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A person’s way of thinking about and seeing a situation is a(n)

allusion.

narration.

attitude.

perspective.

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What is the purpose of transition words in persuasive writing?

to state claims

to link ideas

to cite sources

to offer criticism

Which lines from the poem "Digging” use assonance? Check all that apply.The squat pen rests; snug as a gun.When the spade sinks into gravelly ground:Bends low, comes up twenty years awayBy God, the old man could handle a spade.Nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods

The squat pen rests; snug as a gun.

When the spade sinks into gravelly ground:

Bends low, comes up twenty years away

By God, the old man could handle a spade.

Nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods

Which audiences require a formal tone? Select three answers. teachersfriendsemployerspolicy makersfamily members

teachers

friends

employers

policy makers

family members

author’s messagemain characterssocial environmentoverall theme

author’s message

main characters

social environment

overall theme

Which statement best explains the function of an e-mail subject line?

The subject line is a friendly greeting.

The subject line is a clever saying or logo.

The subject line states the purpose or topic.

The subject line establishes common ground.

Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim?

Teachers often communicate with families via newsletters and e-mails.

Parents of school-age children appreciate information from schools.

Offices are trying to reduce paper usage through reuse and recycling efforts.

School communications should be sent electronically to conserve paper.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring."How bright your garden looks!” said Gandalf."Yes,” said Bilbo. "I am very fond indeed of it, and of all the dear old Shire; but I think I need a holiday.”"You mean to go on with your plan then?”"I do. I made up my mind months ago, and I haven’t changed it.”"Very well. It is no good saying any more. Stick to your plan—your whole plan, mind—and I hope it will turn out for the best, for you, and for all of us.”"I hope so. Anyway I mean to enjoy myself on Thursday, and have my little joke.”

as determined

as generous

as homesick

as unfriendly

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not matter. Many people from other parts of the Shire were also asked; and there were even a few from outside the borders. Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person. He gave away presents to all and sundry—the latter were those who went out again by a back way and came in again by the gate.

as mysterious

as welcoming

as romantic

as frugal

Read the excerpt from "Digging"Till his straining rump among the flowerbedsBends low, comes up twenty years awayStooping in rhythm through potato drillsWhere he was digging.Read the haiku by Bashō. On the way to the outhouse—the white of the moonflower by torchlight.How does the structure of these poems differ?

“Digging” attempts to capture a moment in the distant past, while Bashō's haiku speculates about the future.

“Digging” jumps from the present time to the past, while Bashō's haiku captures a single moment in time.

“Digging” describes a moment in the present time, while Bashō's haiku jumps back in time.

“Digging” speculates about the future, while Bashō's haiku commemorates a time from the distant past.

Which sentence uses transitions most effectively?

Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; for instance, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.

Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure, since new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.

Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; in addition, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.

Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; however, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.

Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott.Praise had bled my lines white of any more anger,and snow had inducted me into white fellowships,

age

gender

race

location

What can allusions do? Check all that apply.reveal a person’s way of thinkingconvey a lot of information quicklyprovide a dictionary definitionadd layers of meaning to a textbring out specific feelings and emotions

reveal a person’s way of thinking

convey a lot of information quickly

provide a dictionary definition

add layers of meaning to a text

bring out specific feelings and emotions

Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring shows an element of fantasy?

It was driven by outlandish folk, singing strange songs: dwarves with long beards and deep hoods.

He wore a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, and a silver scarf.

At Bilbo’s front door the old man began to unload: there were great bundles of fireworks of all sorts of shapes

His real business was far more difficult and dangerous, but the Shire-folk knew nothing about it.

Which statement best defines ethos as a rhetorical device?

Ethos appeals to readers’ sense of reason.

Ethos appeals to readers’ emotions or sentiments.

Ethos promotes the credibility or character of the speaker.

Ethos promotes the kindness or compassion of the speaker.

Allusions can help reveal a person’s

importance.

narration.

perspective.

appearance.

Which line best helps readers identify a countryside setting?

When the old man, helped by Bilbo and some dwarves, had finished unloading, Bilbo gave a few pennies away;

The young hobbits stared at the door in vain for a while, and then made off, feeling that the day of the party would never come.

Inside Bag End, Bilbo and Gandalf were sitting at the open window of a small room looking out west on to the garden.

“Yes,” said Bilbo. “I am very fond indeed of it, and of all the dear old Shire; but I think I need a holiday.”

Which are common elements of fantasy? Select 3 options.true-to-life settingsimagined worlds everyday events mythical creatures the supernatural

true-to-life settings

imagined worlds

everyday events

mythical creatures

the supernatural

Based on the author’s allusions in Midsummer to "the child’s fairy tale,” "fairy rings,” and "thatched cottages fenced with dog roses,” readers can tell that the speaker

thinks that more plays should focus on popular fairy tales.

feels that most people in the country are unaware of the riots.

thinks that the countryside of England is beautiful.

feels that an idealized version of England does not exist.

Read the excerpt from "Digging."The cold smell of potato mould, the squelch and slapOf soggy peat, the curt cuts of an edgeThrough living roots awaken in my head.

The alliteration makes the poem sound disjointed and choppy.

The alliteration disconnects the speaker from the earth.

The alliteration creates pleasing and interesting sounds.

The alliteration shows that the speaker is a poet.

Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott.The leaf stems tug at their chains, the branches bendinglike Boer cattle under Tory whips that drag every wagonnearer to apartheid.

most people do not think about the racial tension in England.

oppressive political groups are a thing of the past.

there are many examples of oppression throughout history.

the racial tension in England is not affected by past events.

Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott.Praise had bled my lines white of any more anger,and snow had inducted me into white fellowships,while Calibans howled down the barred streets of an empire

It draws a comparison between the rioters and the character.

It explains what the character does in Shakespeare’s play.

It draws a comparison between the author and the character.

It provides an explanation of what occurred in the streets.

Which sentence is appropriate for a formal e-mail?

Kids shouldn’t have to guess about how to save their money.

I mean, if kids can learn how to stash their cash, they will benefit.

A personal finance class could hook kids up with advice about money.

Schools should offer personal finance classes to teach basic economics.

Read the excerpt from "Digging."Till his straining rump among the flowerbedsBends low, comes up twenty years awayStooping in rhythm through potato drillsWhere he was digging.

It emphasizes that working in fields is difficult and strenuous.

It draws attention to the speaker’s connection to the field.

It suggests that the father does not want to plant new potatoes.

It reveals that potatoes were the main crop of Ireland.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.That was Gandalf’s mark, of course, and the old man was Gandalf the Wizard, whose fame in the Shire was due mainly to his skill with fires, smokes, and lights. His real business was far more difficult and dangerous, but the Shire-folk knew nothing about it. To them he was just one of the "attractions” at the Party. Hence the excitement of the hobbit-children. "G for Grand!” they shouted, and the old man smiled. They knew him by sight, though he only appeared in Hobbiton occasionally and never stopped long; but neither they nor any but the oldest of their elders had seen one of his firework displays—they now belonged to the legendary past.

as dangerous

as intriguing

as excited

as irritable

Read the excerpt from "Ghost House."The whippoorwill is coming to shoutAnd hush and cluck and flutter about

to point out important ideas in the first line.

to create pleasing sounds in the second line.

to place emphasis on the word “shout” in the first line.

to link “coming” in the first line with “cluck” in the second line.

Based on the passage, what are the best ways to describe Tom Sawyer’s character? Select 3 options.

amusing

cunning

mischievous

naive

stupid

vicious

Which line from "Ghost House" summarizes the speaker’s overall perspective?

I dwell with a strangely aching heart

In that vanished abode there far apart

I know not who these mute folk are

Who share the unlit place with me

fearhappinesshopelonging

fear

happiness

hope

longing

Which excerpt from "Ghost House" uses both alliteration and assonance to add emphasis?

Who share the unlit place with me—

Doubtless bear names that the mosses mar.

Though two, close-keeping, are lass and lad,—

As sweet companions as might be had.

Which excerpt from Tom Sawyer allows the reader to infer the time of year?

She did not finish, for by this time she was bending down and punching under the bed with the broom, and so she needed breath to punctuate the punches with.

She went to the open door and stood in it and looked out among the tomato vines and “jimpson” weeds that constituted the garden.

“It’s mighty hard to make him work Saturdays, when all the boys is having holiday, but he hates work more than he hates anything else, and I've got to do some of my duty by him, or I'll be the ruination of the child.”

While Tom was eating his supper, and stealing sugar as opportunity offered, Aunt Polly asked him questions that were full of guile, and very deep—for she wanted to trap him into damaging revealments.

Read the passage from "Song of Myself."You shall no longer take things at second or third hand, nor look through the eyes of the dead, nor feed on the spectres in books,You shall not look through my eyes either, nor take things from me,You shall listen to all sides and filter them from your self.

accuse people of stealing ideas from him.

scold people for spending too much time reading.

congratulate people for recycling and reusing things.

encourage people to be more independent in their thinking.

celebrateshallassumebelongs

celebrate

shall

assume

belongs

creedssufficedharborenergy

creeds

sufficed

harbor

energy

impartialityindifferenceperspectivepopularity

impartiality

indifference

perspective

popularity

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