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Searching for Identity
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- 1—in her own opinion atleast
- 2Which of these is true about Eric? A. He is a flat character because he keeps growing as the events unfold. B. He is the antagonist because he acts more bravely in the story. C. He is Leslie's character foil because he shows how vulnerable Leslie is. D. He is a dynamic character because he stays static throughout the story.C.
He is Leslie's character foil because he shows how vulnerable Leslie is.
- 3Pushing his way through the crowds on Main street, young George Willard concealed himself in the stairway leading to Doctor Reefy's office and looked at the people. With feverish eyes he watched the faces drifting past under the store lights. Thoughts kept coming into his head and he did not want to think. "Well, is she going to stay with him all day? Have I done all this waiting for nothing?" he muttered. Which term best describes George Willard's character? A. angry B. impatient C. eager D. viciousB.
impatient - 4—antagonist
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- 6How does indirect characterization take place in this excerpt from Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera? He found them both looking extremely worried. Their own friends did not recognize them: they had lost all their gaiety and spirits. They were seen crossing the stage with hanging heads, care-worn brows, pale cheeks, as though pursued by some abominable thought or a prey to some persistent sport of fate. A. through the characters’ speech B. through the characters’ thoughts C. through the characters’ appearance D. through the characters’ actionsC.
through the characters’ appearance - 7Why is Pat Scully a master of strategy? A. He painted the hotel an eye-catching color. B. He built the hotel between the train and the town. C. He was trained as a classical painter. D. He painted the hotel the color found on the legs of a heron.A.
He painted the hotel an eye-catching color. - 8The history of the tortilla is vast. Tortillas in whatever form are traditionally made from corn and usually prepared by baking them. One traditional and common method of making a tortilla is to use corn flour to make a dough. Using this dough, the tortilla is formed and baked in the oven and enjoyed once it has cooled. Which conclusion can best be drawn from the paragraph? A. Tortillas can only be made by using corn flour. B. Corn is a staple food that is used in many different recipes. C. There is more than one way to prepare corn tortillas. D. Tortillas are a traditional food with a complicated history.C.
There is more than one way to prepare corn tortillas. - 9What aspect of the excerpt most advances the plot? A. the story’s mood B. the main characters’ thoughts and feelings C. the arrival of minor characters D. the setting of the train stationC.
the arrival of minor characters - 10Story elements can advance the plot by ______ and _____introducing a new conflict
forcing characters to react or make decisions - 11Why do some authors use a linear rather than a nonlinear plot structure? A. It has a more detailed setting. B. It allows the author to provide more depth to the plot. C. It is usually clearer for readers to follow. D. It takes less time to write.C.
It is usually clearer for readers to follow. - 12Which three of these story details can help a reader identify the theme? -the author’s background -repetition of ideas -the amount of dialogue -the interaction of story elements -the main conflict2nd
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5th - 13During a group discussion, the record keeper _________writes down important ideas from the discussion and shares notes with group members
- 14Which action would most likely disrupt a group discussion? A. group members ignoring the feedback of those they disagree with B. group members offering evidence to support their positions C. group members pausing to organize their ideas before speaking D. group members summarizing key points of the discussionA.
group members ignoring the feedback of those they disagree with - 15During a group discussion, what are two responsibilities of the fact checker? -Determine the reliability of sources. -Track the amount of time spent on the discussion. -Paraphrase information that is shared. -Make sure that the information shared is accurate. -Take notes about ideas shared during the discussion.1st
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- 17What is an advantage of discussing a topic or complex task with a group? A. It makes you maintain a specific role throughout the discussion. B. It shows you how to follow group discussion instructions. C. It allows you to explore points of view that differ from your own. D. It gives you an opportunity to have a conversation with friends.C.
It allows you to explore points of view that differ from your own. - 18Roark moved like a current of air—light and invisible. He was a tall, thin figure cloaked in black. The moon shone brightly, but Roark flew from shadow to shadow past the guards, through the gate, through the courtyard, and into the emperor's palace. He was on a mission to recover the Sacred Scroll. The scroll belonged to the Ninjas of Nyu, and Roark was determined to return it to his fellow ninjas. How does the description of Roark contribute to the story? A. It makes the outcome of Roark's mission much harder to predict. B. It gives the reader a mental image of Roark and his capabilities. C. It builds suspense about the Sacred Scroll. D. It provides evidence that ninjas are real.B.
It gives the reader a mental image of Roark and his capabilities.
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- Diction in Literary Text, Characterization, Inference and Evidence, Analyzing Informal Texts, Linear and Nonlinear Plot Development, Theme, Meaningful Discussions, Writing a Narrative Text
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- Elexali Olayvar
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