ELA Regents Weekly #6

The Fermi Paradox (line 10) explains why

• the age of the universe cannot be determined

• the Arecibo experiment has not succeeded

• other galaxies are expanding into space

• some planets could support intelligent life

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The figurative language in line 19 suggests that intelligent extraterrestrials

• prefer to interact with other species in space

• have no reason to converse with other species

• miss the opportunity to connect with humans

• relate to humans without need of language

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Alex's death (lines 33 and 34) is expressed using which literary device?

• an anecdote

• a metaphor

• an allegory

• a simile

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Lines 39 through 44 suggest that extraterrestrials may

• maintain contact only with nonhuman species

• prove to be more intelligent than humans

• prefer nonverbal modes of communication

• mimic communications coming from Earth

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In line 64, the word “primal" most nearly means

• unique

• natural

• deceptive

• unknowable

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Lines 67 through 76 serve to show the historical

• similarities among ancient and modern creation beliefs

• connection between vocalization and spiritual expression

• shared ways people celebrate important events

• role of vocal performances in preserving cultural traditions

As used in line 81, "resonant" most nearly means

• rich

• muffled

• startling

• harsh

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According to the narrator, “the voice of creation" (line 83) is the result of

• "the music of the spheres" (line 67)

• "the language used by angels" (lines 69 and 70)

• "reciting mantras" (line 71)

• “the Big Bang" (line 79)

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Which statement best represents a central idea of the text?

• "The universe is also so old that even one technological species would have had time to expand and fill the galaxy” (lines 7 through 9)

• "Hundreds of years ago, my kind was so plentiful that the Rio Abajo Forest [Puerto Rico] resounded with our voices" (lines 20 and 21)

• "But parrots are more similar to humans than any extraterrestrial species will be" (line 56)

• "Look at Arecibo. Any species who can build such a thing must have greatness within them" (lines 93 and 94)

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