To use something again, or to prepare it to be used again _____.
disposable
biodegradable
renewable
recycle
alarmist
recycle
Something that is alone, without support defines the word _____.
inexhaustible
geothermal
isolated
hydroelectricity
chemical
isolated
Use the poem to answer the question:
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starshine at night.
Which words did the poet use to rhyme?
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2 points
awaken and swift
quiet and night
flight and night
rush and quiet
night and flight
Read the source of the allusion.
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Jaden picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.
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a sense of danger coming
a strong feeling of anxiety
a strong sense of excitement
None of the above
a sense of danger coming
What is the meaning of the word precipitous as used in the paragraph below?
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2 points
Captionless Image
dangerously steep
low
None of the above
dangerously steep.
lacking
major
lengthy
consuming
lacking.
legends
professional
friendship
basis
legends.
Complete the analogy.
spill is to mess as exercise is to
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sweat
running
diet
none of the above
sweat
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
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2 points
clique
club
group
clique
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
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2 points
a stingy person
a thrifty person
a close-fisted person
a thrifty person.
featured
cradled
contained
cradled.
The desire to express myself grew.
My failures to make myself understood were invariably followed by outbursts of passion.
I felt as if invisible hands were holding me
I generally broke down in tears and physical exhaustion
This passage suggests that the author is experiencing difficulty with:
Communication.
What is the purpose of figurative language?
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2 points
A. To create vivid descriptions and create connections
B. To bore the reader
C. To lengthen the passage
A and C
A. To create vivid descriptions and create connections.
Why might an author use figurative language in their writing?
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A. In order to spark the interest of their readers
B. To encourage readers to use their imaginations
C. To help readers visualize what is happening in the writing
All the above