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Which of the following sentences is most clearly narrated in third-person omniscient point of view?
A barber. An accountant. A teacher. Little did they know that extraordinary events awaited them all.
Chad heard a loud bang from the engine room. He looked at Ian, who wore a terrified expression.
We humans sometimes think that life is short, but we often rush through our lives working instead of living.
Thomas gazed into her dreamy eyes, and then realized that he hadn't heard a word of what she had been saying.
Which of the following sentences is most clearly narrated in third-person omniscient point of view?
We humans sometimes think that life is short, but we often rush through our lives working instead of living.
Manny glared at Bree for a long while and wondered what on earth could she have meant by that.
Although Alejandro felt like the play was long and boring, Mary loved it so much that she dreaded the end.
Chad heard a loud bang from the engine room. He looked at Ian, who wore a terrified expression.
Gunnar kept his pet badger in a yard with a low steel wall around it; the animal had been known to chew through any other kind of enclosure. He said goodnight to his pet, who snarled back, and then went inside for the night.
Gus came jogging around the block, looking to get away from the angry group of bullies he had just pulled a prank on. I'll hide behind that steel wall, he thought.
Which statement best explains the text's use of dramatic irony?
When Gus decides to hide behind the steel wall, the audience knows that he will be attacked by a badger.
When Gus decides to hide behind the steel wall, the character is likely to learn the price for pranking others.
When Gunnar goes inside for the night, the author suggests that keeping a badger as a pet is irresponsible.
When Gunnar goes inside for the night, he is not aware that Gus has made fools of a group of bullies.
Rich had to completely guess on almost half the questions on his final exam, and he then left all the other questions blank. "Guess I'll be taking Particle Physics again next semester," he said to himself, and he felt so embarrassed that he wrote a fake name on the test, the most random name he could think of: Yann Scheele.
But there was actually a student named Yann Scheele at the university, and he sat three rows down from Rich and had just patted himself on the back for studying hard and acing nearly every question. He got up and slapped his test down on the professor's desk, and then looked around and saw that he was one of the first students to finish. He had to resist the urge to dance on his way out of the lecture hall.
Which statement best explains the text's use of dramatic irony?
When Yann Scheele turns in his test, the reader knows he will fail or be accused of cheating.
When Yann Scheele turns in his test, the author portrays the character as hardworking and confident.
When Rich writes a fake name on the exam, the audience is aware that Rich will fail Particle Physics this semester.
When Rich writes a fake name on the exam, he is not yet aware that he will have to take the class again
Biff had just graduated from barber college — his third attempt. He had a bad habit of nicking customers on the back of the neck with the clippers, especially when he got nervous, which was often. In fact, he had only passed barber college because the teacher had taken pity on him.
Suddenly, the door of the barber shop swung open and in strode Biff's first real customer: a terrified-looking five-year-old who fidgeted uncontrollably. Behind him stood the boy's mother who looked like she had just gotten a parking ticket and was ready to blame the next person to enter her field of view.
How does the use of point of view create suspense in the passage?
The third-person limited point of view means that only the reader knows just how much Biff's job depends on proving himself by giving the boy a successful haircut.
The third-person omniscient point of view means that the audience is aware that the mother had just gotten a parking ticket, but Biff has no idea and goes about his business normally.
The third-person limited point of view means that the reader can look forward to entertaining antics when Biff attempts to give the boy a completely disastrous haircut.
The third-person omniscient point of view means that the author strongly suggests that Biff is a terrible barber, but the audience won't know for sure until he cuts the boy's hair.
She had said yes! Asami, the most popular girl in school, had said yes! Edgar fell back on his bed, his head spinning. He never imagined he would even go to prom, much less with the girl of his dreams. Incredible!
When he heard the doorbell ring, he got up, his head still swimming with images of Asami's beautiful face. He opened the door and there stood Ellie Fitz, the girl who lived next door who had had a secret crush on him since 7th grade. "Hey, Edgar," she said. "Do you want to go to the prom with me?"
How does the use of point of view create suspense in the passage?
The third-person omniscient point of view means that the audience knows that the characters are most likely about to have an awkward and disappointing interaction.
The third-person omniscient point of view means that the reader knows that Ellie Fitz is the right girl for Edgar and wants to find out whether they end up together.
The first-person point of view means that the author provides a lot of detail about Edgar's feelings for Asami, but not about Ellie Fitz.
The first-person point of view means that readers are likely to have sympathy for Edgar, even though he is unkind to Ellie Fitz.
Which part of the plot is most clearly the rising action?
Once upon a time, a friendly dragon lived in the mountains.
After a hundred years or so of relative peace, an evil knight in shining armor arrived one day and challenged the dragon to a duel.
They fought an epic battle and the dragon seemed sure to lose, when suddenly a beautiful princess showed up and defeated the knight.
The dragon and the princess became lasting friends.
Which part of the plot is most clearly the resolution?
Once upon a time, a friendly dragon lived in the mountains.
After a hundred years or so of relative peace, an evil knight in shining armor arrived one day and challenged the dragon to a duel.
They fought an epic battle and the dragon seemed sure to lose, when suddenly a beautiful princess showed up and defeated the knight.
The dragon and the princess became lasting friends.
Sonia sat down in the guidance counselor's office, ready to explain her future. She was going to be a writer, she announced. All she had to do was finish high school, go to college, and then get a job of some kind — something that would give her a source of income. Then, she continued, on the weekends, except for those weekends when she had soccer practice (because there was no chance she was giving that up), and as long as her friends didn't invite her to go out partying, she would write the great American novel. As Sonia finished triumphantly and looked up for approval, the guidance counselor frowned.
Which statement best explains how the plot of the story helps develop the main character?
Sonia's description of her impractical plans shows that she is more of a dreamer than a doer.
Sonia's announcement of her impressive future shows that she has a lot of untapped talent.
The guidance counselor's choice to meet with Sonia shows that Sonia is both artistic and practical.
The guidance counselor's frown shows that Sonia struggles with school and work.
On the day Andrew decided to be a writer, he put on a beret, an ironic T-shirt, and a cardigan sweater with corduroy patches on the elbows. He then went down to the local coffee shop, bought a latte, and opened his laptop. He played solitaire on his computer for about two hours, wondering if anybody noticed that he was a writer. Next time, he thought, he would bring a thick James Joyce novel and put it on the table in front of him just to make his status as a writer more obvious.
Which statement best explains how the plot of the story helps develop the main character?
Andrew's visit to the coffee shop shows that he takes his art seriously.
Andrew's failure to bring his James Joyce book shows that he gets distracted by little details.
Andrew's efforts to look like a writer show that he is caught up in appearances.
Andrew's two-hour game of solitaire shows that he isn't as smart as he thinks he is.
The two grandmasters had been playing for five hours, and Boris knew he was only a move or two away from checkmate. He had made a decision the previous night that if he lost to his opponent, he would retire from chess forever. And now that moment had arrived. He watched in horror as Dmitri took his queen and said the fateful word: "Checkmate."
No, this couldn't be the end. Boris stood up. "Good game," he said as he shook his opponent's hand. "Care for a rematch?"
Which statement best explains how the conflict in this story is resolved?
Dmitri defeats Boris in the chess match.
Dmitri and Boris choose to make peace.
Boris decides not to give up on chess.
Boris makes a decision to give up on chess.
Coach Peterson looked over his players with pride. "Eureka City Badgers," he said, "the time to win is now . Are you with me? I said, 'Are you with me?' We're going to go out there and show the Greenwood Wildcats how to play the game of football. We're going to crush their defense. We're going to stop their offense in its tracks. And we're going to make the coach of the Wildcats wish he hadn't left home today! Let's get out there and take the field!"
The team cheered and charged out into the lights of the stadium and onto the fresh turf, ready for battle. They lost to the Greenwood Wildcats 72 to 0.
Which statement best explains how the conflict in this story is resolved?
The coach is able to excite and motivate his team.
The Eureka City Badgers lose to the Greenwood Wildcats.
The Badgers play with all their heart, which is what matters.
The Wildcats cheat in order to secure victory.
A diary-like novel tells the story of 13-year-old Clara, who is traveling West with her family in a covered wagon. She records her curious observations as well as her fears and hardships as they cross rivers, climb mountain ranges, and encounter unfamiliar people. Although Clara misses her life back in Boston, she is optimistic about her family's future as cattle ranchers.
Which is the best statement of the theme of the story?
Life in a rural setting is better for families than life in a city.
People who lived long ago are just the same as people living today.
The best way to explore this diverse world is by traveling with family.
A positive attitude can make major changes seem less frightening.
Jack is a page (a knight's helper) in Camelot. His story involves jousting matches and boisterous feasts. Although Jack is small for his age, he hopes to become a knight someday, like his tough older cousin. While working in the horse stalls one day, Jack overhears a plot against the king. He collects evidence and presents it to his cousin, who delivers the news to the king. The plot is thwarted and Jack is hailed as a hero.
Which is the best statement of the theme of the story?
Friendship and loyalty are more important than riches and popularity.
Finding a hobby you love can lessen the challenges of growing up.
Size and physical strength are not the only measures of a person's value.
It is important for children to have good role models.
A diary-like novel tells the story of 13-year-old Clara, who is traveling West with her family in a covered wagon. She records her curious observations as well as her fears and hardships as they cross rivers, climb mountain ranges, and encounter unfamiliar people. Although Clara misses her life back in Boston, she is optimistic about her family's future as cattle ranchers.
In part of the story, Clara has fun learning to pan for gold in the Colorado River. Which statement best explains how this plot event develops the theme that a good attitude can help you get through many challenges?
It shows that there can be good times even within scary experiences, if you are open to them.
It shows that the hope of getting rich quick can create a sense of excitement and wonder.
It shows that parents who expose their children to dangerous situations are irresponsible.
It shows that children are naïve and do not necessarily understand the true nature of their experiences.
Jack is a page (a knight's helper) in Camelot. His story involves jousting matches and boisterous feasts. Although Jack is small for his age, he hopes to become a knight someday, like his tough older cousin. While working in the horse stalls one day, Jack overhears a plot against the king. He collects evidence and presents it to his cousin, who delivers the news to the king. The plot is thwarted and Jack is hailed as a hero.
In part of the story, some other children tease Jack, saying he'll never amount to anything because he is so short. Which statement best explains how this plot event develops the theme that being smart and resourceful is more important than being big and strong?
It shows that short people are treated unfairly and should be given more power.
It shows that inner strength is not always recognized by those around us.
It shows that children can be cruel and need to be taught not to act as bullies.
It shows that being observant of our surroundings can lead to surprising rewards.
A diary-like novel tells the story of 13-year-old Clara, who is traveling West with her family in a covered wagon. She records her curious observations as well as her fears and hardships as they cross rivers, climb mountain ranges, and encounter unfamiliar people. Although Clara misses her life back in Boston, she is optimistic about her family's future as cattle ranchers.
Which is the best explanation of how the main character helps to reveal the theme?
Clara's curiosity shows how openness to new experiences makes hard times enjoyable.
Clara's careful observations show the importance of being aware of one's surroundings.
Clara's fears show that even good people can fall into dangerous situations.
Clara's longing for home shows that it can be hard to make friends from a different culture.
Jack is a page (a knight's helper) in Camelot. His story involves jousting matches and boisterous feasts. Although Jack is small for his age, he hopes to become a knight someday, like his tough older cousin. While working in the horse stalls one day, Jack overhears a plot against the king. He collects evidence and presents it to his cousin, who delivers the news to the king. The plot is thwarted and Jack is hailed as a hero.
Which is the best explanation of how the main character helps to reveal the theme?
Jack's ability to gather evidence shows that some people have surprising talents.
Jack's dream of becoming a knight shows that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Jack's work as a page shows that hard work and determination pay off.
Jack's treatment as a hero shows that honesty is always the best policy.
King Oedipus, while riding his chariot, comes upon a stranger who refuses to give way to Oedipus on a narrow road. Oedipus in turn refuses to give way to the insolent stranger. The two fight, and Oedipus kills him. Only later does Oedipus discover that the stranger was actually his long lost father.
Which common motif from mythology is most clearly shown in the story?
The dangers of arrogance
Physical transformation
The hero's journey
Explanations of nature
The wizard Merlin casts a spell on Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, to make Uther look exactly like his enemy, Gorlois. In this new guise, Uther is able to enter Gorlois's castle.
Which common motif from mythology is most clearly shown in the story?
Explanations of nature
The dangers of arrogance
Physical transformation
The hero's journey
In the myth that bears his name, Prometheus steals the ability to make fire from Zeus, the king of the gods, and gives it to humanity. For his crime, Prometheus is punished for eternity.
In Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea, a fisherman struggles for several days to reel in an enormous fish. When he finally succeeds, sharks eat the fish before the fisherman is able to get it back to shore.
What motif is present in both the myth and the modern story?
Punishment for great deeds
Stealing from the gods
Turning against nature
The importance of courage
In the myth of Sisyphus, the gods punish a deceitful king by making him roll an enormous boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down again once he's finished.
In Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea, a fisherman struggles for several days to reel in an enormous fish. When he finally succeeds, sharks eat the fish before the fisherman is able to get it back to shore.
What motif is present in both the myth and the modern story?
Physical transformations
Good and evil
Useless toil
Unchecked arrogance
Homer's epic Greek poem The Odyssey is about a great warrior, Odysseus ( Ulysses , in Latin), who tries to return home after the Trojan War. The gods make his journey long and difficult, causing him to travel widely, having many adventures. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope must deal with suitors who, thinking her husband is dead, have invaded her home.
In James Joyce's novel Ulysses, two characters, Stephen and Bloom, go about their daily business in the city of Dublin. Stephen's home is occupied by roommates who appear to be taking over his apartment. Bloom's home is periodically invaded by a man who pursues his wife, Molly.
Which statement best explains how the modern story transforms the ideas of the original myth?
Joyce emphasizes the suffering of his Penelope-inspired character to make his story more tragic than the original myth.
Joyce expresses his opinion that the journey of Odysseus is minor compared to the ordinary pursuits of a modern person.
Unlike Homer's Odysseus, Joyce shows that one can never truly return home from a war, either because one has personally changed or one's home has changed.
Joyce makes the idea of an invaded home more personal for readers by writing about two ordinary people in a modern city rather than about a mythical Greek warrior.
Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid is about a great warrior, Aeneas, who escapes from the city of Troy just before it falls to the Greeks at the end of the Trojan War. After a long journey, Aeneas and his men arrive in Italy where they fight with the Latins. He marries the Latin princess Lavinia and founds the civilization that will eventually become Rome.
In Ursula K. Le Guin's novel Lavinia, the main character is a Latin princess named Lavinia who marries the Trojan hero Aeneas and becomes involved in the politics and conflicts between the Trojans and the Latins in Italy. Eventually Lavinia comes to feel that she is at the mercy of the writer Virgil himself, and that her world is not real.
Which statement best explains how the modern story transforms the ideas of the original myth?
Le Guin focuses on a minor female character from The Aeneas to show how little free will women have in myths that have been created by men.
Le Guin gives more information about Aeneas's childhood and life before the Trojan War, and about his vision for the great city of Rome.
Le Guin portrays the relationship between the Trojans, led by Aeneas, and the Latins as full of conflict, violence, and destiny.
Le Guin tells the story of The Aeneid from Lavinia's perspective to make the events of the story more vivid, but also more impartial and realistic.
