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Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Unit test Answers

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auto = "self"crat/cracy = "rule"dem = "people"Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

A
As the sole decision maker, the CEO considered himself the democratic leader of his company.
B
Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.
C
The solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.
D
The autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens’ suggestions.
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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.

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compassionate because he listens to his friend.
B
strong because he is triumphant in battle.
C
practical because he does what it takes to survive.
D
confident because he takes unnecessary risks.
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The P.I.E. strategy for developing a body paragraph of an essay states that one should first make a point, then illustrate that point with examples, and finally conclude with an explanation

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of how the illustration is connected to the point being made.
B
from another essay written about the same piece of literature.
C
of why the author chose to include that particular example.
D
from a reliable source to support the point that is being made.
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Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?

A
Gilgamesh standing at the top of the mountain and asking for favorable dreams
B
Gilgamesh dreaming of an eagle with a lion’s head and a flaming mouth
C
Gilgamesh asking Enkidu to explain the meaning of his dream to him
D
Gilgamesh standing at edge of the Cedar Forest, ready to battle Humbaba
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Read the sentence.Scheduled too hectically, the misbegotten tour zigzagging from state to state left the reporter weary from the road.

A
scheduled too hectically
B
the misbegotten tour
C
from state to state
D
weary from the road
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A
wisdom
B
bravery
C
creativity
D
forgiveness
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Which examples from Gilgamesh: A New English Version most effectively illustrate the point that Gilgamesh takes risks? Select 3 options.

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From far off they saw the Cedar Mountain, / sacred to Ishtar, where the gods dwell, / the slopes of it steep, and rich in cedars
B
They advanced to the monster’s den. Humbaba / charged out roaring at them and said, / “I know you, Gilgamesh. Don’t be a fool.”
C
Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.
D
He could not move forward, could not retreat. / Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, / he held a knife to Humbaba’s throat.
E
Gilgamesh chopped down the mighty trees, / Enkidu hewed the trunks into timbers.
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Read Micah’s inference about Beowulf.Beowulf does not fear death.Read the passage from Beowulf.If Grendel wins, it will be a gruesome day;he will glut himself on the Geats in the war-hall,swoop without fear on that flower of manhoodas on others before. Then my face won’t be thereto be covered in death: he will carry me awayas he goes to ground, gorged and bloodied;he will run gloating with my raw corpseand feed on it alone, in a cruel frenzy,fouling his moor-nest. No need thento lament for long or lay out my body: if the battle takes me, send backthis breast-webbing that Weland fashioned and Hrethel gave me, to Lord Hygelac.Fate goes ever as fate must."

A
it will be a gruesome day;
B
Then my face won’t be there to be covered in death:
C
if the battle takes me, send back this breast-webbing
D
Fate goes ever as fate must.
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Consider the passage and theme.Ria was thrilled when her doctor removed her cast. It had only been a month, but the inconvenience of wearing a cast and using crutches had been a constant challenge. She had learned that her high school, while accessible, was not easy to navigate with crutches. The stairs were treacherous, and the elevator was slow, but what bothered Ria the most were the entrances. Since her high school sat on a hill with a wide, concrete stairway to the front door, all of the ramps were at entrances far off her usual course.Fortunately, Ria made some new friends venturing to and from the ramps. She noticed that these friends were upbeat and determined, and they had more interesting things to discuss than the minor inconvenience of a ramp. Still, when the student council asked for suggestions about a class project, Ria submitted a proposal for a front-entrance ramp instead of the high-def scoreboard she had once prioritized.Theme One: Lessons are often learned through one's struggles.

A
Injuries are a stumbling block to maintaining good health.
B
Considering life from a new point of view is enlightening.
C
High school projects allow students to improve their schools.
D
Learning to make new friends is an important social skill.
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Read the sentence.I could tell by the mischievous gleam in their eyes and the sneaky looks they were exchanging that my little brother and sister had been planning to deceive me in some way.

A
arranging
B
preparing
C
conniving
D
organizing
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash,” he cried, "protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer.”

A
Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey.
B
Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish.
C
Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection.
D
Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.
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Read the paragraph from Liam’s narrative.1I had never been more frightened in my entire life. 2As I stepped onto the diving platform, I waited for instructions from my diving coach. 3Only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was I able to do it. 4It had all been worth it, I thought, as I changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. 5I had achieved what I had set out to do.

A
I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself.
B
I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform.
C
I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn’t think I could.
D
I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me.
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Read the passage from Beowulf.Then it was like old times in the echoing hall,proud talk and the people happy,loud and excited; until soon enoughHalfdane’s heir had to be awayto his night’s rest. He realizedthat the demon was going to descend on the hall,that he had plotted all day, from dawn-lightuntil darkness gathered again over the worldand stealthy night-shapes came stealing forthunder the cloud-murk.

A
feasting.
B
laughing.
C
relaxing.
D
worrying.
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What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?

A
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
B
It emphasizes Ráma's importance.
C
It identifies Ráma as supernatural.
D
It shows that Ráma is the main villain.
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ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.His brother, fell before his feet,And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:O come, our lord and king be thou."But Ráma nobly chose to beObservant of his sire's decree.

A
is a royal prince.
B
has a loyal following.
C
is a courageous hero.
D
has a devoted brother.
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A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.

A
War leaves enduring scars.
B
Fighting leads to contentment.
C
Great honor is found in battle.
D
It takes courage to end conflict.
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Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield."Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior.

A
analyzing the historical impact of the text.
B
assessing the use of alliteration in the text.
C
studying the development of language in the text.
D
supporting an inference with evidence from the text.
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.

A
alliteration
B
character
C
plot
D
rhyme

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