Character Archetype
Often a child or someone with a childlike demeanor, this archetype, perceives the world with unfettered optimism and wholesomeness. They shine with purity and simplicity, embracing life with trust and warmth.
The innocent
8. In paragraph 5 of Passage 1, what does the phrase "bovine locomotive" suggest about Babe?
A. He is unusually loud
B. He is incredibly strong
C. He is often carrying people
D. He is enhanced with metal parts
B - He is incredibly strong
What does the word "nudge" mean as it is used in paragraph 9?
So, the next time you feel the urge to smash a spider, stop and think. Do you really want to kill a helpful creature that’s not causing you any harm? If you can’t stand to have it in your room, use a piece of paper or a magazine to nudge it into a glass and release it outside. (Of course, if you find a black widow, brown recluse, or are in Australia, go get an adult first.) You can even take part in Save a Spider Day, which happens every year on March 14. Be kind to our eight-legged friends!
A. drink
B.push
C. spin
D.squish
B. Push
What figurative language is demonstrated below and what does is mean?
You snore louder than a freight train.
Hyperbole- exaggerating how loud someone snores
Which situational archetype is shown when the character must search for someone or something (talisman) which when found and brought back will restore fertility to a wasted land.
The Quest
This archetype holds a special place, embodying wisdom and guidance. Everyone, from the most humble to the most heroic protagonists, needs them in their journey. Give the best advice
The sage/ mentor
5. Select two ways the author supports the argument that Franklin is an important figure who should be recognized. (R.2.4)
A. by listing her many musical achievements
B. by naming the genres that inspired her music
C. by listing all the women asteroids have been named for
D. by explaining the facts about the asteroid named after her
E. by providing examples of ways people respond to her as a performer
Option A: This answer is correct. Franklin’s musical achievements are the main reason given for why she should be honored.
Option E: This answer is correct. The passage provides several examples of how people react to Franklin’s music, voice, and performances, providing evidence that she should be honored.
The phrase "common ground" in paragraph 30 most closely means —
Culture-building time can help teachers and students find connections and common ground, ensuring everyone is included in recess: Hodges notes, “Where the school culture was deeper, it’s easier… drawing on some of those things we’d done in class or class-building in advisory — you can pull it out during recess — fostering connection between a couple of students.”
A. relaxing time.
B.shared interests.
C. new experiences.
D. overlapping space.
B. Shared Interests
The FAST exam was a piece of cake
Metaphor- The exam was very easy
Which situational archetype is shown when the hero goes in search of truth (or information) to restore fertility to the kingdom; Usually he goes through trials to discover the darkest truths concerning his faults. He returns to the known world to share this knowledge or save the kingdom.
The journey
This character type stands apart from society and the norm. They do things their own way and often does not follow the rules. This archetype reminds us that sometimes, in order to bring about justice and fairness, one must be willing to stand against the tide and shake things up.
The REBEL... Remember the rebel does not always have to be a bad person
9. Babe was a great pet and very docile as a general thing but he seemed to have a sense of humor and frequently got into mischief. (Paragraph 6).
The word docile comes from the Latin word for "to teach." Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word docile as it is used in paragraph 6?
A. aware
B. ill-suited
C. serious
D. well-behaved
D. well-behaved. This contrasts with "mischief" later in the sentence
What is the meaning of the word "launched" as it is used in paragraph 5 of the text?
In 2016, the company that owns the game launched a special edition just for schools. It has a website where teachers can find lessons to use in their classrooms. For example, one lesson lets kids explore frozen worlds to learn what Earth’s cold habitats are like.
A.sent up
B. removed
C. held onto
D. introduced
D. Introduced
What figurative language is demonstrated below and what does it mean?
The sky was full of dancing stars
Personification-The stars were twinkling
What is dialogue and how can you identify it in a text?
Dialogue is conversation between characters. It is what the character say.
You can identify it when there are "quotations around the words" sometimes the 'quotations will be shown with one dash. This is mostly shown in poetry'
Sometimes known as the Warrior. This is the person you position at the forefront of conflict, ready to crush the enemy and save the day with an unyielding spirit.
Motivation: To prove their worth by saving the day, to overcome challenges, to be a beacon of strength and inspiration. Their core desire is to protect and lead, be the driving force in the pursuit of victory and justice.
Weaknesses: Egotism, over-confidence, can be blinded by their own sense of justiceThe Hero
3. How does paragraph 7 develop the author’s purpose of celebrating a range of individuals’ accomplishments? (R.2.3)
A. by describing Mainzer’s criteria for naming an asteroid after someone
B. by justifying why scientists like Mainzer name asteroids after someone
C. by establishing Mainzer’s scientific qualifications that allow her to name asteroids
D. by explaining how Mainzer collaborates with another scientist when naming asteroids
B: This answer is correct. The paragraph references the reasons why Mainzer named an asteroid after Franklin.
PART A: What does "primitive" mean as it is used in paragraph 9?
Sigmund Freud, the famous psychoanalyst who was the first person to study the significance of dreams, is credited with popularizing the idea of denial. He explains it as the moment when a person is faced with a fact too uncomfortable to accept. Instead of facing the problem, the person decides to reject its existence or minimize its importance despite overwhelming evidence proving the contrary. Freud believed that denial was a primitive coping mechanism — one that babies develop in early childhood.
A. uncivilized
B.old-fashioned
C. instinctive
D. foolish
C. Instinctive
I can run as fast as a cheetah.
Simile - I can run very fast Cheetahs are known for their speed
Name the Rhetorical Device and explain its meaning:
"The heaviness of being successful was replaced with the lightness of being a beginner again..."?
Antithesis- A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. They use contrasting ideas.
Contrast: Heaviness/Lightness of being successful/a beginner
Mrs.Smith owned a daycare that all children loved to go to. She took care of them until they were old enough to stay home alone and even after they were old enough she often visited the kids to make sure they were okay. She made breakfast that kids could get before school and supper for after. The kids loved her nurturing character and went to her for all of their problems
The Caregiver
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Select two central ideas of the passage. (R.2.2)
A. Thousands of asteroids are discovered each year.
B. It is important to consider diversity when naming asteroids.
C. Franklin should receive more attention than she has received in the past.
D. More people should understand how the process for naming asteroids works.
E. Franklin’s influence on the world and music has been honored in many ways.
Part B
How does the author develop the central ideas in Part A? (R.2.2)
A. by explaining the impact music can have on people
B. by explaining what qualifies an asteroid to receive a name
C. by explaining why Mainzer named an asteroid after Franklin
D. by explaining how Mainzer was influenced by Franklin’s music
Part A: B & E
Part B: C
PART A: As it is used in paragraph 7, the word "shunted" most closely means —
That fight-or-flight response is how the body prepares to deal with the threat at hand. And it triggers some major changes in physiology, or how the body functions. For instance, blood is shunted away from the fingers, toes and digestive system. That blood then rushes to large muscles in the arms and legs. There, the blood provides the oxygen and nutrients needed to sustain a fight or to beat a hasty retreat.
A. bumped
B. spilled
C.supported
D.transported
PART B: Which quotation from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "triggers some major changes"
B."then rushes to"
C."provides the oxygen and nutrients"
D. "sustain a fight"
Part A: Transported
Part B: "then rushes to"
What figurative language is demonstrated below and what is its meaning?
You could have knocked me over with a feather.
Hyperbole-I am very weak or tired anything can make me fall down
These sentences are examples of which Rhetorical Device. Explain each one
"He fished for trout and compliments."
"He carried a strobe light and the responsibility for the lives of his men."
Zeugma- When you use one word to link two thoughts, you're using a zeugma.
He fished - he went looking for trout which an actual fish and he wanted compliments. So he is on a search for both.
He carried- He is holding a flashlight and it is used to guide the men. The person holding it has a big responsibility to keep the men safe.