AnswersOH-English Language Arts 12 AWriting a Narrative Application Essay

Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Unit test Answers

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Read the passage from Beowulf.The hero arose, surrounded closelyby his powerful thanes. A party remainedunder orders to keep watch on the arms;the rest proceeded, led by their princeunder Heorot’s roof.And standing on the hearthin webbed links that the smith had woven,the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt,resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke:

A
powerful
B
thanes
C
roof
D
gleaming
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Danish
B
French
C
Germanic
D
Swedish
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A literary theme is defined as

A
the series of events that construct a tale.
B
the message a text conveys about a topic.
C
the location where a text takes place.
D
the author's opinion of previous experiences.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.Now and then some trivial argument would break out, and one of them would kill another one, and all the others would detach themselves from the killer as neatly as blood clotting, and they’d consider the case and they’d either excuse him, for some reason, or else send him out to the forest to live by stealing from their outlying pens like a wounded fox. At times I would try to befriend the exile, at other times I would try to ignore him, but they were treacherous. In the end, I had to eat them.

A
jealous
B
compassionate
C
lonely
D
practical
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What does a typical dictionary entry include? Select 5 options.the number of syllables in the wordthe pronunciation of the wordthe parts of speechthe etymology of the wordthe foreign translationsthe definitions

A
the number of syllables in the word
B
the pronunciation of the word
C
the parts of speech
D
the etymology of the word
E
the foreign translations
F
the definitions
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Read the paragraph from Nick’s personal narrative.Standing alone in my family’s barn, I thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. I did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. What would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? Just as I was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. With animals squawking and dust flying, I scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. In seconds that felt more like minutes, I was successful . . . and I could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing.

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It allows Nick to include extra details as he develops the events that lead to the most exciting parts of his story.
B
It allows Nick to surprise the reader by disrupting the calm setting with unexpected excitement.
C
It allows Nick to omit the conclusion because he states his feelings at the beginning of the narrative.
D
It allows Nick to choose which events he will include and which events he would like to eliminate.
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If tele means "far away" and gram means "something that is written," which is the best definition of the word telegram?

A
a scientific analysis of handwriting
B
a communication that is false
C
a message sent over a long distance
D
a sound that is far away
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."

A
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
B
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
C
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
D
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.
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Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me.

A
The excitement of my new job started to wane, and I began to reconsider if this was truly how I wanted to spend my summer.
B
Once I arrived, I quickly learned that my job would also entail wiping tables, mopping floors, and washing dishes.
C
I gulped down my food, grabbed my bus card, and pecked my mother on the cheek as I raced out the door.
D
As I think back on my first job, I remember the many mistakes I made and the important lessons I learned.
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Which sentence uses stationery correctly?

Question illustration
T
The car remained stationery with the engine running.
T
Triathletes often train using stationery bicycles.
I
I received a gift set of personalized stationery.
T
The doctor said Grandpa’s condition was stationery.
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Which word shares a word root with remember?

r
revisit
r
reenter
m
medical
m
memory
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Which statements accurately contrast Beowulf and Grendel? Select 2 options.

A
Both works are written in an Old English poetic style.
B
Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.
C
Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective.
D
Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf.
E
Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.
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Read Anja’s inference about Hrothgar.Despite Grendel’s success in killing Hrothgar’s men, Hrothgar’s faith in God remained unshaken.

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[Hrothgar] Now Holy Godhas, in His goodness, guided him hereto the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel.
B
[Beowulf] Whichever one death fellsmust deem it a just judgment by God.
C
[Beowulf] Light came from the east,bright guarantee of God, and the waveswent quiet; I could see headlands
D
[Wealhtheow] With measured words she welcomed the Geatand thanked God for granting her wish
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Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?

A
Gilgamesh standing at the top of the mountain and asking for favorable dreams
B
Gilgamesh dreaming of an eagle with a lion’s head and a flaming mouth
C
Gilgamesh asking Enkidu to explain the meaning of his dream to him
D
Gilgamesh standing at edge of the Cedar Forest, ready to battle Humbaba
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.

A
It points out that Gilgamesh and Enkidu must fight Humbaba.
B
It indicates that the gods are helping Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
C
It emphasizes the length of Gilgamesh's and Enkidu's journey.
D
It dramatizes the danger Gilgamesh and Enkidu must face.

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