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Which of these lines from the poem help the reader know what the word "satisfied" means? A) "something more to want" B) "my job" C) "what I've got" D) "what I want"
C) "what I've got" The speaker is saying that she should be happy with what she has got. Something more to want is the opposite of sastifed.
100
Which of these lines from the poem help the reader know what the word "diverged" means? A) "Two roads" B) "Where it bent" C) "Undergrowth" D) "And perhaps having the better claim"
D) "Where it bent" The reader can imply that bent meant to curve, so the two roads split from one another.
100
List the FANBOYS. What is their fancy grammar term?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so...CONJUNCTION CONJUNCTION WHAT'S YOUR FUNCTION?
100
List AWUBIS words!
Multiple answers: After, when, unless, because, since
100
How do poets help reveal the speaker's feelings? A) Through imagery B) Through similes, metaphors, and figuartive language C) Through diction D) All of the above.
D) All of the above A poet uses all these literary devices to reveal the speaker's feelings.
200
The imagery in lines 30-32 helps the reader understand... A) the shift in the speaker's attitude B) the speaker's sadness C) that animals cry D) Both B & C
B) the speaker's sadness The speaker is upset about the choice she has to make. She is not saying the animals cry. In fact, she is saying the opposite. that only humans cry.
200
The imagery in lines 6-8 helps the reader understand... A) the shift in the speake'rs attitude B) the speaker's dilemna C) the condition of the road D) Both B & C
D) Both B & C The line "grassy and wanted wear" help the reader understand that the road had been less traveled. However, it also helps the reader understand the speaker's problem with having to choose one road.
200
Write a sentence using compound #1 (FANBOYS)
Example: The students loved playing the game, but hated taking the test.
200
When Mrs. McKinney missed college, she would scroll through Instagram, and the happy people is who she would watch. A) Mrs. McKinney would get on Instagram and watch the happy people when she missed college. B) When Mrs. McKinney missed college, she would get on Instagram and watch the happy people. C) Mrs. McKinney would get on Instagram, and she would watch the happy people when she missed college.
B) When Mrs. McKinney missed college, she would get on Instagram and watch the happy people.
200
True or False: The poet and speaker are the same person.
FALSE! The poet is the person who composes the poem while the speaker is the imaginary voice inside the poem.
300
What is the most likely reason that the poet repeats "if I can't" A) To highlight to the reader that the speaker can't do what she wants B) To stress the speaker's sadness and frustating situation C) To show that speaker's resilience D) Both C & B
D) Both C & B The speaker is very frustrated about her situation, but she is also strong because every aspect of her life is out of her control BUT she continues to choose the path less traveled.
300
What is the most likely reason that the poet bolds "hence" A) To highlight to the reader that the speaker's decision will affect him in the long-term B) To stress the speaker's future C) To show the speaker's anticipation of the future D) To indicate that the speaker is worried about the future
A) To highlight to the reader that the speaker's decision will affect him in the long-term The poet may have chosen to bold the word in order to draw attention to that fact that his decision will last a lifetime and be "bolded" into his journey and that the decision will be permanent.
300
Mrs. McKinney went to the store. She hated the prices. A) Mrs. McKinney went to the store, but hated the prices. B) Mrs. McKinney went to the store; she hated the prices. C) Mrs. McKinney went to the store; however, she hated the prices. D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.
300
Combine the following sentences using a complex entence. Box your subject. Angel ate bagels. Angel at pizza. Angel went to the pharmacy.
After Angel went to the pharmacy, he ate bagels and pizza. Subject= Angel or he
300
There are two independent clauses in this sentence.
What is compound.
400
The poet organizes the poem as she does in order to... A) explain the importance of choices B) highlight how sometimes in life you have to choose something you don't want to. C) detail the process of a decision D) show how animals cry
B) highlight how sometimes in life you have to choose something you don't want to do. The speaker is trying to teach the reader that sometimes in life you have to do things you don't like and take the other road.
400
The poet organizes the poem as he does in order to... A) explain why roads diverge B) highlight how choosing the road less traveled by pays off C) detail the process of a decision D) show how the forest is grassy
B) Highlight how choosing the road less traveled by pays off The author does show the reader the process of a decision, but the main takeaway is to choose the path less traveled by.
400
Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Marsh loved to write. They wrote everyday. A) Mrs. Gentry, and Mrs. Marsh loved to write, they wrote everyday. B) Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Marsh loved to write, they wrote everyday. C) Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Marsh love to write; they wrote everyday. D) Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Marsh loved to write; they wrote everyday.
D) Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Marsh loved to write; they wrote everyday.
400
Write a complex sentence using a proper noun and write it in past tense.
After Jorged punched Gerald, Mrs. McKinney went to Mexico and Devonte screamed.
400
Subject and predicate of "Mr. Sullivan teaches his class."
Subject: Mr. Sullivan Predicate: Teaches
500
Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker's situation is out of her control? A) "when I can't" B) "signs point" C) "none of it is equal" D) "my job is to not"
A) "when I can't" The speaker repeats herself several times in order to highlight that many things in her life are out of control.
500
Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker's situation is conflicting? A) "Two roads diverged" B) "Somewhere ages and ages hence" C) "I doubted I should ever come back" D) "And perhaps having the better claim"
D) "And perhaps having the better claim" The speaker is deciding which road looks better, where as option C, he has already decided which road to take and is no longer conflicted.
500
Combine these sentences using ALL 3 types of compound: I hate school. It's a joke. I must go to college.
1) School is a joke that I hate, but I must go to college. 2) I hate school and think it's a joke; but I must go to college. 3) I hate school; however, I must go to college despite the fact it's a joke.
500
For as long as he could remember, doctor Jacobs had hated Mrs. McKinney? Rewrite the sentence. HINT: There are 3 mistakes.
For as long as he could remember, Doctor Jacobs had hated Mrs. McKinney. 1) capitalize Doctor (title) 2) Change has to had to has (present tense) 3) Fix the question mark to a period.
500
True or false: Dependent clauses can exist by themselves.
False