By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author -

emphasizes the global appeal of Little Free Libraries

presents opinions that contradict her own

provides support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries

clarifies the meanings of terms she uses

In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are -

influencing people in positive ways

replacing brick-and-mortar libraries

stocked with books from large libraries

From paragraph 14 from "The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries," the reader can infer that the author -

appreciates the opportunity for discovery provided by Little Free Libraries

enjoys reading books by international authors

thinks e-books fail to offer the same variety of topics as printed books do

understands the limitations of Little Free Libraries

Which sentence best states the central idea of "The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries"?

Little Free Libraries are growing in popularity around the world because they bring neighbors together and make books more accessible.

Building Little Free Libraries was appealing to DooSun You of South Korea because books are treasures in his life that he wanted to share with his neighbors.

Hundreds of Little Free Libraries have been build with funds collected by people who have started fundraising campaigns on the Internet.

Little Free Libraries are small wooden boxes that hold a wide variety of books that appeal to many different types of people.

The author uses parentheses in paragraphs 10 and 14 in "The Low-Tech Appeal for Little Free Libraries" to -

insert her own playful remarks into the article

simplify the difficult concepts in the article

provide a counterargument to the article

add credibility or authority to the article

The author organizes "The Low-Tech Appeal of Free Little Libraries" by -

presenting individual experiences from people around the world to provide a positive account of Little Free Libraries

comparing Little Free Libraries to brick-and-mortar libraries

providing a chronological account of the development of Little Free Libraries

discussing the advantages and disadvantages of building Little Free Libraries in areas that have experienced natural disasters

Both the traditional libraries described in "Hunger for Books" and the Little Free Libraries in the other article are described as -

storehouses of knowledge that offer opportunities for discovery

alternatives for people who do not like modern technology

popular local meeting places where people work together

places that are inexpensive to establish and operate

While "Hunger for Books" emphasizes the personal experience of reading, "The Low Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries" -

suggests that reading is an activity that unites entire communities

presents the perspectives of librarians and reading specialists

depicts reading as an activity that is difficult but rewarding

reveals the differences in reading preferences around the world

What is the author's main purpose for using an emotional appeal in the beginning of "The Long and Short of Goals"?

to assert that goals are essential for individual success

to argue that goals are achieved through cooperation

to show that goals can be fulfilled in more than one way

to prove that goals make the world a better place

Read the opinion from "The Long and Short of Goals": Becoming an ace student or the captain of your team isn't something you can do overnight. The opinion was used to support which idea?

realistic goals are the most productive

difficult goals should be avoided

vague goals often lead to failure

personal goals must be set early in life

Which sentence from "The Long and Short of Goals" best supports the conclusion that "the best goals are ones that you have control over"?

Reachable goals stretch you but still feel within your reach

Savvy goals are easy to understand and use

Measurable goals define exactly what you intend to accomplish

Active goals tell you what specific action you're taking

Based on the "three P's" described in "The Long and Short of Goals," which goal is stated in a way that is most likely to be useful?

Write notes for a research paper thirty minutes each night this week

Be the best babysitter in my neighborhood

Fill out some job applications during my free time

Try to quit wasting time in homeroom for the rest of the school year

Which element of the "The Long and Short of Goals" helps develop the author's inspirational tone?

personal pronouns, such as "you" to address the reader

short sentences that summarize important points

parentheses to add pertinent information to sentences

words that refer to time, such as "month" and "future"

Read paragraph 2 of "An Uncomfortable Bed": My friends were fond of practical joking. I do not care to know people who are not. These statements impact the story by explaining -

the narrator's reason for suspicion

why the narrator laughs so hard at dinner

the narrator's presence at dinner

What does the phrase "as a dog scents game" in paragraph 7 of "An Uncomfortable Bed" suggest about the narrator's actions?

He is alert to some hidden plan

He is enjoying the laughter of the other guests

He feels on the verge of finding a prankster

He feels left out of the dinner conversation

Read these lines from paragraph 7 of "An Uncomfortable Bed": I did not let a word, or a meaning, or a gesture escape me. This sentence suggests that the narrator -

is highly critical of his friend's interactions

feels anxious about his current situation

feels defenseless against the coming events

is too distracted to join in his friends' conversation

How do paragraphs 11 and 12 in "An Uncomfortable Bed" build suspense?

They extend the narrator's search for deceit

They suggest that someone is looking in the window

They indicate the unusual details about the room

They reveal the narrator's fear of the dark

Which of the following accurately explains the effect of the author's use of point of view in "An Uncomfortable Bed" on the reader?

The point of view increases suspense by limiting the reader to the narrator's understanding of events

The point of view creates humor by showing how the narrator's friends misunderstand him

The point of view raises the reader's sympathy for the questions the narrator faces

The point of view adds to the reader's mistrust of what the narrator reports

"Emory's Gift" can best be described as exploring the theme of -

reverence for the natural world

The details about the size of the creek in paragraph 1 in "Emory's Gift" are significant to the story's plot because -

the creek is too narrow to offer the narrator any protection from the cougar

the narrator knows exactly where to catch the most fist in the creek

the creek is so wide and deep that the narrator's escape route is cut off

the narrator is so busy studying the creek that he does not notice the cougar right away

From paragraphs 11 through 13 of "Emory's Gift," what can the reader infer about the narrator's relationship with his father?

The narrator has an instinctive respect for his father

The narrator wishes that he could be more like his father

The narrator feels conflicted about his father

The narrator wants to escape his father's influence

What is left unresolved at the end of "Emory's Gift"?

The narrator's conflict with his father

The narrator's need to find his way home

Which sentence best describes how the author uses point of view in "Emory's Gift"?

The author uses a first-person narrative to help the reader identify with the thoughts and feelings of a protagonist under extreme stress

The author uses a third-person narrative to help the reader understand what motivates the protagonist to stand his ground and meet a deadly threat

The author uses an unreliable first-person narrator to suggest that the protagonist exaggerates the dangers he faces

The author uses an omniscient narrator to create suspense by revealing the existence of a threat to a naive, vulnerable protagonist.

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The author uses descriptive examples of paragraph 4 of "Hunger for Books" to -

emphasize that libraries contain many types of books

differentiate between childhood expectations and adult experiences

illustrate the power that books have to expand the imagination

reflect on the ways that libraries have changed over the years

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

describe the welcoming architecture and practical layout of libraries

highlight the way libraries continually update their collections

emphasize the role libraries play in collecting and sharing information

show the way libraries encourage patrons to learn in different ways

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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English I Midterm Exam Study Guide

The author uses descriptive examples of paragraph 4 of "Hunger for Books" to -

Read the last sentence from paragraph 3 from "Hunger for Books":Like sunshine, like the urgency of spring, like bread, language is so familiar that we easily forget what an amazing gift it is.In this sentence, the author uses simile to highlight -

How does paragraph 6 of "Hunger for Books" contribute to the author's message?

What is the author's tone in "Hunger for Books"?

Paragraph 7 in "Hunger for Books" highlights the author's message or central idea by suggesting that books -

Which word from paragraph 7 of "Hunger for Books" is the closest in meaning to "weak"?

In paragraph 12 of "The Low-Tech Appeal of Little, Free Libraries," people who act in altruistic ways are -

By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author -

In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are -

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Read the last sentence from paragraph 3 from "Hunger for Books":

Like sunshine, like the urgency of spring, like bread, language is so familiar that we easily forget what an amazing gift it is.

In this sentence, the author uses simile to highlight -