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Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing — Unit test Answers

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Read these lines from Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself.” Do I contradict myself? Very well, then, I contradict myself; (I am large, I contain multitudes.)What does Whitman mean when he says, “I contain multitudes”?

A
He is showing that he is capable of writing many poems.
B
He is suggesting that one person is influenced by many others.
C
He is suggesting that a human being has different aspects.
D
He is indicating that he has more than one personality.
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In Walden, how is the excerpt from “Spring” mostly organized?

A
It describes the order of events as winter turns to spring.
B
It explains how the author’s mood changes as spring arrives.
C
It lists the benefits of the rebirth of nature in springtime.
D
It compares the landscape in spring to the landscape in summer.
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Why is creating an outline an important step in writing a personal narrative?

A
It helps the writer determine the structure of the piece.
B
It helps the writer brainstorm topics.
C
It helps the writer decide what to write about.
D
It helps the writer categorize different life experiences.
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What attitude toward scientific knowledge does “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” express?

A
The poem suggests that scientific knowledge involves reasoning to a great degree.
B
The poem suggests that the only way to truly understand nature is through scientific knowledge.
C
The poem suggests that scientific knowledge is the opposite of inner knowledge.
D
The poem suggests that scientific knowledge is superior to other kinds of knowledge.
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Read the introduction to Griffin’s personal narrative, “Saving Up.”When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. “If you can [WOL] up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go,” she replied. I [WOL] thrilled!Fill in the blanks in order.

A
save . . . . was
B
save . . . . am
C
saved . . . . was
D
saved . . . . am
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How does the form of "Song of Myself" help the poem communicate its theme?

A
By moving forward without formal restraints, the poet justifies expressions of freedom in the work.
B
The division of the poem into sections makes the poem more entertaining and more communicative.
C
The presentation of several points of view makes the theme more memorable.
D
The poem’s longer length forces the reader to accept the theme as truth.
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Read the excerpt from “Conclusion” in Walden.The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men; and so with the paths which the mind travels. How worn and dusty, then, must be the highways of the world, how deep the ruts of tradition and conformity! I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. I do not wish to go below now.Which best describes the purpose of the imagery in the excerpt?

A
It encourages readers to experience Thoreau’s work as if they are taking a journey around the world.
B
It illustrates Thoreau’s goal to continue exploring the world around him in a unique and fulfilling way.
C
It encourages readers to embark on their own worldly exploration after they finish Thoreau’s book.
D
It illustrates the physical and emotional difficulties Thoreau had while living in the world of nature.
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Which statement best describes the rhythm of "Song of Myself"?

A
The poem is completely without rhythm or cadence.
B
An underlying consistent rhythm is present, but the lines mask it.
C
The rhythm is very similar to the rhythm of everyday speech.
D
Some stanzas have a definite rhyme scheme, while others do not.
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood. Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search another, I stop somewhere waiting for you. Which statement best summarizes the theme that these lines suggest?

A
One should keep striving, even in the face of adversity.
B
The self is complex and an integral part of nature.
C
A clear-eyed vision of one’s strengths is crucial.
D
One should always be faithful to one’s friends.
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Read the third stanza of "Song of Myself."My tongue, every atom of my blood, form’d from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death. Which statement best describes the effect of the language in this stanza?

A
It evokes a sense of suspense as to what will happen next.
B
It is calm and quiet, suggesting that the speaker is thoughtful.
C
It establishes that the speaker of the poem will be frank and honest.
D
It is aggressive and suggests that the speaker has overly strong opinions.
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In "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," what is the significance of the phrase “[Death] knew no haste”?

A
The phrase is meant to suggest the universality of Death’s power.
B
The phrase is evidence of the poet’s respect for Death’s grace and poise.
C
The phrase displays the poet’s frustration with Death’s lack of speed.
D
The phrase characterizes Death as being removed from human concerns.
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Read the excerpt from Walden.Sympathy with the fluttering alder and poplar leaves almost takes away my breath; yet, like the lake, my serenity is rippled but not ruffled. These small waves raised by the evening wind are as remote from storm as the smooth reflecting surface.How does the excerpt support Thoreau’s view on solitude?

A
It suggests that the natural world is the only place to be alone.
B
It indicates that when alone in nature, nothing can disturb his calm.
C
It shows that sitting by the lake increases his feeling of isolation.
D
It demonstrates that movements in nature create anxiety in humans.

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