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Matthew wants sentence 1 to show that Robert doesn't want to take a summer course. What is the most effective replacement for decided to sign up for? A. longed to take B. was asked to register for C. considered taking D. dreaded the thought of sitting through
What is D. dreaded the thought of sitting through
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What change, if any, should be made in sentence 4? A. Change that to which B. Delete the comma after team C. Change tournaments to tourniments D. Make no change
What is A. change that to which.
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This is a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject
What is tone.
100
An educated guess that we make based on information that is right in front of us, combined with our own experiences.
What is inference.
100
This is the way a writer or speaker uses words and tone to express ideas as well as his or her personas.
What is voice.
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In the second paragraph (sentences 5-9), what is the most effective way to increase the story's level of suspense? A. move sentence 6 so that if follows sentence 8 B. replace sentence 9 with a detailed description of the cut and of the danger C. build in descriptive details that tell the reader more about Robert's uncle D. insert a flashback to Robert's class on the day that he learn how to treat dangerous cuts.
What is B. replace sentence 9 with a detailed description of the cut and of the danger.
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What change should be made in sentence 13? A. change She to They B. add a comma after realized C. change every day to everyday D. add a colon after was
What is A. change She to They
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This is the writer's choice of words; a stylistic element that helps convey voice and tone.
What is diction.
200
In paragraph 17 of "Abalone", the narrator describes the hues of the shell as "running berserk." In this context, berserk has the connotation of A. insanely B. violently C. wildly D. emotionally
What is C. wildly
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This standard analyzes how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils.
What is Standard 5B
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In sentence 10, Matthew wants readers to recognize that Robert's uncle is acting brave but is frightened. What is the most effective replacement for his uncle asked? A. his uncle sobbed, his voice shaking B. his uncle shrugged, his voice trembling C. his uncle glared, his voice quiet and calming D. his uncle grinned, his voice loud and comforting
What is B. his uncle shrugged, his voice trembling
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What change should be made in sentence 20? A. delete playing B. change between to among C. insert a comma after favorite D. delete the comma after choices
What is B. change between to among
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DAILY DOUBLE!!! This is a figure of speech that give human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.
What is personification.
300
In "Why Collect Books", the author's sentence structure and choice of words create a voice that is A. colloquial B. stilted C. conversational D. lacking confidence
What is C. concersational
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This standard explains the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and distinguish the most important to the least important details that support the author's purpose.
What is Standard 8A.
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Sentence 21 begins, "They drove to the hospital..." Matthew would like to use a more vivid verb to describe their trip. Which of the following is the most effective replacement for drove? A. raced B. went C. headed D. traveled
What is A. raced.
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What change, if any, should be made in sentence 17? A. change made to set up B. change the comma to a dash C. change councilor to counselor D. make no change
What is C. change councilor to counselor
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This is imaginative language not meant to be taken literally.
What is figurative language
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In "Why Collect Books", according to the author, a fundamental characteristic of book collectors is that they - A. they collect only first editions B. take care of their books C. see their books as investments D. display their book but never read them.
What is B. take care of their books
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This standard makes subtle inferences and draw complex conclusions about the ideas in text and their organizational pattern
What is Standard 9C
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!! Which of the following sentences uses figurative language to create a more vivid description of the cut in sentence 13? A. blood ran down his arm and started to splash in the sink. B. although the sink's water was cold, his arm wouldn't stop bleeding. C. as if a pipeline had burst in his arm, blood just kept pouring into the sink. D. the bright red liquid mixed with water from the sink, looking pink as it ran into the drain.
What is C. as if a pipeline had burst in his arm, blood just kept pouring into the sink.
500
What change should be made in sentence 26?
What is change was to were
500
This is the arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison
What is juxtaposition.
500
In "Abalone" which statement from the story identifies the turning point? A. before the month was over he sold his nursery... B. while I waited for his appearance I kept myself busy polishing the inside of the shell with a rag C. "I know why you are collecting the abalone shells!" D. these abalone shells were pretty.
What is C. "I know why you are collecting the abalone shells!"
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DAILY DOUBLE!!! In "Abalone" and "Why collect Books", both selections convey the idea that true collectors- A. are motivated by desire for profit B. seek only that which is in good condition C. are in a small minority D. see meaning in objects beyond their economic value
What is D. see meaning in objects beyond their economic value.