Cycle 16 Lesson 1:
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13 questions
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Based on paragraphs 6 and 7 of The Signature of All Things, what is the most likely reason the author says “Alma suffered” in paragraph 6?
Based on paragraphs 6 and 7 of The Signature of All Things, what is the most likely reason the author says “Alma suffered” in paragraph 6?
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Read the sentences from The Signature of All Things in the box. • She had lost George Hawkes. (paragraph 7) • George himself did not appear to realize that Alma had ever cared for him, nor that she might ever have suspected him of caring for her. (paragraph 8)How does the second sentence mainly relate to the first?
Read the sentences from The Signature of All Things in the box.
• She had lost George Hawkes. (paragraph 7)
• George himself did not appear to realize that Alma had ever cared for him, nor that she might ever have suspected him of caring for her. (paragraph 8)
How does the second sentence mainly relate to the first?
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Read paragraph 8 of Emma in the box. “Yes, yes, pray pass me,” added her husband, with a sort of sneering consciousness; “I have nothing to say that can entertain Miss Woodhouse, or any other young lady. An old married man—quite good for nothing. Shall we walk, Augusta?”Which word best describes Mr. Elton’s tone in the paragraph?
Read paragraph 8 of Emma in the box.
“Yes, yes, pray pass me,” added her husband, with a sort of sneering consciousness; “I have nothing to say that can entertain Miss Woodhouse, or any other young lady. An old married man—quite good for nothing. Shall we walk, Augusta?”
Which word best describes Mr. Elton’s tone in the paragraph?
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What is the most likely meaning of the word insolent as it is used in paragraph 12 of Emma?
What is the most likely meaning of the word insolent as it is used in paragraph 12 of Emma?
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Read the sentences from the excerpts in the box. • There was nothing she could do to obliterate the passionate confessions she had so carelessly shared with Prudence over the years (and heavens, how she regretted them!), . . . — paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things • “Yes, I see what she means, (turning to Mr. Knightley,) and I will try to hold my tongue.” — paragraph 6 of Emma
How does the purpose of the words in parentheses differ in the two sentences?
Read the sentences from the excerpts in the box.
• There was nothing she could do to obliterate the passionate confessions she had so carelessly shared with Prudence over the years (and heavens, how she regretted them!), . . . — paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things
• “Yes, I see what she means, (turning to Mr. Knightley,) and I will try to hold my tongue.” — paragraph 6 of Emma
How does the purpose of the words in parentheses differ in the two sentences?
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Which characteristic is most clearly shared by Alma in The Signature of All Things and Emma in Emma?
Which characteristic is most clearly shared by Alma in The Signature of All Things and Emma in Emma?
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Part A Read the sentence from paragraph 16 of The Signature of All Things in the box. “But someday you will understand that nobody passes through this world without suffering—no matter what you may think of them and their supposed good fortune.”
Which idea does this sentence best help develop in the excerpt?
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 16 of The Signature of All Things in the box. “But someday you will understand that nobody passes through this world without suffering—no matter what you may think of them and their supposed good fortune.”
Which idea does this sentence best help develop in the excerpt?
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Part B
Which sentence from Emma best illustrates an idea similar to the answer to Part A?
Part B
Which sentence from Emma best illustrates an idea similar to the answer to Part A?
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“She willed herself to play the role of a composed young woman who was genuinely pleased about other people’s happiness.” (paragraph 5 of The Signature of All Things)
“She willed herself to play the role of a composed young woman who was genuinely pleased about other people’s happiness.” (paragraph 5 of The Signature of All Things)
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“Alma took some solace in the fact that nobody, aside from Prudence, knew about her past love for George Hawkes.” (paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things)
“Alma took some solace in the fact that nobody, aside from Prudence, knew about her past love for George Hawkes.” (paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things)
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“‘I have a great deal of vivacity in my own way, but I really must be allowed to judge when to speak and when to hold my tongue.’” (paragraph 7 of Emma)
“‘I have a great deal of vivacity in my own way, but I really must be allowed to judge when to speak and when to hold my tongue.’” (paragraph 7 of Emma)
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“Emma recollected, blushed, was sorry, but tried to laugh it off.” (paragraph 13 of Emma)
“Emma recollected, blushed, was sorry, but tried to laugh it off.” (paragraph 13 of Emma)
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For this question, you will write an essay based on the passage(s). Write your essay in the space provided on the next two pages.
Your writing should: • Present and develop a central idea/thesis. • Provide evidence and/or details from the passage(s). • Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Based on the excerpts, write an essay explaining how Hanneke in The Signature of All Things and Mr. Knightley in Emma each play a significant role in the life of the main character. Be sure to use details from both excerpts to develop your essay.
For this question, you will write an essay based on the passage(s). Write your essay in the space provided on the next two pages.
Your writing should:
• Present and develop a central idea/thesis.
• Provide evidence and/or details from the passage(s).
• Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Based on the excerpts, write an essay explaining how Hanneke in The Signature of All Things and Mr. Knightley in Emma each play a significant role in the life of the main character. Be sure to use details from both excerpts to develop your essay.