WorksheetsBenchmark 3 Review - Part 1
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
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1.
And the LORD God said unto woman, "What is this that thou hast done?" And the woman said, "The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat." [Genesis3:13]
So having said, he thus to EVE in a few,
"Say Woman, what is this which thou hast done?"
To whom said EVE, with shame nigh overwhelm'd,
Confessing soon, yet not before her Judge,
Bold or loquacious, thus abasht repli'd.
"The Serpent me beguil'd, and I did eate." [Paradise Lost, Book IX]
By the time Milton wrote his poem, the King James version of the Bible was well known, and his wording clearly reflects it. In what way has Milton amplified this part of the familiar Genesis story? (RL9)
So having said, he thus to EVE in a few,
"Say Woman, what is this which thou hast done?"
To whom said EVE, with shame nigh overwhelm'd,
Confessing soon, yet not before her Judge,
Bold or loquacious, thus abasht repli'd.
"The Serpent me beguil'd, and I did eate." [Paradise Lost, Book IX]
By the time Milton wrote his poem, the King James version of the Bible was well known, and his wording clearly reflects it. In what way has Milton amplified this part of the familiar Genesis story? (RL9)
a)
He has made it less dramatic.
b)
He has used less formal language.
c)
He gives more insight into Eve's feelings.
d)
He has made the serpent seem more fearful.
2.
From The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot
No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be;
Am an attendant lord, one that will do
To swell a progress, start a scene or two,
Advise the prince; no doubt, an easy tool,
Deferential, glad to be of use,
Politic, cautious, and meticulous;
Full of high sentence, but a bit obtuse;
At times, indeed, almost ridiculous—
Almost, at times, the Fool.
In this passage of the poem, the speaker contrasts himself to Shakespeare's Hamlet by calling attention to his own
(RL9)
No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be;
Am an attendant lord, one that will do
To swell a progress, start a scene or two,
Advise the prince; no doubt, an easy tool,
Deferential, glad to be of use,
Politic, cautious, and meticulous;
Full of high sentence, but a bit obtuse;
At times, indeed, almost ridiculous—
Almost, at times, the Fool.
In this passage of the poem, the speaker contrasts himself to Shakespeare's Hamlet by calling attention to his own
(RL9)
a)
valor.
b)
effort.
c)
optimism.
d)
insignificance.
3.
Excerpt from: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Ambrose Bierce
The other bank of the stream was open ground -- a gentle slope topped with a stockade of vertical tree trunks, loopholed for rifles, with a single embrasure through which protruded the muzzle of a brass cannon commanding the bridge.
What is the BEST meaning of the word MUZZLE as it is used in this sentence? (L4a)
Ambrose Bierce
The other bank of the stream was open ground -- a gentle slope topped with a stockade of vertical tree trunks, loopholed for rifles, with a single embrasure through which protruded the muzzle of a brass cannon commanding the bridge.
What is the BEST meaning of the word MUZZLE as it is used in this sentence? (L4a)
a)
a leather or wire restraining appliance
b)
a restraint on free movement or expression
c)
the forward discharging end of the barrel of a firearm
d)
the forward projecting part of the head of certain animals
4.
1. To stay cool and beat the heat, play outside during cooler parts of the day. 2. The day is usually hottest between 10 a.m. and 4 pm., so find a shady bike path to ride or skate on, plan some indoor activities, take a dip in the pool, or play games under the sprinkler. 3. Most importantly, listen to your body. 4. If you feel weak, dizzy, or thirsty, take a break in the shade, grab your water bottle and tell a grown-up. 5. Now that you know how to beat the heat, get out there, stay active, and keep cool!
Choose the most logical location for the following sentence:
When the temperature outside begins to soar, your body heats up faster.
(L4a)
Choose the most logical location for the following sentence:
When the temperature outside begins to soar, your body heats up faster.
(L4a)
a)
after sentence 2
b)
after sentence 3
c)
after sentence 5
d)
before sentence 1
5.
Choose the BEST way to punctuate the sentence.
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend___
(L2a)
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend___
(L2a)
a)
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend.
b)
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend?
c)
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend!
d)
I was able to finish most of my report at the library today, so I can relax the rest of the weekend,
6.
Excerpt from: Is Grammar Important?
Carole Jenkins
(13) Learning a foreign language, such as French or Spanish, is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar.
Which is the BEST way to revise sentence (13)?
(L2a)
Carole Jenkins
(13) Learning a foreign language, such as French or Spanish, is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar.
Which is the BEST way to revise sentence (13)?
(L2a)
a)
The sentence is correct as written.
b)
Learning a foreign language such as French or Spanish is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar.
c)
Learning a foreign language such as French or Spanish, is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar.
d)
Learning a foreign language, such as French or Spanish is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar.
7.
Excerpt from: Frost’s Laws and Bylaws of American Society
Sarah Annie Frost
A gentleman or a lady will always say "Thank you" to a waiter, but nothing more.
Wine should be handed by the waiters after soup. To decline wine by covering the mouth of the wine-glass with the hand is an ill- bred gesture. Say simply "Not any, thank you," and the waiter will not fill your glass.
Do not eat as if you had good fare for the first time in your life--that is to say, do not eat ravenously, and do not eat in a noticeable way.
Never smack the lips when eating. Never take a long, deep breath after you finish eating, as if the exercise had fatigued you.
Never make noises in your mouth or throat.
Never suck your teeth, or pass your tongue round the outside of your gums.
Which is the BEST summary statement for the passage? (RI2)
Sarah Annie Frost
A gentleman or a lady will always say "Thank you" to a waiter, but nothing more.
Wine should be handed by the waiters after soup. To decline wine by covering the mouth of the wine-glass with the hand is an ill- bred gesture. Say simply "Not any, thank you," and the waiter will not fill your glass.
Do not eat as if you had good fare for the first time in your life--that is to say, do not eat ravenously, and do not eat in a noticeable way.
Never smack the lips when eating. Never take a long, deep breath after you finish eating, as if the exercise had fatigued you.
Never make noises in your mouth or throat.
Never suck your teeth, or pass your tongue round the outside of your gums.
Which is the BEST summary statement for the passage? (RI2)
a)
The passage gives advice to guests about hosting and attending dinner parties.
b)
The passage gives advice to guests about many things that should never be done at a dinner party.
c)
The passage gives advice to guests about many things that should always be done at a dinner party.
d)
The passage gives advice to guests about things that should and should not be done at a dinner party.
8.
Excerpt from: The Georgia State Seal
Natalie Stewart
Then, a law was passed that required the state to alter the date on the seal.
The word alter sounds like the word altar. These words are called
(L2c)
Natalie Stewart
Then, a law was passed that required the state to alter the date on the seal.
The word alter sounds like the word altar. These words are called
(L2c)
a)
antonyms.
b)
homophones.
c)
homographs.
d)
synonyms.
9.
Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is correct.
(L2c)
(L2c)
a)
The heightened emotion in the film effected me.
b)
The lotion had an immediate affect on the sunburn.
c)
The wise man offered me sage counsel concerning my pursuit of meaning.
d)
The orange throw pillow complimented the other warm colors in the room.
10.
And democracy? All we who twenty years ago entered a war to fight its battles to make the world safe for democracy, tonight we stand aghast because its last fortification, its last tower of strength, the Supreme Court of America, who has been a protector of the rights of the poor, who has been the protector of the rights of the rich, who has been the protector of the liberties of all, is now assailed and is now the target for those who blame it for our misdemeanors and who blame it for the Depression and the following misery which eventuated from it.
The excerpt above is from a 1935 sermon by Father Charles Coughlin. In this context of the paragraph, what does the word misdemeanors mean?
(L5c)
The excerpt above is from a 1935 sermon by Father Charles Coughlin. In this context of the paragraph, what does the word misdemeanors mean?
(L5c)
a)
praises of others' opinions
b)
belittling the opinions of others
c)
instances of misbehavior or transgression
d)
criminal offenses less serious than a felony
11.
Excerpt from: The Song of the Cardinal I
Gene Stratton-Porter
1 The swamp resembles a big dining-table for the birds. Wild grape-vines clamber to the tops of the highest trees, spreading umbrella-wise over the branches, and their festooned floating trailers wave as silken fringe in the play of the wind. The birds loll in the shade, peel bark, gather dried curlers for nest material, and feast on the pungent fruit. They chatter in swarms over the wild-cherry trees, and overload their crops with red haws, wild plums, papaws, blackberries and mandrake. The alders around the edge draw flocks in search of berries, and the marsh grasses and weeds are weighted with seed hunters. The muck is alive with worms; and the whole swamp ablaze with flowers, whose colours and perfumes attract myriads of insects and butterflies.
What is the connotative effect of the word ablaze used in paragraph 1?
(L5c)
Gene Stratton-Porter
1 The swamp resembles a big dining-table for the birds. Wild grape-vines clamber to the tops of the highest trees, spreading umbrella-wise over the branches, and their festooned floating trailers wave as silken fringe in the play of the wind. The birds loll in the shade, peel bark, gather dried curlers for nest material, and feast on the pungent fruit. They chatter in swarms over the wild-cherry trees, and overload their crops with red haws, wild plums, papaws, blackberries and mandrake. The alders around the edge draw flocks in search of berries, and the marsh grasses and weeds are weighted with seed hunters. The muck is alive with worms; and the whole swamp ablaze with flowers, whose colours and perfumes attract myriads of insects and butterflies.
What is the connotative effect of the word ablaze used in paragraph 1?
(L5c)
a)
It suggests that the flowers are sickly and probably going to die soon.
b)
It suggests that the flowers are on fire, vibrant, fluttering, and wildly alive with energy.
c)
It suggests that the author is critical of the flowers and sees them as a growing problem in the swamp population.
d)
It suggests that the whole scene has an air of comedy about it; there's something hilarious about the flowers filling this swamp.
12.
I'd like to get a job there because I like digging around and planting things.
Which revision changes the tone of this sentence from informal to formal?
(RI4)
Which revision changes the tone of this sentence from informal to formal?
(RI4)
a)
I want a job there so I can mess around outdoors in gardens.
b)
I'm looking for a yardwork job because I like working outside.
c)
I am requesting a job that will let me plant things and work in folks' yards.
d)
I am seeking employment that will allow me to explore my horticulture interests.
13.
Customer: I would like to return this blender.
Sales Clerk: When did you buy it?
Customer: Two weeks ago.
Sales Clerk: If you had read the policy, you would know that we do not accept returns after ten days.
What is the effect of the underlined word phrase?
(RI4)
Sales Clerk: When did you buy it?
Customer: Two weeks ago.
Sales Clerk: If you had read the policy, you would know that we do not accept returns after ten days.
What is the effect of the underlined word phrase?
(RI4)
a)
The sales clerk is trying to calm an irritated customer.
b)
The sales clerk is placing responsibility on the customer.
c)
The sales clerk is in a hurry and needs an informed customer.
d)
The sales clerk is explaining a policy change to the customer.
14.
Excerpt from: Thermometer Pills
Tracy Wilson
1 Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it’s too late. To make matters worse, children’s bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill.
Which of these BEST describes the author's view about thermometer pills? (RI6)
Tracy Wilson
1 Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it’s too late. To make matters worse, children’s bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill.
Which of these BEST describes the author's view about thermometer pills? (RI6)
a)
The author thinks thermometer pills are effective but too expensive.
b)
The author thinks thermometer pills are need more testing to be considered safe.
c)
The author thinks thermometer pills are a potentially promising answer to heatstroke.
d)
The author thinks thermometer pills are the only way to protect young athletes from heatstroke.
15.
Excerpt from: Emily Dickinson
Carole Jenkins
Emily Dickinson was born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, to a very prominent family. Her childhood was normal, filled with friends, activities, and having fun. As she grew older, she began to isolate herself and even to refuse to leave her home. In her latter years, she spent most of her time alone writing poetry. During her lifetime, she anonymously published only seven of her poems. After her death in 1886, her sister discovered packets of her poems in her drawer. Four years later, her first books of poems were published.
She used concrete imagery to illustrate abstract concepts, such as love and death. Her unusual use of capitalization and punctuation and her use of irregular meter and rhyme make her poetry unique.
What is the main purpose of this passage? (RI6)
Carole Jenkins
Emily Dickinson was born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, to a very prominent family. Her childhood was normal, filled with friends, activities, and having fun. As she grew older, she began to isolate herself and even to refuse to leave her home. In her latter years, she spent most of her time alone writing poetry. During her lifetime, she anonymously published only seven of her poems. After her death in 1886, her sister discovered packets of her poems in her drawer. Four years later, her first books of poems were published.
She used concrete imagery to illustrate abstract concepts, such as love and death. Her unusual use of capitalization and punctuation and her use of irregular meter and rhyme make her poetry unique.
What is the main purpose of this passage? (RI6)
a)
to give information about Emily Dickinson's life and death
b)
to give information about Emily Dickinson's poetry and writing
c)
to give information about Emily Dickinson's unusual style and punctuation
d)
to give information about Emily Dickinson's life and poetry
16.
Excerpt from: Acquiring an Aquarium
Zachary Felton
3 After acquiring all of your aquarium equipment, the following steps will help you assemble it. First, set up the aquarium stand and tank. Thoroughly rinse everything with water before you put it into the tank. Do NOT use soap because soap residue can affect pH levels in the water and harm fish. Next, attach the water filter, and place gravel, rocks, and plants in the tank. When everything else is in position, add water and attach the heater. Then, wait a few days and test the water. When the temperature, salinity, and pH reach their appropriate ranges, you can finally add the fish! Continue to monitor the temperature, salinity, and pH of the water, and clean the tank regularly.
Which step should occur after you have balanced the water's temperature, salinity, and pH? (RI1)
Zachary Felton
3 After acquiring all of your aquarium equipment, the following steps will help you assemble it. First, set up the aquarium stand and tank. Thoroughly rinse everything with water before you put it into the tank. Do NOT use soap because soap residue can affect pH levels in the water and harm fish. Next, attach the water filter, and place gravel, rocks, and plants in the tank. When everything else is in position, add water and attach the heater. Then, wait a few days and test the water. When the temperature, salinity, and pH reach their appropriate ranges, you can finally add the fish! Continue to monitor the temperature, salinity, and pH of the water, and clean the tank regularly.
Which step should occur after you have balanced the water's temperature, salinity, and pH? (RI1)
a)
adding fish to the aquarium
b)
turning on the aquarium filter
c)
adding rocks and gravel
d)
adding water and attaching the heater
17.
Excerpt from: Recipes Tried and True - Bird's Nest Pudding
First Presbyterian Ladies’ Aide
BIRDS NEST PUDDING. MRS. JOHN KISHLER.
Pare six or eight large good cooking apples; remove the core by cutting from the end into the middle, so as to leave the apple whole; place them in a deep pie dish, as near together as they can stand, with the opening upward. Make a thin batter, using one quart of milk, three eggs, and sufficient flour; pour this into the dish around the apples and into the cavities. Bake in a quick oven. Serve with butter and sugar.
Pare is based on an Old French word meaning to reduce but can have two different meanings in cooking. Based on this passage, what does the word "pare" mean? (RI1)
First Presbyterian Ladies’ Aide
BIRDS NEST PUDDING. MRS. JOHN KISHLER.
Pare six or eight large good cooking apples; remove the core by cutting from the end into the middle, so as to leave the apple whole; place them in a deep pie dish, as near together as they can stand, with the opening upward. Make a thin batter, using one quart of milk, three eggs, and sufficient flour; pour this into the dish around the apples and into the cavities. Bake in a quick oven. Serve with butter and sugar.
Pare is based on an Old French word meaning to reduce but can have two different meanings in cooking. Based on this passage, what does the word "pare" mean? (RI1)
a)
Pare means to chop.
b)
Pare means to core.
c)
Pare means to peel.
d)
Pare means to group in twos.
18.
Excerpt from: The Song of the Cardinal I
Gene Stratton-Porter
4 Flashing through the tree-tops of the Limberlost there are birds whose colour is more brilliant than that of the gaudiest flower lifting its face to light and air. The lilies of the mire are not so white as the white herons that fish among them. The ripest spray of goldenrod is not so highly coloured as the burnished gold on the breast of the oriole that rocks on it. The jays are bluer than the calamus bed they wrangle above with throaty chatter. The finches are a finer purple than the ironwort. For every clump of foxfire flaming in the Limberlost, there is a cardinal glowing redder on a bush above it. These may not be more numerous than other birds, but their brilliant colouring and the fearless disposition make them seem so.
The subject of the last paragraph is
(RI2)
Gene Stratton-Porter
4 Flashing through the tree-tops of the Limberlost there are birds whose colour is more brilliant than that of the gaudiest flower lifting its face to light and air. The lilies of the mire are not so white as the white herons that fish among them. The ripest spray of goldenrod is not so highly coloured as the burnished gold on the breast of the oriole that rocks on it. The jays are bluer than the calamus bed they wrangle above with throaty chatter. The finches are a finer purple than the ironwort. For every clump of foxfire flaming in the Limberlost, there is a cardinal glowing redder on a bush above it. These may not be more numerous than other birds, but their brilliant colouring and the fearless disposition make them seem so.
The subject of the last paragraph is
(RI2)
a)
the colors of the flowers.
b)
the intense colors of the birds.
c)
the quality of light in the swamp.
d)
the variety of trees in the Limberlost.
19.
Excerpt from: Nadia’s Stage Fright
Clark Benson
Nadia had practically perfected this particular song, but she had to perform it at the school talent show and was relentless in her practicing...
...Of course, she knew well enough that hours of practicing had resulted in her playing the song so well. Still, her routine allowed her to clear her mind and quiet the butterflies in her stomach.
Nadia knew those butterflies would be worse once she had to play the song in front of her entire school. When she decided to participate in the school talent show, she had chosen a more complicated piece of classical music. Nadia had been playing the piano since she was seven, and she truly wanted to challenge herself.
What is the tone of this story? (RL6)
Clark Benson
Nadia had practically perfected this particular song, but she had to perform it at the school talent show and was relentless in her practicing...
...Of course, she knew well enough that hours of practicing had resulted in her playing the song so well. Still, her routine allowed her to clear her mind and quiet the butterflies in her stomach.
Nadia knew those butterflies would be worse once she had to play the song in front of her entire school. When she decided to participate in the school talent show, she had chosen a more complicated piece of classical music. Nadia had been playing the piano since she was seven, and she truly wanted to challenge herself.
What is the tone of this story? (RL6)
a)
proud and sympathetic
b)
whimsical and teasing
c)
sarcastic and satirical
d)
depressing and discouraging
20.
Excerpt from: Nadia’s Stage Fright
Clark Benson
Nadia had practically perfected this particular song, but she had to perform it at the school talent show and was relentless in her practicing...
...Of course, she knew well enough that hours of practicing had resulted in her playing the song so well. Still, her routine allowed her to clear her mind and quiet the butterflies in her stomach.
Nadia knew those butterflies would be worse once she had to play the song in front of her entire school. When she decided to participate in the school talent show, she had chosen a more complicated piece of classical music. Nadia had been playing the piano since she was seven, and she truly wanted to challenge herself.
What is the tone of this story? (RL6)
Clark Benson
Nadia had practically perfected this particular song, but she had to perform it at the school talent show and was relentless in her practicing...
...Of course, she knew well enough that hours of practicing had resulted in her playing the song so well. Still, her routine allowed her to clear her mind and quiet the butterflies in her stomach.
Nadia knew those butterflies would be worse once she had to play the song in front of her entire school. When she decided to participate in the school talent show, she had chosen a more complicated piece of classical music. Nadia had been playing the piano since she was seven, and she truly wanted to challenge herself.
What is the tone of this story? (RL6)
a)
proud and sympathetic
b)
whimsical and teasing
c)
sarcastic and satirical
d)
depressing and discouraging
21.
Which maintains the tone established in these three sentences? (RL6)
Few people or animals were awake at this hour. It was Peter's favorite time of day. He moved quietly down a path, noticing the sun peeking through the branches overhead and the soft, moist ground underfoot.
Few people or animals were awake at this hour. It was Peter's favorite time of day. He moved quietly down a path, noticing the sun peeking through the branches overhead and the soft, moist ground underfoot.
a)
Peter shook his head in disgust when he discovered piles of trash on the trail.
b)
Peter tried to remain calm when he heard a frightening shriek behind some bushes.
c)
Peter yawned with boredom and wondered how anyone could like being outside so much.
d)
He and his thoughts continued to wander as he smiled and breathed in the fragrant morning air.
22.
Excerpt from: The Pollution Problem
Roberto Bererra
3 The types of pollution and their effects vary greatly. At the same time, however, they are related; each type of pollution affects the other types. An example of the connection between different types of pollution is acid rain. Acid rain is caused mostly by sulfur or nitrogen emissions given off by sources such as car exhaust and the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. These harmful chemicals rise into the atmosphere where they react with other compounds and then fall as an acidic form of rain, sleet, or snow. Acid rain damages plants and buildings, contaminates soil and water, and has a negative effect on animals, fish, and even humans.
In paragraph 3, what point is the author making when he talks about acid rain? (RI8)
Roberto Bererra
3 The types of pollution and their effects vary greatly. At the same time, however, they are related; each type of pollution affects the other types. An example of the connection between different types of pollution is acid rain. Acid rain is caused mostly by sulfur or nitrogen emissions given off by sources such as car exhaust and the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. These harmful chemicals rise into the atmosphere where they react with other compounds and then fall as an acidic form of rain, sleet, or snow. Acid rain damages plants and buildings, contaminates soil and water, and has a negative effect on animals, fish, and even humans.
In paragraph 3, what point is the author making when he talks about acid rain? (RI8)
a)
One type of pollution can lead to other types of pollution.
b)
People are safer from acid rain than animals are.
c)
Acid rain only occurs in heavily polluted cities.
d)
Acid rain is one of the most serious types of pollution.
23.
Excerpt from: A Night to Remember
Florence Wilmington
It was a night to remember. Marian Anderson was one my favorite singers. Her rendition of the song “Were You There” ran through my head as we walked toward the Metropolitan Opera House. Of course, I listened to the radio when she sang at the Lincoln Memorial in ’39, and hearing her sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” brought a tear to my eye. I couldn’t imagine what emotions Marian’s voice would stir in me during a live performance. It was January 7, 1955, and my husband and I were going to see the first African American sing at the Metropolitan Opera.
Which research source would provide the MOST bias-free information about Marian Anderson? (RI8)
Florence Wilmington
It was a night to remember. Marian Anderson was one my favorite singers. Her rendition of the song “Were You There” ran through my head as we walked toward the Metropolitan Opera House. Of course, I listened to the radio when she sang at the Lincoln Memorial in ’39, and hearing her sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” brought a tear to my eye. I couldn’t imagine what emotions Marian’s voice would stir in me during a live performance. It was January 7, 1955, and my husband and I were going to see the first African American sing at the Metropolitan Opera.
Which research source would provide the MOST bias-free information about Marian Anderson? (RI8)
a)
a flyer from the Daughters of the American Revolution
b)
a Web site about Marian Anderson’s amazing performances
c)
an encyclopedia entry about Marian Anderson’s life and career
d)
a press release from the Metropolitan Opera about Marian’s performance
24.
Excerpt from: Plugged In, but Tuned Out: The Evil Influence of the MP3 Player
Darrell Thomas
I. Invasion of the Body Snatchers:
Have you noticed a change in the world around you recently? Have you seen how more and more people are walking around with little white rectangles in their hands or pockets with long white wires plugged straight into their ears? At the grocery store yesterday, I counted at least twenty people completely lost in the music provided by their ever-present MP3 players. It’s as if the old science-fiction movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers was coming true; we are being overtaken by pod people. So at the risk of appearing to be a crotchety old man complaining about the “good ole days,” I have to make a stance against the evil influences of the MP3 phenomena on our society.
Why does the author begin his article with two rhetorical questions? (RI8)
Darrell Thomas
I. Invasion of the Body Snatchers:
Have you noticed a change in the world around you recently? Have you seen how more and more people are walking around with little white rectangles in their hands or pockets with long white wires plugged straight into their ears? At the grocery store yesterday, I counted at least twenty people completely lost in the music provided by their ever-present MP3 players. It’s as if the old science-fiction movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers was coming true; we are being overtaken by pod people. So at the risk of appearing to be a crotchety old man complaining about the “good ole days,” I have to make a stance against the evil influences of the MP3 phenomena on our society.
Why does the author begin his article with two rhetorical questions? (RI8)
a)
to make the reader angry and likely to agree with him
b)
to invite the reader to see the relevance of his subject
c)
to make it more likely that he will be taken seriously
d)
to raise legitimate questions that everyone wonders about
25.
Which of the following is NOT a type of support used in persuasive writing? (W1a)
a)
statistics
b)
definitions
c)
emotional appeal
d)
rhetorical questions
26.
Which sentence makes a claim for an argument about why students should be allowed to use cell phones in school? (W1a)
a)
Cell phones can be used in emergency situations in school.
b)
Cell phones can have a beneficial and educational role in schools.
c)
Apps on cell phones can be used to research information for essays.
d)
Cell phones can provide immediate contact with family during school hours.
27.
Which of the following adjectives correctly describes your experiences, so far, in Ms. O'Connor's ELA class?
a)
enlightening
b)
boring
c)
nerve-racking
d)
disappointing
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