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1.Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


In the same book, I met with one of Sheridan's mighty speeches on and in behalf of Catholic emancipation. These were choice documents to me. I read them over and over again with unabated interest. They gave tongue to interesting thoughts of my own soul, which had frequently flashed through my mind, and died away for want of utterance.

In this excerpt, what effect does the adjective "mighty” have that the adjective "great” would not?


A.

“Mighty” shows that Sheridan’s speeches are longer than most “great” speeches.

B.

“Mighty” reflects how powerful and influential the speeches were to Douglass in a way that “great” would not.

C.

“Mighty” and “great” mean essentially the same thing, so there is not much difference in their effect.

D.

“Mighty” reflects a harsh bitterness that would not be reflected with the word “great.”

2. Which word is the best example of a specific verb?


A.

say

B.

talk

C.

whisper

D.

speak

3.Which word is the best example of a precise adjective?


A.

great

B.

generous

C.

good

D.

nice

4.Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


I looked for home elsewhere, and was confident of finding none which I should relish less than the one which I was leaving. If, however, I found in my new home hardship, hunger, whipping, and nakedness, I had the consolation that I should not have escaped any one of them by staying.

In this paragraph, what connotation does “relish” have?


A.

to enjoy

B.

an appetizer

C.

to suffer

D.

a pleasing flavor

5.Which statement best represents a negative connotation for the word “child”?


A.

Be careful when you are holding the child.

B.

I have one lovely child, and that is enough.

C.

A child is a young person who is not an adult.

D.

Stop being a child, and pay all of your bills.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D

Explanation: 1. "In the same book, I met with one of  Sheridan's mighty speeches on and in behalf of Catholic emancipation."

"I  read them over and over again with unabated interest."

"-died away for want of utterance."

Use context clues to decipher the tone and purpose of this entry. This part of the text mentions Douglass reflecting on his thoughts. This might be what gave him the inspiration to take off his career.

2. Talk. It's simple, boring, and could easily describe any sentence or situation.

3. Great. It's precise and obvious enough for any sentence.

4. To enjoy. "I should relish less than the one I was leaving." Use context clues to find the tone to help. This means to enjoy. Because it's just within your reach, and you should enjoy it while you can.

5. Stop being a child and pay all your bills. It's straight forward, brutal, clear, and straight-up negative tone.      

Answer 2

Answer:

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D

Explanation:

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