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Read the summary of the section of "The Beginnings of the Maasai," where the volcanic eruption and its results are described. As a result of a volcanic eruption, Enkai and the cattle were thrown into the sky. Enkai wanted to save his cattle. He grew a tree that bridged the sky and the earth. The cattle walked down the tree to Neiterkob. Neiterkob and the Maasai tribe took over caring for the cattle. Why does the summary need to be revised? The summary incorrectly restates the central idea. The summary includes too many minor details. The summary lacks transitions that connect ideas. The summary is missing important words and phrases.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." These cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them. What is the purpose of this passage? to explain the supernatural being Enkai to explain where the tribe comes from to explain why the culture honors cattle to explain how Enkai cares for the cattle
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Which excerpt from "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is the best example of a feature found in myths? My job is important, so I work hard to do it well, even though the cattle can sometimes be troublesome. You see, soon after I was born, a massive volcano erupted right in the middle of the cattle plains. When we have rituals or community celebrations, I have to bring the cattle, because their presence is essential. One by one, Enkai sent the cattle walking down branches of the fig tree, all the way down to the roots at the ground.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains. It's not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God, providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers. The main purpose of the passage is to illustrate the relationship between the Maasai and Mount Kenya. the children. the cattle. their god.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." I am the daughter of the great Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai tribe in Africa. You might think that this makes me special, but my father believes that I should live just like the rest of the tribe. Thus, he sends me to look after our tribe's cattle with the other daughters and sons. These cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them. Which phrase from the passage refers to a key element found in myths? the Maasai tribe in Africa look after our tribe's cattle These cattle are sacred from the sky god, Enkai
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Why does Neiterkob's daughter most likely tell the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai"? to entertain the reader with the fantastic setting of where the Maasai live to persuade the reader to adopt the Maasai's affection for the sky god to explain to the reader the origin of Maasai culture to impress the reader with the history of the Maasai
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Read the conclusion about "The Beginnings of the Maasai," and then answer the question. One purpose of "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is to explain the weather. Which excerpt best justifies this conclusion? The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. My father tells me that the eruption was so violent that it broke the earth away from the sky and flung Enkai and all of the cattle high up into the heavens.
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A traditional story that explains a belief system, a natural phenomenon, or a world view of a group of people is called a .
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Neiterkob was confused at first. It was one thing for an eruption to send cows flying up into the sky, but it was another problem entirely to get them down to earth again. The wise god knew how to solve the problem. Enkai grew a giant fig tree out on the plains. The tree grew rapidly, and its branches grew so high that they reached up into the heavens. One by one, Enkai sent the cattle walking down branches of the fig tree, all the way down to the roots at the ground. My father and our people accepted the cattle and began to herd them with the sticks that Enkai had given us. Now, the rest of the tribe calls my father the "Beginner of the Earth" because he mediates between Enkai and our tribe, just as he did when the cattle returned from the sky. What does the passage explain? a natural phenomenon a people's culture the origin of a people the reason for the weather
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy. Why is this excerpt a good example of a feature often found in a myth? It features a reference to the earth. It features a reference to the sky. It features a reference to the origin of the tribe. It features a reference to a supernatural being.
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Which is the best summary of the beginning of "The Beginnings of the Maasai"? The Father of the Maasai introduces his daughter, explaining how the daughters and sons of the tribe care for the cattle and the sky god Enkai. The daughter of the Maasai introduces herself and the Maasai, and explains their important relationships with their cattle and the sky god Enkai. The Maasai tribe lives in Africa, where they care for their sons and daughters, their cattle, and the sky god Enkai by feeding and protecting them. As a daughter of the Maasai tribe, the narrator makes her living feeding and protecting the cattle that are sacred to her father and the sky god Enkai.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Neighboring hunters from the Kamba were jealous of Neiterkob's special relationship with Enkai and the gift of our cattle. Out of vengeance, they hewed the fig tree into little pieces. It was heartbreaking to lose this strong bond with the sky god, but as long as we still have our cattle, we can still feel the joy of being connected to Enkai. Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains. It's not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God, providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers. Which sentence contains the most elements of a final summary? Out of vengeance, they hewed the fig tree into little pieces. Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains. It's not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God, providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy. Which information from this passage about Enkai is most important to include in a summary of the overall story? The tribe's relationship with Enkai is crucial to them. The tribe's behavior affects Enkai's mood. Enkai has moods that are reflected in the weather. Enkai can be the Black God or the Red God.
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Read the summary of "The Beginnings of the Maasai." In "The Beginnings of the Maasai," the daughter of the Maasai explains the relationship between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai. She explains how a volcanic eruption sent Enkai and the cattle into the sky. In order to save the cattle, Enkai created a giant tree that allowed them to walk back to earth. Then, Enkai entrusted Neiterkob, the narrator's father, and his tribe to care for the cattle. As a result, the cattle are sacred to the Maasai, and the Maasai maintain a close connection with Enkai. Is this an effective summary of the story? Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution. Yes, because it focuses on the details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end. No, because it is uses too many specific names from the beginning, middle, and end, and it has a vague resolution. No, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end
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When summarizing the_______________ of a plot, one should notice the key ideas about how the conflict builds.
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Which best summarizes the resolution of the conflict at the end of "The Beginnings of the Maasai"? As a result of the fig tree being destroyed, the Maasai's relationship with Enkai has been permanently damaged. Although the Kamba chopped down the fig tree, the Maasai tribe are still connected with Enkai through their cattle. After the fig tree died, Enkai moved to the top of Mount Kenya, leaving the Maasai and their cattle on the plains. Since the fig tree was killed by the Kamba, Enkai uses his godly powers when the cattle or children cause problems.
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Evidence in the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" shows that the Maori and Haida cultures are more similar than different because they have important values in common. different than similar because they have such different origins. similar than different because they both are controlled by their gods. different than similar because they live in different parts of the world.
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Conclusions made on the basis of unstated or stated evidence are called .
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From reading "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," the reader can tell that the Haida people value family due to the actions of the baby toward the daughter. the Sky Chief toward Raven. Raven toward the Sky Chief. the daughter toward the baby.
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand." In his anger, Tû chopped down the forests to find Tâne and threw him into a basket. Next, Tû searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, Tû made nets to capture Tangora's fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû's descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth. What can be inferred about how the Maori feel about the land they live on? The Maori feel in control of their land. The Maori feel overwhelmed by their land. The Maori feel afraid of their land. The Maori feel deep affection for their land.
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Both "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" feature a bird. the gods. the weather. a wife.
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In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand," which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate? As Tû's descendants, the Maori can conquer anything. As Tû's descendants, the Maori must attack nature. Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather. Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori regularly have to hunt for him.
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To understand the values expressed in a myth, what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Check all that apply. actions clothing conflict diet motivations resolution
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Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida." Once away from the Sky Chief, Raven released the Sun from its confinement. Light shone across the entire earth, illuminating mountains, rivers, and oceans. Raven no longer had to fly through the dark. But in Raven's travels, he saw that there was no one to take care of the earth. He landed on a beach and stopped to think about how to solve this problem. Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand." In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû's descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth. Only Tawhiri escapes Tû's wrath, and still today the Mâori battle against the hurricanes he sends from above. What similarity between the two myths do these passages illustrate? Both cultures thought sunlight was important. Both cultures thought courage was important. Both cultures thought winning was important. Both cultures thought nature was important.
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand." Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home. Which excerpt from the passage best allows the reader to infer that the Maori people felt cared for by the earth? light flooded into the world the first humans were warmly received their new home
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What is one way that "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" contrasts with "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida"? The Maori myth features courage, but the Haida myth does not. The Maori myth features community, but the Haida myth does not. The Maori myth features the gods, but the Haida myth does not. The Maori myth features deception, but the Haida myth does not.
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Based on the conclusion of "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," the reader can infer that the Haida were lacking in basic necessities. had plenty of food and water available. relied mainly on the ocean for provisions. waited for the Raven to feed them daily.
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Which excerpt from the Maori creation myth shows that the Maori believe they are a strong and powerful people? Tawhiri violently attacked Tû with all of his might, but Tû was able to stand firm against the wind and water. He saw the tears of rain that fell from Rangi. Tawhiri raged, and sent hurricanes and sea swells to fight against his brothers. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! Tû's descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer.
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Karina is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting her experiences on her school's lacrosse and soccer teams. Point: Like the soccer team captains, the lacrosse team captains really set the tone for the season. Illustration: Shane and Millie, the seniors on the lacrosse squad, organized a team dinner and movie night, while Nina, the soccer captain, barely even acknowledged us first-year players. Based on the point and illustration, which is the best explanation or analysis of the evidence? The lacrosse team was more welcoming to freshmen than the soccer team. The lacrosse and soccer teams provided equally friendly environments for new players. The lacrosse team cared more about team unity than winning. The lacrosse team members were more competitive than the girls on the soccer team.
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Harper is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views on children. Which sentence best illustrates her point that both cultures believe the younger generation is extremely influential? In both the Maori and Haida myths, the children of the earth and sky collaborate to create the world. In both the Maori and Haida myths, children are largely responsible for the creation of humans and the earth. The Maori and Haida creation myths show that both cultures believe children are very important. Children are powerful and should be respected as shown by the creation myths of the Maori and Haida.
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Which best describes point-by-point paragraph structure? The author introduces each point, followed by evidence and analysis of that point. The author introduces the evidence in the topic sentence and backs it up with a list of points. The author introduces all the evidence and concludes with the most important points. The author introduces the points in list form and provides all the evidence for each point at once.
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In an effective compare and contrast paragraph, the purpose of the topic sentence is to .
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Read the excerpt from the Haida creation myth. "Not yet, brother," said Tâne. "Let me try." The god of forests and birds wedged himself between Rangi and Papa, his back to Papa and his against Rangi. Using his legs, he began to move the way trees grown in the forest. Read the excerpt from the Maori creation myth. But in Raven's travels, he saw that there was no one to take care of the earth. He landed on a beach and stopped to think about how to solve this problem. Nearby, he saw a huge clam shell—it seemed to be making noise! These excerpts are examples that both cultures value which character quality? the ability to overpower others the ability to find creative solutions the ability to work independently the ability to discover hiding places
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Read the excerpt from the Haida creation myth. The chief tried to catch the moon before it escaped, but it was too late. He resolved not to let the child have anything else to play with. Instead, he decided, his daughter would just have to give it away to another woman. But the daughter refused. She had grown to love the baby, despite his irritable behavior. This excerpt supports the idea that the Sky Chief valued his daughter more than his grandson. his daughter and his possessions equally. his grandson more than his possessions. his possessions more than his family.
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Lena is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views on where the first humans came from. Which is the best concluding sentence? Therefore, in both myths, the sky is responsible for creating the first humans. Therefore, in both myths, the earth is responsible for creating the first humans. Overall, in both myths, the first humans emerged because a mythical entity was ready to parent them. Overall, in both myths, the first humans had to emerge from darkness in order to enter the world.
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Both the Maori and Haida creation myths are mainly about relationships between .
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Chrissy is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views about nature. Which is the best topic sentence? The Maori and Haida had different views of nature, as illustrated by their creation myths. The Maori and the Haida are two very different cultures with very different creation myths. The Haida see people as the caretakers of the elements of nature. The Maori see people as being in constant conflict with all elements of nature.
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Chrissy is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views about nature. Which is the best topic sentence? The Maori and Haida had different views of nature, as illustrated by their creation myths. The Maori and the Haida are two very different cultures with very different creation myths. The Haida see people as the caretakers of the elements of nature. The Maori see people as being in constant conflict with all elements of nature.
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Read the excerpt from the Haida creation myth. Instead, he decided, his daughter would just have to give it away to another woman. But the daughter refused. She had grown to love the baby, despite his irritable behavior. Read the excerpt from the Maori creation myth. Tane was driven to hide in his forests, which Tahwiri destroyed with horrible floods. Tangora was thrown into the sea, where he was attacked by the wind and lightning. Rongo and Haumia took refuge in the earth, shielding themselves in Papa's embrace. Based on these excerpts, how do the Haida and Maori cultures view the mother-child relationship? Both view mothers as being easily fooled by their children. Both view mothers as willing to sacrifice themselves for their children. Both view mothers as trying to reduce their children's power over them. Both view mothers as caring and protective over their children.
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Read the excerpt from the Maori creation myth. His brothers Tangora, the god of the sea, and Haumia, the god of wild and uncultivated foods, joined him and offered their own strength. Together the three heaved with all of their might. This excerpt highlights the Maori cultural value that family members should one another.
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Read the excerpt from "Persues." He announced that he was about to be married, and he called his friends together for a celebration, including Perseus in the invitation. Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone. Which aspect of Greek life does this excerpt reveal? that marriage ceremonies took place in summer that music was played at wedding celebrations that a wedding feast was paid for by the bride's family that people gave gifts to the woman getting married
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Which story event in "Perseus" best shows that the ancient Greeks valued intelligence? King Acrisius casts Danaë and Perseus inside a metal chest into the sea. Perseus boasts that he will bring back Medusa's head as a wedding gift. Hermes gives Perseus his special sword with which to kill Medusa. Athena gives Perseus a mirror so he does not look directly at Medusa.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." The Ethiopians were being devoured in numbers by the serpent; and, learning from the oracle that they could be freed from the pest only if Andromeda were offered up to it, they forced Cepheus, her father, to consent. When Perseus arrived the maiden was on a rocky ledge by the sea, chained there to wait for the coming of the monster. In this excerpt, readers learn that is an accepted practice in ancient Greek life.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." [Queen Cassiopeia] had boasted that she was more beautiful than the daughters of Nereus, the Sea-god. An absolutely certain way in those days to draw down on one a wretched fate was to claim superiority in anything over any deity; nevertheless people were perpetually doing so. Which ancient Greek value did Queen Cassiopeia fail to possess? beauty sense of justice modesty respect for elders
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Polydectes is able to trick Perseus into battling Medusa because of Perseus's .
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Read the excerpt from "Persues." Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone. He had nothing he could give. He was young and proud and keenly mortified. He stood up before them all and did exactly what the King had hoped he would do, declared that he would give him a present better than any there. He would go off and kill Medusa and bring back her head as his gift. Nothing could have suited the King better. No one in his senses would have made such a proposal. Medusa was one of the Gorgons. Which statement best describes a characteristic of a Greek hero displayed by Perseus? He is greatly admired for his beauty and youth. He makes a promise to a king that he cannot keep. He has too much pride and confidence in his abilities. He is poor and alone with nothing to offer as a gift.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own. This excerpt best shows that the ancient Greeks valued beauty and gracefulness. intelligence and hard work. kindness and generosity. independence and action.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own. What aspect of Greek life does the excerpt show? that families lived with grandparents that people made a living by fishing that people performed religious rituals that men were able to marry two wives
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." This radiant personage [Hermes] told [Perseus] that before he attacked Medusa he must first be properly equipped, and that what he needed was in the possession of the nymphs of the North. To find the nymphs' abode, they must go to the Gray Women who alone could tell them the way. Which characteristics of a Greek hero are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply. taking a long journey getting help from a powerful being fighting a strong antagonist being skilled at reciting poetry having a character flaw owning special weaponry
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Embarrassed when he lacks a gift for Polydectes's bride, Perseus proclaims that he will provide the best wedding gift conceivable. By doing so, Perseus's forgets to value aidos, or modesty and humility. timê, or respect and honor. oikos, or home and family. kharis, or beauty and grace
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When Cepheus consents to give his daughter Andromeda to the sea serpent, it reflects the ancient Greek values of justice and morality. intelligence and strength. home and family. sacrifice and humility.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own. This excerpt best shows that the ancient Greeks valued beauty and gracefulness. intelligence and hard work. kindness and generosity. independence and action.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own. What aspect of Greek life does the excerpt show? that families lived with grandparents that people made a living by fishing that people performed religious rituals that men were able to marry two wives
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." It seemed that Perseus had been led by his angry pride into making an empty boast. No man unaided could kill Medusa. Which characteristics of a Greek hero does the excerpt show? Check all that apply. having loyal followers having character flaws excelling at making speeches defeating a powerful enemy having a powerful enemy
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Read the excerpt from "Persues." He announced that he was about to be married, and he called his friends together for a celebration, including Perseus in the invitation. Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone. Which aspect of Greek life does this excerpt reveal? that marriage ceremonies took place in summer that music was played at wedding celebrations that a wedding feast was paid for by the bride's family that people gave gifts to the woman getting married
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Read the excerpt from "Persues." Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone. He had nothing he could give. He was young and proud and keenly mortified. He stood up before them all and did exactly what the King had hoped he would do, declared that he would give him a present better than any there. He would go off and kill Medusa and bring back her head as his gift. Nothing could have suited the King better. No one in his senses would have made such a proposal. Medusa was one of the Gorgons. Which statement best describes a characteristic of a Greek hero displayed by Perseus? He is greatly admired for his beauty and youth. He makes a promise to a king that he cannot keep. He has too much pride and confidence in his abilities. He is poor and alone with nothing to offer as a gift.
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Perseus best proves he is a hero with great fighting skills by killing his grandfather Acrisius. showing Medusa's head to Polydectes. slaying the Gorgon and sea serpent. taking the Grey Woman's eyeball.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus." He waited beside her until the great snake came for its prey; then he cut its head off just as he had the Gorgon's. The headless body dropped back into the water; Perseus took Andromeda to her parents and asked for her hand, which they gladly gave him. Based on this excerpt, what is most likely true about ancient Greek marriage rituals? The groom had to perform a brave feat before marrying the bride. The groom had to ask the bride's parents for permission to marry her. The bride's parents made all the arrangements for the couple's marriage ceremony. The bride's parents chose whom the bride would marry when the girl was very young.
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Based solely on their titles, which contemporary novel most likely contains a mythological element that is also found in "Cruel Tribute?" Call the Shots Have a Nice Day The Maze Runner The Storyteller
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The story "Cruel Tribute" is broken into four parts: I. The Treaty II. The Tribute III. The Princess IV. The Labyrinth How does ordering the events this way affect the level of suspense in the story? Sequencing the events this way does not affect the level of suspense. Sequencing the events this way maintains the level of suspense. Sequencing the events this way decreases the level of suspense. Sequencing the events this way increases the level of suspense.
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Read the summary of the contemporary novel Jurassic Park. A wealthy businessman uses modern DNA technology to bring dinosaurs back from extinction. He breeds many varieties of dinosaurs and plans to open a theme park where visitors can see them. However, the dinosaurs soon escape their pens and wreak havoc across the park, resulting in death and destruction. How did Ancient Greek mythological literature most likely influence this story? through the emphasis on scientific advances through the use of frightening creatures through the emphasis on natural settings through the use of everyday occupations
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute." On the third day all the youths and maidens of the city were brought together in the market place, so that lots might be cast for those who were to be taken. Then two vessels of brass were brought and set before King Aegeus and the herald who had come from Crete. Into one vessel they placed as many balls as there were noble youths in the city, and into the other as many as there were maidens; and all the balls were white save only seven in each vessel, and those were black as ebony. Then every maiden, without looking, reached her hand into one of the vessels and drew forth a ball, and those who took the black balls were borne away to the black ship, which lay in waiting by the shore. The young men also drew lots in like manner, but when six black balls had been drawn Theseus came quickly forward and said: "Hold! Let no more balls be drawn. I will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute. Now let us go aboard the black ship and be off." What effect does the author create with the sequence of events in this passage? The author builds events slowly to create tension. The author races through events to create excitement. The author maintains the pace to create peacefulness. The author alternates the pace to create frustration.
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Which line from "Cruel Tribute" best supports the idea that Ariadne's actions help advance the plot? And now they passed close by the palace gate, and in it stood King Minos himself, and his daughter Ariadne, the fairest of the women of Crete. Ariadne said no more; and yet she thought that she had never seen any one who looked so much like a hero as young Theseus. All through that night Ariadne lay awake and thought of the matchless hero, and grieved that he should be doomed to perish. Then she gave him a sharp sword, and hid it underneath his cloak, telling him that with it alone could he hope to slay the Minotaur.
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To explore the ________________ , or effect of mythical literature on contemporary literature, a reader should identify key characters, settings, and plots.
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Which elements of Ancient Greek mythical literature are often reflected in contemporary literature? Check all that apply. frightening creatures heroic characters normal day-to-day plots realistic settings supernatural beings
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A B ND E
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Which line from "Cruel Tribute" best supports the idea that the elders help to advance the plot? "O mighty king," they said, "what have we done that you should wish thus to destroy us from the earth?" "But we do deny it—we do deny it!" "What is the tribute which you require?" "It is better that a few should perish than that the whole city should be destroyed," they said.
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D
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Writers can use __________________ to build suspense.
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D
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Read the excerpt from a summary of the contemporary novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. To help save the day, Harry must get past a scary three-headed guard dog. In order to do this, he gets help from his friends Hermione and Ron. They all have become close friends during the course of the school year. After they solve this challenge, they move on to the next part of their plan. Which line from the summary best justifies the conclusion that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was influenced by Ancient Greek mythological literature? To help save the day, Harry must get past a scary three-headed guard dog. In order to do this, he gets help from his good friends Hermione and Ron. They all have become close friends during the course of the school year. After they solve this challenge, they move on to the next part of their plan.
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A
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The contemporary novel The Hunger Games features a lottery where children are selected to fight to the death in combat. The section of "Cruel Tribute" that best features a similar mythological element is "The Treaty." "The Tribute." "The Princess." "The Labyrinth."
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B
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In part one of "Cruel Tribute," how do King Aegeus's actions affect the advancement of the plot? He causes Ariadne to fall in love with Theseus. He causes Theseus to become the new king. He causes the birth of a hero in Troezen. He causes King Minos to become angry
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C
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute." Then the youths and maidens ran to Theseus and kissed his hands and feet, and thanked him for his great deed; and, as it was already growing dark, Theseus bade them follow him while he wound up the silken thread which was to lead them out of the Labyrinth. Through a thousand rooms and courts and winding ways they went, and at midnight they came to the outer door and saw the city lying in the moonlight before them; and, only a little way off, was the seashore where the black ship was moored which had brought them to Crete. The door was wide open, and beside it stood Ariadne waiting for them. "The wind is fair, the sea is smooth, and the sailors are ready," she whispered; and she took the arm of Theseus, and all went together through the silent streets to the ship. In this excerpt, the sequence of events creates suspense by speeding up the plot to move the story forward and build tension. starting the story in the middle of things. describing a setting that causes anticipation. showing the importance of a long period of time that has passed.
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A
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute." On the third day all the youths and maidens of the city were brought together in the market place, so that lots might be cast for those who were to be taken. Then two vessels of brass were brought and set before King Aegeus and the herald who had come from Crete. Into one vessel they placed as many balls as there were noble youths in the city, and into the other as many as there were maidens; and all the balls were white save only seven in each vessel, and those were black as ebony. Then every maiden, without looking, reached her hand into one of the vessels and drew forth a ball, and those who took the black balls were borne away to the black ship, which lay in waiting by the shore. The young men also drew lots in like manner, but when six black balls had been drawn Theseus came quickly forward and said: "Hold! Let no more balls be drawn. I will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute. Now let us go aboard the black ship and be off." What effect does the author create with the sequence of events in this passage? The author builds events slowly to create tension. The author races through events to create excitement. The author maintains the pace to create peacefulness. The author alternates the pace to create frustration.
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A
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In the plot of "Cruel Tribute," which events are a result of King Minos's actions? Check all that apply. Athens agrees to pay the tribute. Young people participate in a lottery. Theseus uses the silken thread. Theseus fights the Minotaur. Aegeus drowns in the Aegean Sea. Theseus becomes king.
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A B ND D
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute." "He is coming!" cried Theseus, and he ran forward to meet the beast. The seven maidens shrieked, but tried to stand up bravely and face their fate; and the six young men stood together with firm-set teeth and clinched fists, ready to fight to the last. The author builds suspense most by waiting to reveal the Minotaur. describing the young men. describing the maidens. waiting to reveal Ariadne.
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A
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Which sentence has an underlined word that means "leave"? During a fire drill, we evacuate the building. The ants invade our picnic and eat our food. The trains convey the commuters to work and back. As the storm increases, clouds converge overhead.
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A
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Which affixes mean "without"? Check all that apply. a- -cy ex- -ic inter- -ful im-
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A ND G
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How would a student justify inferring that "indigenous" means "originating in a particular region"? The word root "gen" means "earth," and the suffix "-ous" means "someone who does something." The word root "gen" means "birth," and the suffix "-ous" means "having the quality of something." The word root "gen" means "body," and the suffix "-ous" means "the state or condition of something." The word root "gen" means "rule," and the suffix "-ous" means "being filled up with something."
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B
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Which sentence uses an antonym clue to help the reader determine the meaning of the underlined word? After the thieves were arrested, the police confiscated the contents of the house, taking away all the stolen items. The former king was adored by the people for his reasonable decisions, but the new king was disliked for his arbitrary decisions. Though the team was usually hungry after practice, the coach was still surprised at how famished they were today. The lead actor's impulsive behavior, making up lines that weren't in the script, caused the director to recast the role
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B
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To find a word's meaning, the reader can study the surrounding words, which are called the antonym clues. context clues. word parts. root words.
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B
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What does the structure of the word "altruistic" tell the reader about its meaning? The word root tells the reader that the meaning is related to "believe." The word root tells the reader that the meaning is related to "body." The suffix tells the reader that the meaning is related to "having the quality of something." The suffix tells the reader that the meaning is related to "the state or condition of something."
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C
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Which word contains a word root that means "believe"? credential dictionary dormant genesis
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A
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Yasmin saw this word in her vocabulary list. monocracy What is the most likely way Yasmin determined the meaning of "monocracy" as being related to "ruling"? the context clues the prefix the suffix the word root
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D
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What part of the word "geology" is the word root? ge geo ogy logy
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B
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The best way to locate a suffix is to look for a word part that shows the word can be a new word. shows the word's central meaning. is added to the end of the word root. is added to the beginning of a word root.
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C
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Read the sentence. Juanita used her affinity for numbers to help her design a computer program that relied on college-level math formulas, even though she was only in middle school. Based on the context clues in the sentence, what is the best meaning of "affinity"? a talent for an enjoyment of a fondness for an understanding of
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A
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Based on the word root, which word means "an official announcement"? autocrat credo interdict geodesic
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C
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Which sentence contains an example clue that helps the reader understand the meaning of "frugal"? We were very frugal, very careful to save our money and not to spend too much. Our frugal lifestyle included clipping coupons and waiting for sales before shopping. Raised to be economical with the money we earned, we all went on to lead frugal lives. Our friends spent whatever they earned wastefully, but we were frugal with our salaries.
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B
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A reader can tell that the meaning of "obnoxious" will include "having the quality of something" because of the .______________
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C
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During the revision process, which type of wording should a writer delete in a narrative essay? descriptive details sensory details specific language vague language
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D
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Read the sentence. I told them how surprised and excited I was to have my painting selected, especially since I'd felt so incompetent at the beginning and I knew the competition was so ruthless. Which revision best uses dialogue to improve the sentence? "Yup, it was a big surprise," I told them. "I'm excited that my painting was selected! Especially since I felt so incompetent at the beginning and the competition was so ruthless." "Honestly, I was surprised," I told them truthfully. "The competition was ruthless, and I felt incompetent at the beginning. It's really exciting to have my painting selected!" "I'm in! My painting is in! I feel a fist pump and a little dance coming on," I said, grinning. I thought about how I felt so incompetent at the beginning because of the ruthless competition. "Did you hear?" I asked them. "My painting got selected! Exciting, right?" I smiled. "Especially given that I felt so incompetent at the beginning and that the competition was ruthless!"
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C
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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Check all that apply. a description of the setting a reflection on what was learned an identification of the major people involved a description of the challenges and obstacles a discussion about how the experience caused change
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B ND E
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When planning a narrative essay, the writer should order events so that the is developed in the middle of the essay.
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A
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One advantage of using dialogue in a narrative essay is to highlight the essay's topic. define the essay's purpose. show who the essay's characters are. determine the essay's point of view.
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C
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Read the sentence. Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back. Which part of the sentence uses description to hold the reader's interest? Returning home from the trip we peeled off our sodden coats dropped all our suitcases on the floor and headed for the kitchen in the back
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B
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When planning his narrative essay, should Noam include a section about how his experience affected him? Yes, he should introduce the essay by using information about what he learned and if it changed him. No, he should stick to a logical introduction to the essay and avoid information about his thoughts and feelings. Yes, he should include at the end of the essay information about what he learned and if it changed him. No, he should stick to a logical end to the essay and avoid information about his thoughts and feelings.
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C
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Read the passage from the end of a narrative essay. When I talk about the experience now, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I'm envious of how simple life was before the accident. But on the other, I've grown so much as a result of everything that happened that, in an odd way, I'm grateful. The most likely reason this passage was included at the end of the narrative is because the narrator is setting the scene. explaining the main obstacle. reflecting on an experience. identifying people.
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C
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Read the paragraph from Viktoria's narrative essay. As I read the rules, I became even more nervous. Fifty artists had been accepted to the competition. Each artist would have just three hours to create a painting. The topic of the painting would be revealed right before the artists would be allowed to start, so there was no chance I could brainstorm ideas ahead of time. Why would Viktoria most likely include this paragraph in the middle of her essay? to introduce the main challenge she faces to explain some of the obstacles she faces to explain how she overcomes her obstacles to discuss how the challenge changes her
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B
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Which sentence most needs to be revised because its description is too vague? We hiked two miles uphill in the blooming forest today. We sprinted back and forth in the stuffy high school gym. We had to walk up several flights of stairs to get there. We stretched and then slowly jogged once around the track.
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C
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One advantage of using dialogue in a narrative essay is to highlight the essay's topic. define the essay's purpose. show who the essay's characters are. determine the essay's point of view.
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C
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Read the passage that Gabriel wrote for his narrative essay. Once we arrived at the local pool, I looked around to see who else was there. Normally, I would have found the kids frolicking and splashing in the water hilarious, but not today. They were cute, but the fact that they were half my age and swimming around like so many ducks just made me feel worse. "You nervous?" my mom asked. I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Not really," I mumbled, trying to hide my shaking hands in my pockets. I don't think I fooled my mom, but she didn't comment on the fact that I looked a little green. Instead, she tried to encourage me, saying, "Well, I think it's really impressive that you're going to confront your fear of water and learn to swim." What is the most likely reason Gabriel chose to write his essay with this point of view? Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer's life, it is most effective to address the reader directly. Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer's life, it is most effective to tell the story from the writer's point of view. Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer's life, it is most effective to rely on a narrator outside the story. Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer's life, it is most ef
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B
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Read the sentence. I work at the community garden. Which revision most improves the sentence by adding description? I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there. Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community. There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work. The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.
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D
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Which sentences feature a first-person point of view? Check all that apply. My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage. She couldn't wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console. With the amount of travel he'd been doing, he'd begun to feel like a nomad. I spent last night studying for the geometry test we're taking in fifth period. Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.
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A D ND E
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Read the passage from the end of a narrative essay. When I talk about the experience now, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I'm envious of how simple life was before the accident. But on the other, I've grown so much as a result of everything that happened that, in an odd way, I'm grateful. The most likely reason this passage was included at the end of the narrative is because the narrator is setting the scene. explaining the main obstacle. reflecting on an experience. identifying people.
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C
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Read the sentence. Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back. Which part of the sentence uses description to hold the reader's interest? Returning home from the trip we peeled off our sodden coats dropped all our suitcases on the floor and headed for the kitchen in the back
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B
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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Check all that apply. a description of the setting a reflection on what was learned an identification of the major people involved a description of the challenges and obstacles a discussion about how the experience caused change
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B ND E
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Which phrases include sensory language? Check all that apply. the breeze last night the softly drifting snow the bumpy, twisted tree the newly bought car the rabbit next door the scarred, stained rug
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B C ND F
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Read the passage from Perseus. "Your child!" Acrisius cried in great anger. "Who is his father?" But when Danaë answered proudly, "Zeus," he would not believe her. In the passage, the dialogue primarily serves to identify the narrator of the story. illustrate the feelings of the characters. describe the actions of the characters. identify the narrator's point of view.
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B
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Read the sentence. I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook. Which revision best uses dialogue to show the narrator's feelings? When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility. When I first open the notebook, I take care to crease the cover gently so that it's nice and flexible, and then I can enjoy writing without fussing. I'm happy about the notebook because now I can get started on writing down the song that's been floundering in my head all week. I'm glad to have a new notebook because I'm hoping it will provide inspiration to start working on that short story that's due in English soon.
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A
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Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" best shows that the Maori value freedom? the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri the actions of Papa and Rangi the motivation of the brothers the resolution following Tû's wrath
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C
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What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai"? an attempt to explain a supernatural god an attempt to explain a fantastic setting an attempt to explain an origin an attempt to explain a conflict
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C
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Which characters in the story of Perseus best reflect the value of friendship? King Acrisius and the King of Larissa Perseus and Hermes Andromeda and Athena Dictys and Perseus
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D
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The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with , or the proof found in the details provided in the text.
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B
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One similarity between the Maori and Haida creation myths is that they both describe the creation of the .
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C
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Characters advance the plot of a story through ____________ relationships, where their actions lead to results that move the plot along.
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CAUSE AND EFFECT
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An author has successfully created a suspenseful sequence of events when the reader asks which question? Who are the important characters? What will happen next? Where is the setting located? What is the background information?
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B
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By studying the suffix of "fallacy," a reader can conclude it means "without being false." "someone who does something false." "the state of being false." "having the quality of being false."
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C
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Which details from the myths support the idea that both the Maori and Haida understand the value of determination? The brothers in the Maori myth use all of their strength to separate the sky and the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth spies on the Sky Chief and his daughter in order to accomplish his goal. The brothers in the Maori myth fight one another and their parents for control of the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth discovers humans and then takes care of them. The brothers in the Maori myth try several different ways to separate the sky and earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth continues to wail until he's given the box he wants. The brothers in the Maori myth make an agreement and stick to it without arguing, and the Raven in the Haida myth finds a sneaky way to bring light into the world in three different ways.
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C
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai." In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick. Why does the myth explain that each tribe has its own gift? to show why the tribes dislike each other to show why the tribes admire each other to show the Maasai's view that each tribe has a purpose to show the Maasai's view that some tribes are inferior
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C
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If a writer were writing a modern-day story based on the Theseus myth featured in "Cruel Tribute," what would the story's plot most likely include? a young man beginning a political career in hopes of one day becoming head of the country a young man learning the family business so he can take over for his father when he retires a young man preparing to take a trip around the world with his friends and his family a young man searching through a new city, trying to find his lost friends before they are harmed
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D
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A clue that helps the reader to understand a word's meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a clue.
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D
