Unit 1
Read the sentence.
After she gave the lecture on molecular geometry, Dr. Jones realized that she would have to expound on the subject at greater length because the students looked confused and gave blank stares when she asked if there were any questions.
What is the meaning of the word expound as it is used in the sentence?
It means to explain in detail
Which response most completely describes what a summary contains?
A summary contains all essential points in a text, and omits the opinions of the reader.
Which sentence correctly uses the word clemency?
The judge showed clemency when he sentenced the man to probation rather than jail time.
What sentence uses the word regurgitate correctly?
We don’t have to really understand the vocabulary words for our science class; we just need to regurgitate the definitions on the quiz.
Which options correctly identify elements in narrative text?
(Select all that apply.)
Read the sentence.
“This jacket isn’t old; it’s vintage!” said Reese.
Which response most accurately analyzes the difference between the meanings of vintage and old?
Vintage sounds more desirable and stylish than old.
What are the most common character archetypes?
Which options are elements of a narrative text?
(Select all that apply.)
conflict and setting.
Read the three excerpts of dialogue that the Red Queen says to Alice.
“Curtsey while you’re thinking what to say, it saves time.”
“It’s time for you to answer now,” the Queen said, looking at her watch: “open your mouth a little wider when you speak, and always say ‘your Majesty.’”
“Speak in French when you can’t think of the English for a thing—turn out your toes as you walk—and remember who you are!”
Which option most effectively analyzes the impact of the Red Queen’s tone on the meaning of the text?
The authoritative tone hides the true uselessness of the Red Queen’s commands to Alice.
Which option correctly identifies an element of narrative text structure that provides information about events that have occurred earlier?
flashback
Read the excerpt from Beowulf.
No living man,
or lief or loath, from your labor dire
could you dissuade, from swimming the main.
Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered,
with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured,
swam o’er the waters.
Which response most accurately explains how a student who did not know the meaning of dissuade could determine its meaning?
Dissuade has the same root as persuade, which means “to convince,” and has the prefix dis-, which means “opposite of.”
Read the lines from Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18.”
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed,
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course untrimmed.
Which options most accurately identify the figurative language shown by the phrases eye of heaven and often is his gold complexion dimmed?
(Select all that apply.)
metaphor and personification.
Which option most accurately defines satire?
Satire is the use of literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others.
Which is the most accurate definition of textual evidence?
specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions
Which option most clearly reflects the purpose of a subplot?
to provide support for the main plot
Which response most clearly explains the difference in part of speech between digress and digressions?
The verb digress, meaning “to stray off topic,” is changed to the plural noun digressions by the addition of the suffixes -ion and -s.
Which lines from a Shakespearean sonnet best exemplify the use of hyperbole?
If this be error and upon me proved, /
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
How is the mother figure and protector archetype portrayed in the development of Rebecca?
Rebecca exhibits a nurturing nature by caring for Ivanhoe and treating his injuries.
Which option most accurately explains the difference between something that is implicit and something that is explicit?
Something that is implicit is understood despite not being clearly stated, while something that is explicit is clearly stated.
Read the excerpt from “Strychnine in the Soup,” which describes how Cyril and Amelia fall in love.
The two twin souls gazed into each other’s eyes. There is no surer foundation for a beautiful friendship than a mutual taste in literature.
Which option most accurately identifies the author’s perspective on relationships based on the excerpt’s sarcasm?
The author is amused that people can base an entire relationship on trivial and insufficient qualities.
Read the sentences.
Lisa coveted the beautiful diamond bracelet that her aunt always wore. She was delighted when her aunt finally gave it to her and she could call it her own.
Which options are effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word covet?
(Select all that apply.)
Using a dictionary helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have.
Using context clues like beautiful and delighted helps to define covet as desiring to possess something others have.
Read the lines from John Donne’s poem “The Sunne Rising.”
Busie old foole, unruly Sunne,
Why dost thou thus,
Through windows, and through curtaines call on us?
Must to thy motions lovers seasons run?
Sawcy pedantique wretch, goe chide
Late schoole boyes, and sowre prentices…
Which option most accurately describes the literary device used in these lines?
apostrophe.
Which options name elements of a narrative text?
(Select all that apply.)
Setting, plot, and characters.
Which is the most accurate definition of ambiguity?
a condition of being unclear or lacking one specific meaning.
What option correctly distinguishes between flashback and framing in a narrative?
Flashback concerns information from previous events, whereas framing concerns the order of how the story is related.