Unit Test After "Lather And Nothing Else"

Read the claim about "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Zaroff considers himself to be a god-like figure. What is the most effective concluding statement? Zaroff is so proud himself, he seems to believe he should be worshipped by others like a god. Zaroff lives in a castle and watches out, believing he is in charge, much like a mythical god. Throughout the story "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff's actions suggest he is a god. Zaroff believes he is a god, as he alters the fate of sailors and controls men's actions.

Read the paragraph. When Lia awoke, she found her mother next to her bed, shaking her shoulder and telling her that she had missed her alarm, which was still softly playing music. It was 7:08, and Lia's bus usually arrived at 7:15. She jumped out of bed, grabbed some clothes, tugged them on, and raced downstairs. She only had a minute to zip up her backpack, grab a bagel and a banana, and dash out the door. As Lia sprinted for the bus, she accidentally left her notebook and homework on the kitchen table along with her flute for band class. Settling into a seat and catching her breath, she began to contemplate the day ahead. Based on the evidence provided in the paragraph, what is the best prediction? Lia will arrive late to her first class. Lia will not be prepared for her classes. Lia will thank her mother for waking her up. Lia will not use an alarm clock in the future.

Which line from "A Simple Way to Create Suspense" best supports the central idea that writers should not give their readers answers too quickly? The reader learns to chase, and the momentum becomes unstoppable. So writers are taught to focus on ingredients and their combination. We had to invent a solution to the serious problem it posed. Thus the principle works in a micro sense, as well as in a macro one.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. "Civilized? And you shoot down men?"A trace of anger was in the general's black eyes, but it was there for but a second, and he said, in his most pleasant manner: "Dear me, what a righteous young man you are! I assure you I do not do the thing you suggest. That would be barbarous. I treat these visitors with every consideration. What conclusion can readers draw about the general based on a visualization of the excerpt? The general is insulted. The general is amused. The general is nervous. The general is apologetic.

Read the excerpt from Part 2 of "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Following the trail with the sureness of a bloodhound came General Zaroff. Nothing escaped those searching black eyes, no crushed blade of grass, no bent twig, no mark, no matter how faint, in the moss. So intent was the Cossack on his stalking that he was upon the thing Rainsford had made before he saw it. His foot touched the protruding bough that was the trigger. Even as he touched it, the general sensed his danger and leaped back with the agility of an ape. But he was not quite quick enough; the dead tree, delicately adjusted to rest on the cut living one, crashed down and struck the general a glancing blow on the shoulder as it fell; but for his alertness, he must have been smashed beneath it. What is the most likely reason the film adaptation changes this scene so that General Zaroff shoots arrows at Rainsford and his companion? to increase the number of props to create an opportunity for added dialogue to add a visual that creates suspense to make the setting seem more realistic

Read this line from "The Raven."And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain What sound devices are used in this excerpt? alliteration and rhyme repetition and rhyme alliteration and repetition rhyme and suspense

Read the sentence. I need to stop at several places, including: the bank, the grocery store, and the dry cleaners. Which best explains why the colon after "including" should be removed? The colon does not introduce a list of items and is therefore unnecessary. The introductory text in the sentence cannot stand alone. Colons are only used to introduce lists composed of more than three items. Colons are not used to introduce lists of items in sentences.

Read this stanza from "The Raven." Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,That I scarce was sure I heard you"-here I opened wide the door-Darkness there and nothing more. How does Edgar Allan Poe create suspense in this stanza? The darkness in the hallway foreshadows the dark bird's entrance in the room. The pacing is slowed down as the action of opening the door is delayed. The source of the noise is not yet revealed, as no one is standing at the door. The speaker believes that he has a visitor to his room, which turns out to be true.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "I wanted the ideal animal to hunt," explained the general. "So I said: 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?' And the answer was, of course, 'It must have courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to reason.'" "But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford. "My dear fellow," said the general, "there is one that can." "But you can't mean—" gasped Rainsford. "And why not?" "I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke." "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting." "Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder." Rainsford's response to Zaroff indicates that he is opposed to the idea of hunting humans. he does not understand that Zaroff is hunting humans. he will soon be joining Zaroff in the hunt for humans. he thinks Zaroff has the right to hunt humans.

Internal ------ is the struggle that occurs within a character's mind.

Read these lines from "The Raven." And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sittingOn the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; In these lines, the repetition of the phrase "still is sitting" helps create what kind of mood? patience helplessness boredom acceptance

Read the passage from "Annabel Lee." But our love it was stronger by far than the loveOf those who were older than we—Of many far wiser than we—And neither the angels in Heaven aboveNor the demons down under the seaCan ever dissever my soul from the soulOf the beautiful Annabel Lee; When the author provides the details about the angels and demons, he is introducing the central idea that this love is special and enduring. developing the central idea that this love is special and enduring. providing a contrast to the central idea that this love is special and enduring. providing a comparison to the central idea that this love is special and enduring.

Read the passage from "Annabel Lee." And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom by the sea, A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling My beautiful Annabel Lee; So that her highborn kinsmen came And bore her away from me, To shut her up in a sepulchre In this kingdom by the sea. The word choice in the passage creates a mood of anxiety. loneliness. love. romance.

Read the line from "Annabel Lee." Of the beautiful Annabel Lee The repetition of this line in the poem emphasizes the narrator's love for Annabel Lee. jealousy caused by Annabel Lee. pity for Annabel Lee. amusement caused by Annabel Lee.

Which excerpt from Annabel Lee provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that Annabel Lee was loyal? And this maiden she lived with no other thoughtThan to love and be loved by me. But our love it was stronger by far than the loveOf those who were older than we— For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyesOf the beautiful Annabel Lee;

Read the passage from "The Quinceanera." The next thing I knew, the alarm on my phone rang, startling me out of a daze. It was 12:30, time for me to leave! In a rush of misery I realized I had to make a choice: get my sister's gift or make it to my movie on time. A quick look at the jewelry reminded me that there wasn't anything here I thought she'd like anyhow. But I had to get her something! And then it hit me. My sister liked movies - I could get her movie tickets at the theatre, or a gift certificate she could use whenever she wanted! The reader can logically predict that the narrator will most likely regret his decision and go back to the jewelry store. get involved with his friends and the movie and forget the gift. watch the movie and then buy his sister a gift she will enjoy. stay late with his friends and arrive late to the party.

Read the passage from "The Quinceanera." So there I was at the jewelry counter in Ferguson's department store, surrounded by stroller-driving moms and crying babies. I had to hurry. Maritza's party was tonight and, more importantly, I was meeting my friends at the movies at 1:00. It would be the only part of the day I would actually get to enjoy, and I was really looking forward to it. Which phrase from the passage most helps to create the mood? The phrase "stroller-driving moms and crying babies" helps create the irritated mood. The phrase "Maritza's party was tonight" helps create the anticipatory mood. The phrase "I was meeting my friends at the movies" helps create the playful mood. The phrase "was really looking forward to it" helps create the excited mood.

What is one key difference between "The Quinceanera" and "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again"? the bus stop setting the main character the jewelry store setting the salesperson character

Enzo read this passage from "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again." Another episode in the recent spate of neighborhood thefts occurred on Saturday at Ferguson's department store. Several pieces of jewelry were taken at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Jane Dickson, the employee working the jewelry counter reported that she did not initially see the theft, but realized shortly before 1 p.m. that several necklaces were missing from inside the jewelry case, which she had accidentally left unlocked while moving away to help another customer. Instead of taking notes on the central idea, Enzo copied the passage down exactly. What is the bestway to revise the passage into notes that reveal the central idea? Saturday @ 12:30 p.m., Ferguson's, Mrs. Jane Dickson, jewelry, necklaces robbery @ Ferguson's jewelry on Sat.—necklaces stolen On Saturday at Ferguson's, there was a robbery and some jewelry was stolen. Mrs. Jane Dickson says there was a jewelry robbery.

What central idea do "The Quinceanera" and "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again" share? A robbery occurred at the jewelry counter in the department store. A young man with a bad attitude was at the jewelry counter. A young man planned a clever getaway from the department store. A robbery at the jewelry counter angered the salesperson.

Read the passage from "Racing the Storm." Behind them, black clouds brewed, bearing down on them at a breakneck speed. Which mood does the alliteration create? excitement sadness playfulness danger

Read the passage from "Racing the Storm." "Yeesh!" Anastasia exclaimed. Finally giving her attention to the scene outside, she smiled. "Wow. It's beautiful, isn't it?" she said. The author develops the character of Anastasia in this passage by using Anastasia's dialogue to clarify Keri's dialogue. to reinforce Keri's dialogue. as a contrast to Keri's dialogue. as an addendum to Keri's dialogue.

Read the passage from "Racing the Storm." Anastasia shook her head in wonder. "You're so lucky you have your license," she said. "I wish I had been the one driving." The author develops Anastasia's character through the dialogue. plot. mood. setting.

In "Racing the Storm," the author creates suspense through pacing, which is the struggle between opposing characters. thing that characters think but don't say. atmosphere that the story creates. speed at which the plot develops.

In "Racing the Storm," which character is a foil to Keri? Anastasia Lee the truck driver the waiter