Poetry
Why does the poet use these descriptions in lines 2-4?
A) To show the lively sounds of autumn and the steady glow of the pumpkin.
Which revision BEST improves this sentence from the passage?
"A sudden howl from behind me startled my thoughts and brought me back to the moment."
D) From behind me, a sudden howl startled my thoughts, bringing me back to the moment.
Why are the stage directions in lines 6–10 (“Julia… comes rushing in. She stops before the desk and curtsies… her head has a habit of slowly drifting down again”) important to the play?
A. They show that Julia is a nervous and obedient servant.
Based on the poem above, what can the reader infer about the speaker’s feelings toward the pumpkin?
B) The pumpkin offers comfort during a busy season.
Which sentence would BEST add detail after this sentence from the passage?
"Ahead, a group of kids burst out laughing as they dashed past me."
A) Their costumes lit up brightly in the dark night.
The stage directions in line 79 (“She turns away, softly crying”) help the audience understand that Julia —
B. is hurt by the Mistress’s unfair treatment.
How do the poet’s use of imagery convey the meaning of the poem?
A. The poet’s imagery of sound and light shows the pumpkin’s calm strength.
B. The repetition of the word pumpkin and the short lines create a hurried rhythm that mirrors the restless wind.
C. The poet’s imagery focuses mainly on darkness and confusion
D. The imagery of laughter and rustling leaves builds tension
A. The poet’s imagery of sound and light shows the pumpkin’s calm strength.
Read the sentence below and choose the correct revision:
"Every year, I got too explore different neighborhoods with my friends."
B) Change "too" to "to".
Which sentence best states the central theme shown through Julia’s actions at the end of “The Governess”?
B. True strength can be shown through calm dignity rather than anger.
Which line from the poem best illustrates the poet’s use of personification to create a peaceful mood?
A. “The autumn wind whispers secrets through the trees”
B. “While the pumpkin sits glowing, steady and bright”
C. “Leaves rustle like soft laughter across the ground”
D. “But the pumpkin’s light remains calm all night”
D. “But the pumpkin’s light remains calm all night”
The writer wants to combine the first two sentences to make the paragraph flow more smoothly.
Which revision best combines them?
A. As the night grew darker, I held my flashlight tightly. Suddenly, a spooky howl from behind startled me.
B. The night grew darker, and a spooky howl from behind startled me as I held my flashlight tightly.
C. I held my flashlight tightly while walking through the decorated neighborhood, the night grew darker, and a spooky howl from behind startled me.
D. As the night grew darker and I walked through the decorated neighborhood, a spooky howl from behind startled me and snapped me out of my daydream.
D. As the night grew darker and I walked through the decorated neighborhood, a spooky howl from behind startled me and snapped me out of my daydream.
What do the stage directions in line 104 indicate?
A. They show that the governess has learned to stand up for herself.
B. They indicate that both characters have resolved their conflict peacefully.
C. They suggest that Julia plans to return and confront the mistress later.
D. They highlight the mistress’s confusion about Julia’s quiet strength.
D. They highlight the mistress’s confusion about Julia’s quiet strength.
Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?
A. Light can only shine when everything else is quiet.
B. Nature’s sounds are unpredictable and sometimes frightening.
C. Autumn nights are filled with mystery and danger.
D. Even in times of change, calm and steady things can bring comfort.
D. Even in times of change, calm and steady things can bring comfort.
Read the sentence below from the passage.
Every Halloween, I get to join friends as we explore different houses and enjoyed the festive fun.
What change, if any, should be made to correct the sentence?
A. Change get to got
B. Change enjoyed to enjoy
C. Change explore to explored
D. No change is needed
B. Change enjoyed to enjoy
What does this stage direction reveal about Julia’s character?
A. She is confident and assertive when speaking to her employer.
B. She is nervous and uncomfortable in the Mistress's presence.
C. She is distracted and not paying attention to the conversation.
D. She is defiant and refuses to follow directions.
B. She is nervous and uncomfortable in the Mistress's presence.