Quarter 1

Question 1

A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an animal, object, or idea

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 2

This quote is ironic: No prep, no plotting, natural as can be, Yoni grabbed his camera and went out knocking on doors.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Support for the main idea of an essay

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 4

A comparison using connecting words (like or as) to show that two unlike things have something in common

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 5

How does line 14 (She rewards me with tears and an agitation of hands.) shape the meaning of the text?

Accepted Answer

It suggeststhat the mirror causes the woman to cry

Question 6

Main idea a writer wants to make about an essay topic

Accepted Answer

thesis

Question 7

What idea supports the theme related to the idea that there is good in the world?

Accepted Answer

Sergi uses his wishes for the well-being of his sister & Sveta's son.

Question 8

Which sentence is written correctly with consistent verb tenses?

Accepted Answer

I will read a book, and I will write about what I learn.

Question 9

The author would agree that humans will evolve to have strong senses that rival today's scientific technology.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Where does a comma go in this sentence? Until you pay back the money I will charge you interest.

Accepted Answer

After money

Question 11

The metaphor eye of a little god in line 5 gives the impression that the mirror —

Accepted Answer

sees all

Question 12

Techniques that focus on details to show readers something rather than tell readers something

Accepted Answer

expanded or focused moments

Question 13

Where does a comma go in this sentence? Our parents heard a song that moved them deeply.

Accepted Answer

nowhere - it is correct as written

Question 14

Voice that talks to the reader of a poem

Accepted Answer

speaker

Question 15

Knowing about Sergei's past helps readers conclude that his experiences _____ made him fearful and paranoid.

Accepted Answer

in Russia

Question 16

The author would agree that scientists understand the world despite sensory limits because scientific technology helps.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

It is ironic that Sergei ends up telling Yoni he would never ask any wish of a talking goldfish.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Includes a personal reflection of what the author learned or how the author changed

Accepted Answer

ending of a personal narrative

Question 19

Captures attention & prepares reader for what comes next

Accepted Answer

beginning of a personal narrative

Question 20

Parallel structure: To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or __________.

Accepted Answer

scrub the bathtub

Question 21

Which of the complex sentences is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

When I walked in, I knew my parents would grill me.

Question 22

This line shows that the reading is a memoir: The door opened sharply and Premila marched in

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

This line shows that the reading is a memoir: I understood it perfectly, and I remember it all very clearly.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Element that recurs in stories from many cultures and periods of history and may help reinforce theme in literature

Accepted Answer

motif

Question 25

Any nonfiction narrative writing based on the author’s personal memories

Accepted Answer

memoir

Question 26

The author uses the word drowned in line 17 to suggest —

Accepted Answer

the finality of the passing of time

Question 27

With the author as protagonist, develops a conflict & builds to a climax

Accepted Answer

body of personal narrative

Question 28

Which sentence is written correctly with consistent verb tenses?

Accepted Answer

We breathed a sigh of relief when the raindrops poured down.

Question 29

Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

Rainsford was swimming, running, and ducking in the story

Question 30

Explains and summarizes the main idea developed by all the evidence & examples in an essay

Accepted Answer

conclusion

Question 31

Tell who, what, when, where, why, how to explain the ideas of an essay

Accepted Answer

examples

Question 32

The use of SWALLOW in line 2 is personification. It suggests that the mirror ___.

Accepted Answer

completelyconsumes whatever it sees

Question 33

From the reading, we can determine that the English thought their culture and language was superior to India’s.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

What could the author be implying with the use of the simile (like a terrible fish) in the last line of the poem?

Accepted Answer

The woman’s view of her physical self grows more and more negative.

Question 35

The speaker in the poem is a --

Accepted Answer

mirror

Question 36

Thesis - Most scientific discoveries need technology to overcome the weaknesses of the 5 senses.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

The author details the the range of human senses before discussing the limitations of those senses

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

When turning to those liars, the candles or the moon in line 12, the woman —

Accepted Answer

is preventedfrom discovering her true self

Question 39

The essay explores the theme of

Accepted Answer

the difficulty in maintaining a sense of personal identity

Question 40

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something in common

Accepted Answer

metaphor

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