"China's Cultural Revolution"
1. In "China's Cultural Revolution," paragraph 4 states that the farm collectives were not managed well. Which sentence from the selection supports this statement?
D - "Farmers did not make much money from the state because they had to charge low prices for their produce."
2. Based on the sentence below from paragraph 4 of "Handling Hermes," what is the meaning of relentless?
"One day, after another round of relentless pleading on my part, Dad agreed to let me sit on Hermes but not ride him."
B - continuous
What is a claim?
a statement or assertion that something is the truth
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Metaphor draws a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as, while simile does the same, but uses like or as.
Distinguish
Perceive or point out a difference
2. In "China's Cultural Revolution," the author makes many claims. Which of the following claims is not supported by evidence?
B - "Keeping the upper classes down was also practical for Chairman Mao and his followers because it was a way to retain power for the Communists."
3. In "Handling Hermes," which phrase conveys the narrator's overall attitude in the story?
B - "...I want to be part of his thrilling world of rodeos one day."
What is "insufficient evidence"?
It means that there is not enough evidence to prove a claim.
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Connotation is the feeling created, while denotation is a dictionary definition.
Symbolize
Something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or accidental resemblance
4. Which claim does paragraph 9 of "China's Cultural Revolution" support?
C - The policies of the Cultural Revolution had both positive and negative effects.
5. How did both authors develop their stories in a similar way?
B - Both stories include the use of dialogue.
What does "contradict" mean?
Assert the opposite, be in conflict with.
What is the difference between literal and figurative meaning?
literal meaning is using words in their true meaning, while figurative departs from literal meaning, taking a metaphorical approach.
Impact
To have a strong effect on someone or something
5. How does the author support the claim that "Mao's Red Guards carried out a reign of terror"?
B - by describing who was affected by the Red Guards' actions
6. What theme is common to both selections?
A - It is important to know your limitations.
One supporting point for the main claim that eighth-graders should start school at 9:00 am is that starting school later is appropriate for adolescents because their brains go through the biggest growth spurt since toddlerhood.
What is one piece of relevant evidence that supports this point?
A. Teens who don’t get enough sleep can exhibit similar symptoms to kids with ADHD.
B. Eight to ten hours of sleep is required for maximum brain growth and functioning.
C. Lack of proper sleep can lead to stress and anxiety in teens.
D. Teens get many extra hours of sleep on the weekends.
B. Eight to ten hours of sleep is required for maximum brain growth and functioning.
What is the TYPE and MEANING of the figurative language in the quote below?
“Do you ever feel like a plastic bag / Drifting through the wind…/ Do you know that there’s still a chance for you / ‘Cause there’s a spark in you…/ ‘Cause baby you’re a firework”
Students may identify simile (plastic bag) or metaphor (firework)
Analysis/analyze
A detailed examination of the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
6. What is the meaning of discarded as it is used in the sentence below?
"Anything that reflected Chinese history was to be discarded."
A - thrown out
8. Which statement describes a difference in the development of the plots of the two stories?
C - Phaethon gets his father's permission for his ride, but Sara does not.
You are a member of the student council and you are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. Which statement below is irrelevant to this claim?
A. Pizza is healthy—it contains vegetables, dairy, and protein.
B. Pizza is less expensive to make than the other meals on rotation in the cafeteria.
C. Pizza is a low-sugar food, so it is a better choice for students than foods like sugary yogurt parfaits.
D. Many students from our school make pizza at home and enjoy it for family meals.
D. Many students from our school make pizza at home and enjoy it for family meals.
"Time is a thief that steals our moments."
What does the metaphor in the sentence suggest?
A. Time moves slowly.
B. Time takes away important experiences.
C. Time gives people presents.
D. Time is always fair.
B. Time takes away important experiences.
Key concept
An important idea that is central to a particular subject or field of study