English II B Cumulative Review - 96% Already Passed

English II B Cumulative Review - 96% Already Passed Read the passage from "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe. In this passage, Nnaemeka speaks first, and Nene speaks second. Which statement correctly ana ...

English II B Cumulative Review - 96% Already Passed Read the passage from "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe. In this passage, Nnaemeka speaks first, and Nene speaks second. Which statement correctly analyzes this passage in terms of its historical context? ✔✔Nene is surprised how different her values are from people who live far from a city. What is a counterclaim? ✔✔a refutation of a claim, with evidence Which sentence from Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech is the best example of hyperbole? ✔✔"Throughout the Pacific, free markets are working miracle after miracle of economic growth." Which comparison of the two excerpts is most accurate? ✔✔Excerpt 1 is subjective and opinionated, while excerpt 2 is objective and verifiable. Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon." Which conflict does the narrator face in this passage? ✔✔character vs. self, because he is struggling to understand how the gods lived Read the passage from "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe. This passage is a conversation between a father named Okeke and his adult son, Nnaemeka. In the passage, Okeke speaks first. Which statement best describes how Nnaemeka challenges patriarchy? ✔✔Nnaemeka says that he will marry Nene against Okeke's wishes. Which excerpts from "Two Kinds" show a connection between conflict and culture? Select two options. ✔✔"'Why don't you like me the way I am? I'm not a genius! I can't play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn't go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!' I cried." "My mother slapped me. 'Who ask you be genius?' she shouted. 'Only ask you be your best. For you sake. You think I want you to be genius? Hnnh! What for! Who ask you!'" Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll's House. How does the conflict between Helmer's private and public selves develop the theme that appearances can be deceiving? ✔✔Helmer acts kindly toward Mrs. Linde while she is present, but insults her when she leaves. Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell. What evidence could the authors use to support their claim in the last sentence of this excerpt? Select three options. ✔✔a blog post from someone who attended an Arab Spring demonstration statistics on Twitter use in Tunisia both before and during the uprisings data about Facebook use from a research study on the Arab Spring What are the characteristics of a theme in literature? Select two options. ✔✔Theme is established through the conflicts and their resolution. Theme is conveyed as a message about a topic related to the plot. Read the passage from "Two Kinds." Which statement best explains the motivation for the actions of the narrator's mother? ✔✔She is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents. Read the line from Rita Dove's poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors," then study Frida Kahlo's painting Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot. the thumbprint searing her immutable brow. How does this line relate to the artwork? ✔✔NOT - It suggests that the portrait is about anger. YES - It suggests that the painting is as bold and resilient as Kahlo was. Read the passage from A Doll's House. How does the author use the character of Helmer to develop the idea of gender inequality? ✔✔By rebuking deceitful mothers, Helmer demonstrates the belief that women's primary responsibility was raising children. What is the definition of anecdotal evidence? ✔✔Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives. Read the passage from act 5, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt? ✔✔Loyalty to one's superior is more important than life. (Passage about hockey) Which sentences should be removed or revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select three options. ✔✔sentence 4 sentence 5 sentence 6 Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll's House. How does the passage demonstrate a view that was commonly held during the 1800s? ✔✔In the 1800s, women were expected to be submissive to men, and Nora is discovering that Helmer has taken advantage of that. Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll's House. What evidence from the text best supports the theme that the roles of women are defined by society? ✔✔"I will advise you and direct you. I should not be a man if this womanly helplessness did not just give you a double attractiveness in my eyes. Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2. Which summary of the passage is the most accurate? ✔✔Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness. People are tired and grumbling about the government under Caesar's rule, and while Caesar doesn't see that the greatness in Brutus, Cassius has heard others wishing that Brutus could be their leader. Poetry that does not follow a specific form and does not have a set rhyme pattern is known as ✔✔free verse. Read the passage. (1) Wearing school uniforms has a positive impact on students' attitudes toward their education. (2) Both recent studies and interviews with school administrators demonstrate that uniforms have a direct impact on school pride. (3) Some researchers have found that uniforms do not improve attendance or academic achievement. (4) Regardless, having a uniform could boost students' confidence and reduce their stress, two factors that will inevitably make their learning more productive. (5) Eliminating a focus on appearance will help students focus on what truly matters. Which sentence is a counterclaim? ✔✔sentence 3 When revising an essay, how can a writer best connect ideas more clearly? ✔✔by using transitions to create logical relationships among the claim, reasons, and evidence Read the passage from an argumentative essay. Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many Americans. In just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. The increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. At this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most Americans. Therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. Which statement best explains why the argument is logical? ✔✔The argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. Angeline is preparing an oral presentation about the need for an alternative to the town landfill. What is the best technique or strategy she can use to motivate and inspire her audience to take action? ✔✔She can use repetition in her conclusion to emphasize her request to take action. Cur and dog mean the same thing denotatively. Which statement best explains why Antony uses the word cur rather than dog to describe Casca? ✔✔Antony has contempt for Casca and is insulting him.