Practice Exam Answers

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry . As we approached behind them, we could see only the clusters of white people that stretched for a distance of two blocks along the entire span of the school building. My mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies I had seen. Which words help create the mood in the excerpt? Choose three correct answers.

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Capulet : O brother Montague! give me thy hand: This is my daughter’s jointure, for no more Can I demand. Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is best supported by this excerpt?

Read the excerpt from Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured. Which statement best describes Lincoln’s use of rhetorical appeal?

Which sentence best exhibits the characteristics of a memoir?

What is the theme of a poem?

Events that take the conflict to its highest point help to develop

Which literary elements define narrative poetry? Choose three correct answers.

How many iambs per line does a Shakespearean sonnet contain?

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Choose three correct answers.

DeSean is conducting research to support his claim that the penalty for texting while driving in his home state of California should be more severe than a $20 fine for first-time offenders. He finds this text in a reliable source. (1) In the United States, the punishment for driving while texting varies greatly from state to state. (2) For instance, in Alaska, there is a $1,000 fine for first-time offenders, while in California, the amount is $20, and in Montana, it’s not even illegal. (3) The bottom line is that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. (4) In fact, it makes the driver 23 times more likely to crash, and in 2010, eleven percent of drivers age 18–20 who crashed and lived admitted they were texting at the wheel. Which sentence contains a detail that best supports DeSean’s claim?

Read the sentence Gordon gently persuaded his grandfather to play checkers. Which word best replaces the underlined phrase but keeps the original meaning of the sentence?

Read the sentence. I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms. What is the best way to revise the sentence?

Read the short speech. Operating a motor vehicle requires a driver’s undivided attention. Navigating the roads, attending to road signs, and anticipating the behavior of others demands focus. Young drivers must ignore distractions that hinder their concentration, such as texting. Texting while driving is a blindfold that obstructs views and destroys caution. In the worst situations, it leads to destruction and can be fatal. Identify the metaphor in the speech.

Read the paragraph. As the names for the honor roll were announced, Omar heard his name. His posture straightened . He nodded and stifled a smile as his legs bounced a subtle beat beneath his desk. He closed his eyes briefly, silently willing himself to save his reaction for later. The underlined words reveal Omar’s

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , Romeo is a protagonist because he is a

Which guidelines should be followed when creating a works cited page using MLA format? Choose three correct answers.

The literary device that provides clues or hints to suggest what will occur later in a story is called:

Which theme is best expressed in "The Gift of the Magi"?