AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRThe Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6

The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 — Unit test Answers

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When planning his narrative essay, should Noam include a section about how his experience affected him?

A
Yes, he should introduce the essay by using information about what he learned and if it changed him.
B
No, he should stick to a logical introduction to the essay and avoid information about his thoughts and feelings.
C
Yes, he should include at the end of the essay information about what he learned and if it changed him.
D
No, he should stick to a logical end to the essay and avoid information about his thoughts and feelings.
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Based on its prefix, which is the correct definition of "impersonal”?

A
not personal
B
between persons
C
someone who takes something personally
D
someone who has a certain personal quality
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affirmaffirmationaffirmativeaffirmatively

A
affirm
B
affirmation
C
affirmative
D
affirmatively
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prefixpronunciationsuffixword root

A
prefix
B
pronunciation
C
suffix
D
word root
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Read the sentence from Alexander’s paper.When asked if she was loyal enough to become a secret agent, Keysha answered in the affirmative.

A
Since she was affirmably loyal, Keysha was able to become a secret agent.
B
Before becoming a secret agent, Keysha needed to affirm her loyalty.
C
As an affirmation of her loyalty, Keysha agreed to become a secret agent.
D
Once she finally affirmed her loyalty, Keysha became a secret agent.
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Which words in the sentence are adverbs? Choose four answers.

A
lonely
B
quite
C
slowly
D
new
E
eventually
F
really
G
overjoyed
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The best way to locate a suffix is to look for a word part that

A
includes “pre”, “a”, or “en” for example.
B
shows the word’s central meaning.
C
is added to the end of the word root.
D
is added to the beginning of a word root.
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Read the sentence.The famous physicist who discovered the element received much acclaim and many prestigious awards.The underlined phrase is a(n) phrase.

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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Select two answers.a description of the settinga reflection on what was learnedan identification of the major people involveda description of the challenges and obstaclesa discussion about how the experience caused change

A
a description of the setting
B
a reflection on what was learned
C
an identification of the major people involved
D
a description of the challenges and obstacles
E
a discussion about how the experience caused change
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Which sentence contains an example clue, a type of context clue to help the reader understand the meaning of "frugal”?

A
We were very frugal, very careful to save our money and not to spend too much.
B
Her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum wage job.
C
Living a frugal life in childhood has helped me become more economical with shopping decisions as an adult.
D
Our friends spent whatever they earned wastefully, but we were frugal with our salaries.
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Which sentence has an underlined word that means "leave”?

A
During a fire drill, we evacuate the building.
B
The ants invade our picnic and eat our food.
C
The trains convey the commuters to work and back.
D
As the storm increases, clouds converge overhead.
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Read the sentence.The exquisite old painting hanging slightly crooked over the mantelpiece commanded our attention.

A
exquisite old painting
B
hanging slightly crooked
C
over the mantelpiece
D
commanded our attention
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fromontowith

A
from
B
on
C
to
D
with
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Read the sentence.The honeymooners visited the vineyard.

A
To realize their dream, the honeymooners planned to visit the beautiful vineyard to enjoy its scenic beauty.
B
To visit the vineyard, the honeymooners allowed extra time to travel the long distance and enjoy the countryside.
C
To appreciate the vineyard, the honeymooners realized that they needed to slowly explore the beautiful rolling hills.
D
To complete their trip, the honeymooners decided that they should pay a visit to the vineyard and its lovely grounds.

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