English 9 Day 2

I spend every summer vacation at my family's lakehouse. Lazy as a cat, I spend my days napping by the lakeside in the warm sunshine. This passage is told from the ________ point of view.

• first-person

• second-person

• third-person

What type of figurative language is used in the passage above?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

After winning the race, Sarah celebrated by taking her running mates to her favorite diner; they enjoyed brunch and planned their next marathon. This passage is told from the ________ point of view.

• first-person

• second-person

• third-person

If you want to make the best chocolate smoothie in the world, you have to start with the best ingredients. First, choose a plant-based milk, such as oat milk; then, choose an organic cacao powder. After you blend these together, simply add a spoonful of blueberries and a tablespoon of local honey. Then, you can sit back and enjoy the chocolatey goodness. This passage is told from the ________ point of view.

• first-person

• second-person

• third-person

As the kitten snuggled in the warm basket next to her mama, she again felt safe and sound, happy to be home where she belonged. The passage above is part of a longer story about a kitten who was lost and eventually found her way home. What is this part of the plot called?

• falling action

• rising action

• conflict

• exposition

My school day started out smoothly, much like any other, and then I got a phone call in the middle of English class. I thought it was strange for my uncle from California to be calling me because I rarely heard from him. I hesitated before answering, but excused myself from class to take his call. The passage above is part of a longer story. What is this part of the plot called?

• falling action

• rising action

• conflict

• resolution

When you board your dog with Furever Friends Kennel, you can rest assured your fur-baby is in good hands. Every pup has his or her own private sleeping area, and gourmet meals are served three times a day. Every doggie is taken for a walk 2-3 times a day, and we will even send you pictures of your pup so you can relax knowing that your bestie is happy as can be! Why is the main purpose of this ad placed by Furever Friends Kennel?

• to provide as many positive facts as possible in a short space

• to show that dogs are happier when treated well

• to appeal to people who want to board their dogs

• to inform about the services provided by the kennel

Parents everywhere prescribe a high dose of vitamin C when their children come down with a cold. Vitamin C is the best treatment available for colds. What type of logical error does this argument make?

• It uses words that make the reader choose one treatment over another.

• It ignores the testimony of doctors who believe in prescribing medicine for colds.

• It concludes that a treatment is best simply because it is widely used.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. His unwavering commitment to liberty played a pivotal role in shaping the US into the beacon of freedom it is today. His leadership has been immortalized in tales of valor and integrity. His legendary strength was said to have been forged in the fires of Mount Vernon, where he once single-handedly felled a towering oak tree with nothing but his sheer will. His legacy lives on as he’s remembered as one of the greatest founding fathers of our country. George Washington was a real person. What makes this passage fantastical?

• George Washington is considered a legend

• George Washington’s leadership has been immortalized in tales of valor and integrity

• George Washington felled an oak tree with sheer will

In New York City, pollution levels soared to alarming heights. Factories belched thick clouds of smoke into the air, while cars clogged the streets, emitting noxious fumes with every mile. As a result, respiratory illnesses skyrocketed among the city's inhabitants, burdening hospitals and draining resources. Concerned citizens rallied for change, demanding stricter environmental regulations and cleaner energy alternatives. In response, the government implemented policies to curb emissions and promote sustainable practices. Over time, air quality improved, and cases of respiratory ailments declined. How does the cause-and-effect organization effectively convey the author's message?

• By showing the direct relationship between pollution and respiratory illnesses

• By highlighting the role of factories in causing pollution

• By emphasizing the importance of government intervention