This is from a book published in 1891. What is the historical significance of the passage?

It represents prairie life in the American Midwestern farmer

What is the author's main purpose in writing the speech?

To offer an explanation for accelerating the space program.

What is the impact of the first person plural point of view in the speech?

It promotes a sense of unity with the audience.

How does the author's use of imagery in the highlighted sentences help to communicate an idea?

It provides a vivid description that portrays deterioration.

Which sentence describes the relationship of the setting to the plot in the passage?

The setting influences the progression of events.

How does the style of the passage influence the tone?

The use of positive language creates an approving tone.

Which conclusion can be made about life in Howard's childhood town?

Life is simple and characterized by hard work.

How does the speech form influence the meaning of the passage?

It emphasizes the call to action by the speaker.

Which information, if added, could best support the author's purpose?

an explanation of why the family is moving

Based on the graph and the passage, what conclusion can be made about bike sharing in Lyon?

It has reduced the use of cars for trips.

What effect does the third person limited point of view have on the passage?

It allows the reader to understand Howard McLane's feelings.

How would a bike share program relate to the traffic congestion problem in NYC?

It may help people using their cars for commuting.

Which phrase from the passage most clearly conveys a nostalgic tone?

"on which his baby eyes had looked thirty-five years ago"

Which sentence from the passage best represents the conflict?

"Perhaps Mum would give up the idea of moving."

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1
This is from a book published in 1891. What is the historical significance of the passage?
It shows the luxurious comfort of American train travel.
It shows the splendor of the landscape in Eastern America.
It shows the value of education in Western America.
It represents prairie life in the American Midwestern farmer
2
What is the author's main purpose in writing the speech?
To offer an explanation for accelerating the space program.
to tell about the economic benefits of the US space program.
to inform about the jobs created by expanding the program.
To update info about problems in the US space program.
3
What is the impact of the first person plural point of view in the speech?
It promotes a sense of unity with the audience.
It demonstrates an understanding of the audience.
It emphasizes a difference of opinion.
It expresses a feeling of responsibility.
4
How does the author's use of imagery in the highlighted sentences help to communicate an idea?
It provides information that illustrates cleanliness.
It provides specific details that depict imagination.
It provides a vivid description that portrays deterioration.
It provides a general description that suggests beauty.
5
Which characteristic of the passage best indicates that it is fiction rather than nonfiction?
the use of active verbs
the development of a tone
the development of a plot
the use of paragraphs
6
What does the word comparable mean as used in the speech?
never before experienced
a match for
an option
not always accurate
7
Which sentence describes the relationship of the setting to the plot in the passage?
The setting prevents the resolution of the conflict.
The setting is important only at the beginning.
The setting influences the progression of events.
The setting contributes little to the conclusion.
8
How does the style of the passage influence the tone?
The use of satirical language creates a critical tone.
The use of humorous language creates an amused tone.
The use of insulting language creates a disrespectful tone.
The use of positive language creates an approving tone.
9
What is the overall organizational structure of the passage?
cause and effect
question and answer
comparison and contrast
problem and solution
10
Which conclusion can be made about life in Howard's childhood town?
Life is depressing anf marked by idleness.
Life is luxurious and distinguished by great wealth.
Life is simple and characterized by hard work.
Life is communal and filled with hectic social activities.
11
How does the speech form influence the meaning of the passage?
It emphasizes the obstacles that lie ahead to be discussed.
It emphasizes the acknowledgement of past experiences.
It emphasizes the call to action by the speaker.
It emphasizes the historical context to the listener.
12
Which characteristic most clearly defines the passage as nonfiction rather than fiction?
the setting of a city
the use of active verbs
the use of statistics
the thematic message
13
Which information, if added, could best support the author's purpose?
a description of what Kathy's car looks like
an explanation of what Charlie liked to study in school
a description of the house that the family had sold
an explanation of why the family is moving
14
Based on the graph and the passage, what conclusion can be made about bike sharing in Lyon?
It has increased the use of personal bicycles.
It has increased the amount of walking for long trips.
It has reduced the use of cars for trips.
It has caused more people to form carpools for travel.
15
What effect does the third person limited point of view have on the passage?
It allows the reader to understand Howard McLane's feelings.
It allows the reader to feel dislike for the relatives.
It allows the reader to feel sympathy for the men.
It allows the reader to understand William McTurg's motives.
16
What persuasive techniques does the author use by citing research by the CA Dept of Health?
circular argument
appeal to statistics
bandwagon
repetition
17
How would a bike share program relate to the traffic congestion problem in NYC?
It may increase crowding of subways.
It may assist people in getting more exercise.
It may eliminate the need for public buses in the city.
It may help people using their cars for commuting.
18
Which word is a synonym for robust?
affordable
strong
flexible
lengthy
19
Which phrase from the passage most clearly conveys a nostalgic tone?
"fields of corn, wherein plowmen were at work"
"on which his baby eyes had looked thirty-five years ago"
"north, between two rows of the usual village stores"
"after William had lowered the buggy top"
20
What does the word squalid mean as used in the passage?
bulky
distant
hectic
neglected
21
The suffix "-tion" helps the reader know that "renovation" means
the belief in restoring
the act of restoring
without any restoring
one who is restoring
22
Which word best describes Charlie?
secretive
charming
cowardly
observant
23
Which sentence from the passage best represents the conflict?
"Perhaps Mum would give up the idea of moving."
"Kathy stood smiling... not bothered by her wet hair."
"Flightsend arrived... in an envelope from the state agent."
"Charlie turned up her coat collar against the wind."
24
What is the main effect of the dialect in the passage?
It creates a dignified mood.
It reveals a rivalry between characters.
It adds a sense of realism.
It adds a touch of humor.
25
Which word is a synonym for dilapidation?
discomfort
disfavor
disrepair
disbelief

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