged to restore it to health"
A. anxious
B. panicked
C. resilient
D. dire
D. dire
The theme of the poem "Burning a Book" is: Ignorance and a lack of new ideas are greater threats to society than burning books.
Which evidence from the poem best shows this theme?
A. "The cover goes first, then outer leaves / curling away, then spine and a scattering" (Lines 3-4)
B. "More disturbing / than book ashes are whole libraries that no one / got around to writing" (Lines 10-12)
C. "the terrorized countryside where wild dogs / own anything that moves" (Lines 14-15)
D. "So I've burned books. And there are many / I haven't even written, and nobody has." (Lines 18-19)
B. "More disturbing / than book ashes are whole libraries that no one / got around to writing" (Lines 10-12)
What is the purpose of this passage?
"If you have ever heard a dolphin make noise, the sounds you hear can be described as whistles and clicks. Scientists think that dolphins even have a unique "signature whistle" that can be used to identify specific members of their pod. Dolphins can also communicate and navigate under the water using echolocation. Echolocation is a process by which dolphins emit sound waves that bounce off of other objects under the water."
A. To persuade the reader to support further dolphin research
B. To inform the reader about what makes dolphins unique from other aquatic species
C. To inform the reader about how dolphin's communicate
D. To persuade the reader to listen carefully to dolphin noises and distinguish them
C. To inform the reader about how dolphin's communicate
What is the author (Dunya Mikhail)'s implied purpose/point in writing this poem?
"How magnificent the war is!
How eager and efficient!
Early in the morning
it wakes up the sirens
and dispatches ambulances
to various places...
The war continues working, day and night.
It inspires tyrants to deliver long speeches
awards medals to generals and themes to poets.
It contributes to the industry
of artificial limbs
provides food for flies
adds pages to the history books
achieves equality between killer and killed...
It works with unparalleled diligence!
Yet no one gives it
a word of praise"
To criticize war
What are the 3 types of Irony?
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic