Unit 1
USING CONTEXT CLUES:
"This software is for individual use only. Loading disc contents onto multiple computers is strictly prohibited."
What does the word prohibited mean in this excerpt?
a) allowed
b) forbidden
c) encouraged
d) evident
b) forbidden
Which type of figurative language is used below:
"The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle. "
Simile
CAUSE AND EFFECT: Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.
Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?
a) a lightning strike
b) little rainfall
c) campfires
d) dry forests
a) a lightning strike
What does "CER" stand for when writing an argumentative paper?
Claims, Evidence, Reason
One purpose of myths is—
a) to explain how to do something
b) to make readers laugh
c) to teach a history lesson
d) to explain something in nature
d) to explain something in nature
Read the following main idea.
MAIN IDEA VS SUPPORTING DETAILS:
"The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics."
Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?
A)There are no engines on roller coasters; kinetic energy drives the coaster forward.
B)The amount of friction on the wheels affects the speed of the ride.
C) Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel roller coasters.
D)Inertia is the force that keeps you in your seat during a loop-the-loop.
C) Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel roller coasters.
What type of figurative language is used below:
"The sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle."
Personification
EVALUATING WEBSITES: Joel wants to learn more about how to throw a curveball. He's been practicing and following his coach's advice, but his pitch is still too wild. His coach has given him the address of a good baseball Web site that has advice from experts, including step-by-step instructions with photos and videos. The site has a search field that will allow Joel to search for specific information.
Which keywords should Joel use to find useful tips?
a) curveball pitching technique
b) wild throwing
c) baseball advice
d) instructions for pitching
a) curveball pitching technique
CLAIMS: (1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.
Which sentence states the writer's claim?
a) Sentence 1
b) Sentence 2
c) Sentence 5
d) Sentence 6
c) Sentence 5
How are myths and legends alike?
a) Both tell about heroes.
b) Both include god and goddesses.
c) Both feature animal characters.
d) Both are true stories.
a) Both tell about heroes.
PLOT:
Which sentence in the story signals the end of the exposition and the beginning of the rising action?
1) "They can't do this!" Coretta shouted. Some big company from out of town could not just show up and take away her mother's store—could they?
"Don't get so angry," said Mrs. Carter. "I'm afraid they can do this, if I don't come up with the money to match their offer."
2) "Well, we're going to get that money. Even if I have to give you all my earnings!" Coretta was willing to part with all the money from her summer job. 3) But when Coretta got to work the next day, she got an even worse surprise. Her boss had decided that three writing tutors were two too many.
"Sorry, Coretta, but I can only afford to keep one of you. And you're only in high school—Lucia is in college!"
4) "Great," Coretta said. "Now Mom and I are both broke!"
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3
D) Sentence 4
C) Sentence 3
What type of figurative language is used below:
"He has a heart of stone."
Metaphor
PARAPHRASING: Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.
Which choice below best paraphrases the sentence?
a)Scientists study rocks and volcanoes to learn about volcanologists.
b)Volcanologists spend a lot of their time trying to figure out clues about Earth from rocks.
c)Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.
d) Volcanologists, or scientists who study volcanoes, examine rocks for clues about our planet.
d) Volcanologists, or scientists who study volcanoes, examine rocks for clues about our planet.
REASONING: (1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they're not five minutes late.
Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer's claim?
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3
D)Sentence 4
B) Sentence 2
Name one of the major themes in the story Black Ships Before Troy
-Beauty can come at a price
-Being selfish comes with consequences
-Etc
POINT OF VIEW:
From what point of view is this story told?
Sari handed the last of her hard-earned money to the cashier and sighed. She had really wanted to buy some new clothes with her money. Instead, she was paying for a silly phone card.
Sari's dad knew she was unhappy, but he had been forced to take her cell phone away from her when she disobeyed their parent-child phone contract. He hoped she would learn a lesson.
a) 1st Person
b) 2nd Person
c) 3rd Person Limited
d) 3rd Person Omniscient
D) 3rd Person Omniscient
Which type of figurative language is used below:
"I have told you a million times to wash the dishes."
Hyperbole
SUMMARIZING: Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison.
Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
a)Mia worries that she will dislike the countryside.
b)Mia goes to stay with her grandparents.
c)Mia learns to appreciate life in the country.
d)Mia goes to bed early
a)Mia worries that she will dislike the countryside.
EVIDENCE: (1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they're not five minutes late.
The evidence in Sentence 3 is—
a) a quotation
b) a statistic
c) an example
d) an anecdote
c) an example
THEME: A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. "I want that cheese," thought Fox. He walked up to the foot of the tree. "Good-day, Miss Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking today: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eyes. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds. Please sing one song so that I may enjoy your lovely voice." The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Fox.
Which statement below best communicates the theme of this passage?
a) Don't trust those who flatter you.
b) Appreciate what you have.
c) Beauty is only skin deep.
d) Be careful what you wish for.
a) Don't trust those who flatter you.
PLOT:
Name all 6 stages of the plot, along with the definition of each stage.
Exposition- Introduces characters, setting
Conflict- The problem/ struggle
Rising Action- Events leading up to the climax
Climax- Most exciting part/ turning point of story.
Falling Action- Events after the climax.
Resolution- The ending
Which type of figurative language is used below:
"Snap, crackle, pop”
Onomatopoeia
READING FOR DETAILS: Red giants are the largest type of star. Their great size is caused by expanding outer layers. This occurs toward the end of a star's life cycle, when some of its hydrogen has been converted to helium, creating pressure in the core that pushes layers outward. Large and bright red giants, such as the star Betelgeuse, are known as supergiants. These supergiants are 100 to 1,000 times larger in diameter than our sun.
Which type of detail is used to support the main idea ("red giants are the largest type of star")?
A) Examples
B) Sensory details
C) Facts and statistics
D)Reasons
C) Facts and statistics
What types of evidence can you use to back up a claim in your argument?
Statistics, facts, quotes, examples, etc.
THEME: Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all, . . .
Read this stanza from a poem by Emily Dickinson. Which statement best communicates the theme?
a) Hope has feathers.
b) Tunes don't need to have words.
c) Hope is what keeps people going.
d) Hope is this same thing as love.
c) Hope is what keeps people going.