Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."The dining room to which Ivan conducted him was in many ways remarkable. There was a medieval magnificence about it; it suggested a baronial hall of feudal times with its oaken panels, its high ceiling, its vast refectory table where twoscore men could sit down to eat. About the hall were mounted heads of many animals—lions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears; larger or more perfect specimens Rainsford had never seen. At the great table the general was sitting, alone.
Which excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game" best portrays Zaroff as Rainsford’s foil?
Read the paragraph.When Lia awoke, she found her mother next to her bed, shaking her shoulder and telling her that she had missed her alarm, which was still softly playing music. It was 7:08, and Lia’s bus usually arrived at 7:15. She jumped out of bed, grabbed some clothes, tugged them on, and raced downstairs. She only had a minute to zip up her backpack, grab a bagel and a banana, and dash out the door. As Lia sprinted for the bus, she accidentally left her notebook and homework on the kitchen table along with her flute for band class. Settling into a seat and catching her breath, she began to contemplate the day ahead.
Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game.""Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not? I hunt the scum of the earth—sailors from tramp ships—lascars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them.""But they are men," said Rainsford hotly.
What details from the narration show that Rainsford is a rational individual who does well in moments of danger? Select 2 options.
Read these lines from "The Raven."And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sittingOn the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
Which excerpt from Annabel Lee provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that Annabel Lee was loyal?
Read the passage from "Annabel Lee.”But our love it was stronger by far than the loveOf those who were older than we—Of many far wiser than we—And neither the angels in Heaven aboveNor the demons down under the seaCan ever dissever my soul from the soulOf the beautiful Annabel Lee;
Read the line from "Annabel Lee.”Of the beautiful Annabel Lee
What central idea do "The Quinceanera" and "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again" share?
Enzo read this passage from "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again.”Another episode in the recent spate of neighborhood thefts occurred on Saturday at Ferguson’s department store. Several pieces of jewelry were taken at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Jane Dickson, the employee working the jewelry counter reported that she did not initially see the theft, but realized shortly before 1 p.m. that several necklaces were missing from inside the jewelry case, which she had accidentally left unlocked while moving away to help another customer.
Read the passage from "Annabel Lee.”And this was the reason that, long ago,In this kingdom by the sea,A wind blew out of a cloud, chillingMy beautiful Annabel Lee;So that her highborn kinsmen cameAnd bore her away from me,To shut her up in a sepulchreIn this kingdom by the sea.
What is one key difference between "The Quinceanera" and "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again"?
Read the passage from "The Quinceanera.”So there I was at the jewelry counter in Ferguson’s department store, surrounded by stroller-driving moms and crying babies. I had to hurry. Maritza’s party was tonight and, more importantly, I was meeting my friends at the movies at 1:00. It would be the only part of the day I would actually get to enjoy, and I was really looking forward to it.
Read the passage from "The Quinceanera.”The next thing I knew, the alarm on my phone rang, startling me out of a daze. It was 12:30, time for me to leave! In a rush of misery I realized I had to make a choice: get my sister’s gift or make it to my movie on time. A quick look at the jewelry reminded me that there wasn’t anything here I thought she’d like anyhow. But I had to get her something! And then it hit me. My sister liked movies – I could get her movie tickets at the theatre, or a gift certificate she could use whenever she wanted!
Read the passage from "Racing the Storm.”Anastasia shook her head in wonder. "You’re so lucky you have your license,” she said. "I wish I had been the one driving.”
In "Racing the Storm,” the author creates suspense through pacing, which is the
Read the passage from "Racing the Storm.”Behind them, black clouds brewed, bearing down on them at a breakneck speed.
In "Racing the Storm,” which character is a foil to Keri?
Read the passage from "Racing the Storm.”"Turn the radio off!” Keri shouted. "Anastasia!” She reached out and shook the other girl’s leg. "Turn it off! I need to concentrate.”"Yeesh!” Anastasia exclaimed. Finally giving her attention to the scene outside, she smiled. "Wow. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” she said."Never mind,” Keri moaned, letting go of the wheel again to turn off the radio herself. "Look, I’m going to get off this highway. I don’t know where we’ll end up, but we have to do something.”
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