Use the following definitions to answer the question. emerge: 1. (verb) to come up, appear immerge: 1. (verb) to sink into, immerse Which sentence contains correct word usage?
Read the introduction to Griffin’s personal narrative, “Saving Up.” Student Work When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. “If you can _______ up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go,” she replied. I _______ thrilled! Fill in the blanks in order.
Read the sentence. Bailey is far superior to other dogs of his breed; he learns tricks faster and easier than any other dog I have ever owned. Which word best contributes to the positive tone of this sentence?
Which best defines the term "universal theme”?
Read the sentence. The audience watching the play knew the criminal was hiding behind the sofa, but the characters were unaware of this fact. This sentence describes an example of
Read the sentence. After going over the attendance data, I have learned that twenty percent of our students are calling in sick every day, and it would be good to do something to stop this problem. Which appeal is the speaker using in the sentence?
Where are quotation marks used when framing a direct quote in a paraphrase?
Read the excerpt from Tommy’s speech to his school administration about why physical education should be mandatory for each student. It is good for students to learn about health and be active throughout the school day. Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?
Read the excerpt from “Autumn” by Jean Starr Untermeyer. Great jars laden with the raw green of pickles, Standing in a solemn row across the back of the porch, Exhaling the pungent dill; In the excerpt, the word “pungent” refers to the pickles’
Read the third stanza of "Song of Myself." My tongue, every atom of my blood, form’d from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death. Which statement best describes the effect of the language in this stanza?
Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED. "There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!" Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that
In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to
Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?
According to "Civil Disobedience," what happens before Thoreau is put into prison?
Which best describes the theme of this poem?
Read the sentence relating to Roger Chillingworth from Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter . “Never, sayest thou?” rejoined he with a smile of dark and self-relying intelligence. What trait of Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne develop in this sentence?
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin. According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent
Read this excerpt from "On Virtue," by Phyllis Wheatley. O thou bright jewel in my aim I strive To comprehend thee. Thine own words declare Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach. I cease to wonder, and no more attempt Thine height t’explore, or fathom thy profound. But, O my soul, sink not into despair, Virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand Would now embrace thee, hovers o’er thine head. Fain would the heaven-born soul with her converse, Then seek, then court her for her promised bliss. What is the main difference between Wheatley’s “On Virtue” and Frost’s "Mending Wall"?
What is the rhyme scheme of "A Psalm of Life"?
Read the statement. The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights. This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s
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