Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Unit test Answers
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Techno is a root word that means "scientific" or "skillful".Which is the best definition of the word techniques in the sentence below?Chef Anna taught us to prepare French recipes with her traditional techniques.
Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.
Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.
Which sentence contains a participle?
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Read the paragraph.Enkidu, who had met the beast, warned Gilgamesh of the dangers involved, explaining that Gilgamesh did not "know the horror that lurks ahead.” Upon seeing the beast Humbaba, Gilgamesh himself became seized with dread and terror. However, despite Enkidu’s warning and his own temporary paralysis upon seeing Humbaba, Gilgamesh charged at Humbaba with his axe. He demonstrated that he was able to summon the bravery necessary to overcome his fear and attack the frightening beast.
Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version."Let your heart inspire youto be joyous in battle, to forget about death.If we help each other and fight side by side,we will make a lasting name for ourselves,we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever."
Which can be used as the subject of a sentence?
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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba’s neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground.At his death-roar the mountains of Lebanon shook,the valleys ran with his blood, for ten milesthe forest resounded. Then the two friendssliced him open, pulled out his intestines,cut off his head with its knife-sharp teethand horrible bloodshot staring eyes.
One way to describe the subject of a sentence is to use a(n)
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.
Read the passage from Beowulf."My lord, the conquering king of the Danes,bids me announce that he knows your ancestry;also that he welcomes you here to Heorotand salutes your arrival from across the sea.You are free to move forwardto meet Hrothgar, in helmets and armour,but shields must stay here and spears be stackeduntil the outcome of the audience is clear."
Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility. It was hard to believe that anything could disrupt the serenity of this place . . . but I could not have been more wrong.Version 2: Exhausted, I took one last look around me. I had been camping for only two short days, but I could not wait to get home and recount the adventures of my short stay in peace and tranquility. Hoisting my backpack onto my back, I grabbed my canteen and began the long trek back to my car. The question was not which story I should tell, but rather which one I should tell first.
Which sentence uses whether correctly?
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.
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