Can someone check my answers?
1. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Samantha tried to look *impassive* when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition.
a. Surprised
b. Unemotional***
c. Unsure
d. Vibrant
2. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mr. Bradford lunged at his wedding ring as it fell into the *vortex* of the bathtub drain.
a. Center
b. Cylinder
c. Water
d. Whirlpool***
3. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The visitor *unfurled* the quilt she had brought with her and began to talk about its history.
a. Pointed at
b. Pulled on
c. Unboxed
d. Opened up***
For 4-8, match the definitions to the words by filling in the correct letter;
a. Hopeless; Depressing
b. Threatening
c. Not giving up
d. Highly respected
e. Graceful; Agile
4. Menacing - B
5. Prestigious - D
6. Bleak - A
7. Lithe - E
8. Insistent - C
9. The author of "My Brother's Keeper" emphasizes Jamie's conflict by
a. Describing the car accident in detail.
b. Detailing Jamie's physical appearance and good grades.
c. Flashing back to earlier events with his brother Ted.***
d. Including the incident of his parents' death.
10. In "My Brother's Keeper," the author includes the line "and Jamie thought to himself, this time is must be bad" in Jamie's phone conversation with ted in order to
a. Explain how Uncle Harry usually takes care of Ted.
b. Develop Ted as a character who is often in trouble.***
c. Demonstrate Jamie's fatigue at being woken in the middle of the night.
d. Show Jamie as a person who is always willing to help in times of trouble.
11. The narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" was uncomfortable about teaching Doodle to walk because
a. He hurt him in the process.
b. He hadn't asked his parents' permission.
c. He was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.***
d. He only did it because of a dare from his friends.
12. The scarlet ibis is a symbol for Doodle because
a. It was afraid of human interaction.
b. It hatched from a caul.
c. It was unique and awkward.***
d. It thrives only in the warm climate.
13.Who is the speaker in "The First Lesson"?
a. A child
b. A daughter
c. A parent**
d. A swimming instructor
14. The author creates a tone of regret in the poem "On Turning Ten." Which line best demonstrates the tone of regret? Select all that apply. (2 answers)
a. "Disfiguring chicken pox of the soul"
b. "The perfect simplicity of being one"
c. "But now I am mostly at the window"***
d. "You tell me it is too early to be looking back"***
15. In the poem "Hanging Fire," what is the significance of the line "and momma's in the bedroom with her door closed" in terms of "holding back"?
a. She wants to talk to her mom about her worries and is hesitant to approach her.
b. She is afraid she will be punished for bothering her mother.****
c. She wants to show off her appearance to her mother.
d. She needs help with learning to dance before the next party.
16. In *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*, Henry Reed inspires the audience at the graduation ceremony to __
a. Ask the invited white speakers to leave.
b. Stand up and shout down the invited speakers.
c. Sing the Negro National Anthem.****
b. Walk out of the auditorium in a silent protest.
17. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The coffee cup sat precariously on the edge of the table, so the slight brush of the dog's tail sent it crashing to the floor.
a. Briefly
b. Insecurely***
c. Permanently
d. Solidly
17. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mrs. Owens felt that Halloween was a presumptuous holiday and refused to give any candy to trick-or-treaters.
a. Fearful
b. Outdated
c. Unhealthy
d. Overly Bold****
19. The narrator of *My Forbidden Face* describes a cartoon of the scientists perplexed by the germ they were studying, The Taliban, in order to ___.
a. Emphasize people's confusion with the and evilness of the Taliban.***
b. Imply that the leaders are sick with a virus that cannot be cured.
c. Show how she will no longer be allowed to read the cartoons in the newspapers.
d. Describe how sad she is about not being able to become a scientist as she had hoped.
I checked 1 through 8 -- and all are right.
I'll be back in a little while to check the others that I know.
I guessed on a few bc my time was running out and got them right i had 13/15 then the ones the teacher have to grade will post answers after she grade
1. Correct!
2. Correct!
3. Correct!
4. Correct!
5. Correct!
6. Correct!
7. Correct!
8. Correct!
9. Correct!
10. Incorrect! Actually, it's because it shows Jamie's concern for Ted and his understanding that when Ted says "this time is must be bad," it means something serious has happened.
11. Incorrect! Actually, it's because he was embarrassed by his own pride and selfishness, not by Doodle's disability.
12. Correct!
13. Incorrect! Actually, the speaker is a child. The parent is mentioned in the poem, but not as the speaker.
14. Correct!
15. Correct!
16. Correct!
17. Correct!
17. Incorrect! Actually, it means Halloween is a bold and audacious holiday, so Mrs. Owens not giving candy to trick-or-treaters is a bold and audacious move.
19. Correct!
Overall, you did a great job! Keep up the good work! Or don't, it's up to you. Maybe you could try doing a mediocre job next time, just to mix things up. It's all about balance, you know?
1. The answer that best matches the word in italics is b. Unemotional. To determine this, you need to understand the meaning of "impassive." Impassive means showing no emotion or not easily affected by emotions. By looking at the context of the sentence and considering the meaning of the word, you can determine that "Unemotional" is the best answer.
2. The answer that best matches the word in italics is d. Whirlpool. To determine this, you need to understand the meaning of "vortex." Vortex refers to a swirling mass of water or air. By looking at the context of the sentence and considering the meaning of the word, you can determine that "Whirlpool" is the best answer.
3. The answer that best matches the word in italics is d. Opened up. To determine this, you need to understand the meaning of "unfurled." Unfurled means to spread out or open up. By looking at the context of the sentence and considering the meaning of the word, you can determine that "Opened up" is the best answer.
4-8. The matching definitions to the words are:
4. Bleak - a. Hopeless; Depressing
5. Prestigious - d. Highly respected
6. Menacing - b. Threatening
7. Lithe - e. Graceful; Agile
8. Insistent - c. Not giving up
9. The answer that best emphasizes Jamie's conflict is c. Flashing back to earlier events with his brother Ted. To determine this, you need to analyze the given options and consider which one best relates to the conflict experienced by Jamie. The flashback to earlier events with his brother Ted helps illustrate the conflict and dynamic between them, making it the most suitable answer.
10. The author includes the line "and Jamie thought to himself, this time must be bad" in Jamie's phone conversation with Ted in order to b. Develop Ted as a character who is often in trouble. To determine this, you need to analyze the given options and consider the purpose of including that line. By including this line, the author is providing insight into Ted's character, implying that he often finds himself in problematic situations.
11. The narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" was uncomfortable about teaching Doodle to walk because c. He was embarrassed by Doodle's disability. To determine this, you need to analyze the given options and consider the reason behind the narrator's discomfort. The text suggests that the narrator was embarrassed by Doodle's disability, which is why he felt uncomfortable about teaching him to walk.
12. The scarlet ibis is a symbol for Doodle because c. It was unique and awkward. To determine this, you need to analyze the given options and consider the characteristics of the scarlet ibis in relation to Doodle. The text describes the scarlet ibis as unique and awkward, mirroring Doodle's own characteristics.
13. The speaker in "The First Lesson" is c. A parent. To determine this, you need to analyze the context of the poem and consider the perspective from which the poem is written. In this case, it is evident that the speaker is a parent teaching their child how to swim.
14. The lines in the poem "On Turning Ten" that best demonstrate the tone of regret are c. "But now I am mostly at the window" and d. "You tell me it is too early to be looking back." To determine this, you need to analyze the given options and consider which lines convey a sense of regret. These lines suggest a longing for the past, indicating a regretful tone.
15. The significance of the line "and momma's in the bedroom with her door closed" in terms of "holding back" is b. She is afraid she will be punished for bothering her mother. To determine this, you need to consider the meaning of "holding back" and analyze the given options. The line suggests that the protagonist is hesitant to approach her mother, fearing punishment, which aligns with the concept of "holding back."
16. In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Henry Reed inspires the audience at the graduation ceremony to c. Sing the Negro National Anthem. To determine this, you need to refer to the text and consider Henry Reed's actions during the graduation ceremony. The text explicitly mentions him inspiring the audience by leading them to sing the Negro National Anthem.
17. The answer that best matches the word in italics is b. Insecurely. To determine this, you need to understand the meaning of "precariously." Precariously means in a way that is likely to fall or collapse. By considering the context of the sentence and the meaning of the word, you can determine that "Insecurely" is the best answer.
18. The answer that best matches the word in italics is d. Overly Bold. To determine this, you need to understand the meaning of "presumptuous." Presumptuous means excessively confident or bold. By considering the context of the sentence and the meaning of the word, you can determine that "Overly Bold" is the best answer.
19. The narrator of "My Forbidden Face" describes a cartoon of the scientists perplexed by the germ they were studying, The Taliban, in order to a. Emphasize people's confusion with and the evilness of the Taliban. To determine this, you need to analyze the purpose of describing the cartoon and its significance. The description of the cartoon highlights the confusion and evilness associated with the Taliban, making it the most suitable answer.
Thank you, Ms. Sue!
I don't know 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19 because I haven't read those works.
17 and 18 are right.