As Karla turned away from Jade and walked down the hall towards the math class, she pictured her cousin shrugging her shoulders. “Okay, do whatever you think is best,” Jade said. “I’ll see you at home.” After reading these sentences, the reader can infer that (1 point) Responses Jade and Karla frequently argue with each other. Jade and Karla frequently argue with each other. Karla is not happy that Jade is pressuring her. Karla is not happy that Jade is pressuring her. Jade is used to doing things that don't involve Karla. Jade is used to doing things that don't involve Karla. Karla is familiar with Jade's nonverbal reactions.
Karla is familiar with Jade's nonverbal reactions.
The author reveals Karla’s character to readers by describing (1 point) Responses what Karla says, does, and thinks. what Karla says, does, and thinks. how Jade and other students react to Karla. how Jade and other students react to Karla. what Karla’s teachers tell her. what Karla’s teachers tell her. why Karla is embarrassed in the gym.
what Karla says, does, and thinks.
Which is the main way the author reveals Jade’s character to readers? (1 point) Responses by describing Jade's appearance by describing Jade's appearance by describing Jade's thoughts by describing Jade's thoughts by what Jade says and what Karla thinks about Jade by what Jade says and what Karla thinks about Jade by what other characters say to Jade and how they act around Karla
by what Jade says and what Karla thinks about Jade
The author most likely uses the phrase "connect my brain to my body" to imply all of the following except (1 point) Responses Karla feels awkward and uncoordinated. Karla feels awkward and uncoordinated. Karla realizes that both math and step operate in patterns. Karla realizes that both math and step operate in patterns. Karla prevents herself from learning by overthinking situations. Karla prevents herself from learning by overthinking situations. Karla is determined to be successful in both math and step team
Karla is determined to be successful in both math and step team
The speaker describes the leopard as "lithe and fleet" most likely to imply that (1 point) Responses the pathway is too narrow for the leopard to pass by. the pathway is too narrow for the leopard to pass by. the leopard appears graceful but can be treacherous. the leopard appears graceful but can be treacherous. the narrator should run quickly away from the leopard. the narrator should run quickly away from the leopard. the leopard is staring at the speaker with a hungry gaze.
the leopard appears graceful but can be treacherous.
The narrator describes the grandmother as eating "with great relish" most likely to imply that (1 point) Responses she enjoys pickles with her potatoes. she enjoys pickles with her potatoes. her eating habits are sloppy and unclean. her eating habits are sloppy and unclean. she takes pleasure in every bite of her meal. she takes pleasure in every bite of her meal. the dinner menu remains the same every day.
she takes pleasure in every bite of her meal.
Which of the following words best describes the relationship between Nora and the priest? (1 point) Responses defensive defensive hostile hostile judgmental judgmental suspicious
suspicious
Which of the following words best describes the relationship between the speaker and his friends? (1 point) Responses defensive defensive hostile hostile judgmental judgmental suspicious
It is not possible to determine the correct answer without further context or information about the speaker's relationship with his friends.
And indeed, there will be time! To wonder, "Do I dare?" and, "Do I dare?" Time to turn back and descend the stair, With a bald spot in the middle of my hair - (They will say: "How his hair is growing thin!") My morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin, My necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin - (They will say: "But how his arms and legs are thin!") Which of the following words best describes the relationship between the speaker and his friends? (1 point) Responses defensive defensive hostile hostile judgmental judgmental suspicious suspicious Skip to navigation
judgmental
The new recruit had been with the gang since the beginning of the summer holidays, and there were possibilities about his brooding silence that all recognized. He never wasted a word even to tell his name until that was required of him by the rules. When he said "Trevor" it was a statement of fact, not as it would have been with the others a statement of shame or defiance. Using information about Trevor in these sentences, the reader can most likely conclude that (1 point) Responses he is a newcomer to town. he is a newcomer to town. he feels pressured to join the gang. he feels pressured to join the gang. he purposely chooses to remain distant. he purposely chooses to remain distant. he is embarrassed about his personal situation.
he purposely chooses to remain distant.
But I still felt profoundly astonished, and although she went on repeating that she was mad about me, I failed to be convinced. And so, on other occasions, when we went out together, I couldn't keep from harping on the subject, partly for the pleasure of hearing her say it again, and partly because I found it hard to believe. The type of conflict portrayed in these sentences can best be identified as (1 point) Responses person vs. person person vs. person person vs. nature person vs. nature person vs. society person vs. society person vs. self
person vs. self
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Which of the following rhyme schemes has the writer used to create poetic structure? (1 point) Responses aba aba aba aba aba bcb aba bcb aab bbc aab bbc abb bcc
The rhyme scheme used in the excerpt is aba aba aba aba aba bcb.
After several minutes, I finally located my car keys. (1 point) Responses prepositional prepositional participial participial gerund gerund infinitive infinitive
prepositional
Mikayla’s homeroom teacher, Mr. Jones, is very proud of her. (1 point) Responses participial participial gerund gerund appositive appositive prepositional
appositive
Henry’s desire to win is obvious. (1 point) Responses gerund gerund infinitive infinitive prepositional prepositional participial
gerund
Talking is not allowed in class. (1 point) Responses prepositional prepositional gerund gerund appositive appositive infinitive
gerund
Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier, or if it is correct. Josie's project was a failure, having not prepared properly. (1 point) Responses misplaced modifier misplaced modifier dangling modifier dangling modifier correct
The sentence contains a dangling modifier.
write the essay prompt.
Prompt A: Compare and contrast the topics and themes of writers from the Americas and European writers. Include specific examples to support your statements.