Explanation: When creating suspense, writers often use devices such as cliffhangers, red herrings, and foreshadowing. Cliffhangers are endings that leave the reader hanging, wanting to know what happens next. Red herrings are false clues that lead the reader astray. Foreshadowing is a hint or clue that suggests what will happen later in the story. By using these devices, writers can keep readers guessing and build suspense.
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Which line from "Cruel Tribute" best supports the idea that Ariadne's actions help advance the plot?
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D. Then she gave him a sharp sword, and hid it underneath his cloak, telling him that with it alone could he hope to slay the Minotaur.
Explanation: She had seen too much, and her mind was not strong enough to keep her from going mad."This line supports the idea that Ariadne's actions help advance the plot because it shows that she is not in a stable mental state and is therefore more likely to make mistakes that will further the plot.
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Based solely on their titles, which contemporary novel most likely contains a mythological element that is also found in "Cruel Tribute?"
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C. The Maze Runner
Explanation: The novel "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" most likely contains a mythological element that is also found in "Cruel Tribute."
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Which line from "Cruel Tribute" best supports the idea that the elders help to advance the plot?
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D. "It is better that a few should perish than that the whole city should be destroyed," they said.
Explanation: The elders in "Cruel Tribute" are an important part of the plot because they help to advance the story. Without their help, the story would not be able to move forward.
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In part one of "Cruel Tribute," how do King Aegeus's actions affect the advancement of the plot?
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C. He causes the birth of a hero in Troezen.
Explanation: King Aegeus's actions in part one of "Cruel Tribute" have a significant impact on the advancement of the plot. By ordering the execution of the Minotaur, King Aegeus sets in motion a chain of events that will have far-reaching consequences for himself, his kingdom, and his family. The death of the Minotaur will lead to the fall of Crete, the rise of Athens, and the eventual downfall of King Aegeus.
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In "Cruel Tribute," which character's actions most advance the development of the plot?
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D. Theseus
Explanation: In "Cruel Tribute," the actions of the protagonist, Jephtha, most advance the development of the plot. Jephtha is a young man who is drafted into the army to fight in a war against the Ammonites. He is reluctant to fight, but he is eventually convinced by his father to do so. Jephtha is captured by the Ammonites and is about to be executed, but he is saved by the intervention of his sister, who offers to be sacrificed in his place. Jephtha agrees to this, and his sister is sacrificed. This event leads to Jephtha's eventual victory in the war, and the death of the Ammonite king.
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Read the summary of the contemporary novel Jurassic Park.
A wealthy businessman uses modern DNA technology to bring dinosaurs back from extinction. He breeds many varieties of dinosaurs and plans to open a theme park where visitors can see them. However, the dinosaurs soon escape their pens and wreak havoc across the park, resulting in death and destruction.
How did Ancient Greek mythological literature most likely influence this story?
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B. through the use of frightening creatures
Explanation: The novel Jurassic Park is most likely influenced by Ancient Greek mythological literature because of the idea of bringing dinosaurs back from extinction. This is similar to the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. This act resulted in humans having the ability to thrive and become a powerful species. Similarly, in Jurassic Park, the businessman uses DNA technology to bring dinosaurs back from extinction. This allows humans to see and interact with these powerful creatures. However, just like in the myth, the dinosaurs soon escape their pens and wreak havoc across the park. This results in death and destruction, similar to the consequences that Prometheus faced.
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Read the excerpt from a summary of the contemporary novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
To help save the day, Harry must get past a scary three-headed guard dog. In order to do this, he gets help from his friends Hermione and Ron. They all have become close friends during the course of the school year. After they solve this challenge, they move on to the next part of their plan.
Which line from the summary best justifies the conclusion that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was influenced by Ancient Greek mythological literature?
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A. To help save the day, Harry must get past a scary three-headed guard dog.
Explanation: The line After they solve this challenge, they move on to the next part of their plan" best justifies the conclusion that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was influenced by Ancient Greek mythological literature. This is because in Ancient Greek mythology, heroes often go on quests or adventures that involve overcoming various challenges."
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute."
"Now then," said Minos, "you shall hear my decree. Athens has robbed me of my dearest treasure, a treasure that can never be restored to me; so, in return, I require from Athens, as tribute, that possession which is the dearest and most precious to her people; and it shall be destroyed cruelly as my son was destroyed."
"The condition is hard," said the elders, "but it is just. What is the tribute which you require?"
"Has the king a son?" asked Minos.
The face of King Aegeus lost all its color and he trembled as he thought of a little child then with its mother at Troezen, on the other side of the Saronic Sea. But the elders knew nothing about that child, and they answered:
"Alas, no! he has no son; but he has fifty nephews who are eating up his substance and longing for the time to come when one of them shall be king; and, as we have said, it was they who slew the young prince, Androgeos."
By placing this passage at the beginning of the story, the author builds suspense for the arrival of
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C/third one: Theseus
Explanation: By placing this passage at the beginning of the story, the author builds suspense for the arrival of the Minotaur.The passage from "Cruel Tribute" introduces the conflict between Athens and Minos, and sets up the stakes for the story. Minos is seeking revenge against Athens for the death of his son, and has decreed that Athens must pay a terrible price. The elders of Athens agree to Minos's demand, and King Aegeus is forced to hand over his most precious possession: his son. The reader is left wondering what will happen to the young prince, and whether Minos will get his revenge.
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The contemporary novel The Hunger Games features a lottery where children are selected to fight to the death in combat.
The section of "Cruel Tribute" that best features a similar mythological element is
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B. the tribute
Explanation: The section of "Cruel Tribute" that best features a similar mythological element is when the reaping is taking place and the children's names are being drawn from the glass bowl. The reaping is a lot like the lottery in that it is a way of selecting people at random to participate in a dangerous activity. The difference is that in the Hunger Games, the children are chosen to fight to the death, while in the lottery, they are chosen to be sacrificed.
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