Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
The poor horse was very melancholy, and wandered up and down in the wood, seeking some little shelter from the cold wind and rain.
Presently a fox met him: "What’s the matter, my friend?" said he. "Why do you hang down your head and look so lonely and woe-begone?"
"Ah!" replied the horse, "justice and avarice never dwell in one house; my master has forgotten all that I have done for him so many years, and because I can no longer work he has turned me adrift and says unless I become stronger than a lion he will not take me back again; what chance can I have of that? He knows I have none, or he would not talk so."
Which idea is stated explicitly in the text?
(1 point)
Responses
The horse has faith that he will return to his master.
The horse has faith that he will return to his master.
The fox is playing a trick on the horse.
The fox is playing a trick on the horse.
The farmer doesn’t recall how hard the horse worked for him.
The farmer doesn’t recall how hard the horse worked for him.
The farmer cares deeply about the horse and misses him.
The farmer cares deeply about the horse and misses him.
Question 2
Which inference can be made about the farmer in the text?(1 point)
Responses
The farmer acted in an uncaring manner toward the horse.
The farmer acted in an uncaring manner toward the horse.
The farmer has owned the poor horse for a very short time.
The farmer has owned the poor horse for a very short time.
The farmer has no reason for letting the horse go.
The farmer has no reason for letting the horse go.
The farmer loved and appreciated the horse very much.
The farmer loved and appreciated the horse very much.
In the text, the inference that can be made about the farmer is that he acted in an uncaring manner toward the horse. This is evident from the fact that the horse mentions how the farmer has forgotten all that he has done for him and has turned him adrift because he can no longer work. This shows a lack of appreciation and care from the farmer towards the horse.
Use the sentence below to answer the questions.
“The main theme from The Crossover is basketball.”
What is incorrect with this theme statement about The Crossover?
(1 point)
Responses
Themes should contain evidence.
Themes should contain evidence.
All of the above.
All of the above.
Theme should summarize the plot.
Theme should summarize the plot.
“Basketball” is a topic, not a theme.
“Basketball” is a topic, not a theme.
Question 2
Identify which sentence below would be a better developed theme statement for The Crossover.(1 point)
Responses
One theme from The Crossover is that the main character plays a lot of basketball.
One theme from The Crossover is that the main character plays a lot of basketball.
A main theme in The Crossover is that basketball is important to JB and his family.
A main theme in The Crossover is that basketball is important to JB and his family.
A main theme in The Crossover is that we can learn much about life through basketball.
A main theme in The Crossover is that we can learn much about life through basketball.
Two themes from The Crossover are family and basketball.
Two themes from The Crossover are family and basketball.
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For the first question, the incorrect aspect of the theme statement "The main theme from The Crossover is basketball" is that "Basketball" is a topic, not a theme.
For the second question, the sentence that would be a better developed theme statement for The Crossover is: "A main theme in The Crossover is that we can learn much about life through basketball." This statement explores a deeper meaning and insight that basketball brings to the characters and the story.
Use the sentences below to answer the question.
During the last five minutes of the game, the soccer team lost the championship. The team spends the next year practicing even harder and overcoming any obstacles to make it to the championship game the following year.
This passage is most likely an example of which literary element?
(1 point)
Responses
a setting
a setting
a theme
a theme
a main idea
a main idea
an analysis
Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. “Sign your name or mark here,” the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
Which detail could you exclude from a summary of this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men.
Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies.
Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies.
Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry.
For the first question, the passage about the soccer team most likely represents the literary element of a theme. The theme can be seen in the team's perseverance, dedication, and resilience in the face of defeat.
For the second question, the detail that could be excluded from a summary of the paragraph is: "Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry." This detail doesn't significantly impact the overall understanding of the paragraph and the events that take place.
Use the passage to answer the questions below.
“It can’t be!” Brian shouted at Wilson. “You took that deed and destroyed it!”
“No, I didn’t,” Wilson replied, turning again to his daughter. “You know I wouldn’t lie to you about that, Kayla. I didn’t find the deed, and in fact most of these file cabinets are empty.” He gestured toward the wooden cabinets and said, “Take a look if you don’t trust me.”
Alex shook his head at Brian. “We don’t need to,” he said glumly, “I believe you.”
“That deed was our chance to save the mountain,” Brian groaned.
Which sentence below summarizes the passage the best?
(1 point)
Responses
Alex and Kayla trusted Wilson.
Alex and Kayla trusted Wilson.
The characters need the deed to save the mountain.
The characters need the deed to save the mountain.
The characters are stressed about their situation.
The characters are stressed about their situation.
Brian does not trust Wilson.
Brian does not trust Wilson.
Question 2
What do the events and dialogue reveal about Wilson?(1 point)
Responses
He is trustworthy.
He is trustworthy.
He is worried.
He is worried.
He is Brian’s father.
He is Brian’s father.
He is dishonest.
He is dishonest.
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For the first question, the sentence that summarizes the passage the best is: "The characters need the deed to save the mountain." This encapsulates the main concern and goal discussed in the dialogue.
For the second question, the events and dialogue reveal that Wilson is trustworthy. Despite Brian's accusations, Wilson remains calm, honest, and even encourages Kayla to check the cabinets to verify his statement. This behavior demonstrates Wilson's trustworthiness.
Use the passage to answer the questions below.
Ever since I watched the clip of Dad posterizing that seven-foot Croatian center on ESPN’s Best Dunk’s Ever…I knew I’d need my own wings to fly.
What is the meaning of the metaphor in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Josh compares his need to jump high with soaring like a bird.
Josh compares his need to jump high with soaring like a bird.
Josh compares his height with that of a Croatian center.
Josh compares his height with that of a Croatian center.
Josh compares his skill level with that of NBA players’.
Josh compares his skill level with that of NBA players’.
Josh compares his hair with the wings of a bird in flight.
Which sentence below contains an analogy?(1 point)
Responses
John prefers to make his own trails through the wilderness, much like frontier legend, Daniel Boone.
John prefers to make his own trails through the wilderness, much like frontier legend, Daniel Boone.
John worked hard for many years to as many badges as possible in Boy Scouts.
John worked hard for many years to as many badges as possible in Boy Scouts.
John has showcased his excellent survival skills during every wilderness challenge.
John has showcased his excellent survival skills during every wilderness challenge.
Earning an Eagle Scout badge is to John what winning the Super Bowl is to an NFL player.
For the first question, the meaning of the metaphor in the passage is: "Josh compares his need to jump high with soaring like a bird." The metaphor of needing his own wings to fly conveys the idea of jumping high or achieving great heights like a bird in flight.
For the second question, the sentence that contains an analogy is: "Earning an Eagle Scout badge is to John what winning the Super Bowl is to an NFL player." This sentence draws a comparison between two things (earning an Eagle Scout badge and winning the Super Bowl) to highlight their significance and importance to John and an NFL player, respectively.
Select two themes from The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.(2 points)
Responses
Close relationship between twin brothers.
Close relationship between twin brothers.
Life is always changing, you must learn to change with it.
Life is always changing, you must learn to change with it.
Basketball players score many points.
Basketball players score many points.
The key to success is hard work and dedication.