AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 B-CRAuthor’s Purpose and Viewpoint in The Dark Game, Part 3

Author’s Purpose and Viewpoint in The Dark Game, Part 3 Answers

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4

Which article is most likely written to persuade readers?

A
The History of Dinner Etiquette
B
Humorous Tales from the Table
C
Five One-Dish Dinners
D
Manners Make the Man
5

What sentence has a critical tone?

A
The show will run from March 20 to April 16 at the Landmark Theater in Ashland.
B
The script of My Friend Andy imparts the simple wisdom of small-town folks.
C
The intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show.
D
The amateur cast is unable to convey the significance of the show’s message.
9

Which article is most likely written to entertain readers?

A
Modern Jazz Composers
B
Modern Jazz Composers
C
Brass Instrument Distinctions
D
Brass Instrument Distinctions
E
Stories from the Stage
F
Stories from the Stage
G
How to Tune Your Tuba
H
How to Tune Your Tuba
11

Which texts are written to inform readers? Select 3 options.science textbooksnovelsbiographiesnewspaper articlesshort stories

A
science textbooks
B
novels
C
biographies
D
newspaper articles
E
short stories
12

Read the paragraph about espionage.Governments use spies to find out secret information about enemies—or even allies—so they can make smart choices during tense times. Over the years, spies have used all kinds of clever tricks, from invisible ink and secret codes to modern computers and hidden cameras. Of course, spying isn’t all glamorous—it brings up tough questions about trust and privacy. For example, when one country secretly listens in on the private conversations of another country that it’s supposed to be friends with, it’s hard to tell whether that’s smart protection or a serious betrayal.

A
Spying is a clever and exciting activity that helps countries win wars and outsmart their enemies.
B
Spying is a necessary but ethically uncertain practice that forces nations to balance security with trust.
C
Spying is a dangerous job where secret agents use special tools to gather information.
D
Spying is wrong because it breaks trust and should never be used by any country.
13

Read the paragraph about community service.Across the nation, high school students are loading their schedules with rigorous academic courses. Countless hours are being spent conjugating verbs, measuring angles, and memorizing historical facts in attempt to develop their young minds. But what about character? Kids need to look up from their textbooks and consider their communities. Kids who are in service to their neighbors and communities will emerge from high school better prepared than their academic peers. They will not only be prepared for classrooms, but for the life around it.

A
Students with rigorous academic courses spend many hours studying.
B
Community-service opportunities should replace academic courses.
C
Memorizing facts and practicing math skills assures academic success.
D
Youths should prioritize community service in preparation for their future.
14

Read the excerpt about Elizabeth Van Lew from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.No one in Libby Prison hospital paid much attention to this tiny, birdlike woman with a thin nose and alert blue eyes as she went about her business of visiting the hospitalized soldiers. She read to them and brought them baskets of goodies. The Confederate guards had no idea that this kindhearted woman was gathering military intelligence from the prisoners and laying the groundwork for espionage activities.

A
Van Lew’s modest looks and actions helped her spying success.
B
Van Lew’s kindness to Civil War soldiers impressed the prison guards.
C
Van Lew visited wounded soldiers at Libby Prison during the Civil War.
D
Van Lew gathered military information from wounded soldiers.
15

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the Union, Elizabeth Van Lew became Butler’s eyes and ears in the Confederate capital city. Truth be told, however, she became much more than that. She became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war.

A
curious
B
nostalgic
C
triumphant
D
respectful
16

Which sentence has an optimistic tone?

A
This group of wide-eyed boys with a love of the game reminds me of my own freshman squad.
B
Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
C
With a roster full of inexperienced players, the team is unlikely to win a game in the national tournament.
D
Milo is an underdog in the tournament because he had only seven wins during the regular season.
17

Which statements about the controlling idea of a text are true? Select 4 options.It includes the topic of the text.It includes quotes from experts.It includes the author’s viewpoint.It is usually stated in the text’s introduction.It is the underlying message of the text.It is comparable to the theme (for a work of fiction).

A
It includes the topic of the text.
B
It includes quotes from experts.
C
It includes the author’s viewpoint.
D
It is usually stated in the text’s introduction.
E
It is the underlying message of the text.
F
It is comparable to the theme (for a work of fiction).
18

What sentence has a critical tone?

A
The show will run from March 20 to April 16 at the Landmark Theater in Ashland.
B
The script of My Friend Andy imparts the simple wisdom of small-town folks.
C
The intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show.
D
The amateur cast is unable to convey the significance of the show’s message.
19

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.As Montgomery and de Grey slowly made their way through the message, they noticed more and more oddities. For example, 97556 appeared near the end of the message; the 90000 family indicated important names that were not used very often in messages. We can imagine their shock when they realized that 97556 stood for Zimmermann. That single name fired the men with excitement as they began working on the message from the beginning.In time, some of the coded "words" began to give up their secrets. They found most secret and For Your Excellency's personal information. The men pushed on, discovering Mexico and Japan in the text. What could that mean? And what was Germany's interest in Mexico? How did Japan figure into the plan? The men could not think of a reason for the connection among Germany, Japan, and Mexico. Quickly thumbing the pages of the codebook, the men worked on at a fever pitch.

A
lighthearted
B
frustrated
C
suspenseful
D
frightened
20

Read the paragraph about social media.Social media outlets are often criticized as forums for unimportant postings and uniformed rants. Though much of what is posted is conversational drivel, social media outlets also serve as springboards for entrepreneurs. Creative people can advertise their designs or products at a low cost to a wider market than entrepreneurs could have imagined in previous generations. The Internet is the ultimate free marketplace, allowing motivated individuals to share their wares with the world.

A
Every entrepreneur should advertise one’s products on the Internet.
B
The Internet has countless forums on which people share meaningless posts.
C
Social media has a valid purpose as an inexpensive, creative marketplace.
D
Advertising products on the Internet is inexpensive compared to television.

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