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Winston Churchill, Napoleon Bonaparte, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Bill Clinton have one thing common: charisma. The presence of these leaders could influence a large group of people. Some people argue that charisma is not just a natural gift but a learned skill. It is certainly an asset to one's personality.

What does the word charisma most likely mean?

A. public speaking skills of politicians B. the success of a political leader C. a powerful personal quality D. similarities in personalities

The Impact of 9/11 on the English Languageby Robert Beard & Paul Payack

     As we remember the events of September 11, 2001, we can measure how much that event affected the language we speak. Important historical events inevitably leave their mark on language. Wars, in particular, have had profound and lasting effects upon the English language.     The invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 and the 200 years of French conquest that followed resulted in the English language replacing almost half its vocabulary with French words. (In this last sentence, "invasion," "conqueror," "result," "language," and "vocabulary" are all borrowed from French.)      World War II also had a profound impact upon the language, forever changing the meanings of many English words. "Holocaust" is now capitalized to refer to a specific aspect of that war, "joe" and "java" refer to coffee, "torpedo" (originally a torpedo-shaped fish that emits an electric charge), are just a few. World War II also added words to our vocabulary. "Quisling," "jeep," "blitz," "java," "flak," "D-Day," "sonar," "radar," "bazooka," and "atom bomb" didn't even exist prior to World War II. Now all these words are ingrained in the language.     Although only time will tell whether the impact will be permanent, it is not too early to look for an impact of the terrorists attacks of September 11th on English.     Of course, "World Trade Center," "Twin Towers," "Kabul," "Kandahar," and even "Afghanistan" itself, have taken their places on the map of US historical moments alongside, "Iwo Jima," "Pork Chop Hill," "Pearl Harbor," and "The Tet Offensive." The names "Bin Laden" and "Taliban" have been added to our list of genocidal maniacs and political parties along with Hitler and the Nazis, Stalin and the Soviet Communist Party. Words that hovered around the edges of the news are now entering the general vocabulary, words like "jihad," al-Qaeda," "Hamas," "holy war," "warlord."     The new terms arising in our vocabulary reflect a keener interest in Islam. Everyone now knows that Ramadan is a major Islamic holiday. Many of us added "burka," the body covering women were required to wear under the Taliban, to our vocabulary. "Taliban" itself is a new word for most of us and certainly "shoe bomb" is a new word and concept.     Other words have taken on new meanings. Until September 11, 2001, it was common to hear people speak of starting all over again at "ground zero." Today we are not only very aware that the original meaning was the center of a nuclear explosion, but New Yorkers are already spelling it with capital letters, "Ground Zero."      "Terrorism" has taken on a new meaning, too. It is now not only an activity that occurs in far away places; it is something that takes place at home. The new security measures at airports and the new Department of Homeland Security testify to this fact.  adapted from www.yourDictionary.com

Which statement would the authors of this article most likely agree with?

A. The invasion of England by William the Conqueror had no effect on the English language.

B. September 11 will impact the English language more than any other historical event. C. People should avoid using words invented or changed by war. D. Major historical events can change the English language forever.

According to this article, which historical event resulted in the introduction of the word "vocabulary" into the English language?

A. The invasion of England in 1066 B. The attacks of September 11, 2001 C. World War II D. Ramadan

According to this article, what English word was introduced by World War II?

A. Result B. Terrorism C. Radar D. Invasion

The word _______ existed before World War II, but took on a different meaning after the war was over.

A. Atom bomb B. Jeep C. Burka D. Holocaust

Which of the following historical events would the authors of this article most likely think had the greatest impact on the English language?

A. The Vietnam War B. President Kennedy's assassination C. The sinking of the Titanic D. The Great Depression

What was the original meaning of "ground zero"?

A. Starting all over again B. Where the September 11 attacks occurred C. New York D. The center of a nuclear explosion

Even though James wanted to change his score ex post facto, he knew that it was too late, and he had to live with the failing grade.

What is the meaning of ex post facto?

A. done before the fact; prior B. an accomplished fact C. done afterward; retroactive D. the truth of the matter

In the Dark Year of the Raven, 13 men of the court plotted to take the throne of King Hugo. The king grew suspicious when he noticed that the men seemed to disappear at the same time after royal meetings. He sent his loyal foot soldier out to watch over their activities. He found them conspiring together to overthrow the king in an uncompleted workshop. Upon the discovery of the plot against the king, the conspirators were arrested. They were all imprisoned for their involvement for their crimes against the court. adapted from "Raven's Plot" by Mr. Gore

Using your knowledge of how affixes change the meaning of a word, what is the meaning of the word suspicious in the passage above?

A. without suspicion B. unquestioning C. trusting D. having suspicion

Using your knowledge of how affixes change the meaning of a word, what is the meaning of the word uncompleted in the passage above?

A. unknown B. hidden C. finished D. not finished

"Hey, Shauna! What do you think of the new sports car?" Missy asked her friend excitedly. She pointed to the gaudy model on the showroom floor. Shauna replied, "Oh, I suppose it's adequate." "Are you out of your mind? That's a rather firm opinion to take with this well-engineered piece of machinery." "I don't see the need to replace my current vehicle," Shauna defended herself. "The car I have is just fine." "You're so traditional when it comes to buying things," Missy criticized. "You don't care at all about being in style, do you?"

What does Missy suggest of Shauna by using the word firm in the paragraph above?

A. Shauna is tight and well-defined. B. Shauna is strong-willed. C. Shauna is weak and uncertain. D. Shauna is resistant to change.

Hearts BloomI am a rose when he smiles.I blush, and bloom, and sway—a sunflower, when he looks at me,my eyes are locked in his glance.

This heart trembles like an earthquake,when he passes by me the hallway.I am a glowworm on a starry night,when he asks me where's the gym.

My feet are soft like marshmallowswhen he says my name.I do not smile, I stand straight.He cannot know; I am smitten so.

Which is a simile expressed in this poem?

A. I am a glowworm on a starry night, B. He cannot know; I am smitten so. C. My feet are soft like marshmallows, D. a sunflower, when he looks at me,

flaw, n. defect, blemish, stain, abnormalityflaw, v. deform, distort, disfigure, spoil

Which word would best replace flaw in the sentence below?

The flaw in his plan caused them to end up without tickets to the performance.

A. blemish B. defect C. deform D. spoil

Passage 1

There's more than one reason to slow yourself down in the Cayman Islands. Besides iguanas, you may see everything from turtles to parrots, stingrays to red-footed boobies. Divers in the know ready their air tanks at the mere mention of the Cayman Islands. Exceptional visibility, extraordinary walls, reefs, and wrecks: The islands are world-renowned for their underwater beauty.

Passage 2

Crystal clear water, abundant marine life and a living coral reef mean Hanauma Bay is one of the premiere snorkeling destinations in the Hawaiian islands. A gently sloping beach fronts directly on the horseshoe shaped bay, formed in the remains of Koko Head Crater, an ancient cinder-cone volcano, now breached and filled with sea water. Within this half-mile-wide bay is one of the prettiest reefs and the most abundant fish life in Hawaii.

What contrast can be made between the two passages?

A. Passage 1 is about the snorkeling; passage 2 is about diving. B. Passage 1 is fiction; passage 2 is nonfiction. C. Passage 1 is trying to persuade you to buy something; passage 2 is simply

written to inform. D. Passage 1 is about the Cayman Islands; passage 2 is about Hawaii.

Although much more common than hurricanes and tornadoes, thunderstorms can be equally dangerous.

The structure of the selection above can best be described as A. compare and contrast.

B. sequence of events. C. cause and effect. D. problem and solution.

The wolf spider and the crab spider, like all spiders, have eight legs and two main body parts: the abdomen and the cephalothorax. Each of these spiders has a pair of large eyes and as many as six smaller eyes. They bite their prey with fang-tipped sharp jaws. The fangs inject poison into their prey. Chemicals are injected that turn the prey's insides to liquid food. The spiders then suck up the liquid food.

How have the facts in the selection above been organized?

A. to describe the main body parts of a spider B. to show how the wolf spider differs from the crab

spider C. to show ways the wolf spider and the crab spider are

alike D. to tell what causes the poison in a spider's fangs

While Italy has many rivers, they tend to be short. At four hundred miles, the Po is the longest. South America, on the other hand has many long rivers. The Amazon, South America's longest river, is 3,500 miles longer than the Po.

The structure of the selection above can best be described as

A. cause and effect. B. sequence of events. C. problem and solution. D. compare and contrast.

Writers try to let us know what is central to their writing. When we notice words such as: "meanwhile", "afterward", "before", or "previously" an author is letting us know the order in which events happen. A paragraph that mostly uses these key words is arranged in what structural form?

A. cause and effect. B. problem and solution. C. sequence of events. D. compare and contrast.

Martin's mom and dad went out for dinner. They had left him alone for the first time ever. He was so excited, he called over a group of his friends to hang out and watch a movie. His friends thought Martin wouldn't mind if they invited some people over, too. His friends called their friends, and their friends called more friends. When Martin's friends finally came over, they were flanked with twenty other invitees. Suddenly, Martin's night of movie watching turned into a full-fledged party—until his parents came home, and he was grounded for a month.

18. The selection above uses its text structure

A. to give steps on the best way to throw a party. B. to illustrate how Martin is a popular person. C. to explain how Martin ended up throwing a party. D. to show just how irresponsible Martin is

Steven is doing well. He is on summer vacation. I keep trying to talk him into spending some time outside, but he just wants to stay inside and read. This week he finished reading The Iliad. He then read Breakfast of Champions and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Now he wants me to take him to the video store so he can rent Blade Runner, which is based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Why are some of the words italicized above?

A. Because they are key words B. Because they are poems C. To emphasize them D. Because they are book and movie titles

When the density in the air is lower than normal, atmospheric pressure drops. This creates a low-pressure zone. When air density is higher than normal, atmospheric pressure rises. This happens because water vapor or temperature lowers.

Why are the words "low-pressure zone" MOST LIKELY in bold print?

A. This is the title of the chapter section. B. This is source notation. C. This is a keyword defined in the glossary. D. This is the name of a book.

Last fall, Mrs. Jamison hired Jason, a local boy who happens to be very tall, to do some yard work around her property. Jason did an excellent job, but he's gone off to college. So this fall Mrs. Jamison's decided to hire another tall local boy, whom she's sure will do just as good a job. A couple of shorter boys and one neighbor girl (who's also short) wanted to work for her, but she didn't think they would do.

What can be said about Mrs. Jamison's bias when it comes to hiring someone to do yard work for her?

A. She is biased against tall boys. B. She is biased in favor of tall boys. C. She's biased against her neighbor. D. She's biased in favor of college kids.

Kara was nervous her first day in the chess club. She had heard all of the stories. Only nerds and geeks play chess; it was only for the unpopular kids. You have to be a brainiac and love school to play chess. She even believed some of them. Then, over the summer, she visited her uncle. His family didn't have a television, and for fun, they would play chess. They even held tournaments with all of the other people in the neighborhood. He taught Kara how to play. She took to it really fast, and her uncle suggested that she try for the chess team at her school. She was worried about what her friends would think. They all thought that chess was only for smart people and that no one who played sports like football played chess. And most people thought that smart people were nerds. During her first day, she was surprised to see that the chess club was full of different people. The captain of the football team was a member, two people from the cheerleading squad, and several people from the band. She jumped right in and introduced herself. adapted from "Chess Club Blues" by c.safos

14. Which sentence from the story is a stereotype?

A. They all thought that chess was only for smart people and that no one who played sports like football played chess.

B. The captain of the football team was a member, two people from the cheerleading squad, and several people from the band.

C. He taught Kara how to play. D. She had heard all of the stories.

If Congress passes legislation limiting the availability of automatic weapons, America will slide down a slippery slope which will ultimately result in the banning of all guns, the destruction of the Constitution, and a totalitarian police state.

What type of person is most likely to have made the statement above?

A. a civil rights activist B. a police spokesperson C. a gun rights activist D. a gun control activist

As I drove through the Sonoran Desert, I was struck by how beautiful everything was. I was speeding down the highway, looking west across the desert, as the sun snuck up behind me. There was just enough light to give a reddish-orange glow to the valley walls. The saguaro cacti cast shadows across the brush dotting the desert floor, and I watched as the saguaros lifted their arms to the sky. All of a sudden, heavy rain began to fall, and when it ended 20 minutes later, the saguaros were left to greedily drink up what little water they could get. The sun rose higher in the sky, and waves of heat began rising off the desert floor. Those waves reminded me that the beauty I saw was the result of an unbelievably harsh climate. It's easy to forget how cruel nature can be when you're inside a climate-controlled vehicle.

16. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A. to describe to the reader a scenic drive B. to persuade the reader to visit a desert C. to inform the reader about saguaro cacti D. to tell the reader how to live in a desert

Mya has decided to write a five minute speech for her Oral Communication class. Her teacher said the speech has to be informative and hold the interest of her ninth grade classmates.

Which of these topics fits Mya's purpose and audience?

A. "The Dangers of Vending Machine Snacks" B. "The Importance of Parental Involvement" C. "The History and Discovery of Trigonometry" D. "How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies"

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

In this contract, the word parties means

A. a gathering of VIP Video Renters. B. large groups of people. C. a political activist group. D. VIP Video Rentals and the Renter.

Joshua walked into basketball tryouts feeling confident. Considering how well he played over the summer, he felt that he was going to make the varsity team for sure. He had spent most of the summer playing in a basketball league, and although he hadn't really known how to play, the more he practiced, the better he played. He played so well that one of the coaches from the varsity team asked him to try out. As Joshua waited for tryouts to begin, he observed some varsity players on the court. His eyes widened at what he saw. All of them were unbelievably good. They were more experienced. They were taller. They were faster. Even if he made the team, he probably wouldn't get to play much. Joshua began to worry. He still had a lot to learn. Coach Hasslegrove glimpsed his worried expression and came over to have a word with him. "Joshua," he said, "all of these players were once like you. Just work hard. If you make the team, good. If not, then life isn't over. Go over there and just show us what you've got." Joshua nodded in reply and joined the others on the court. He passed the ball well and made most of his shots. What really got the coaches' attention, however, was his defense. He didn't let anyone get open. He covered his man so well, his man didn't score. At the end of tryouts, Coach Hasslegrove called Joshua over. "You gave great effort," he said, "and your defense is amazing! But you still need to learn some fundamentals. I want you to play this year on junior varsity. Keep practicing like you have, and I guarantee you'll be on varsity next year." Joshua did his best to suppress his disappointment. He didn't make varsity, but next year, he was going to blow everyone away.

One theme of this story is that things don't always turn out the way you expect. Which event best reflects this theme? A. Joshua learns that he is good at defense.

B. Joshua gets advice from Coach Hasslegrove. C. Joshua does not make the varsity team. D. Joshua plays basketball during the summer.

If you want to be an engineer, you will probably have to get a college degree, and you should major in some kind of engineering. Often, engineers trained in one branch may work in another. Many engineers go on to graduate school when they finish college. It usually takes 4 years to get a college degree in engineering, but many students find that it takes between 4 and 5 years to complete their studies. Some firms will pay for your college if you work for them at the same time. In that case, it may take up to 6 years to get a degree.

In what point of view is this selection written?

A. omniscient B. first person C. second person D. third person

Frank Lloyd Wright is thought of as one of the most original American architects of the 20th century. His buildings and ideas have affected the way offices and homes are designed and built today. Wright's willingness to look to various cultures for inspiration allowed him to develop a unique style. During the early decades of the 1900s, other American architects were only copying European styles. Wright believed in the power of good design. He thought it could make people more respectful of their surroundings and of nature. Wright designed office buildings, houses, churches, and more. He designed about 800 buildings during his life. Of the 380 that were built, about 280 are still standing.adapted from http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/all/wright

2. How does the reader know that this selection is written in third person?

A. The author uses the words "thought" and "believed." B. The author uses the words "he" and "his." C. The author uses the words "I" and "me." D. The author uses numbers to show statistics.

My favorite pastime is to listen to others speaking. I never seem able to think of any topics worthy of conversation myself, but I am almost inclined to say that my ability to listen amounts to an art. I can remain silent with an air of absorbing interest, and once in a while offer brief comment, not to set forth an opinion or display any knowledge—for I have none to spare—but merely to suggest new channels to the speaker and introduce variety, that he may not tire of hearing himself speak.from "A Dry Spell" by Einar H. Kvaran

14. In this passage, how does point of view affect the story?

A. It gives an intimate view inside the main character. B. It provides an objective look at the main character. C. It gives a "fly on the wall" perspective of the main

character. D. It provides a general picture of the main character's life.

"Greg!" I turn to see who's calling me, and when I see Jennifer walking toward me, I feel like my world is collapsing. Suddenly, I feel like I'm in high school all over again. We are in Mrs. Smith's algebra class, and Jennifer is sitting in front of me. She turns around every few minutes to give me a funny look or to ask a question that has nothing to do with math. I stare at her long black hair and have trouble concentrating on a word that Mrs. Smith is saying. Jennifer continues to walk toward me. I attempt to wave and say "hello," but my hand won't move, and my throat closes up. I've spent the last ten years running from my past, and here she is walking toward me.

What is the purpose of the second paragraph?

A. to demonstrate why the narrator is filled with anger B. to show the history that the narrator has with Jennifer C. to show how much the narrator used to dislike Jennifer D. to demonstrate how much the narrator detests math

When I turned four, my father taught me the salt dance: he sprinkled a line of salt on the living room floor, positioned my bare feet on top of his shoes, and told me to leave everything I feared or no longer wanted behind that line. His gold-flecked eyes high above me, he walked me across that salt border into my brand-new year—he backward, I forward—my chin tilted against the buttons of his silk vest.adapted from Salt Dancers by Ursula Hegi

The line of salt symbolizes

A. a difficult dance. B. a close relationship. C. a new beginning. D. a delicious meal.

Everybody in the room was silent as my grandmother, walking unsteadily, brought my birthday cake from the darkened kitchen. The family members gathered in the cramped room began singing "Happy Birthday." They were interrupted by a thunderclap that was followed by a cold breeze that came in through the open window. The breeze blew out 3 of the 13 candles on the cake. As they started singing for the second time, I shivered and watched the distorted shadows cast on the walls by the flickering candles.

Which word best describes the mood of this story?

A. amused B. gloomy C. reverent D. sarcastic

Two brothers set out on a journey together. At noon they lay down in a forest to rest. When they woke up they saw a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone, and they tried to make out what it was. "Whoever finds this stone," they read, "let him go straight into the forest at sunrise. In the forest a river will appear; let him swim across the river, to the other side. There he will find a she-bear and her cubs. Let him take the cubs from her and run up the mountain with them without once looking back. On the top of the mountain he will see a house, and in that house will he find happiness."

Based on the mood of this excerpt, what type of story should the reader expect?

A. a biography or autobiography B. a fairy tale or legend C. a family history D. an essay

The little one-cylinder water-cooled motors weren't real dependable; they'd take you out but seldom brought you back. So Dad started looking for a better one. The Sears catalog offered a little one-horsepower, lightweight, air-cooled motor. It wasn't much bigger than an old-time coffeepot, but Dad finally got up enough nerve to order one.from Totch: A Life in the Everglades by Loren G. "Totch" Brown

Which word best describes the style of this passage?

A. serious B. formal C. scholarly D. informal

"Scientists Claim Radiation From Cell Phones Is to Blamefor Mysterious 'Colony Collapse' of Bees"

It seems like the plot of a far-fetched horror film. But some scientists think that our love of the mobile phone could cause massive food shortages. Scientists are putting forward the theory that radiation given off by mobile phones and other hi-tech gadgets is causing Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). This causes the abrupt disappearance of the bees that pollinate crops. CCD occurs when a hive's inhabitants suddenly disappear, leaving only queens, eggs, and a few immature workers. The theory is that radiation from mobile phones interferes with bees' navigation systems and causes CCD by preventing bees from finding their way back to their hives. In the U.S., the alarm was first sounded last autumn. CCD has since hit half of all American states. The West Coast is thought to have lost 60 percent of its commercial bee population, with 70 percent missing on the East Coast. CCD has since spread to continental Europe. Last week John Chapple, one of London's biggest beekeepers, announced that 23 of his 40 hives have been abruptly abandoned. The implications of the spread are alarming. Most of the world's crops depend on pollination by bees. A limited study by Landau University has found that bees refuse to return to their hives when mobile phones are placed nearby. Dr. Jochen Kuhn, who performed the study, said this could provide a "hint" to a possible cause. Dr. George Carlo, who headed a massive study by the U.S. government and the mobile phone industry of hazards from cell phones in the 1990s, said: "I am convinced the possibility is real." adapted from "Scientists Claim Radiation From Cell Phones Is to Blame for Mysterious 'Colony Collapse' of Bees" by Geoffrey Lean and Harriet Shawcross

What is the tone of the passage?

A. funny B. serious C. joyful D. optimistic

Denise could not wait for the chance to finally go back to California. Ever since her first visit, she was hooked. She loved the palm trees, the sighing breezes, and the white, sandy beaches that stretched as far as her imagination could take her. Closing her eyes, she remembered one particular day when she met the love of her life, Marcus. Sporting a surfboard and white sunglasses and catching wave after wave, Denise remembered standing on the boardwalk that Friday afternoon thinking he was coolness personified. Then, Denise sighed and returned to her English homework. She knew there was much work to do before she could get on the plane and see Marcus again.

What literary element is used in the passage above?a. Flashbackb. Dialoguec. Foreshadowingd. Resolution

Which lines from the poem most directly state its recurring theme?A. "When I was four, I

scraped my knee. / I was trying to climb a tree!"

B. "My sis was there to tutor me / And bring my F up to a B."

C. "Now I'm sixteen; I soon can drive. / I am nervous, but I will strive."

D. "If I get into any scare, / I know my family will be there."

Always Thereby Diane Tran

When I was four, I scraped my knee. I was trying to climb a tree!My mom was there to clean my woundAnd wipe my tears before I swooned.

When I was eight, I broke my nose.In a brawl, I received some blows.My dad was there to set it rightAnd teach me that I should not fight.

When I was twelve, I failed math class.It was too hard; I could not pass!My sis was there to tutor meAnd bring my F up to a B.

Now I'm sixteen; I soon can drive.I am nervous, but I will strive.If I get into any scare,I know my family will be there.

The sunlight danced on the water is an example of:

a.Alliterationb.Personification c.Metaphord.Hyperbole

Jermaine never had any desire to become famous. He liked sitting in his room and making songs using his computer and drum machine, but he never thought anything would come from it. He never even thought of what he was doing as productive. He started making songs because he was bored with video games. So, he made some songs. He picked the song he liked the best, and used his step mom's digital camera to make a video of his friend Sammy dancing to his song. He put up the video on YouTube and then promptly forgot about it. Next thing he knew, he had an inbox full of email from people who watched the video. One of those people was a well-known hip-hop producer who wanted to put out Jermaine's songs on his record label. Jermaine agreed, but he said he did not want to have to appear in videos, play concerts, or do interviews. It was an unusual request, but the producer agreed to it. Jermaine decided that since Sammy was in the original video and had thought of the dance, he should take his place in videos and public appearances. Soon, Sammy was flying all over the country, appearing in videos, at malls, and on MTV and BET. Meanwhile, Jermaine sat at home making more songs and putting all the money he was making in the bank.

Jermaine can best be described asa. A flat characterb. A round characterc. A static characterd. A dynamic character

I would have loved to call in sick every day until the summer, but I had to face the music one day.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

a.To accept the truthb.To beg for somethingc.To be diligentd.To lose money

This nonfiction feature is put in alphabetical order by last names of authors, editors, translators, etc. or by first words of titles. This organizational aid lists all of the material you have consulted in preparing your essay whether or not you have actually cited the work.

a. Glossaryb.Footnotec. Indexd.Bibliography

The Pulitzer Prize is considered one of the nation's highest honors. The award recognizes excellence in newspaper journalism, literature, and music composition. It was named after founder and newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. Columbia University has supervised the awards since his death. There are 21 categories. Winners are announced each April. They receive $10,000 and a certificate. Harper Lee won a Pulitzer for fiction for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Robert Frost won one for poetry. President John F. Kennedy is the only president to win a Pulitzer. He won for his biography of eight U.S. Senators, Profiles in Courage.

Which line best shows an idea that is important to include in a summary of this story?

A. "Winners are announced each April." B. "He won for his biography, Profiles in Courage." C. "It was named after founder and newspaper publisher Joseph

Pulitzer." D. "The Pulitzer Prize is considered one of the nation's highest

honors."

What relationship is most similar to the one below?

cloud : sky

A. fish : ocean B. sun : earth C. back : rear D. chair : desk

WASHINGTON — More than two dozen people were injured, most of them slightly, in a mosh pit stampede while rapper Eminem was performing at RFK Stadium, officials said. One man suffered a heart attack during the melee and was taken to a hospital, District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said. Four others were taken to area hospitals, and the rest were treated at the scene for less serious injuries.

What might happen at future Eminem concerts as a result of the injuries?

A. Security people will stop concertgoers from starting mosh pits.

B. Mosh pits at Eminem concerts will be larger than ever.

C. People might have to purchase insurance when they attend.

D. Parents of young fans will accompany their children to the mosh pits.

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The old man's garden was overgrown with weeds and wildflowers. The lawn was bald in some places, overpopulated with crab grass in others. There was a sign on the front lawn that read "No Trespassing." Nobody dared to touch the old man's mailbox, not even the mailman. Rumors spread that the old man had locked it up tight, so the aliens wouldn't be able to read his mail. How the old man got his mail still remains a mystery to this day.

Based on the description of the old man's front yard, the author wants the reader to believe that the old man is

A. crazy. B. asleep. C. sad. D. gentle.

Which of the following is an example of the persuasive technique called the "bandwagon approach"?

A. Hot Rays, Hot Rays, Hot Rays. Easy to remember. Hard to forget.

B. You wouldn't want to be the only person on your block still sporting those old nerdy shades. Don't be left out this summer. Get new super cool "Hot Rays" sunglasses.

C. Hot Rays are the sunglasses to get. Just ask our expert, Dr. Sunman: "No sunglasses work better to block the glare."

D. Hot Rays sunglasses will give you the confidence to approach women. Because women love confidence.

My favorite pastime is to listen to others speaking. I never seem able to think of any topics worthy of conversation myself, but I am almost inclined to say that my ability to listen amounts to an art. I can remain silent with an air of absorbing interest, and once in a while offer brief comment, not to set forth an opinion or display any knowledge—for I have none to spare—but merely to suggest new channels to the speaker and introduce variety, that he may not tire of hearing himself speak.from "A Dry Spell" by Einar H. Kvaran

A. third person limited B. first person C. second person D. third person objective

What is the point of view of this passage?

My favorite pastime is to listen to others speaking. I never seem able to think of any topics worthy of conversation myself, but I am almost inclined to say that my ability to listen amounts to an art. I can remain silent with an air of absorbing interest, and once in a while offer brief comment, not to set forth an opinion or display any knowledge—for I have none to spare—but merely to suggest new channels to the speaker and introduce variety, that he may not tire of hearing himself speak.from "A Dry Spell" by Einar H. KvaranIn this passage, how does point of view affect the story? A. It provides a general picture of the main character's

life. B. It gives an intimate view inside the main character. C. It gives a "fly on the wall" perspective of the main

character. D. It provides an objective look at the main character.