AnswersHACHMAN FL-1001400-English 4 A 2627Using Pronouns Correctly

Argument in George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” Answers

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Japanese haiku differ from English Romantic poems because

A
a haiku presents a single moment through its brief structure.
B
a haiku creates a steady rhythm with its patterned rhyme.
C
a haiku uses free form and often includes several stanzas.
D
a haiku weaves lengthy tales of people’s struggles with nature.
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The reciprocal pronouns each other and one another are used when two or more subjects in a sentence are also

A
verbs.
B
objects.
C
antecedents.
D
adjectives.
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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheardAre sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on;Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd,Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone:Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leaveThy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!

A
angry.
B
encouraging.
C
mournful.
D
loving.
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Read the haiku.Each tree in the yardAnnounces its vigorWith buds on each branch.

A
tree
B
yard
C
buds
D
branch
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Read the passage.UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO.

A
to inform readers about the term "UFO"
B
to entertain readers with a story of a UFO landing
C
to inform readers about government record-keeping
D
to persuade readers to report UFOs to authorities
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Read the sentence.They asked about the bike, and I told them it was mine.

A
They
B
I
C
it
D
mine
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inferiorsuperiorequalsimilar

A
inferior
B
superior
C
equal
D
similar
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Read the poems.What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry?

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A
isolation
B
night
C
indulgence
D
royalty
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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shedYour leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu;And, happy melodist, unwearied,For ever piping songs for ever new

A
He complains that happiness is hard to find.
B
He praises the advantages of being frozen in time.
C
He bemoans being stuck playing the same tune forever.
D
He admires the way the trees reflect the beauty of nature.
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A connotation is

A
the literal meaning of a word.
B
the dictionary definition of a word.
C
the amount of rhythm in a word.
D
the emotion or idea associated with a word.
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Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a sensory detail for aesthetic impact?

A
"Henderson stood up with his spade in his hand."
B
"Ogilvy told him all that he had seen."
C
"The two men hurried back at once to the common, and found the cylinder still lying in the same position."
D
"Air was either entering or escaping at the rim with a thin, sizzling sound."
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Which line from William Wordsworth’s poem uses alliteration?

A
And dances with the daffodils.
B
The waves beside them danced;
C
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
D
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
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Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
Option A
B
A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
Option B
C
Two teenagers planting a small tree.
Option C
D
A young woman posed behind bushes.
Option D
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Read the first haiku.Mountain-rose petalsfalling, falling, falling now . . .waterfall musicNow, read the second haiku.By that fallen housethe pear-tree stands full-blooming . . .an ancient battle-site

A
Beauty endures, even among destruction.
B
Death is inevitable, conquering all.
C
Nature is the original creator of melody.
D
The scars of war never truly fade.
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Read the haiku.In silent mid-nightour old scarecrow topples down . . .weird hollow echo

A
pleasing sound.
B
foreboding tone.
C
positive connotation.
D
monotonous rhythm.
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Read the haiku.April’s air stirs inwillow-leaves . . . a butterflyfloats and balancesNow, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku.This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

A
April’s
B
willow-leaves
C
butterfly
D
balances
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kigomoodsrhythmsstructures

A
kigo
B
moods
C
rhythms
D
structures
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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [To Jack.] Darling!Algernon. [To Cecily.] Darling! [They fall into each other's arms.][Enter Merriman. When he enters he coughs loudly, seeing the situation.]Merriman. Ahem! Ahem! Lady Bracknell!Jack. Good heavens![Enter Lady Bracknell. The couples separate in alarm. Exit Merriman.]Lady Bracknell. Gwendolen! What does this mean?

A
see a single narrator, thereby adding to the drama.
B
watch the actors' reactions, thereby adding to the humor.
C
witness different characters, thereby adding more tension.
D
view it being told in the past tense, thereby adding excitement.
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anxious charactersdescriptive detailsfactual informationwitty language

A
anxious characters
B
descriptive details
C
factual information
D
witty language

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