Unit Test

Review the list of ideas for an informative essay about gardening. Benefits of Gardening:1. Saving money2. ________3. Satisfaction4. Improved health Which best completes the list of brainstorm ideas? Children Achievement Sore muscles Nature

Read the rough-draft paragraph. Studies support the claim that volunteering on a regular basis actually benefits one's general physical health. Depending on the needs of an organization, many volunteer opportunities can involve physical movement. Volunteers at a local soup kitchen may, for example, find themselves unloading truckloads of donated supplies. Other research related to volunteering and staying healthy found that volunteers often experienced decreased chronic pain and fewer symptoms of heart disease. Of course, not all volunteer positions involve physical exertion. Tasks involving minimal movement, such as answering phones, filing papers, and/or addressing envelopes, should be combined with some type of physical activity. Using the stairs instead of an elevator or walking to work instead of driving are examples of easy ways to integrate exercise into a daily routine. Which statement most accurately describes the issue(s) in this paragraph? The paragraph has punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors. The paragraph is choppy and in need of transitions. The paragraph lacks supporting details. The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.

Read the sentence a student wrote. As he listened to the haunting notes of the song the author realized he had found the inspiration for his next suspense novel. The teacher reviewing this sentence would point out that since this is a complex sentence, there should be a comma after "song." compound sentence, there should be a comma after "realized." complex sentence, there should be a comma after "inspiration." compound sentence, there should be a comma after "found."

Read the compound sentence. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Which is the correct way to punctuate the sentence? Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula; but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant, with the secret formula: but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but, she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula, but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The aliens suffered from exhaustion, after traveling several light years. They needed some relaxation, when they finally landed their spaceship. After they rested a few days, the aliens revived sufficiently to explore. They needed all their energy, once they started hiking the rough terrain.

Read the rough-draft paragraph. More than likely, fellow volunteers will have many common interests and ideals. After all, volunteers usually seek opportunities to use their time and talents for issues they care about, and this is often a good starting point for many friendships. As co-volunteers, hours will be spent together learning from one another and inspiring each other while working to achieve a common goal. Teaming up with others to solve community problems and making changes for the better, not surprisingly, often leads to long-lasting bonds. Which topic sentence should be added to this body paragraph? Local community programs provide opportunities for volunteers to share their expertise. Volunteering for local community programs enables people to establish new friendships. Acquaintances made while volunteering for a project are rarely continued beyond the project's conclusion. Every community has programs that will gladly accept the services of enthusiastic volunteers.

Which is the strongest thesis for an essay about volunteering? In order for people to feel better about themselves, they really should spend more time volunteering in their communities. Volunteering in the community is beneficial because it creates friendships, boosts self-esteem, and fosters physical health. Volunteering can be an important part of feeling good about oneself and the community. Before volunteering, people should think about the types of volunteer work they want to do.

Read the sentence. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily at the curious cat. Which correctly revises the sentence? The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat. The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat.

At the end of "The Gift of the Magi," Jim says that he and Della should forget their gifts for a while and eat supper. This suggests the theme that love is understanding. romantic. easily lost. being together.

An informative essay's conclusion should connect back to the thesis while summarizing and extending the main points. introduce a new subtopic of the thesis that has not been discussed yet. explain to the reader why the content of the essay is of importance. restate the essay's thesis statement exactly as it appeared in the introduction.

Erin is writing about the history of sonnets. Which is a fact Erin can include in her history? Shakespeare was the first to create poetry as a sonnet. Shakespeare was a poet who wrote only in sonnet form. Sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare's time. Sonnets were created by poets who wrote without rhyme patterns.

Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. Only $1.87 to buy a present for Jim. Her Jim. Many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him. Something fine and rare and sterling—something just a little bit near to being worthy of the honor of being owned by Jim. What inferences about Della can be made based on this excerpt? Check all that apply. Della does not have much money to spend on Jim's gift. Della wants to buy Jim a watch chain for his watch. Della loves her husband, Jim, very much. Della wants to buy Jim a really nice gift. Della will need to sell her hair to buy Jim a nice gift.

Which is one characteristic of iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29"? Each line contains twelve syllables. Each line contains ten syllables. Each line contains eight syllables. Each line contains six syllables.

Which statement about iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29," is correct? An iamb consists of two unstressed syllables followed by two stressed syllables. An iamb consists of a unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. An iamb consists of a stressed syllable followed by another stressed syllable. An iamb consists of five stressed syllables followed by five unstressed syllables.

Read the excerpt from "Sonnet 29." Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate;For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth bringsThat then I scorn to change my state with kings. The figurative language in these lines convey the theme that being in love makes a person feel like royalty. is not as joyful as being royalty. brings a person the greatest joy. can cause a person to feel confused.

Shakespeare's sonnets, including "Sonnet 29," have which characteristic? They all contain one quatrain and nine couplets. They all contain two quatrains and five couplets. They all contain four quatrains and no couplets. They all contain three quatrains and a couplet.

Read the excerpt from "Sonnet 29." When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries,And look upon myself, and curse my fate, What is the rhyme scheme of these lines? abab abba abcb abac

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." What's she love most? I askWhen all else is saidWhat makes her smile,Gets her up out of bed? Based on the indirect characterization in this stanza, which word best describes the narrator? caring polite proud gentle

Which elements of narrative poetry are reflected in "The Thing about Terry"? Select 4 options. rhyme abstract language rhythm free verse setting stanzas

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." We work four long hours Nervous stomachs a-churnThen sneak into the closetTo await her return Which best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension? The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry's room. The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother. The group of friends wants to leave Terry's house after they finish painting stars in her room. The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." I've got it! I grinI've got just the surpriseI rush to tell them,Feeling happy and wise Which characteristic of narrative poetry is reflected in these lines? character development figurative language use of symbols description of setting

Read the excerpt from "The Thing About Terry." Stars, I whisperShe showed me one nightKnew every constellationSaid they made her heart light Which best conveys the meaning of the underlined line? Stars make Terry feel dizzy. Stars make Terry feel joyful. Stars make Terry feel smart. Stars make Terry feel weightless.

Which is an example of situational irony in "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" Shondra is trying to help, but she ends up making it harder for the narrator to understand her lines. The reader knows that the narrator will forget her lines during the reading, but the narrator does not know. Allison greets the narrator in a friendly manner even though the two do not like one another. The narrator succeeds by focusing on Allison, the person she thought would ruin her performance.

Which best describes "The Snow"? free verse, with lines of varying lengths fixed verse, with a set number of lines per stanza free verse, with a specific rhyme scheme fixed verse, with a varying meter in each stanza

Read the excerpt from "The Snow." It makes an even faceOf mountain and of plain, —Unbroken forehead from the eastUnto the east again. Which idea is emphasized by the rhyme scheme of this poem? the way the snow freezes all that is below it the way the snow causes chaos outside the way the snow makes it difficult to see the way the snow covers everything uniformly

Read the story. Anna asked her mother if she could drive the car to the store herself. Anna's mom said, "Sure, ten-year-olds drive themselves to the store all the time!" What kind of irony is used in this story? dramatic irony situational irony verbal irony historical irony

Irony is a between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

Read the excerpts from Ovid's "Pyramus and Thisbe" and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. "Pyramus and Thisbe" "Now this same nightwill see two lovers lose their lives: she wasthe one more worthy of long life: it's Iwho bear the guilt for this. O my poor girl,it's I who led you to your death; I saidyou were to reach this fearful place by night;I let you be the first who would arrive.O all you lions with your lairs beneaththis cliff, come now, and with your fierce jaws feastupon my wretched guts! But cowards talkas I do—longing for their death but notprepared to act." At that he gathered upthe bloody tatters of his Thisbe's shawland set them underneath the shady treewhere he and she had planned to meet. He wept and cried out as he held that dear shawl fast:"Now drink from my blood, too!" And then he drewhis dagger from his belt and thrust it hardinto his guts. Romeo and Juliet Romeo: O my love! my wife!Death, that hath suck'd the honey of thy breath,Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty:Thou art not conquer'd; beauty's ensign yetIs crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks,And death's pale flag is not advanced there.Tybalt, liest thou there in thy bloody sheet?O, what more favour can I do to thee,Than with that hand that cut thy youth in twainTo sunder his that was thine enemy?Forgive me, cousin! Ah, dear Juliet,Why art thou yet so fair? shall I believeThat unsubstantial death is amorous,And that the lean abhorred monster keepsThee here in dark to be his paramour?For fear of that, I still will stay with thee;And never from this palace of dim nightDepart again: here, here will I remainWith worms that are thy chamber-maids; O, hereWill I set up my everlasting rest,And shake the yoke of inauspicious starsFrom this world-wearied flesh. Eyes, look your last!Arms, take your last embrace! and, lips, O youThe doors of breath, seal with a righteous kissA dateless bargain to engrossing death!Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide!Thou desperate pilot, now at once run onThe dashing rocks thy sea-sick weary bark!Here's to my love! [Drinks.] O true apothecary!Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die. [Dies.] Which statement best describes the similarity between these excerpts? Both men place blame upon the women they love. Both men express hope that the women will recover. Both men give dying tributes to the women they love. Both men criticize society for denying them their loves.

True or False: A sentence that includes an independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a compound sentence. T F

Read the excerpt from the poem "I Am Offering This Poem." I am offering this poem to you,since I have nothing else to give.Keep it like a warm coat when winter comes to cover you, or like a pair of thick socks the cold cannot bite through, In third line of this excerpt, the poet compares his poem to the winter cold. his deep love. a warm coat. thick socks.

Read the excerpt from Ovid's "Pyramus and Thisbe". Theirs did—indeed they wanted to be wed, but marriage was forbidden by their parents; yet there's one thing that parents can't prevent: the flame of love that burned in both of them. What story element is most evident in the excerpt? the characterization of Thisbe a description of setting an introduction of theme the events of the plot

Owen is writing about the central ideas in "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare. But thy eternal summer shall not fade,Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st,Nor shall death brag thou wander'st in his shade,When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st,So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. What is the central idea of these lines? The author's loved one will overcome physical death and summer is eternal. Attraction, love, and mild summer days are all fleeting and soon disappear. Beauty is not defined by the outward appearance, but by the character inside. The author's loved one will always remain beautiful in the lines of this poem.

Which contains an independent clause? Because the tragic fumble was scored by the visiting team in the last minute. When the player, in an extraordinary move, went charging down the field. As the uproar from the delirious fans exploded jubilantly through the stadium. While the team made their play, the frenzied crowd cheered them to victory.

Which line(s) from Ovid's "Pyramus and Thisbe" reveal a plot detail? ringed by the tall brick walls Semíramishad built—so we are told. no boy in Babylonwas handsomer than Pyramus. and sun had left the brine-soaked meadows dry, Delighted with their plan—impatiently—they waited for the close of day.

Which best defines a couplet? A couplet is a stanza of four poetic lines. A couplet is two consecutive rhyming lines. A couplet is three quatrains and two rhyming lines. A couplet is a unit of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Review the information in the idea web. Which topic best completes the idea web? Value of volunteering When to volunteer Places for volunteer opportunities Types of volunteer opportunities