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Historical and Cultural Context in “Civil Peace” — Unit test Answers

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is the time, place, and environment in which the events of a text take place.

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What must a reader do to analyze diction? Check all that apply.identify rhyme schemerecognize important wordsdetermine the denotation of each wordidentify the connotations of wordsdetermine the main idea of the poem

A
identify rhyme scheme
B
recognize important words
C
determine the denotation of each word
D
identify the connotations of words
E
determine the main idea of the poem
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Read the excerpt from "Digging."The cold smell of potato mould, the squelch and slap Of soggy peat, the curt cuts of an edge Through living roots awaken in my head.But I've no spade to follow men like them.Read the haiku by Bashō. Sickly,but somehow the chrysanthemum is budding. How do the senses used in the excerpt from "Digging" and the haiku affect a reader's understanding and interpretation of each?

A
The excerpt from “Digging” relies much more heavily on images of nature to convey its main idea than the haiku does.
B
The excerpt from “Digging” uses lines of equal length throughout, while the lines of the haiku are of varying lengths.
C
The excerpt from “Digging” discusses the relationship between writing and farming, while the haiku only discusses nature.
D
The excerpt from “Digging” focuses on sound devices to reveal its story, while the haiku focuses on visual imagery.
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Which pair of words best describes the setting of Bilbo Baggins’ party?

A
close and dark
B
dank and cheerless
C
private and exclusive
D
grand and inclusive
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What is the purpose of a persuasive letter?

A
to demonstrate the steps in a process
B
to inform readers about meaningful research
C
to convince readers to take action or support a cause
D
to explain a societal problem that needs to be addressed
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe.His children picked mangoes near the military cemetery and sold them to soldiers’ wives for a few pennies—real pennies this time—and his wife started making breakfast akara balls for neighbours in a hurry to start life again. With his family earnings he took his bicycle to the villages around and bought fresh palmwine which he mixed generously in his rooms with the water which had recently started running again in the public tap down the road, and opened up a bar for soldiers and other lucky people with good money.

A
A man can make more money with the help of his family.
B
Each villager has different needs during times of war.
C
Successful people are always creative and hardworking.
D
You can find opportunities for success even in bleak times.
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Which sentence is appropriate for a formal e-mail?

A
The vending machines are full of junk, and kids are forced to settle for what’s there.
B
Healthy alternatives should be added to the vending machines to promote good health.
C
When students get the munchies at the end of the day, they need healthy choices.
D
Let’s get rid of the current snack machine and replace it w/ something worthwhile!
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Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring shows an element of fantasy?

A
There was a splendid supper for everyone; for everyone, that is, except those invited to the special family dinner-party. This was held in the great pavilion with the tree.
B
Bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree. The light of the lanterns fell on his beaming face; the golden buttons shone on his embroidered silk waistcoat.
C
They all feared that a song or some poetry was now imminent; and they were getting bored. Why couldn’t he stop talking and let them drink his health?
D
He stepped down and vanished. There was a blinding flash of light, and the guests all blinked. When they opened their eyes Bilbo was nowhere to be seen.
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Read the persuasive conclusion.Gardening can enhance lives and provide nourishment. Time spent outside in a garden boosts the body’s immune system, and a garden’s harvest can be a healthy, cost-saving supplement to any diet.

A
The sun is a natural source of vitamin D, an essential nutrient for good health.
B
When tending your garden, use natural pesticides instead of chemicals.
C
Consider starting your own garden with some of your favorite vegetable seeds.
D
Despite the challenges of insects and blight, gardening is a simple hobby.
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Which line best highlights Frodo’s loyal nature?

A
Frodo was the only one present who had said nothing.
B
He had enjoyed the joke, of course, even though he had been in the know.
C
[H]e realized suddenly that he loved the old hobbit dearly.
D
Frodo did not want to have any more to do with the party.
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Which sentence contains the best example of alliteration?

A
Ten pieces of paper were placed upon the platter.
B
Each child stood up as the teacher entered the room.
C
At the break of day, the hikers packed their backpacks.
D
Elton parked his car away from the busy market.
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe.He got a destitute carpenter with one old hammer, a blunt plane and a few bent and rusty nails in his tool bag to turn this assortment of wood, paper and metal into door and window shutters for five Nigerian shillings or fifty Biafran pounds. He paid the pounds, and moved in with his overjoyed family carrying five heads on their shoulders.

A
overwhelmed with everything he has to do.
B
upset about everything he and his family have lost in the war.
C
grateful that his family is intact and has shelter.
D
annoyed with how much he has to pay the carpenter.
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recreates a historical eventrealistically represents lifedoes not depict the real worlddoes not include mythical creatures

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recreates a historical event
B
realistically represents life
C
does not depict the real world
D
does not include mythical creatures
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe."Awright! We know say you no get plenty money. But we sef no get even anini. So derefore make you open dis window and give us one hundred pound and we go commot."

A
“We know you are saying you will have money later, but we don’t have much to do, so we need your money now.”
B
“We know you say you have a lot of money, so give us just a little and we will leave you alone.”
C
“We know you say you don’t have money, but we don’t have any, so give us yours and we’ll leave.”
D
“We know you are saying you don’t have much money, but you should share what you have.”
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What components should be included in a persuasive letter? Select four answers. an apologya claimsupporting reasonsa legal disclaimersupporting evidencea counterclaim and a rebuttal

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an apology
B
a claim
C
supporting reasons
D
a legal disclaimer
E
supporting evidence
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a counterclaim and a rebuttal

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