In Rain Myths, which conclusion about the Madagascan people is most justified by "A Madagascan Myth”?
Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.” In his anger, Tû chopped down the forests to find Tâne and threw him into a basket. Next, Tû searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, Tû made nets to capture Tangora’s fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû’s descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth. What can be inferred about how the Maori feel about the land they live on?
Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?
Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict in Amateratsu?
Read the excerpt from a contemporary story. Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen. She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older. It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone. So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school. Which sentence from the passage best supports the conclusion that the author was influenced by Amaterasu?
Read the sentence. Upon returning to Athens after defeating the Minotaur in Crete, Theseus replaced King Aegeus, leading Athens into a new era of success. Which part of Theseus does the sentence best summarize?
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.” Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy. Why is this excerpt a good example of a feature often found in a myth?
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.” In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick. Why does the myth explain that each tribe has its own gift?
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.” These cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them. What is the purpose of this passage?
Which value is reflected in Heracles?
Based on the prefix, the word "extricate” most likely means
Which sentence has an underlined word that means "leave”?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Read the compound sentence. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Which is the correct way to punctuate the sentence?
Read the sentence. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily at the curious cat. Which correctly revises the sentence?
To find a word’s meaning, the reader can study the surrounding words, which are called the
Words with the word root "dorm” will have a meaning related to
Which sentence uses an antonym clue to help the reader determine the meaning of the underlined word?
Read the sentence a student wrote. As he listened to the haunting notes of the song the author realized he had found the inspiration for his next suspense novel. The teacher reviewing this sentence would point out that since this is a
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