Read the passage from "To Autumn." Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,— The passage can be identified as part of a lyric poem because it
Read the passage from "To Autumn." Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run What effect is Keats most likely trying to achieve with his rhyme scheme?
Who is the target audience of this poster?
Which of these are metaphors? Choose two correct answers.
Speech directed toward someone who is absent or toward a thing that is personified is called
Read the passage. No science fiction anthology is complete without an excerpt from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It has every element of great science fiction: suspense, intrigue, and Martians. The story is a timeless classic. It captivated readers nearly one hundred years ago, and it is still relevant and spellbinding. What is the purpose of this passage?
Which statement best explains the aesthetic elements of a literary work?
Read the passage. An unidentified object was reported twenty miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. An observer saw the object fall from the sky in what he called "a fiery cloud." It fell to earth at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014. Rumors spread rapidly, and soon nearby residents were speculating about the object’s source. Many voiced concerns about aliens. Within a few hours, NASA scientists concluded that the spherical metal object was likely part of a spacecraft that survived reentry. Which factual details does the author include to inform readers? Choose three correct answers.
Read the thesis from Alex’s media analysis essay. The advertisement pushes young viewers to exercise by showing images of young people playing sports and listing for the viewers the benefits of exercise. Which is the most accurate and precise way to rewrite this thesis?
Which is an example of statistical evidence?
A(n) [Dropdown 1] is a claim that supports an opposing argument.
counterclaim
What do you call language that appeals to the senses and creates an impression?
A rebuttal explains why a counterclaim is
Read the passage. UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO. What is the purpose of this passage?
Read the paragraph. School administrators should be encouraged to increase funding for music education. Many feel that school music programs are expensive and time-consuming. However, participating in band, orchestra, or chorus has been shown to improve student learning. Studies show that children who participate in school music programs achieve higher grades than students who do not. They also perform better on standardized tests. What counterclaim is presented in the paragraph?
What effects can apostrophe have on a poem? Choose three correct answers.
Which is an example of hypothetical evidence?
Read the passage. The crowded diner was bustling with the lunch rush.The parties assembled in the booths huddled over laminated menus, discussing specials and office gossip. As Manny sipped his coffee, something in the doorway caught his eye. Others noticed, too, and soon the din of conversation ceased. The figure hesitated, backlit by the noon sun, holding the door wide. Some people still did not register his arrival. But soon his towering frame caused every diner’s chin to tip up in his appraisal, and a collective gasp resounded. Which descriptive details does the author include to entertain readers? Choose three correct answers.
What technique does this advertisement use to achieve its purpose?
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