1Use passage 1: What is the meaning of "evaluate" in paragraph 2?
judge
2Use passage 1: Why does Samantha write this message?
to suggest a new project idea
3Use passage 1: Which sentence best explains Samantha's concern?
A. "Initially, we decided to test different types of fertilizers on plant growth, but after doing some research, I think we should reconsider."
B. "Our goal is to create a project that not only meets the requirements but also has a strong chance of winning"
C. "Jordan is great with electronics, Maya is amazing at designing visuals, and liam is excellent at research"
D. "This would be both educational and visually appealing"
A
4Use passage 1: How does Samantha appeal to her teammates?
by emphasizing each tem member's strengths
5Use passage 2: How does the setting contribute to the story?
it creates a sense of adventure and mystery
6Use passage 2: What is the author's purpose in paragraph 2?
to add suspense to the story
7use passage 2: how does the author create a senes of discovery in paragraph 4?
by having the characters find something unexpected
8use passage 2: which characteristic of realistic fiction is present in the passage?
a setting that could exist in real life
9use passage 3: what is the author's purpose in writing this email?
to persuade friends to go to the school dance
10use passage 3: what is the main message of the email?
going to the dance will create fun memories that they might regret missing.
11use passage 3: how does the author use figurative language in the email?
A. "the dance is like a once-in-a-lifetime event for this school year."
B. "the gym will be glowing with lights, and the dj will be playing our favorite songs."
C. "the excitement in the air will be impossible to ignore!"
D. All of the above
D
12use passage 3: How does the phrase "the excitement in the air will be impossile to ignore!" use personification?
it gives "excitement" a human ability to be noticed.
13use passage 3: what sentece from the email best supports the author's argument?
A. "if we don't go, we might regret it later."
B. "The DJ will be playing our favorite songs."
C. "if we go and don't have fun, then next time, we'll know."
D. "The decorations will be amazing."
A
14use passage 4: how does the flashback in the excerpt contribute to the plot?
A. it shows why Emma is nervous about singing in front of people
B. It reveals that emma has always wanted to be a famous singer
C. It explains why Emma's brother is also performing in the talent show.
D. It shows that Emma has never been afraid to sing in public.
A
15use passage 4: why does emma remember her brother's words right before she sings?
A. she wants to prove to him that she is a better singher than he is.
B. his encourgement gives her the confidence to face her fear.
C. She is worried that he will judge her performance.
D. She suddenly realizes that she doesn't want to perform anymore.
B
16use passage 4: what can the reader infer about emma's feelins at the end of the passage?
A. She is still too nervous to sing in front of the audience.
B. She regrets signing up for the talent show.
C. she feels more confident because of her brother's encouragement.
D. She is angry that her brother forced her to perform
C
17what does it mean to have "significance"?
showing importance or worthy of attention
18an exaggerated statement used to make a strong effect.
hyperbole
19to make judgments and form opinions about what you are reading
evaluate
20what is a "premise"?
a previous statement or preposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
21what does it mean to "refute"?
to prove a statement or theory wrong
22when an object or image is used to represent something beyond its literal meaning
symbolism
23an "excerpt" is--
A short piece of text taken from a larger passage
24when making an "inference" one would--
make a logical guess that is based on facts and ones own knowledge and experience.
25the "point of view" refers to--
the perspective or position a narrator takes in order to tell a story.
26an "author's claim" is--
the writer's position (or opinion) on an issue or problem
27The "central message" is also a/an
theme
28if something "reinforces" something else, it means to--
strengthen or support
29a word that is the opposite of another word
antonym
30a strong positive or negative feeling you have about a person, group, or issue
bias
31"tension" refers to
a mental or emotional strain
32the character or force that is the oppponent or enemy of the main character
antagonist
33what is an "analogy"?
a comparison between two things specifically for clarification or explanation
34what is an expresstion that is not to be taken litterally?
idiom
35when directed to "draw conclusions" it means
make a judgement or arrive at a belief based on evidence, experience, and reasoning.
36the reasong something happens and the result
cause-effect