The tone of a story represents -

a.

its symbolic meaning

b.

the author's attitude toward the characters or subject

c.

the speech patterns of characters

d.

an insight about human experience revealed by the writer

Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun? A) Her high heel shoes were too sparkly for the luncheon. Jonathan's mother complimented him on his successful solo. The actress herself wrote those lines for the movie script.

Read the haiku. Each tree in the yard Announces its vigor With buds on each branch. What is the kigo in this haiku? tree yard buds branch

What is the author's purpose in a work of nonfiction? (A) the reason the author is writing (B) the thesis statement (C) the universal topic (D) the reason an author stops writing

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5. Read the sentences. The Chinese began using flags more than 3,000 years ago. They made flags from silk.

What is the most likely reason Mr. Winterbottom cries at the end of chapter 29

Which compound sentence establishes an appropriate relationship between clauses? A) Matthew and Allison went to the movie while they finished their homework. B) Matthew and Allison went to the movie, and they finished their homework.

Which phrases include sensory language? Check all that apply. 1. the breeze last night 2. the softly drifting snow 3. the bumpy, twisted tree 4. the newly bought car 5. the rabbit next door 6. the scarred, stained rug

All of the following methods are ways to correct a run-on sentenceexcept A. placing a semicolon between the complete sentences. B. adding a conjunction between the complete sentences. C. inserting a period between the complete sentences. D.

Which voice would be best for a story about something that is unfair? O humorous O mysterious O judgmental O eager