The student recognizes and analyzes genre-specific characteristics, structures, and purposes within and across increasingly complex traditional, contemporary, classical, and diverse texts.
analyze non-linear plot development such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, subplots, and parallel plot structures and compare it to linear plot development
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Q 1/10
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Which statement from the selection is an example of irony?
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Reaching out, she pressed it down. For us, she thought angrily.
While she was stacking dishes, she turned abruptly, dried her hands, and took the package
from the button cabinet.
She felt unreal as the voice informed her of the subway
accident - the shoving crowd, Arthur pushed from the platform in front of the train.
"My dear lady," Mr. Steward said. "Do you really think you knew husband?"
Q 2/10
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What can the reader tell about Norma based on the following statement from the text?
"The point is," Norma broke in, "if it's someone you've never
seen in your life and never will see, someone whose death you don't
even have to know about, you still wouldn't push the button? "
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She wants the money
She wants Arthurโs approval
She wants to call Mr. Steward
She wants to believe Mr. Steward
10 questions
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Which statement from the selection is an example of irony?
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110.36.C.2.B
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What can the reader tell about Norma based on the following statement from the text?
"The point is," Norma broke in, "if it's someone you've never
seen in your life and never will see, someone whose death you don't
even have to know about, you still wouldn't push the button? "
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110.36.C.5.C
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4. Normaโs external conflict is revealed when sheโ
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110.36.C.7.B
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3. Normaโs internal conflict is revealed by herโ
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110.36.C.7
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Which sentence from the selection best illustrates dialogue?
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110.36.C.7
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7. This passage revealsโ
Reaching out, she pressed it down. For us, she thought angrily.
She shuddered. Was it happening? A chill of horror swept across her.
In a moment, it had passed. She made a contemptuous noise.
Ridiculous, she thought. To get so worked up over nothing.
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110.36.C.8.A
Q.
The theme of "Button, Button," could best be expressed by the following--
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110.36.C.8.A
Q.
The climax (most exciting part) of the story is revealed whenโ
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110.36.C.6.C
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The writerโs use of third-person limited point of view is important because it
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110.36.C.6.C
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Read the following dictionary entry.
Genuine adj. 1. Possessing the alleged or apparent attribute or character 2. Authentic 3. Honestly felt or experienced 4. Being of pure or original stock
Which definition represents the genuine as used in the following text from the selection?
"What are you talking about?" Arthur asked him.
Mr. Steward looked surprised. "But I've just explained," he said
"Is this a practical joke?" asked Arthur.
"Not at all. The offer is completely genuine."
