Passage 1 - Sonnet to Science (#1)
In Passage 1, how do the first four lines develop the speaker's ideas about science? (R.1.4)
C. These lines show that the speaker feels that science takes the magic from poetry.
In Passage 2, how does paragraph 3 contribute to the author's purpose of describing the benefits of technology? Select two correct answers. (R.2.1)
B. Paragraph 3 describes how librarians guide students to online resources about a topic.
C. Paragraph 3 explains how librarians can help students find information using the Internet.
How do the authors of the passages treat the ideas about science and technology differently? (R.3.3)
A. Passage 1 focuses on what science takes away from people, while Passage 2 focuses on what technology gives people.
What is the main theme of the poem?
A. Science is more important than imagination
B. Nature is stronger than human knowledge
C. Science takes away wonder, mystery, and dreams
D. Poets should study science to become wiser
C. Science takes away wonder, mystery, and dreams
Which statement best explains how the two authors view progress and change?
A. Poe and the article both celebrate change as equally positive.
B. Poe criticizes change, while the article praises change in education.
C. Both authors remain neutral about the effects of progress.
D. Both authors describe progress as harmful to imagination and creativity.
B. Poe criticizes change, while the article praises change in education.
What is the effect of the shift in Passage 1? (R.1.4)
D. It shifts the poem from praising science to criticizing its impact on imagination.
Librarians are no longer concerned with students checking books in and out. Instead, they have become caretakers of information. They are guides who help students find what they're looking for online rather than in a book buried deep in the library shelves. (paragraph 4)
How does the metaphor "buried deep" contribute to the tone of the passage?
B. It sets a negative tone, suggesting that library books are difficult to access.
Which statement best describes how each author views the impact of knowledge on imagination?
A. Poe believes imagination and knowledge naturally coexist, while the technology author believes imagination must be limited for efficiency.
B. Poe celebrates scientific accuracy, while the technology author warns that technology weakens imaginative thinking.
C. Poe suggests science destroys imaginative freedom, while the technology author argues innovation expands creative possibilities.
D. Poe argues imagination strengthens scientific discovery, while the technology author claims imagination is unnecessary in modern learning.
C. Poe suggests science destroys imaginative freedom, while the technology author argues innovation expands creative possibilities.
How does Poe feel about science throughout the poem?
A. Grateful for its discoveries
B. Curious and hopeful
C. Angry and resentful
D. Confused but interested
C. Angry and resentful
How does the tone of Passage 1 contribute to a different message than the tone of Passage 2?
A. Both passages use anger to persuade the reader.
B. Poe’s calm tone matches the article’s informative style.
C. Poe’s bitter tone warns of loss, while the article’s hopeful tone shows benefits.
D. Poe’s joyful tone contrasts with the article’s fearful attitude.
C. Poe’s bitter tone warns of loss, while the article’s hopeful tone shows benefits.
Why does the speaker use rhetorical questions in Passage 1? (R.3.1)
C. to make accusations against science
Technology rapidly continues to transform the classroom into something far more dynamic and different. (paragraph 1)
The word dynamic comes from the Greek root dunamis, meaning "power," and the suffix, -ic, meaning: "having characteristics of." Based on this information, what does dynamic mean as it is used in the passage?
D. full of energy
How does each passage use tone to convey its central message?
A. Poe uses a humorous tone to critique science, while the technology passage uses a nostalgic tone to praise traditional classrooms.
B. Poe uses a mournful, accusatory tone toward science, while the technology passage uses an optimistic, forward‑looking tone about digital tools.
C. Poe uses a celebratory tone toward scientific discovery, while the technology passage uses a fearful tone about technological dependence.
D. Poe uses a neutral, objective tone about scientific progress, while the technology passage uses a skeptical tone about classroom change.
B. Poe uses a mournful, accusatory tone toward science, while the technology passage uses an optimistic, forward‑looking tone about digital tools.
What does the phrase “treasure in the jewelled skies” most closely symbolize?
A. Actual stars and planets
B. Riches gained from science
C. Imagination, dreams, and creativity
D. Scientific inventions
C. Imagination, dreams, and creativity
Which idea is developed in Passage 1 but challenged by Passage 2?
A. Learning happens best without any tools or guidance.
B. Technology discourages students from being independent.
C. Scientific advances can reduce imagination and wonder.
D. Education should remain exactly the same over time.
C. Scientific advances can reduce imagination and wonder.
What are two themes developed in Passage 1? (R.1.2)
C. Science steals the magic from poetry by banishing human imagination.
E. Science drains myths of their beauty and mysterious element.
Which statement best explains how the author develops the central idea that technology reshapes learning?
A. By contrasting traditional classroom tools with modern digital tools to show how students’ experiences have expanded.
B. By describing how teachers resist technological change and prefer older instructional methods.
C. By arguing that technology has replaced all forms of print media and eliminated the need for libraries.
D. By explaining that students learn less effectively when using tablets compared to printed materials.
A. By contrasting traditional classroom tools with modern digital tools to show how students’ experiences have expanded.
What is a key difference in how the two passages portray change over time?
A. Poe portrays change as a scientific necessity, while the technology passage portrays change as a temporary trend in education.
B. Poe portrays change as a destructive force that removes beauty, while the technology passage portrays change as a beneficial shift that improves learning.
C. Poe portrays change as a natural and welcome evolution, while the technology passage portrays change as a threat to student independence.
D. Poe portrays change as a positive transformation, while the technology passage portrays change as a loss of traditional values.
B. Poe portrays change as a destructive force that removes beauty, while the technology passage portrays change as a beneficial shift that improves learning.
Why does the poet mention mythological figures like Diana, Naiads, and Hamadryads?
A. To teach mythology to the reader
B. To show that science supports ancient legends
C. To compare mythology to modern science
D. To show how science has removed magic and mystery from the world
D. To show how science has removed magic and mystery from the world
If Poe responded to the article in Passage 2, which concern would he most likely raise?
A. Technology may help teachers connect with students.
B. Technology may replace creativity with cold facts.
C. Technology may make learning faster and easier.
D. Technology may encourage students to read more.
B. Technology may replace creativity with cold facts.
In the poem, why does the speaker refer to Science as a “vulture”?
A. To show that science brings knowledge to the world
B. To suggest that science feeds on and destroys imagination
C. To show that science is powerful and respected
D. To explain that science helps poets survive
B. To suggest that science feeds on and destroys imagination
How does the author use examples of student activities to strengthen the argument about technology’s growing role in education?
A. By showing that students rely on technology only for entertainment rather than academic purposes.
B. By illustrating how digital tools allow students to research, create content, and communicate in ways not possible with traditional materials.
C. By emphasizing that technology has made note‑taking unnecessary and therefore less valuable.
D. By suggesting that students prefer technology because it reduces the amount of work required in class.
B. By illustrating how digital tools allow students to research, create content, and communicate in ways not possible with traditional materials.
Which idea is emphasized in both passages, despite their contrasting viewpoints?
A. Both argue that progress should be avoided because it disrupts established traditions.
B. Both claim that new forms of knowledge eliminate the need for creativity or imagination.
C. Both highlight that advancements—whether scientific or technological—significantly reshape how people understand the world.
D. Both suggest that modern tools weaken people’s ability to learn independently.
C. Both highlight that advancements—whether scientific or technological—significantly reshape how people understand the world.
Which line best supports the idea that science limits the poet’s freedom?
A. “Science! true daughter of Old Time thou art!”
B. “Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering”
C. “Hast thou not dragged Diana from her car,”
D. “The Elfin from the green grass”
B. “Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering”
What common purpose do both passages share despite their different viewpoints?
A. To describe historical events in education accurately.
B. To entertain readers with fictional characters and stories.
C. To influence how readers think about learning methods.
D. To explain how technology was invented over time.
C. To influence how readers think about learning methods.