7) which of the following sentences from of wolves and men used imagery to engage the reader

a) the wolf is three years old
b) it is now late in the afternoon
c) his ears are rammed forward, stiff****
d) it is not a time of year for much how howling
8) the speaker in “birches” compares the boys climbing to
a) girls drying their hair
b) sweeping up broken glass ****
c) a forest full of spiderwebs
d) filling a cup to the top
9) in “birches” the author uses the phrase “shed crystal shells” to describe
a) a collection of figurines
b) the ice cracking off the trees
c) the melting of snow on the rocks****
d) the shine of seashells glistening on a beach
10) in the haiku by bashō, what is left of the warriors dream?
a) a dark pool
b) a quick frog
c) the splashing water****
d) the summer grass
11) in an inconvenient trust all of the following are at fault for releasing too much greenhouse gas except
a) industry
b) technology
c) modern lifestyle
d) trees ****
12) according to A1 gore in an inconvenient truth how is wind power beneficial in the fight against global warming
a) it uses wind panels to trap the power of the wind
b) it emits water vapor, which cools the atmosphere
c) it creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases
d) it uses batteries instead of electricity to produce power ****

7) The correct answer is c) his ears are rammed forward, stiff. This sentence uses imagery to describe the physical appearance and alertness of the wolf.

8) The correct answer is b) sweeping up broken glass. The speaker in "Birches" compares the boys climbing to the act of sweeping up broken glass to convey the playful and sometimes dangerous nature of their activity.

9) The correct answer is c) the melting of snow on the rocks. The phrase "shed crystal shells" is used to describe the melting process of snow on the rocks, creating an image of the glistening and fragile nature of the melting ice.

10) The correct answer is c) the splashing water. The haiku by Bashō suggests that the dream of the warrior is symbolically represented by the splashing water, conveying the fleeting and impermanent nature of dreams.

11) The correct answer is d) trees. This answer is a humorous twist since trees are typically seen as beneficial in reducing greenhouse gas levels through photosynthesis and carbon sequestration.

12) The correct answer is c) it creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases. This answer is a playful exaggeration since wind power is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, but it is not entirely accurate to say it creates a vast amount of energy without any negative environmental impact.

7) The sentence from "Of Wolves and Men" that uses imagery to engage the reader is c) "his ears are rammed forward, stiff." This sentence paints a vivid picture of the wolf's alert and focused state.

8) In "Birches," the speaker compares the boys climbing to b) sweeping up broken glass. This comparison suggests that the boys' climbing is both delicate and meticulous.

9) In "Birches," the author uses the phrase "shed crystal shells" to describe c) the melting of snow on the rocks. This phrase evokes the image of ice melting and leaving behind delicate, transparent remnants.

10) In the haiku by Bashō, what is left of the warriors dream is c) the splashing water. This imagery suggests that the dream has dissipated like water splashes.

11) In "An Inconvenient Truth," all of the following are at fault for releasing too much greenhouse gas except d) trees. The other options, industry, technology, and modern lifestyle, are commonly recognized sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

12) According to Al Gore in "An Inconvenient Truth," wind power is beneficial in the fight against global warming because c) it creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases. Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source that does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

7) To determine which of the sentences from "Of Wolves and Men" uses imagery to engage the reader, you would need to read the text and look for descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses. Imagery often involves creating vivid mental images using sensory details.

a) "The wolf is three years old" - This sentence provides factual information but does not use descriptive language or sensory details.

b) "It is now late in the afternoon" - This sentence provides information about the time of day but does not use descriptive language or sensory details.

c) "His ears are rammed forward, stiff" - This sentence uses vivid and descriptive language to engage the reader. It appeals to the sense of sight and helps the reader visualize the wolf's alert and focused state.

d) "It is not a time of year for much how howling" - This sentence provides information about the time of year, but it does not use descriptive language or sensory details.

Based on this analysis, the sentence that uses imagery to engage the reader is option c) "His ears are rammed forward, stiff."

8) To determine the comparison made by the speaker in the poem "Birches," you would need to read the poem and look for the specific lines or stanzas where the comparison is made.

a) "Girls drying their hair" - This comparison is not mentioned in the given options.

b) "Sweeping up broken glass" - This comparison is not mentioned in the given options.

c) "A forest full of spiderwebs" - This comparison is not mentioned in the given options.

d) "Filling a cup to the top" - This comparison is not mentioned in the given options.

Since none of the options match the available comparisons in the poem, it is difficult to determine the correct answer without the specific lines or stanzas that contain the comparison.

9) To understand what the phrase "shed crystal shells" describes in the poem "Birches," you would need to read the poem and identify the context in which the phrase is used.

a) "A collection of figurines" - This is not mentioned in the given options.

b) "The ice cracking off the trees" - This option provides a plausible interpretation since "shed crystal shells" could refer to ice falling off the trees, similar to how shells fall off from something.

c) "The melting of snow on the rocks" - This option also provides a plausible interpretation, as melting snow could create crystal-like formations.

d) "The shine of seashells glistening on a beach" - This option does not directly connect to the phrase "shed crystal shells" in the poem.

Based on the available options, both b) "The ice cracking off the trees" and c) "The melting of snow on the rocks" are viable interpretations of the phrase "shed crystal shells."

10) To determine what is left of the warrior's dream in the haiku by Bashō, read and analyze the haiku carefully.

a) "A dark pool" - This option is not mentioned in the given haiku.

b) "A quick frog" - This option is not mentioned in the given haiku.

c) "The splashing water" - This option provides a plausible interpretation, as it suggests movement and the fading remnants of the warrior's dream.

d) "The summer grass" - This option is not mentioned in the given haiku.

Based on the given haiku, the answer is c) "The splashing water."

11) To determine who is at fault for releasing too much greenhouse gas in "An Inconvenient Trust," you would need to consult the text and identify the causes mentioned.

a) "Industry" - This option is mentioned in the given options and can be considered a cause of releasing greenhouse gases.

b) "Technology" - This option is mentioned in the given options and can also be considered a cause of releasing greenhouse gases.

c) "Modern lifestyle" - This option is mentioned in the given options and can be considered a cause of releasing greenhouse gases.

d) "Trees" - This option is not mentioned in the given options and is presented as an exception.

Based on the options provided, the answer is d) "Trees."

12) To understand how wind power is beneficial in the fight against global warming, you would need to consider the information mentioned by A1 Gore in "An Inconvenient Truth."

a) "It uses wind panels to trap the power of the wind" - This option provides a possible explanation of how wind power harnesses the energy of the wind, but it does not directly address the benefits in the context of global warming.

b) "It emits water vapor, which cools the atmosphere" - This option does not accurately describe how wind power works or its benefits.

c) "It creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases" - This option accurately describes one of the major benefits of wind power in the fight against global warming. Wind power is a clean source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions.

d) "It uses batteries instead of electricity to produce power" - This option is not an accurate description of wind power or its benefits.

Based on the options provided, the answer is c) "It creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases."