Self-Selecting Texts — Unit test Answers

Emanuelle is writing an analytical essay comparing "Mutability” and "A Defence of Poetry.”The main focus of her essay should be

Read the excerpt from "A Defence of Poetry.”There is this difference between a story and a poem, that a story is a catalogue of detached facts, which have no other connexion than time, place, circumstance, cause and effect; the other is the creation of actions according to the unchangeable forms of human nature, as existing in the mind of the Creator, which is itself the image of all other minds. The one is partial, and applies only to a definite period of time, and a certain combination of even

Dakota is at a library looking for a book about scuba diving. She is having problems finding a book that matches her content and complexity needs. Which describes the most efficient step Dakota could use to find an appropriate book?

In "A Defence of Poetry,” Shelley suggests that the only thing that lasts is change. Which line from "Mutability” can also be seen as a reflection of this idea?

Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.When dinner was over, she returned directly to Jane, and Miss Bingley began abusing her as soon as she was out of the room. Her manners were pronounced to be very bad indeed, a mixture of pride and impertinence; she had no conversation, no style, no beauty. Mrs. Hurst thought the same, and added:"She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild.”"She did, indeed, Louisa. I could hardly keep my countenance. Very nonsensical to come at all! Why must she be scampering about the country, because her sister had a cold? Her hair, so untidy, so blowsy!”"Yes, and her petticoat; I hope you saw her petticoat, six inches deep in mud, I am absolutely certain; and the gown which had been let down to hide it not doing its office.”"Your picture may be very exact, Louisa," said Bingley; "but this was all lost upon me. I thought Miss Elizabeth Bennet looked remarkably well when she came into the room this morning. Her dirty petticoat quite escaped my notice.”"You observed it, Mr. Darcy, I am sure,” said Miss Bingley; "and I am inclined to think that you would not wish to see your sister make such an exhibition.”

Harry wants to learn the best techniques for catching different kinds of freshwater fish. He reads at an eleventh-grade level. He has some basic experience with fishing, but he wants to learn how to catch a wider variety of fish.

Read the lines from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."The waves beside them danced; but theyOut-did the sparkling waves in glee:A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company:I gazed—and gazed—but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought

Read the poems.What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry?

Read the excerpt from chapter 29 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.When the ladies returned to the drawing-room, there was little to be done but to hear Lady Catherine talk, which she did without any intermission till coffee came in, delivering her opinion on every subject in so decisive a manner, as proved that she was not used to have her judgement controverted. She enquired into Charlotte’s domestic concerns familiarly and minutely, gave her a great deal of advice as to the management of them all; told her how everything ought to be regulated in so small a family as hers, and instructed her as to the care of her cows and her poultry. Elizabeth found that nothing was beneath this great lady’s attention, which could furnish her with an occasion of dictating to others.

Read the excerpt from an article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drinking enough water every day is good for overall health. As plain drinking water has zero calories, it can also help with managing body weight and reducing caloric intake when substituted for drinks with calories, like regular soda.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."For oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

Read the second stanza from "Mutability.”We rest.—A dream has power to poison sleep; We rise.—One wandering thought pollutes the day; We feel, conceive or reason, laugh or weep; Embrace fond woe, or cast our cares away

Alliteration is

Which statements describe haiku? Check all that apply.A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines.A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme.A haiku often contains a kigo.A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.