Classify the stated conflict. A man works hard on a pioneer farm, only to have his first crop threatened by grasshoppers.

What tone does the author establish in the article? A) critical B) humorous C) persuasive D) straightforward

The child prodigy was such a maestro on the piano that his teacher joking that the child should start giving her lessons! A. joking that B. joked that C. having joked that D. joke that

Based on the words semicircle, semifinal, and semisolid, what does the Latin prefix semi - mean? complete half almost incomplete

Define an adjective using a paragraph in your own words.

Creating a timeline of the major events of World War II is an example of which of the following? A. Temporal thinking B. Historical continuity C. Chronological thinking D. Historiography

In the second story, what did james bost do that was similar to something his father did at the onset of the depression? a - withdrew money from the bank b - moved to another state c - sold all his possessions d - worked as a salesman

As Romeo leaves for Mantua he says, "I will omit no opportunity that may convey my greetings, love, to thee." Which word would best replace the word omit in this line? A. mention B. fail C. miss D. delete

Example of positive diction

In "To Build a Fire," the man's overconfidence in his abilities has gotten him into a situation that he cannot ultimately control. What is this an example of? A. conflict B. dramatic irony C. anticlimax D. rising action

Rachael begged her neighbor to lend her platform shoes. Which were the the hottest new fad at the disco club. Is this a sentence