Question

4. How does the reader know that the events of "The Fish I Didn't Catch" had a powerful impact on the narrator?

A: Even as an adult, the author is still disappointed that he lost the fish.

B: The author remembers and retells the story from his childhood.

C: The author stopped fishing as a result of the incident.

D: The author continues to enjoy going fishing in the country.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

What do you think it is?
I think I know but I want to know what you think.

Answer 3

D?

Answer 4

I believe that it is B. He still remembers the story so he still remembers the lesson he was taught.

Answer 5

8. When writers make logical appeals, they seek to convince readers of their position by

A: excerpting beautiful poems and other literary works that agree with that position.
B: creating imagery and description that can affect readers’ emotions.
C: using facts, statistics, and reasoning to support that position.
D:including illogical claims or generalizations that mischaracterize opposing positions.

Answer 6

I think it is C

Answer 7

I agree.

Answer 8

14. All of the following are types of hooks often used in persuasive pieces, such as the poems “If,” “Can’t,” and “Perseverance” except

A: a thesis statement
B: an intriguing question
C: a striking comparison
D: an unexpected fact of claim

Answer 9

I think D

Answer 10

I'm not sure on this one--

Answer 11

16. The speaker in Langston Hughes's poem, "Mother to Son," says, "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." This means that

A: the speaker has never had a crystal staircase in her house.

B: the speaker is no longer in touch with reality.

C: the speaker's life has not been grand or easy.

D: the speaker is confused and disgusted with her life.

Answer 12

I think it is C

Answer 13

I agree on this one.

Answer 14

18. What advice does Robert E. Lee give his son in “Letter to His Son”?

A: Stand up for the traditions and beliefs of the American South.
B: Improve life for all the people of the nation.
C: Don’t give up, even when times are hard.
D: Give people your trust, unless they prove themselves untrustworthy

Answer 15

I'm not sure on this one

Answer 16

I think C.

Answer 17

20. What technique do the authors of “Rebecca” and “The Story of Augustus” both use to get their advice across to readers?

A: interesting questions to get readers thinking
B: logical fallacies to support their positions
C: humor and exaggeration to amuse readers
D: narratives of autobiographical incidents to keep readers’ attention

I'm not sure on this one either.

Answer 18

I can say the same thing. Perhaps someone else can help?