100 points
Lifting clear on the crest of a great jam off Indian River, Walt Masters met with his first
accident. A bullet sang past his ears, and struck the bad lead dog.
The poor brute plunged in a heap, with the rest of the team on top of him.
Like a flash Walt was by the leader. Cutting the traces with his hunting knife, he dragged the
dying animal to one side and straightened out the team.
He glanced back. The other sled was coming up like an express train. With half the dogs still
over their traces, he cried “Mush on!” and leaped upon the sled just as the pursuers dashed
abreast of him.
The Irishman was preparing to spring for him—they were so sure they had him that they did
not shoot—when Walt turned fiercely upon them with his whip. He struck at their faces, and
men must save their faces with their hands. So there was no shooting just then. Before they
could recover from the hot rain of blows, Walt reached out from his sled, catching their
wheel dog by the forelegs in mid spring, and throwing him heavily. This snarled the team,
capsizing the sled and tangling his enemies up beautifully.
Away Walt flew, the runners of his sled fairly screaming as they bounded over the frozen
surface. And what had seemed an accident proved to be a blessing in disguise. The proper lead dog was now to the fore, and he stretched low and whined with joy as hehis
comrades along.
By the time he reached Ainslie’s Creek, seventeen miles from Dawson, Walt had left his
pursuers, a tiny speck, far behind. At Monte Cristo Island he could no longer see them. And
at Swede Creek, just as daylight was silvering the pines, he ran plump into the camp of old
Loren Hall.
Almost as quick as it takes to tell it, Loren had his sleeping furs rolled up, and had joined
Walt on the sled. They permitted the dogs to travel more slowly, as there was no sign of the
chase in the rear, and just as they pulled up at the gold commissioner’s office in Dawson,
Walt, who had kept his eyes open to the last, fell asleep.
And because of what Walt Masters did on this night, the men of the Yukon have become
proud of him, and speak of him now as the King of Mazy May.
6. Use the passage to answer the question.
Which detail helps you predict that Walt will face a series of unfortunate events?
(1 point)
Lifting clear on the crest of a great jam off Indian River, Walt Masters met with his first accident.
The poor brute plunged in a heap, with the rest of the team on top of him.
Away Walt flew, the runners of his sled fairly screaming as they bounded over the frozen surface.
Almost as quick as it takes to tell it, Loren had his sleeping furs rolled up, and had joined Walt on the sled.
8. Which detail best supports your answer to the previous question? (1 point)
This snarled the team, capsizing the sled and tangling his enemies up beautifully.
The poor brute plunged in a heap, with the rest of the team on top of him.
And at Swede Creek, just as daylight was silvering the pines, he ran plump into the camp of old Loren Hall.
The proper lead dog was now to the fore, and he stretched low and whined with joy as he jer-ke-d his comrades along.
Use the selection to answer the question.
9. Describe Walt’s character. Identify a character trait shown for Walt in the passage. Use at least
two details from the text to support your answer.
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6) Walt masters met with his first accident
8)The poor brute plunged in a heap, with the rest of the team on top of him.
9) Walt is a strange fierce and brave person who knows what needs to be done and does it.
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The female statue, that holds the globe in her hand, represents science.
How is the comma used incorrectly in the sentence above?
The comma attempts to separate a compound predicate.
The comma attempts to separate a compound subject.
The comma attempts to set apart an essential element.
The comma attempts to join two independent clauses
The comma sets apart essential elements.
The comma sets apart essential elements.
Which of the following topics would most likely be organized using cause and effect? 1. a journal documenting a rafting trip down the Colorado River
2. a presidential speech explaining a decrease in unemployment
3. a document that analyzes the dietary value in two new breakfast bars
4. an article examining the benefits of an active lifestyle rather than a daily exercise routine
Calculators are to past generations as computers are to
Calculators of today
People
Current generations
Past examples
which one of the following choices is a common theme found in lyric poetry?
a.equality
b.nature
c.humor
d.mystery
Enter the word that best completes the sentence.
Word Bank
courteous annual splendid
anxious clutch wedge
Don’t
the bunny, because she doesn’t like people to hold her tightly.
. Which figure of speech is used in the bolded line in the following excerpt from this poem by Robert Frost? Nothing Gold Can Stay Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. simile personification onomatopoeia metaphor
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. Which figure of speech is used in the bolded line in the following excerpt from this poem by Robert Frost? Nothing Gold Can Stay Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay.
A. simile
B. personification
C. onomatopoeia
D. metaphor
ANSWER = D. Metaphor
Lets define our figures of speech!
〜 A simile is a sort of comparison made between two things using the words “like” or “as”.
〜 Personification is the act of giving an inanimate object or animal (any non-human entity) features, traits or abilities of a human.
〜 A metaphor is when a word or phrase is applied to an object or action in which the description is not to be taken literally (it is exaggerated).
〜 Onomatopoeia is the use of words that are intended to describe a sound (ie: “crash”, “bang” etc).
From your example; “Her early leaf’s a flower”, we can see what figure of speech is being used.
Simile
• Does it use “like” or “as” to describe an entity?
Clearly, our phrase uses neither of the above words to do the mentioned intention, so it cannot be a simile.
Personification
• Does it describe a non-human object or thing to have humanlike characteristics?
The phrase uses the noun “her” when referring to Mother Nature, which may count as personification.
Metaphor
• Does the phrase describe something in an exaggerated manner to which it is intended not to be taken literally?
The phrase claims that the “early leaf” IS a flower, which is likely not to be taken literally, but more of a symbolic way of describing beauty.
Onomatopoeia
• Does the phrase describe a sound in the text using a descriptive, spelled-out word such as “thud”?
No, the phrase has no form of sound.
From this brief analysis we can deduce that the phrase “her early leaf’s a flower” is a metaphor and uses some extent of personification.
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Choose either “Diary 24” or “Diary 33” from The Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers. Evaluate the text you choose by determining its value according to your standards.
The correct response will clearly establish the student’s personal criteria for 1) what makes a work valuable and 2) the characteristics and elements of a good piece of writing. Advanced responses will also compare the text to other texts that serve as good examples. Appropriate responses must evaluate the text based on the personal criteria set forth by the student and establish whether or not the text is valuable.
Match the base word to the prefix.
1 . de ( ) agree
2 . dis ( ) cease
3 . in ( ) certain
4 . post ( ) change
5 . para ( ) chute
6 . con ( ) firm
7 . inter ( ) date
8 . pre ( ) strict
9 . bi ( ) fix
10 . un ( ) level
The correct response is - decease, disagree, infirm, postdated, parachute, constrict, interchange, prefix, bilevel, and unchanged.
What is a prefix?Prefixes are syllables or groups of syllables that are added to the beginning of a word or a root word stem in order to change the meaning of the term. Prefixes allow for the emergence of new words that are universally recognized and increase the complexity of the English language.
A number of prefixes enable the new term to imply something completely different from what the underlying word originally meant.
Consider the prefix de- as an illustration. This prefix, which generally goes with a verb, signifies to reverse something. The word activate, which means to put something to use, may be changed to deactivate, which means to remove something from us, using this prefix.
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Source: Clifton, Lucille. “miss rosie.” Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir 1969-1980. Rochester: BOA Editions, Ltd., 1987. Poets.org. Web. 9 June 2011 Which of the following techniques is used in the excerpt?
What does the word “conscientious” mean in the following sentence? Although she was conscientious, or careful, a few errors slipped by.
The word conscientious means: "wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. "
The text also follows by saying "or careful, [...]", which might imply that the word was used as a synonym, but most likely indicates that she was actually trying to do everything correctly as much as possible.
What happens at the end of “the chrysanthemums “ that makes elisa sad ?
Answer:
She sees that the stranger has thrown her chrysanthemum sprouts onto the road.
Explanation:
The traveler passing by didn’t care about her chrysanthemums.
A P E X. L E A R N I N G
list three examples of Lemon Browns dialect. explain how his language contributes to your understanding of his character .
Also which characters in this story are static ? Which are dynamic ? EXPLAIN
Dialect can include unique uses for words and nonstandard grammar
examples of dialect: “You ain’t one of them”
“There it be”
“you sure don’t know nothing”
(lines 261–262).
Lemon’s dialect suggests that he probably had little formal schooling. This may help to explain why he fell on “hard times”
Reconstruct the events in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” in order from earliest to latest.
1. Farquhar stands on a plank on a bridge with a noose around his neck.
2. Farquhar frees his bound hands and begins to swim away from the bridge.
3. Farquhar runs toward his family through the woods.
4. The federal scout visits Farquhar’s house.
5. Farquhar tries to burn Owl Creek Bridge.
6. Farquhar dies.
How can the tone of a story affect you as a reader?
Read the following sentences from a story. Which of these sentences best expresses a possible theme of the story? A. As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself alone in a strange princely bed, surrounded by glittering jewels and silky soft bedclothes. B. Rain was falling outside the window, and with the rain it seemed the dark came, too, spinning down like ashes and bringing a chill to the room. C. Gregor peered out the window and saw that he was in a strange kingdom, surrounded by royal guards, far from the familiar surroundings of his simple peasant home. D. Gregor, until that very moment, did not realize how much comfort his simple peasant home truly brought him, tucked within the loving embrace of his dear grandparents.
Answer:
D. Gregor, until that very moment, did not realize how much comfort his simple peasant home truly brought him, tucked within the loving embrace of his dear grandparents.
Explanation:
This is the excerpt that could reveal a possible theme of the story. In this excerpt, we learn about a boy named Gregor Samsa. Gregor seems to belong to a simple family that does not have a lot of money. However, one day he is awakened to find that he is now rich. This leads him to appreciate the smiple life he previously had. Based on this excerpt, we can conclude that one possible theme of the story would be that money does not buy anything, or alternatively, that we never know how lucky we are until we lose what we valued the most.
Which word is the best meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph?
Mrs. Jones told us to be punctual. She wanted us backstage early to warm up a little before the concert. "Be prompt. We want to be prepared to go on exactly at 7 p.m. We don't want to keep our faithful fans waiting!"
A.
quiet
B.
cheerful
C.
ready
D.
excited
underlined is punctual
the answer is c. ready
reasons why so many college student like to eat fast food ?
Which of the following plural nouns is spelled correctly a.monkees b.dictionarys c.roofs d.knifes
The plural noun that is written in its correct form is "roofs" as option C shows.
Why are the other options incorrect?The plural of "monkey" is "monkeys."The plural of "dictionary" is "dictionaries."The plural of "knife" is "knives"The plural of "roof" is "roofs" because it follows the normal pattern of how to pluralize nouns in the English language. This standard states that we should put the letter "s" at the end of words, but there are some peculiarities.
Words ending with "y" must replace the "y" with "ies" if that letter is preceded by a consonant, if it is a vowel, we must only add the letter "s".
Words ending with "f" must have this letter replaced by "v" and the suffix "es" must be added.
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How does Dickinson’s use of rhyme reflect her interpretation of the traditional ballad form? She follows the tradition of the ballad by using perfect rhyme. She uses rhyme in a variety of ways to combine the ballad with her own style. She avoids rhyme altogether to create a more modern style. She uses rhyme incorrectly because she doesn’t understand the ballad form.
Answer:
Part 1- death
part 2- B
Explanation:
on edge
What is Anne's primary purpose in writing in her diary? Question 2 options: Anne feels alone in the world; the diary is a friend that she can talk to and confide in.
Anne believes that her life is important, and her diary will make her famous.
Anne doesn't see much importance in the diary; it is simply a way for her to avoid boredom.
Anne wants to tell the world what is really happening.
In the second section how does the author support the central idea?
Answer: (for fair trial i-ready quiz) by explaining the effects the elements of a fair trial have on citizens’ rights.
Explanation:
Is angered a physical or mental verb
What is the definition of a word called
4.10: Structure and Language: "Fern Hill" and "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
1 is "Can I see a falling tear, / And not feel my sorrows share?"
2It connects the stanzas and shows how the speaker feels about reaching out to those who grieve.
3He felt powerful and important.
4The beauty of dawn is short like the happy times in life that people should value.
5it creates a negative mood, as if Blake is warning the reader of potential dangers ahead.
Final answer:
The question discusses themes and the role of structure in 'Fern Hill' and 'Nothing Gold Can Stay', focusing on transience and the appreciation of ephemeral beauty.
Explanation:
The question pertains to the comparison of themes and literary structure in poetry, specifically within the context of the works 'Fern Hill' and 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'. These poems delve into the transient nature of life and the fleeting aspects of beauty and happiness, suggesting that such moments should be cherished. In literature, the structure plays a critical role in conveying the narrative and emotional journey within the poetry. Furthermore, the use of a negative mood contributes to the thematic development, as seen in the provided references, which include poignant imagery of loss, beauty, and reflection surrounding the human condition and natural world.
What are some themes the book "The Rule of Thoughts" show?
How can you review your paragraphs to make sure they work together to develop your main idea?
make a new outline of your work
eliminate qualifying words and phrases
circle the first and last sentences of each paragraph
change connecting words to show better relationships
"A Contribution to Statistics"; "And Yet the Books"
Multiple Choice:
"A Contribution to Statistics"
1.) Which of the following words best describes the authors view of humanity? (1 Point)
a.) altruistic
b.) optimistic
c.) pessimistic
d.) realistic
Read the following line from "A Contribution to Statistics"
glad to lend a hand
if it doesn't take to long
-as high as forty-nine,
always good
because they can't be otherwise
-four, well maybe five,
2.) The speaker shares high and low statistical data most likely to (1 Point)
a.) convince the reader that people are usually helpful to others.
b.) present a balanced perspective of human qualities.
c.) highlight the fact that most people lead very busy lives.
d.) show that goodness can be found in almost everyone.
3.) Which of the following lines from the poem best supports the theme of lost virtues? (1 Point)
a.) "those who always know better
-fifty two"
b.) "able to admire without envy
-eighteen"
c.) "take only things from life
-thirty
(I wish I were wrong)"
d.) "mortal
-a hundred out of a hundred.
Thus far figure remains unchanged."
Quiz: "A Contribution to Statistics"; "And Yet The Books" Quiz
1) D, realistic
2) B, present a balanced perspective of human qualities.
3) C, “taking only things from life - thirty (I wish I were wrong)”
4) C, unless
5) short answer question (i dont want u to get in trouble for plagiarism)
6) B, Books have resilience and the ability to stand the test of time; people do not.
7) C, "We are," they said, even as their pages Were being torn out, or a buzzing flame"
8) A, created by ideas.
9) C, could outrun
The poem 'A Contribution to Statistics' shows a realistic view of humanity by presenting a balance of positive and negative traits. The statistical data in the poem does not necessarily insinuate that people are usually helpful, but instead presents a balanced perspective of human qualities. The theme of lost virtues is best embodied in the line which speaks of taking things from life.
Explanation:The poem 'A Contribution to Statistics' presents a statistical view of human traits. For the first multiple choice question, the answer could be (d.) realistic, as the author presents both positive and negative human traits, providing a balanced view.
For the second multiple choice question, the answer can be (b.) present a balanced perspective of human qualities as the poem provides a range of both high and low statistical data, insinuating varied human characteristics.
Lastly, the line 'take only things from life -thirty (I wish I were wrong)' seems to best support the theme of lost virtues (option c.). This line suggests the prevalence of selfishness in human behavior.
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Cite one quote that highlights class warfare in Animal Farm. Explain what your cited example says about this theme.
The quote from animal farm is “four legs good, two legs bad.” This expression, which happens in Chapter III, establishes Snowball’s compression of the Seven Commandments of Animalism, which themselves function as condensations of Old major’s inspiring speech on the need for animal harmony in the face of human domination. The phrase requests one of the novel’s many moments of propagandizing, which Orwell depicts as one instance of how the top class misuses language to govern the minor classes.
which question should you as during your first read of the multi-draft reading process?
A.what is the authors pourpus in writing this peice? .
B.how has this work increased my knowagle of a subject, issue or event?
C.What evidence does the author present to explain or support the central idea? D.What is the author's point of view or opinion?