goal questions 2

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The settlers looked out over the vast, unforgiving landscape, knowing that survival would require every ounce of their strength. The writer wants to emphasize the harshness of the environment. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

• 1. A. endless
• 2. B. ruthless
• 3. C. welcoming
• 4. D. peaceful

As night fell, the settlers huddled together, their hearts pounding as they listened to the distant howls echoing through the forest. Which choice best intensifies the sense of fear?

• 1. A. calming sounds
• 2. B. gentle whispers
• 3. C. menacing howls
• 4. D. NO CHANGE

The pioneers carved paths through the dense forest, their determination unwavering as they faced obstacles at every turn. The writer wants to highlight the strength of their resolve. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

• hesitation
• uncertainty
• unyielding spirit
• mild interest

With each passing day, the settlers grew accustomed to the harsh realities of their new life, enduring grueling hardships with courage. Which choice best enhances the writer’s tone of resilience?

• 1. A. severe challenges
• 2. B. easygoing lifestyle
• 3. C. minor discomforts
• 4. D. NO CHANGE

The forest was dense and dark, casting the settlers in an oppressive shadow that made even the bravest feel vulnerable. The writer wants to enhance the sense of isolation. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

• soothing
• comforting
• enveloping
• inviting

Each morning, they awoke to a chilling silence that reminded them how far they were from civilization. The writer wants to create a tone of loneliness. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

• 1. A. NO CHANGE
• 2. B. vibrant sounds
• 3. C. noisy bustle
• 4. D. haunting quiet

The settlers’ supplies dwindled, and they faced each day with a growing sense of dread, knowing the winter would soon close in on them. Which choice best conveys the settlers' desperation?

• excitement
• calmness
• fear
• eagerness

As the settlers adjusted to their new life, they found themselves at the mercy of a land that could shift from tranquil to deadly in a matter of moments. Which choice best captures the land's unpredictability?

• 1. A. NO CHANGE
• 2. B. unforgiving
• 3. C.calm and steady
• 4. D. predictable

The vast expanse of forest seemed to stretch endlessly before them, an insurmountable obstacle that tested their endurance every day. The writer wants to emphasize the immensity of the forest. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

• 1. A. manageable
• 2. B. overwhelming
• 3. C. small
• 4. D. NO CHANGE