Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel
Read the passage.The woman in the last apartment down the hall was somewhat of a misanthrope, according to most people in Keira's building. She almost never came out of her apartment, but when she did, she answered hellos with a glare, as if she were being insulted. Keira was sure that she could find a way to get to know the woman, if only she could figure out how to invite herself into the woman's apartment to chat.Based on inferences, what is the most likely meaning of misanthrope?
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin.According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent
Read the excerpts.From A Feeding Study about Cats by Daniel CohenA team of researchers has discovered that cats that eat once a day are healthier and more satisfied than cats that are fed multiple times a day. The team studied eight healthy indoor cats over three weeks. Some of the cats were fed once a day, while others were fed four times a day. The researchers observed the cats’ activity levels each day. They also measured the cats’ body weights and the levels of various chemicals in their blood. The data showed that the cats that ate once a day were less hungry and had more protein in their blood, suggesting that they are better able to build and maintain muscle. The researchers found that neither group gained weight during the study.From Responsible Cat Ownership by Navita GuptaOver 25% of households in the United States have at least one cat. How can these cat owners keep their pets happy and healthy? First, it is important to feed cats nutritious food. The amount of food a cat needs depends on the size and activity level of the cat. For example, if the cat is very playful, it will need more food as opposed to a cat that spends most of the day lying around. Either way, it is important to keep cats on a feeding schedule. Most cat owners feed their cats twice a day—usually every eight to twelve hours. Others choose to feed their cats once per day. No matter what schedule an owner chooses, food should never be left out all day. This can cause cats to overeat and gain weight.
Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden.Every day or two I strolled to the village to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there, circulating either from mouth to mouth, or from newspaper to newspaper, and which, taken in homeopathic doses, was really as refreshing in its way as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs. As I walked in the woods to see the birds and squirrels, so I walked in the village to see the men and boys; instead of the wind among the pines I heard the carts rattle.Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?
Based on the Declaration of Independence, which statement best describes the founding fathers’ view on the role of government?
Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter using comprehension strategies.A blessing on the righteous Colony of the Massachusetts, where iniquity is dragged out into the sunshine!What is the meaning of the word “iniquity”?
What overall effect does Bradstreet achieve in "The Author to Her Book" through her use of hyperbole and metaphor?
What is the couplet pattern in both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening”?
Read the excerpt from Common Sense."Neither can ye reconcile Britain and America. The last cord now is broken, the people of England are presenting addresses against us.”In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
What is the couplet pattern in both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening”?
Which best describes Paine’s purpose in writing Common Sense?
Read the excerpt from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.Why then, O brawling love! O loving hate!O anything, of nothing first create!O heavy lightness! serious vanity!Misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms!Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!Still-waking sleep, that is not what it isThis love feel I, that feel no love in this.
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."These two brothers had creative powers, and with these powers they took clay and modeled it into animals. They used these animals to contend with one another. Each brother created a more powerful or more cunning animal than the next. They also created fruits, plants, and medicines for good and for evil. Finally, the right-handed twin made man. It is unknown whether or not the left-handed twin assisted in the creation of man. Man was the right-handed twin's favorite creation.How does this support the idea that "The World on Turtle's Back" is a creation myth?
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."They are now the objects of that very same anger and wrath of God, that is expressed in the torments of hell. And the reason why they don't go down to hell at each moment, is not because God, in whose power they are, is not then very angry with them; as angry as he is with many of those miserable creatures now tormented in hell, who there feel and bear the fierceness of his wrath. Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Edwards's opinion, as a minister, of the members of his congregation?
Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I.“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.”Paine compares tyranny to hell in order to
Read the sentences.Focused on helping his neighbors, Mark began rebuilding after the storm. He organized a team of volunteers after a local hardware store began delivering donated supplies. To watch the town come back to life was incredible.
Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."When the girl awoke, she knew that she would bear twins. Even before they were born, there was contention between the twins. There was no peace between these two brothers. When it was time for them to be born, the right-handed twin wanted to be born in the normal way. The left-handed twin saw light in the other direction and was determined to be born through his mother's mouth or nose. In his attempt to be born in the opposite direction, he killed his mother.Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude that
Read the sentence. If we had arrived earlier, we would have been able to sit closer to the stage. What is the verb mood of this sentence?
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.What is the denotation of the word “cast” in this excerpt?
Which slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
Which statement best describes one main idea of Of Plymouth Plantation?
Read the statement. The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights.This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery.In this excerpt, what does “exquisite” mean?
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery.In this excerpt, what does “exquisite” mean?
Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I. “’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light.”In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Read the beginning of Divya’s personal narrative, “The Graduation Speech.”“There’s no way I would ever volunteer to be our graduation speaker,” I snapped. Jill [WOL] surprised. “I don’t even like raising my hand in school,” I continued. “Why on earth would I put myself in a position to speak in front of our entire class?”She smiled knowingly. “I think you have a lot to say, Divya, and it’s time to finally let it out. You always give me great advice. Graduation is a major turning point, and everyone will be looking for a little advice and encouragement as they venture into the world. See? You [WOL] the perfect person to give this speech!”Fill in the blanks in order.
Which best describes Paine’s purpose in writing Common Sense?
Read the paragraph.[1] When Amira woke up, it was still dark outside. [2] Although she was tired, she stumbled out of bed, brushed her teeth, and put on her running clothes. [3] When she went into the kitchen, she saw that her mom had left her favorite water bottle on the counter. [4] As she had done every day for the past month, she opened the front door, stepped onto the pavement, and began her morning ritual.Which of the following best describes this paragraph?
Read the excerpt from Common Sense."Neither can ye reconcile Britain and America. The last cord now is broken, the people of England are presenting addresses against us.”In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Read the sentence. Selena, Ben, and Raj all won leads in the musical, and they has practiced every afternoon during study hall for the past two weeks.Which is the best replacement for the underlined words?
Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin.According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent
Read the sentence.Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old in 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Which is the best way to revise this complex sentence?
Read the sentence. Selena, Ben, and Raj all won leads in the musical, and they has practiced every afternoon during study hall for the past two weeks.Which is the best replacement for the underlined words?
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