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What BEST describes the theme of this excerpt?

The little grey mouse that lived in my wall prospered for many days on nibbles of my lunch. I’d pack a meal before bed and, while I slept, he would take

small bites of my lunch, which I left on the counter. He’d take a cracker crumble here, and a bread crumb

there, but he wouldn’t take too much and he’d always clean up after himself. Things were going

quite well for him and I didn’t even know he existed, until he got sloppy. One night while I slept, he ate all

of my chips and left behind a big mess. When I awoke to this sight, I knew what had happened to my

chips. So the next night when he returned for another snack, he found a nice, delicious piece of cheese… lightly balanced on a mouse trap. Now I

don’t have to share my chips anymore.

Create an IMPLICIT statement about the

image.

Which of the following statements is NOT objective:

A) Wilson High School offers 4 different types of foreign language B) Spanish is the most popular language world-wide C) Students must learn a 2nd language to be successful in college D) The average American only knows 1 language fluently

What best describes the tone of the poem?

“I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.”

A. Optimistic B. Joyous C. Distressing D. Amusing

What is the central idea of the passage?

People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.

a.Taxes are much too high. b.We pay more taxes than we may realize. c. Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair. d. Some taxes are hidden.

Which TWO techniques did the author use to develop Pete?

After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, "No, Mark. If you didn't come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can't have one of mine or you'll never learn your lesson."

A.SpeechB.ThoughtsC.Effect on OthersD.ActionsE.Looks

How did the author develop the theme?

Barry liked playing board games, but he hated losing. He hated losing so much that he would do whatever it took to win, even bending or breaking the rules. He'd steal money from the bank and hide it under the couch cushions. He'd skip spaces while he was moving around the board. He'd shortchange others money that they were owed and argue with them about it. Barry's techniques were effective. He did win most of the games that he played, but the people whom he played with were his friends and family, and it didn't take too long until they caught on to Barry's tricks. They tried to tell Barry to stop cheating. They said that the game wasn't any fun when he cheated, but he didn't listen. He continued with his treacherous style of gameplay, until nobody would play with him anymore. Barry may have won a lot of games, but at what cost?

How did the author create the central idea of the text below?

A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand

dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955

double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at

an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.

How did the author establish his purpose below?

When one hears the term “reality” applied to a television show, one might expect that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted, but this is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be “reality.” Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of “reality” television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it’s no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.

To get full credit, identify: the central idea and the purpose of the text below

5. Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. You literally trust automotive braking

systems with your life every time you get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection, but how does

this process work? It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the area where the braking mechanisms are. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a

friction to be applied. If the braking system is functioning properly, this friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to

reach your destination safely.

Identify the figurative language used below:

My words are little jars For you to take and put upon a shelf.

Their shapes are quaint and beautiful,

And they have many pleasant colors and lusters

A.Alliteration B.MetaphorC.PersonificationD.Hyperbole

Identify the figurative language used below:

Oh, never, if I live to a million,Shall I feel such a grievous pain.

A.SimileB.MetaphorC.PersonificationD.Hyperbole

Identify the figurative language used below:

And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.

A.RepetitionB.MetaphorC.PersonificationD.Hyperbole

Identify the figurative language used below:

With processions longwhite, wretched widows

With the countless torches lit

A.Alliteration B.MetaphorC.PersonificationD.Hyperbole

Identify the figurative language used below:

The ship has sailed to the far off shores.

A.Assonance B.Consonance C.PersonificationD.Hyperbole

How is a narrative task different from a literary

analysis task or research simulation task?

Read the prompt. How many paragraphs should be included in your response?

You have read a passage from [text name] and a scene from [play name]. Think about the

similarities and differences in how the two authors develop the themes in each text.

Write an essay in which you identity a theme from each text and analyze how each theme is

developed. Be sure to include specific details from both selections.

Read the prompt. What is the question asking you to do?

Write a continuation of the story of [character] using details from the

passage. Describe what you think might happen after [character] [completes

action]. What obstacles might he face, and what actions might he take to

overcome them?

What strategy should you use to analyze a picture?

(Hint: Think of an acronym)

Read the prompt. How many paragraphs should be included in your response?

You have learned about [concept] by reading two articles, [article name 1] and [article name 2] and

viewing a video clip titled [video name].

In an essay, compare the purposes of the three sources. Then analyze how each source uses explanations,

demonstrations, or descriptions of experiments to help accomplish its purpose. Be sure to discuss important differences and similarities between the information

gained from the video and the information provided in the articles. Support your response with evidence from

each source.

Identify how the author has structured the text:

Weather patterns could be described that explain why a big snowstorm

occurred.

A.Sequential OrderB.DescriptionC.Cause and EffectD.Problem/Solution

What is the central idea of this video?

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