"Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife" Test

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Which of the following is the best definition of author's perspective?

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Which best describes the author's perspective?

Not since the printing press was invented has there been a more powerful tool to advance knowledge than the World Wide Web. Today, students with Internet access have a wealth of information at their fingertips. By doing research online, they can quickly and efficiently locate a range of valuable sources, including hard-to-find periodicals and reference books.

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During my first semester of high school, I sometimes felt tired and stressed. Endless thoughts of what I had to do, to study, and to learn looped constantly in my brain, and my heart raced sometimes in class. But then I found the nature preserve. The preserve was so quiet I could hear the twigs crack under my feet as I hiked up the hills. The birds sang, the bees buzzed by, and the beavers plopped into the pond when they heard me on the trail. There, I learned to slow my breath back down to normal and regain my sense of balance.

What clues does this nonfiction text give about the author's perspective on nature?

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How might the writer feel about a proposal to build a shopping mall on nature preserve land?

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Which sentence from the essay shows that Francine Prose believes The Diary of Anne Frank is a good book?

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Which word best describes the tone, or feeling, of this statement from the essay: “I quickly became convinced that I was in the presence of a consciously crafted work of literature.”

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The author's viewpoint is that Anne Frank's diary should be seen as

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What is the author's counterargument to critics who say that Anne Frank's diary cannot be considered serious literature?

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When the author refers to the “long and influential afterlife” of Anne Frank's diary in line 173, she means that

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What claim is the author making about Anne's diary? Use at least three pieces of evidence to help support how you know.

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Early to Bed and Early to Rise

Does the sound of the morning alarm fill you with dread? If so, you might be a "night owl." Night owls go to bed later and wake up later than "early birds" (also known as early risers). They also hit their peak energy and productivity at later points in the day. Approximately twenty-five percent of people are great at getting up early, while another twenty-five percent are better at staying up late. Everyone else falls somewhere in the middle. But there's no doubt that it's better to be an early riser than a night owl.

Research shows many benefits for early risers. According to certain studies, people who get up early tend to do better academically and are more focused than night owls. Studies show that brains are more alert in the morning, which allows early risers to think more clearly. Early risers also tend to be more motivated and set more ambitious learning goals for themselves than night owls do. Because there are fewer interruptions in the morning, early risers have time to plan ahead and set goals. And most early risers have regular sleeping habits. This can lead to health benefits and a greater sense of well-being. Moreover, studies show that early risers can be easier to get along with than night owls.

More importantly, society often assumes that early risers are more responsible than those who have to drag themselves out of bed. Since early risers are widely perceived as being more responsible, they may be more likely to get hired for jobs or selected for leadership roles. In fact, there are several common sayings related to the benefits of rising early. For example, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" and "The early bird gets the worm." Our culture is full of stories of leaders waking up extremely early and having a productive day before the rest of the world is awake. Famous early risers include Oprah Winfrey and former U.S. president George W. Bush. Thus, many people believe that getting up early is the key to success.

Though the benefits to being an early riser are numerous, being a night owl also has its benefits. Night owls are generally more creative than early risers. They also demonstrate better memory, processing speed, and cognitive ability, according to some research. They may be more adventurous, seeking out new experiences more readily than early risers. Plus, early risers are not the only people primed for success. Well-known night owls include former U.S. president Barack Obama and former British prime minister Winston Churchill.

Whether you're naturally a night owl or an early bird is mostly based on your body's chronotype, which Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines as "the internal circadian rhythm or body clock of an individual that influences the cycle of sleep and activity in a 24-hour period." In short, we are born wired one way or the other. However, it is possible to change your habits. And given the benefits of being an early riser, it may be worth the effort.

What is the author's main claim or argument?

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Select the two supporting details that the author makes to the claim.

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Select the two pieces of evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: studies show achievement, health, and social benefits to being an early riser.

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Select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: society often perceives early risers as more accomplished than night owls.

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In the fourth paragraph, what opposing claim does the author agree with?

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Select the passage that has a more lively tone.

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Select the passage that has a more excited tone.

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Select the passage that has a more unhappy tone.

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"Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife" Test

Which of the following is the best definition of author's perspective?

How might the writer feel about a proposal to build a shopping mall on nature preserve land?

Which sentence from the essay shows that Francine Prose believes The Diary of Anne Frank is a good book?

Which word best describes the tone, or feeling, of this statement from the essay: “I quickly became convinced that I was in the presence of a consciously crafted work of literature.”

The author's viewpoint is that Anne Frank's diary should be seen as

What is the author's counterargument to critics who say that Anne Frank's diary cannot be considered serious literature?

When the author refers to the “long and influential afterlife” of Anne Frank's diary in line 173, she means that

What claim is the author making about Anne's diary? Use at least three pieces of evidence to help support how you know.

Select the two supporting details that the author makes to the claim.

Select the two pieces of evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: studies show achievement, health, and social benefits to being an early riser.

Select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: society often perceives early risers as more accomplished than night owls.

In the fourth paragraph, what opposing claim does the author agree with?

Select the passage that has a more lively tone.

Select the passage that has a more excited tone.

Select the passage that has a more unhappy tone.

Select the passage that has a more cautionary tone.

Which of the following is the best definition of author's perspective?

How might the writer feel about a proposal to build a shopping mall on nature preserve land?

Which sentence from the essay shows that Francine Prose believes The Diary of Anne Frank is a good book?

Which word best describes the tone, or feeling, of this statement from the essay: “I quickly became convinced that I was in the presence of a consciously crafted work of literature.”

The author's viewpoint is that Anne Frank's diary should be seen as

What is the author's counterargument to critics who say that Anne Frank's diary cannot be considered serious literature?

When the author refers to the “long and influential afterlife” of Anne Frank's diary in line 173, she means that

What claim is the author making about Anne's diary? Use at least three pieces of evidence to help support how you know.

Select the two supporting details that the author makes to the claim.

Select the two pieces of evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: studies show achievement, health, and social benefits to being an early riser.

Select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: society often perceives early risers as more accomplished than night owls.

In the fourth paragraph, what opposing claim does the author agree with?

Select the passage that has a more lively tone.

Select the passage that has a more excited tone.

Select the passage that has a more unhappy tone.

Select the passage that has a more cautionary tone.