Which of these words means ... a sense of purpose? A. contention B. intention

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins. I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a color slide or press an ear against its hive.

What does Alexandra mean when she says that "The people who love [The land] and understand it are the people who own It? How would Lou and Oscar agree or disagree with her?

Read the excerpt from Hard Times, by Charles Dickens and answer the question. Louisa awoke from a torpor, and her eyes languidly opened on her old bet at home, and her old room.

How does Helios convince Zeus to avenge him?

Choose the sentence that provides an example of literal writing. a. The best day of the summer was in August when I went to the swimming hole with my friends. b.

Which sentence uses an action verb? A. The mall will be crowded. B. The family is fond of games. C. That song was my favorite. D. A comedian tells jokes.

Read the passage below. While there is research to support that recess for children has many benefits, there is also research to suggest that more time spent in class can lead to an increase in learning.

Which of the following factors most influenced modernism? Check the four best choices. scientific ideas, such as Einstein's theory of relativity Freudian psychology technological changes World War I (the "Great War") new forms of transportation the

How and when does imagination imagination overcome reason

Bildunsgroman narratives are a subgenre of realistic fiction. What is the defining characteristic of these narratives? A. The protagonist is often put in life-threatening situations. B. The protagonist solves crimes by putting together clues. C.