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2024 (Aug.): NY Regents - ELA

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Question 9

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Which phrase reflects a central idea in the passage?

“money, fame, and the despair” (line 13)

“passed fleetingly through the world” (line 15)

“the presence of mind” (line 36)

“pretending to be ill” (line 73)

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Question 25

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Write your argument here.

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Question 26

26.

Write your text-analysis response here.

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Question 1

1.

In line 9, Orihuela introduces himself as “a façade, a hoax” to reflect a central idea of:

resentment of others’ achievement

pride in his own modesty

fear of literary criticism

guilt over unearned recognition

Question 2

2.

As used in line 19, the word “cataclysm” most likely refers to a:

personal revelation

chance meeting

significant event

close friendship

Question 3

3.

The purpose of the narrator’s call to the public relations manager (lines 30 through 36) is to:

submit a sequel

question the decision

refuse the money

criticize the contest

Question 4

4.

Orihuela’s reaction to the envelope he receives (lines 43 through 46) is to:

express his appreciation for the academic recognition

reveal his deception to the public

continue his search for the real author

rationalize his acceptance of its content

Question 5

5.

The function of lines 47 through 51 is to:

suggest the motivations of the Benefactor

highlight the difficulty of publishing

emphasize the quality of Orihuela’s writing

promote the benefits of education

Question 6

6.

Orihuela’s evaluation of the novel in lines 57 through 60 reveals its:

historical inaccuracy

literary failings

contemporary influences

improbable marketability

Question 7

7.

The title of Orihuela’s collected essays (line 74) can best be described as:

nostalgic

rhetorical

misleading

ironic

Question 8

8.

Lines 77 and 78 illustrate Orihuela’s:

fear of being identified as a traitor

need to finally expose the real author

inability to free himself from his situation

desire for future recognition

Question 10

10.

The “intention” stated in line 6 most likely refers to Weir Farm serving to:

inspire an appreciation of art

commemorate a historical event

preserve traditional farm life

honor famous artists

Question 11

11.

Lines 11 and 12 emphasize the:

practical design of the farm

elegant buildings on the farm

enjoyment felt by visitors to the farm

labor expended by builders of the farm

Question 12

12.

Lines 17 through 19 imply that people who view a painting can:

criticize the artists’ techniques

question the artists’ intentions

imagine themselves as part of the artwork

imagine themselves as creators of the artwork

Question 13

13.

The description in lines 33 through 35 asks people to take the time to:

support the creativity of others

recognize the beauty around them

evaluate their personal relationships

appreciate their ancestral homes

Question 14

14.

The poem is primarily developed through the use of:

simile

personification

imagery

hyperbole

Question 15

15.

Lines 1 through 4 highlight the original pogo stick design’s

creativity

simplicity

clumsiness

dangerousness

Question 16

16.

As used in lines 12 and 13, the phrase “take wing” most closely means

be ignored

be modified

be fulfilled

be challenged

Question 17

17.

Lines 11 through 18 illustrate the

age groups that are drawn to “extreme pogo”

risks that are associated with “extreme pogo”

growth in “extreme pogo” sports events

excessive costs of “extreme pogo” competitions

Question 18

18.

Curt Markwardt contributed to the BowGo’s development (lines 32 through 40) by

employing his understanding of robotics

applying his experience in gaming

improving the BowGo’s marketability

demonstrating the BowGo’s potential

Question 19

19.

As used in line 48, the word “unwieldy” most nearly means

awkward

ugly

amateurish

silly

Question 20

20.

The details in lines 55 through 59 suggest that Bruce Spencer created the Vurtego by

adapting commonly available materials

modifying existing pogo stick parts

changing basic pogo stick functions

developing radically different designs

Question 21

21.

The mood in lines 64 through 67 shifts from a feeling of

gratitude to reluctance

frustration to anger

failure to hopefulness

excitement to contentment

Question 22

22.

The word “mavericks” (line 77) most likely implies that the teenagers are

timid

practical

careless

bold

Question 23

23.

Phrases such as “bopped” (line 4), “But I hop ahead” (line 19), and “geeky cool” (line 85) create a tone that is

somber

playful

insulting

thoughtful

Question 24

24.

The revival of the pogo stick was prompted by

the teamwork of three scientists

developments in technology

the persistence of individual inventors

advancements in engineering