excerpt from “Solitude” by Henry David Thoreau This is a delicious evening, when the whole body is one sense, and imbibes delight through every pore. I go and come with a strange liberty in Nature, a part of herself. As I walk along the stony shore of the pond in my shirt sleeves, though it is cool as well as cloudy and windy, and I see nothing special to attract me, all the elements are unusually congenial to me. The bullfrogs trump to usher in the night, and the note of the whippoorwill is borne on the rippling wind from over the water. Sympathy with the fluttering alder and poplar leaves almost takes away my breath; yet, like the lake, my serenity is rippled but not ruffled. These small waves raised by the evening wind are as remote from storm as the smooth reflecting surface. Though it is now dark, the wind still blows and roars in the wood, the waves still dash, and some creatures lull the rest with their notes. The repose is never complete. The wildest animals do not repose, but seek their prey now; the fox, and skunk, and rabbit, now roam the fields and woods without fear. They are Nature’s watchmen, —links which connect the days of animated life. . . . Some of my pleasantest hours were during the long rain storms in the spring or fall, which confined me to the house for the afternoon as well as the forenoon, soothed by their ceaseless roar and pelting; when an early twilight ushered in a long evening in which many thoughts had time to take root and unfold themselves. . . . Men frequently say to me, “I should think you would feel lonesome down there, and want to be nearer to folks, rainy and snowy days and nights especially.” I am tempted to reply to such,—This whole earth which we inhabit is but a point in space. How far apart, think you, dwell the two most distant inhabitants of yonder star, the breadth of whose disk cannot be appreciated by our instruments? Why should I feel lonely? Is not our planet in the Milky Way? This which you put seems to me not to be the most important question. What sort of space is that which separates a man from his fellows and makes him solitary? I have found that no exertion of the legs can bring two minds much nearer to one another. Read this excerpt from “Solitude” by Henry David Thoreau. The wildest animals do not repose, but seek their prey now; the fox, and skunk, and rabbit, now roam the fields and woods without fear. They are Nature’s watchmen —links which connect the days of animated life. How does Thoreau distinguish the natural world, perhaps in contrast to the human world? He describes the organized structure of the forest world. He describes the manner by which the forest sustains life. He characterizes nature by its lack of reservation. He characterizes nature by its constant alertness and activity.

Answer:

He characterizes nature by its constant alertness and activity.

Explanation:

Thoreau`s description of nature is characterized by contrast. He is calm, enjoys a walk by the lake, nothing upsets him, but the vice versa, he is breathing with the nature around him and follows its steps. On the other hand, nature, as always is alive, wind, clouds, waves, animals, everything is moving, living untouched by random visitors like Thoreau. So from the lively surroundings and eternally active spirit of nature, he extracts the feeling of peace.

Which sentence contains correct capitalization?

How can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage?
A) He was a responsible leader in the payroll office.
B) He kept a check on the money in the payroll office.
C) Nothing got by Maxwell Brown in the payroll office.
D) Everyone was paid on time when Maxwell Brown signed the checks.

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Which statement best describes the effect of rhythm on this excerpt? The rhythm suggests chaos and trouble. The rhythm supports the tense dread of the poem. The rhythm supports the cheerful optimism of the poem. The rhythm suggests a steady military march.

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The poem “Paul Revere’s rythem producers all of the following effects EXCEPT

A) making the story seem more urgent and important
B) adding excitement and tension to the poem
C) imitating the movement of a slow walk
D) making readers feel like they are on the ride, too

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Read the excerpt from "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge" by Hon. Seth Low, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn.

Graceful, and yet majestic, it clings to the land like a thing that has taken root. Beautiful as a vision of fairyland it salutes our sight. The impression it makes upon the visitor is one of astonishment, an astonishment that grows with every visit. No one who has been upon it can ever forget it. This great structure cannot be confined to the limits of local pride. The glory of it belongs to the race. Not one shall see it and not feel prouder to be a man.

Which of the following is the best objective summary of the excerpt?

The Brooklyn Bridge is an unforgettable sight!
The glory of the bridge belongs to the human race.
The grandeur of the bridge would make people feel proud.
Visitors of New York should be astonished by the bridge.

Read the first line of a character analysis for White Fang.

White Fang is distrustful of anyone new to his world, whether man or animal.
Which direct quote from the text would best support this statement?
A. “The cub cowered closer to the ground. It was the unknown, objectified at last, in concrete flesh and blood.”
B. “One of the Indians arose and walked over to him and stooped above him.”
C. “He uttered a glad little cry and bounded to meet her, while the man-animals went back hastily several steps.”
D. “The cub, who had thus received a name in the world, lay and watched.”

Sabrina is reading a nonfiction text with content and vocabulary that can be difficult to understand at times. What is the best strategy for Sabrina to use to increase her understanding of the text?

0 Sabrina can skip any words that she does not know.

0 Sabrina can link the text to another text that she has already read.

0 Sabrina can slow her pace of reading when she reaches a difficult part of the text.

0 Sabrina can predict what information will be gained from the text by looking at the cover.

Read the paragraph.

When I was a kid, my family rented a small house Florida. It was a short walk down a weed-choked path to the small lake where my sister and I liked to go fishing. One day, just as the sun rose above the trees, we walked down the path and realized our way was blocked by a fallen tree. As we approached, the tree moved. This was no tree, this was a __________ alligator. We had seen small alligators now and then, but nothing like this.

Which word most precisely describes the alligator?

large
big
huge
bulky

Kayla and Emma are best friends, and they're at Emma's
house studying for a chemistry exam. Kayla is flunking
chemistry, and Emma is a straight-A student. Kayla asks
Emma if she can copy her answers during the test. Emma
hates the idea of cheating, even for Kayla, and she sleeps
terribly that night. She thinks about pretending to be sick to
avoid the situation, but she goes to school and tells Kayla
that she doesn't feel comfortable cheating and refuses to
give Kayla the answers. Kayla fails the test and is mad at
Emma for a long time. Eventually Kayla realizes that
cheating is wrong, and she and Emma make up.
Which part of the passage is most clearly the climax?
A. Kayla asks Emma if she can copy her answers during the test.
B. Eventually Kayla realizes that cheating is wrong, and she and
Emma make up.
C. She thinks about pretending to be sick to avoid the situation, but
she goes to school and tells Kayla that she doesn't feel
comfortable cheating and refuses to give Kayla the answers.
D. Kayla and Emma are best friends, and they're at Emma's house
studying for a chemistry exam.

Which are independent clauses? Check all that apply.
although we walked to the store
they decided to take a long walk
we were able to arrive on schedule
since they will present their paper
he was unsure how to proceed

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Select the common noun(s).

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Type the following sentence with the proper punctuation and capitalization. Use exact spelling and correct spacing.
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When the campaign was over, word about it kept
spreading. As a result, orders poured in. Reporters wrote
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city beyond?

O She compares how each group responds to deprivations like food shortages.

O She concludes that both groups are united in their conviction that the Allies will successfully liberate Holland

O She explains how both groups depend on each other for survival during the occupation.

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Playing in the snow is one of my happiest childhood memories. The winter offers more than a time for kids to have fun. There are many things to do in the snow. It is unfortunate that so many people find the wintertime annoying. More people should step outside to enjoy the snow. I am glad I grew up where it snows.

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