Which text would best match her reading purpose? Ellie is doing research for a paper on the government of ancient Greece. She knows little about the topic, so she wants to read something that will help her figure out what questions to ask.
Which word best completes the comparison of Beowulf and Grendel ? Readers of Beowulf will likely view Grendel as a villain. Readers of Grendel , however, will likely view the character as more ________.
Read the excerpt from Dominique’s personal narrative. Student Work Tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, I sat leafing through an old magazine I had stuffed in my purse the previous night. It was terribly warm for a September afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. I wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. It was about then that I first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. Finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. The doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "Good afternoon. How are you today?” When writing the next few lines of dialogue, Dominique should be certain that the lines
Which nonfiction text would be the best source for her paper? Tanika is writing a research paper about the basics of genetics for her science class.
Which nonfiction text best matches Alex’s reading purpose? Alex has returned home from a camping trip and wants to read about current events that happened while he was away.
Read the excerpt from Spencer's narrative. Student Work As we waited for our new football coach to enter the locker room, we all secretly wondered what he would be like. Would he be tough but fair? Would he be demanding but understanding? Would he motivate us before each game with a rousing speech the way Coach Jackson always had? These thoughts were abruptly interrupted when our new coach entered the locker room, stood before us, and commanded our attention. "He" was a "she"! Our new coach was a female? Stunned, my mouth gaping, I barely heard what she said to the team next. Which element of a personal narrative would be best for Spencer to include next?
Read the reflection from Kara’s narrative. Student Work 1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that I remembered many years later in college when faced with a similar predicament of my own. Which best revises sentence 2 to make it more precise?
Which elements does strong narrative writing always contain? Choose three correct answers.
Which statement best synthesizes information from these passages?
Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki. His brother, fell before his feet, And cried, "Thy claim all men allow: O come, our lord and king be thou." But Ráma nobly chose to be Observant of his sire's decree. The reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because Ráma
The use of [Dropdown 1] is a common feature of epic poetry like The Rámáyan of Válmíki .
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What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki ?
Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version . Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality. Success in battle results in glory. Which statement best describes how these themes interact in the tale?
In Gilgamesh: A New English Version , Gilgamesh represents an epic hero because he
What characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal?
Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield." Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior. In her statement, Lena is
Read the passage from "A Shield." A lonely warrior, I am wounded with iron, Scarred with sword-points, sated with battle-play, Weary of weapons. I have witnessed much fighting, Much stubborn strife. From the strokes of war I have no hope for help or release Ere I pass from the world with the proud warrior band. Which is the best summary of the passage's theme?
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