AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRDescriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Descriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton — Cumulative exam Answers

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23

Read the poem excerpt.As every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band.

A
The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.
B
The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.
C
The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.
D
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
24

What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.include all footnotes from the original text use quotation marks around the author’s wordscite the source after the direct quotation is usedinclude illustrations or graphics from the original textexplain how the quotation supports their point

A
include all footnotes from the original text
B
use quotation marks around the author’s words
C
cite the source after the direct quotation is used
D
include illustrations or graphics from the original text
E
explain how the quotation supports their point
25

What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Select two options.

A
He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy.
B
He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
C
He thinks all of mankind is weak and feeble.
D
He is angered by Odysseus’s taunts.
26

Read the poem excerpt.As every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band.

A
The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.
B
The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.
C
The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.
D
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
27

Chase and his classmates are discussing local service opportunities. Chase is excited to share his idea of providing sack lunches for those in need. During the discussion, Chase offers information about his service project. He listens carefully to the questions of the group and answers respectfully.

A
Chase is not an effective speaker because he uses very informal language.
B
Chase is not an effective speaker because he is not confident about his idea.
C
Chase is a very effective speaker because he comes prepared to share.
D
Chase is a very effective speaker because he communicates non-verbally.
29

Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?

A
“O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
B
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeusher father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
C
But when he knew he heardOdysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
D
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
32

Which sentence is in the active voice?

A
The pact was negotiated by a team of seasoned diplomats.
B
The garden was colonized by a dazzling variety of weeds.
C
Our teacher was quoted in a magazine last week.
D
Our old toaster always burns the toast on one side.
34

Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68).”
B
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68)”
C
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.” Homer (68)
D
Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples” (Homer 68).
35

Which phrases are examples of sensory imagery that make the details of the setting more vivid? Choose three answers.

A
crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun
B
morning in July a hurricane came out of the east
C
snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth
D
a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself
E
prodding each other and giggling, went back to the house
36

Based on Agamemnon’s and Amphimedon’s speeches in The Odyssey - Amphimedon, how have the characters been changed by their deaths?

A
Both show humility after their deaths.
B
Neither has changed after their deaths.
C
Both show great anger after their deaths.
D
Neither has grown arrogant after their deaths.
37

The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way

A
the suitors treat Penelope.
B
Penelope treats the suitors.
C
Amphimedon treats Agamemnon.
D
Agamemnon treats Amphimedon.
40

Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dwaina Brooks”?

A
to inform readers about a historical event
B
to persuade readers of a specific point of view
C
to instruct readers about how to complete a task
D
to inspire readers with a story about kindness

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