Answers650401 English IV S1 – POLLOCK CARRIE FWriting a Narrative Application Essay

Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Unit test Answers

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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

H
He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
H
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
H
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
H
He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
F
circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Which sentence contains a participle?

A
The whole frustrating experience can be blamed on poor planning.
B
Although studying may seem tedious, it fosters great results.
C
The park prohibits everyone from skateboarding on weekends.
D
Great cunning was required to make the surprise party feasible.
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best

a
arrogant
h
helpful
u
unlikable
s
sympathetic
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Read the paragraph.Enkidu, who had met the beast, warned Gilgamesh of the dangers involved, explaining that Gilgamesh did not "know the horror that lurks ahead.” Upon seeing the beast Humbaba, Gilgamesh himself became seized with dread and terror. However, despite Enkidu’s warning and his own temporary paralysis upon seeing Humbaba, Gilgamesh charged at Humbaba with his axe. He demonstrated that he was able to summon the bravery necessary to overcome his fear and attack the frightening beast.

A
Even though he had seen Humbaba before, Enkidu was just as horrified by the monster’s appearance as Gilgamesh was.
B
Gilgamesh demonstrated his abilities as an effective and compelling leader and speaker on several occasions.
C
Two men embarked on a long and dangerous journey to the Cedar Forest in hopes of defeating the beast Humbaba.
D
Gilgamesh proved his bravery when he engaged in battle with a strong and fierce antagonist.
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Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.

G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.
G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.
W
When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.
W
When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.
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Which can be used as the subject of a sentence?

A
a gerund
B
a participle
C
an adjective
D
an adverb
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I
In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . .
I
Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked.
I
In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn’t matter to me what they did to each other.
S
Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

A
the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold
B
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.
C
Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.
D
their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold
E
I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba’s neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground.At his death-roar the mountains of Lebanon shook,the valleys ran with his blood, for ten milesthe forest resounded. Then the two friendssliced him open, pulled out his intestines,cut off his head with its knife-sharp teethand horrible bloodshot staring eyes.

A
Humbaba is so terrified of Gilgamesh that he lets out a “death-roar” that makes the mountains of Lebanon shake.
B
After hearing Enkidu’s encouraging words, Gilgamesh feels like himself again and begins to yell and swing his axe.
C
Humbaba is so wounded that he staggers around before crashing to the ground like a falling cedar tree.
D
After attacking and killing Humbaba with his axe, Gilgamesh assists in slicing him open, removing his intestines, and cutting off his head.
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One way to describe the subject of a sentence is to use a(n)

A
infinitive.
B
gerund.
C
article.
D
preposition.
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Anglo-SaxonDanishEssex-KentWessex

A
Anglo-Saxon
B
Danish
C
Essex-Kent
D
Wessex

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