5th hour Test Prep Tuesday

The white granite cliff was even more luminous in the moonlight. It towered over Silvio's campsite like an enormous, haggard face. He gazed up at the brooding precipice that seemed to blaze like an icy flame. Silvio shivered with anticipation at the thought of ascending that cliff early tomorrow morning.

What is the impact of the figurative language used to describe the granite cliff?

• It creates a bright and lively mood.

• It reveals that Silvio is excited.

• It communicates awe and anxiety.

Black oak branches

web the pale dawn.

The patterned sprawl of buds

hold swirl

like an earthbound

constellation.

What image is described in the poem?

• The buds of the tree stand out against the morning sky. They remind the poet of stars.

• The tree branches are covered in fine spiderwebs. They catch the morning dew.

• The tree is surrounded by swirling mist. It looks large and black against the stars.

The Longest Race

Fresh-faced youths who just begin this road

Speed past me as I hold my slower pace;

They've no concerns, no guidance, and no load

To hinder them in this, their only race.

When I was in their shoes, I led the pack.

The path lay smooth, the way stretched ever straight;

In latter days, I've often lost the track,

And I've at times trod bent beneath the weight

Of leagues collected since my race began.

If I could turn and stride back one more time!

But up ahead lie valleys, if I can

Descend, and many mountains yet to climb—

The course requires that I relinquish here

The burdens of remembrance, doubt, and fear.

"The path lay smooth, the way stretched ever straight..." The author uses this line to show that _____.

• he used to go for long walks on a highway

• when he was young, he drove for miles and miles

• when he was young, the future looked hopeful

• the future looks better than the past