AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 A-CRUnit Test

Researching and Writing about a Mythical Character Answers

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Elise needs to revise her essay’s conclusion to use a more formal tone.Hera is a Greek goddess you should get to know. I like her because she’s strong, smart, and beautiful.

A
Hera isn’t just an ordinary Greek goddess. She’s powerful because she’s beautiful, smart, and really strong.
B
Readers should become familiar with the Greek goddess, Hera. Her strength, wisdom, and beauty set her apart from other Olympians.
C
I think Hera is the greatest of the Greek goddesses. She’s not just beautiful, she’s also smart and strong.
D
Everyone who reads about Hera knows that she is a beauty. She also has strength and wisdom to boot!
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Which is an example of ethical use of a source?

A
A popular singer samples music and lyrics from another singer without asking or giving credit.
B
A writer is inspired by a popular novel and writes a version of it with different character names.
C
The drama club writes to a Broadway producer to ask permission to perform his play at their school.
D
A vlogger uses the cover art from a popular album as the background to her videos.
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Elizabeth receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Theseus. Summarize his victory over the Minotaur, and identify his heroic characteristics.

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Elizabeth should ask, “Which traits show Theseus’s heroism?” using a newspaper article published in 1990 for research.
B
Elizabeth should ask, “Which traits show Theseus’s heroism?” using a current article from a scholarly website for research.
C
Elizabeth should ask, “How does Theseus’s heroism impact modern life?” using a newspaper article published in 1990 for research.
D
Elizabeth should ask, “How does Theseus’s heroism impact modern life?” using a current article from a scholarly website for research.
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Lucas is given the paragraph below to read and paraphrase.Achilles, a powerful Greek warrior, was thought to be immortal because he had been submerged in the River Styx during infancy. However, because his mother dipped him into the water while holding his heel, he was left vulnerable in that small spot. Today “Achilles’ heel” refers to a weakness that can lead to downfall.

A
Because he was dipped in the River Styx, Achilles was thought to be immortal. Unfortunately his mother held him by the heel, and he was weak in that area. An “Achilles’ heel” is a weakness that can lead to downfall.
B
“Achilles’ heel” is a term used to describe a weak spot. The phrase comes from the story of a Greek soldier who was thought to be unbeatable—but was actually vulnerable.
C
Today the phrase “Achilles’ heel” refers to a weakness that can lead to downfall. This refers to the story of a powerful Greek warrior who had been submerged in the River Styx during childhood.
D
The article says, “Achilles, a powerful Greek warrior, was thought to be immortal because he had been submerged in the River Styx during infancy.” It explains the meaning of “Achilles’ heel.”
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Which is an effective research question in developing an essay topic?

A
Who are some important Greek heroes?
B
Who are Hercules’s mother and father?
C
What is the most interesting story based on a Greek myth?
D
What is the story of Hercules, and what lesson does it teach?
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Which characteristics should be avoided in formal writing?

A
scholarly language
B
complex sentences
C
opinion statements
D
lengthy descriptions
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A
e-mails
B
essays
C
conversation
D
friendly letters
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Sammy will paraphrase an article for his class. To paraphrase correctly, Sammy must

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use language taken directly from the article.
B
include quotation marks around the author’s words.
C
restate the ideas of the article in his own words.
D
find well-written phrases and quote them directly.
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What should an effective research question be? Check all that apply.

A
broad
B
answerable
C
vague
D
simple
E
complex
F
specific
G
compelling
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Which is an example of a direct quotation?

A
According to my research, Zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire Trojan War.
B
Greek scholars agree that Zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others.
C
Dr. W. Wharton explains, “Zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.”
D
Artists usually portray Zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.

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