Question 1

In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?

"On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white."

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a thick blanket of snow covering the trees

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a snowfall that has weighed down the grass

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a white light shining through the trees in the forest

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coverings used to stay warm in cold weather

Question 2

In paragraph 20, what is the effect of comparing the skiers to springs?

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It shows that the skiers were eager and ready to ski.

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It shows that the skiers were wound around their skis.

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It shows that the skiers were bouncing up and down.

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It shows that the other skiers were angry that they had to wait.

Question 3

In line 3, what does the phrase "the flames leap high" tell the reader?

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There is a fire in the fireplace.

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Firemen are putting out a fire.

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The children are building a fire.

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There is a building on fire outside.

Question 4

In line 39, how does the phrase "We always conquer just in time" affect the poem?

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It creates a sense of amusement in the flow of the story.

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It explains how their foes were beaten in battle.

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It shows the reader how gallantly they have fought.

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It creates a sense of suspense for the reader.

Question 5

In paragraph 5, what does the phrase "tampered with or illegally adjusted" mean?

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Some workers might cheat by changing a person's vote.

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Some workers might record a person's vote for them on the ballot.

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Some workers might help a person with their voting process.

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Some workers might tell others how a person voted.

Question 6

In paragraph 3, what does the phrase "stranded by the tide" mean?

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The water withdrew from the sand.

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The waves washed the creatures into the sea.

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The waves crashed roughly into the sand.

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The water drowned the sea creatures on the beach.

Question 7

In the last sentence of the selection, what does the phrase "this opens up many questions" mean?

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Many scientific discoveries create more things to explore.

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Many scientists prefer asking questions to answering them.

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Many scientific projects require research into plasma temperatures.

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Many scientific questions are answered by careful research.

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