In MLA documentation, how should the following parenthetical reference appear? (Barrett, 1991,p.17) (Barrett, p.17,1991) (Barrett 17) (Barrett p. 17)
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?Select all that apply. Introduces the main idea of a paragraph Organizes a paragraph by setting the paragraph up for supporting details Guides the reader back to the thesis statement Provides coherence by linking to the thesis statement
The first half of the "The Wanderer'suggests that the Wanderer lives in an emotional state of fear and dread focused anger agonized silence patient acceptance
You can tell that the wanderer in "The Wanderer" most keenly feels the loss of his lord when he sails endlessly in exile remembers seeing his kinsmen killed dreams deeply with longing imagines kneeling before a throne
Which of the following are widely accepted pieces of information we know about Homer? (multiple answers) He wrote The lliad and The Odyssey. He was blind. He was a teacher and philosopher. He was a poet
To understand the values expressed in a myth.what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Select four options. D actions clothing conflict diet motivations D resolution
Which of the following is a properly punctuated compound sentence? Gillian and Jackie are having a board game night even though Jackie doesn't like games. Gillian enjoys board games and Jackie does not. Gillian wanted to host a board game night but Jackie does no enjoy board games. Gillian want to host a board game night Jackie does not enjoy board games.
Which conflicts are types of external conflict in a literary work? Select three options. a character feuding with a close friend ) a character dealing with feelings of inadequacy a character living in a harsh environment a character being judged by the community a character deciding on the best course of action
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Then, his chores being all dispatched, he caught another brace of men to make his breakfast and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through-but he behind, reset the stone as one would cap a quiver. What two things are being compared in this epic simile? the door slab to the Cyclops' sheep the stone to a quiver a brace of men to breakfast the Cyclops' chores to the men
2. What is the author's primary purpose in writing the selection? A. To provide information about the best locations for chickadees to live in order to survive B. To communicate the problems chickadees encounter as a result of their small size C. To describe the ways chickadees have adapted to be able to stay alive in cold climates D. To explain how the feathers of chickadees function in different environments
Read the lines from the poem "The Dragonfly." Link between water and air. Earth repels you. What is the connotative meaning of the word repels? defeats avoids disgusts hates
8. A secondary or side story that develops from and supports the main plot and usually involves minor characters. Subplot Plot Symbol Motif
Multiple Choice 1 point What is the symbolic meaning of the fire that engulfs the ranch? It represents the tragedy and destruction of Tita's life It symbolizes the all -consuming power of Tita and Pedro's true love It serves as a metaphor for ranchers' lack or respect for nature It is an act of revenge by a jealous John
In Dante's Inferno, the 9th circle of Hell is where the devil is and is described to be engulfed in flames. True False
Which of these phrases is an example of understatement? A. My sister first met her husband in Africa, even though he grew up a block away from us in Cleveland. B. I just love it when my baby brother wakes me up crying at all hours of the night! C. The full scholarship I received for college is O.K.,I guess. D. I was so excited about the news that I screamed for hours!
8. What is the characteristic of a good topic sentence? It refers to the author's purpose for writing. It makes inferences about the main idea. It supports the main idea of the paragraph with evidence. It conveys the subject of the paragraph.
3. What happens to Teddy's eyes? A. He gets sand in them while playing. B. He is injured by an animal. C. A snake spits poison into them. D. He is hit by a branch while climbing. A B C D
Line 12 "There's blood upon thy face." Why does Macbeth react strongly to the murderer's appearance? What does this moment reveal about Macbeth's emotiona I state?
14. To determine the __ of a poem, or the underlying message, it Is helpful to examine the form and meaning. theme style rhyme scheme structure
What is one secret of good writing? A. Complex sentences that are very long and extremely detailed B. Harshly worded sentences that show the writer's anger C. Short sentences that consist of only one or two words D. Simple, strong sentences that say only what they mean
