Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry Answers

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Which choice describes the type of language that should be used in a formal discussion?

A
casual words and phrases common in everyday conversation
B
facts supported by evidence without any opinion or bias
C
syntax and diction that are appropriate to the topic and audience
D
slang and idioms that show knowledge of modern culture
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When conducting research, all of the following are ways to find quality sources, EXCEPT

A
looking through trade journals.
B
searching the Internet.
C
using outdated reference books.
D
asking experts on the subject.
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Read the sentences.[1] Olaudah Equiano wrote a book. [2] It was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

A
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
B
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
C
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
D
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
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Which statement best describes an effective one-on-one formal discussion?

A
Both participants take turns listening and speaking.
B
One participant enforces the rules while the other follows the rules.
C
One participant does most of the speaking while the other takes notes.
D
Both participants freely interrupt each other when they have good ideas to share.
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Read the sentences. Sentence 1: As I turned onto Bryce Road, I saw the Parkers’ cat crouched under a tree, hissing at something on the ground. Sentence 2: I decided to ride my skateboard to school this morning.Sentence 3: I shooed the cat away and called my older stepbrother, a veterinarian, because he would know just how to help them. Sentence 4: Approaching the cat, I noticed that a nest full of tiny birds was on the ground; it must have fallen from a branch. What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?

A
sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2
B
sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3
C
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4
D
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
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Read the quotation from "The Author to Her Book"."I cast thee by as one unfit for light,Thy Visage was so irksome in my sight;Yet being mine own, at length affection wouldThy blemishes amend, if so I could"In this excerpt, Bradstreet uses the word Visage to express the idea that

A
she felt her writing was perfect to all.
B
her writing had the appearance of a child.
C
her writing was beautiful to look at.
D
she was not happy with her writing’s appearance.
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Read the beginning of Ian’s personal narrative, “Una, Una!”I [WOL] up on a farm in Scotland. Every morning, I [WOL] into the pasture with a warm milk bottle to feed my favorite sheep, Una.Fill in the blanks in order.

A
grow . . . . ventured
B
grow . . . . venture
C
grew . . . . venture
D
grew . . . . ventured
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Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet simply describes her care for writing, while Wheatley simply describes care for nature.
B
Bradstreet describes an individual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.
C
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize care that goes into writing, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show gratitude.
D
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a mother’s role, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize god’s actions.
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Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher."Shaking this off with a gasp and a struggle, I uplifted myself upon the pillows, and, peering earnestly within the intense darkness of the chamber, hearkened -- I know not why, except that an instinctive spirit prompted me -- to certain low and indefinite sounds which came, through the pauses of the storm, at long intervals, I knew not whence. Overpowered by an intense sentiment of horror, unaccountable yet unendurable, I threw on my clothes with haste.Which word from this excerpt best suggests that the narrator is unreliable?

A
“Uplifted” suggests the narrator's act of propping against a pillow.
B
“Peering” suggests the narrator's act of looking into the darkness.
C
“Earnestly” shows the narrator's focus and attentiveness.
D
“Overpowered” suggests the narrator’s lack of control.
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Sarah is writing a paper explaining why public schools should provide healthy lunches to students, and she has several potential research questions. Which is her best option?

A
How could eating healthier food benefit students?
B
What are the healthiest types of food?
C
What are students’ favorite kinds of food?
D
Does the general public want to eat better?
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What is similar about the subjects of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"?

A
Both poems personalize a broad concept, such as spirituality or mortality.
B
Both poems address mortality, specifically that of human beings.
C
Both poems concern religion on a basic and fundamental level.
D
Both poems advocate being fearful of one’s mortality.
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Read the sentence.We wrote in our journals for twenty minutes each day.Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
adjectival clause
B
adjectival phrase
C
adverbial clause
D
adverbial phrase
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.. . . and the next minute the king come a-prancing out on all fours, naked; and he was painted all over, ring-streaked-and-striped, all sorts of colors, as splendid as a rainbow.What does Twain use to convey how ridiculous the king looked on the second night of the show?

A
irony
B
satire
C
humor
D
sarcasm
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Read the scenario of a formal one-on-one discussion. Sarah and Aidan are discussing fundraising for a school club.SARAH: In the past, we have successfully held different types of fundraisers. From bake sales, we raised about $1,000. From car washes, we raised about $1,500.AIDAN: Is there a cost difference in having either kind of fundraiser?SARAH: Oh, that’s a good question. I had not thought of analyzing the cost difference. I’m sorry about that.AIDAN: You have nothing to be sorry about. The information you have here is great. We can make a note to analyze the cost difference the next time we meet.

A
He is helping Sarah stay on task.
B
He is being considerate to Sarah.
C
He is collaborating with Sarah on the agenda.
D
He is encouraging Sarah to contribute.
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How does Bradstreet use figurative language throughout "The Author to Her Book" to develop the theme?

A
Her comparisons emphasize the importance of love between a mother and child.
B
Her comparisons emphasize the innocence of children.
C
Her comparisons emphasize how writing is a painful process.
D
Her comparisons emphasize her care for her own writing.
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What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this section of the Iroquois Constitution?

A
to describe the meaning of the shell strings
B
to describe the consequences of disobeying one’s tribe
C
to describe the traditions of the Lords
D
to describe the history of each tribe in the Five Nations
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Read the excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death."[W]hile the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple—through the purple to the green—through the green to the orange—through this again to the white—and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt?

A
It emphasizes the frantic spiral toward confrontation.
B
It emphasizes Prospero’s steady, confident approach.
C
It emphasizes the excessive opulence of the decor.
D
It emphasizes the rapid progression of time.
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Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.What technique does Poe use to build suspense in the excerpt?

A
The pace of the story quickens.
B
The word choice darkens the tone.
C
The outcome of events becomes certain.
D
The setting moves outside.
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Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.Which words from the excerpt most convey the mood?

A
black chamber
B
fire-light
C
blood-tinted
D
bold enough
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Read the excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death."It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all. He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?

A
It fosters a belief that the narrator is unreliable.
B
It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue.
C
It inspires confidence that everything will work out fine in the end.
D
It encourages surprising delight in blood and gore.

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