SOL Blitz Day 2

In this sentence from paragraph 1, the word "polishing" suggests:  "That advice helped keep my situation in perspective; I was polishing my craft, getting experience, and establishing myself as a talented writer."

• earnings
• reputation
• improvement
• cleanliness

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word "incomprehensible" from paragraph 6 contains a root word that means to--

• enjoy
• listen
• construct
• understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which set of statements provides the best summary of paragraphs 2-5?

• Jake envies his coworker Wylie, who reviews music and theatre performances for the newspaper.  He is pleased to learn that he will be given a chance to do Wylie's job for a day.
• Jake does not think that the Lifestyle editor of the newspaper where he works even knows his name.  To his surprise, she stops by and tells him he will be reviewing a classical concert.
• Jake is asked to fill in for a coworker who normally reviews cultural performances for the newspaper.  He feels excited until he sees that he will be reviewing classical music aimed at children.
• Jake is busy reviewing his day's work when he learns that he will also have to review a KidsPop concert that will take place the following afternoon.  He feels that he does not know much about classical music.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In this sentence, "Now came a contrast in tempo--the lumbering sluggishness of giant tortoises, painfully trudging along, step by laborious step," the author uses sensory language in order to

• illustrate the boredom felt by some of the audience
• indicate the musicians are playing much too slowly
• show that the music engages the imagination
• suggest that the concert will soon be ending

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device does Jake use in this sentene from paragraph 13 -- "The fanfare and flourishes of the finale announced a farewell to our carnival."

• simile
• alliteration
• hyperbole
• analogy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Jake's dismay over having to review a KidsPop concert affects the selection by--

• revealing the conclusion
• establishing the setting
• reflecting the theme
• creating the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Jake uses extensive animal imagery in the selection to suggest the music's--

• grit
• origin
• difficulty
• playfulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which detail from the selection supports the concept that Jake is eager to do a good job reviewing the concert?

• He attends although he is older than the kids.
• He is comfortable with the extra workload.
• He is ready to take notes about the performance.
• He imagines the animals as the music portrays them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The selection is told from Jake's point of view in order to emphasize his --

• fondness for music
• connection with kids
• wish to be a reporter
• reaction to the concert

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

In paragraph 5, what does the word "overt" mean?

• meant to be adequate
• easy to recognize
• for a limited time
• priced to be affordable

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4