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The problem or conflict in the story begins when-

The problem or conflict in the story begins when-. Which words from paragraph 2 best help the reader understand the meaning of the word ___________?. The story’s point of view helps the reader understand _____________?. In paragraph 5, the son refuses to say “Right, doctor” because he…?.

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The problem or conflict in the story begins when-

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  1. The problem or conflict in the story begins when-

  2. Which words from paragraph 2 best help the reader understand the meaning of the word ___________?

  3. The story’s point of view helps the reader understand _____________?

  4. In paragraph 5, the son refuses to say “Right, doctor” because he…?

  5. In paragraph 11, the father turns the car around with a “show of caution” to________________?

  6. The father drives on the closed road to__________?

  7. The son can be characterized as______________________?

  8. The father is a foil to his son by being__________________?

  9. What impact does point of view have in Powder?

  10. Read the following dictionary entry. What is the definition of arrest as it is used in paragraph 3?

  11. The author would most likely describe Aunt Josie as___________________?

  12. What is the primary purpose of the first and last paragraphs?

  13. In paragraph 9, the author uses the word lullaby because _____________?

  14. The statement “I often got lost because the city was too small” in paragraph 7 is an example of___________________?

  15. What is the primary purpose of the first and last paragraphs?

  16. In paragraph 5, the phrase “a beacon to guide us through the darkness” reveals the author’s feeling of ______?

  17. How do you think the author’s adult perspective on her move to Santa Fe is similar to or different from the way she viewed the event as a thirteen-year-old?

  18. In lines 9-11, alliteration is used to__________?

  19. Which of the following phrases from the poem best reflects the poet’s tone—his attitude toward his subject?

  20. The title of the poem is ironic because______________?

  21. How does the poet use irony to convey his message?

  22. Willy goes to Howard’s office to____________________?

  23. Howard’s tone when talking to Willy can be described as______________?

  24. In his monologue, Willy tells the story of Dave Singleman to explain why_____________?

  25. Howard’s actions during Willy’s monologue indicate that he_______________?

  26. In lines 97-99, Willy’s comparison of a man to a piece of fruit is an example of_______________?

  27. Which line of dialogue best illustrates Willy’s growing desperation in the scene?

  28. What does Dave Singleman represent to Willy?

  29. The author’s purpose in writing “Getting to the Pointe” is to____________?

  30. Which of these statements expresses an unsubstantiated opinion—one that the writer does not support with facts, examples, or reasons?

  31. Which statement best describes how the author uses this sentence?

  32. Which statement best summarizes paragraph 4?

  33. Examine the word tendonitis in paragraph 4. Based on the context in which the word appears and your knowledge of Greek suffixes, what should you conclude the word means?

  34. In paragraph 5, what does the comparison to a conversation help explain or emphasize about ballet?

  35. According to this expository text, how is ballet like and unlike an extreme sport?

  36. Which of these sentences expresses an opinion?

  37. Which of these statements belongs in a summary of the selection?

  38. By presenting the details in paragraph 4, the writer specifically targets readers who____________?

  39. In this sentence, the writer uses the rhetorical device of parallelism to_______________?

  40. How does the conclusion of the essay affect its persuasiveness?

  41. Which of these statements best describes the problem Johnson is trying to address with this speech?

  42. Convocation (paragraph 3) is another word for “gathering,” especially in a university or religious setting. It has a formal connotation. Knowing this, what do you think Johnson’s choice of convocation, rather than a more informal word, says about his audience.

  43. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of this speech?

  44. In the final sentence of paragraph 3, Johnson says, “Our mission is…to right wrong, to do justice, to serve man.” When he says this, he is appealing to his audience’s sense of____________?

  45. Which of the following words is most closely related to sharecropper(paragraph 15)?

  46. In paragraph 15, what idea does Johnson emphasize with the parallel series of pairs “black and white, North and South, sharecropper and city dweller?

  47. What two things are compared in the poem’s controlling metaphor?

  48. In lines 13-15, the speaker says that the main character does not want to see beauty in this place. Why not?

  49. Which of the following best expresses the theme or message of this poem?

  50. Both selections explore themes and ideas about_____________?

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