Lit Happens
Figuratively Speaking
Non-Fiction Know How
Whose Point Is It Anyway?
Big Ideas
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Q4 What words show how Benjamin tries to gain the artist’s trust?
What is.. Politely and Apologized
100
Q23 He stopped as he drew near, huffing out of breath.
This sentence contains an example of —
What is.. C) onomatopoeia
100
Q8 In paragraph 6, which word best describes the author’s attitude about Super Stadium projects?
What is.. D) Cautionary
100
Q27
Which word carries a negative connotation in this sentence?
What is.. Fraternizing
100
Q34 What is the main idea of paragraph 3 (about notothenioid fish)?
What is.. D) Many types of fish thrive in the water around Antarctica.
200
Q14 The purpose of the first paragraph is to —
What is .. A) describe one of Osamu Tezuka’s drawings
200
Q30 The days following tryouts for the wrestling team were a roller coaster ride for Ian. He had done his best at the tryouts and hoped the coaches would want him to wrestle on the varsity team. He worried over it for hours.
The purpose of the figurative language in these sentences is to suggest that Ian —
What is.. B) alternately felt optimistic and pessimistic
200
Q11 Based on the selection, the reader may best infer that new building materials —
What is.. A) reflect a desire to conserve energy
200
Q41 Which set of statements provides the best summary of paragraphs 2–5?
What is.. C) Jake is asked to fill in for a coworker who normally reviews cultural performances for the newspaper. He feels excited until he sees that he will be reviewing classical music aimed at children.
200
Q37 Which section would most likely describe future uses of the protein found in fish that live in below-freezing water?
What is.. D) Human Applications
300
Q20 In paragraph 2, the author uses dialogue to —
What is.. D) add some humor to a serious situation
300
Q44
Now came a contrast in tempo—the
lumbering sluggishness of giant
tortoises, painfully trudging along, step
by laborious step.
The author uses sensory language in this sentence in order to —
What is.. C) show that the music engages the imagination
300
Q36 The organizational structure of paragraph 6 is best described as —
What is.. A) definition
300
Q48 Which detail from the selection supports the concept that Jake is eager to do a good job reviewing the concert?
What is.. C) He is ready to take notes about the performance.
300
Q56 The imagery in lines 1-6 of the selection helps the reader —
What is.. B) empathize with the bird's lost freedom
400
Q24 The character of Su-Jen is mainly revealed through her —
What is.. D) thoughts
400
Q45
The fanfare and flourishes of the finale
announce a farewell to our carnival.
Which literary device does Jake use in this sentence from paragraph 13?
What is.. Alliteration
400
Q51 The purpose of paragraph 2 is to —
What is.. A) introduce an obstacle in the improvement of technology
400
Q49 The selection is told from Jake’s point of view in order to emphasize his —
What is.. D) reaction to the concert
400
Q19 Which information from the selection supports the thesis that manga has become increasingly popular over time?
What is.. D) Manga currently has its own section in many Japanese newspapers.
500
Q17 The purpose of the analogy in this sentence is to —
What is.. C) emphasize the literary merit of Osamu Tezuka’s manga
500
Q3
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
He swung wide around an anonymous
heap of metal being swallowed by a
greedy mound of blackberry brambles and
came to an abrupt halt.
This sentence contains an example of —
What type of figurative language is used in describing the blackberry brambles?
What is.. D) personification
500
Q18 The author mainly develops the topic of this selection by —
What is.. A) summarizing an artist’s career and his contribution to modern manga
500
Q46 Jake’s dismay over having to review a KidsPop concert affects the selection by —
What is.. D) creating conflict
500
Q39 What is the author’s most likely purpose for writing this selection?
What is.. A) To explain how some fish can survive in challenging conditions