Select the correct part of speech for the word lithe.

Select the correct part of speech for the word propensity.

Select the correct part of speech for the word prophetic.

Select the correction definition for the word lithe.

Select the correct definition for the word propensity.

Select the correction definition for the word prophetic.

Directions: Read the quote. Use context clues and inferential skills to define the word in bold. "Like many other animals in the animal kingdom, the burro is a beast of burden, spending his life toiling in the hot sun in order to make his master's life a little easier. The burro knows no other existence and is destined to a life of service and loyalty to his master."

Directions: Read the quote. Use context clues and inferential skills to define the word in bold. "The worst fate for a burro, however, is to have a cruel master. Some masters love and care for their burro, respecting that their own life is dependent on this creature. Others take the burro for granted and just expect the burro to always be there to carry their heavy load. Others, the worst ones, take their own mean temperament out on the poor, defenseless burro by whipping, beating, and starving their burro. They have little or no concern for the burro's well-being, and if the burro dies, no remorse or sense of loss is felt by the master."

Directions: Read the quote. Use context clues and inferential skills to define the word in bold. "Once, according to their account, nothing existed but restless water lost in darkness—and Mbombo, a spirit who moved over the water. Then in the deep, dark hours of the first day, Mbombo was stricken by a sharp stomach pain and vomited, producing the sun, moon, and a stream of bright stars. Light fell all around him. As the sun shone, the ocean became clouds and the water level fell, revealing hills and plains. Again Mbombo's stomach convulsed, this time sending forth a wonderful and various stream of life: 

Which diety is revered (worshipped or given super natural power and authority) to the Bapendi and Bavenda, Bantu Tribes?

According to the Jicarilla Apache, how was man made?

According to the book of Genesis, what was the formation of earth before life's existence?

Read the excerpt from "The Creation of Earth, Sky, Animals, and Man":

This is how animals and men first came to be made. Black Hactcin first tried to make an animal. He made it with four legs of clay and put a tail on it. He looked at it. He said, “It looks rather peculiar.” Then he spoke to the mud image. “Let me see how you are going to walk with those four feet.” That is why little children always like to play with clay images. Then it began to walk. “That’s pretty good,” said Black Hactcin. “I think I can use you in a beneficial way.” He spoke to the image. “You have no help; you are all alone. I think I will make it so that you will have others from your body.” Then all sorts of animals came out from that same body. Black Hactcin had the power; he could do anything.

Which best describes how characters influence events in this passage?

Which choice best describes what the myths "Mbombo" and "The Creation of Earth, Sky, Animals, and Man" have in common?

Use context to clarify the meaning of “flesh and blood” in paragraph 5 of “The Creation of Earth, Sky, Animals, and Man.”

Why did Black Hactcin laugh when he saw all of the animals he had made? Use text evidence to support your response.

What explanation does each story give about the natural world and people? Use text evidence to compare the stories and support your ideas.