English I E2020 Final Exam 2023 Scored 80%
Read the sentence.
Frida Kahlo, one of the most talented artists of the twentieth century, is best known for
her brightly colored self-portraits.
Which type of language is used in this sentence?
formal, objective
formal, subjective
informal, objective
informal, subjective
Formal, objective
Look at the painting.
Which conclusion about this painting is mostappropriate given its details?
The calm setting and women's body language depict a mood of chaos and confusion.
The women's body language and bright clothing create a sense of exuberance and
movement.
The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and
determination.
The women's facial expressions and body language contribute to the piece's mysterious
mood.
The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and
determination.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of loyalty in Greek
society?
"O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears"
"Suppose Athena's arm is over us, and Zeusher father's, must I rack my brains for
more?"
But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
"O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears"
Read the passage.
When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of
greetings.
"I'm Alex," the red-headed boy closest to me said.
"Javier," called the boy with the glasses sitting next to him.
"Miguel," waved the boy in the corner. He was sitting surrounded by a pile of comic
books.
A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I'm Asher. Grab a
bunk."
Why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?
to allow the plot to progress
to show how the narrator felt
to emphasize the point of view
to show who the characters are
to show who the characters are
, Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northa storm against the ships, and driving
veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the
gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.We saw death in that fury,
dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long
days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third
Dawn came with ringlets shining.Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested,
letting the steersmen and the breeze take over.
Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply.
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
rhyme and repetition of words
important historical events
a hero showing perseverance
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
a hero showing perseverance
Read the excerpt from "Perseus."
He was bound, although he did not know it, to the blessed country of the Hyperboreans,
at the back of the North Wind, of which it is said: "Neither by ship nor yet by land shall
one find the wondrous road to the gathering place of the Hyperboreans." But Perseus
had Hermes with him, so that the road lay open to him, and he reached that host of
happy people who are always banqueting and holding joyful revelry. They showed him
great kindness: they welcomed him to their feast, and the maidens dancing to the sound
of flute and lyre paused to get for him the gifts he sought.
What aspects of Greek life are reflected in the excerpt? Select four responses.
People traveled by boat and roads.
Animals were sacrificed to the gods.
People held feasts to celebrate.
Music was part of celebrations.
Girls danced to music at feasts.
Feasts were religious in nature.
People traveled by boat and roads.
People held feasts to celebrate.
Music was part of celebrations.
Girls danced to music at feasts.
Read the poem excerpt.
As every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band.
Which statement best describes the meter?
The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.
The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.
The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
Read the sentence.
Frida Kahlo, one of the most talented artists of the twentieth century, is best known for
her brightly colored self-portraits.
Which type of language is used in this sentence?
formal, objective
formal, subjective
informal, objective
informal, subjective
Formal, objective
Look at the painting.
Which conclusion about this painting is mostappropriate given its details?
The calm setting and women's body language depict a mood of chaos and confusion.
The women's body language and bright clothing create a sense of exuberance and
movement.
The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and
determination.
The women's facial expressions and body language contribute to the piece's mysterious
mood.
The use of light and the women's bright clothing create a sense of optimism and
determination.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of loyalty in Greek
society?
"O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears"
"Suppose Athena's arm is over us, and Zeusher father's, must I rack my brains for
more?"
But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
"O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears"
Read the passage.
When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of
greetings.
"I'm Alex," the red-headed boy closest to me said.
"Javier," called the boy with the glasses sitting next to him.
"Miguel," waved the boy in the corner. He was sitting surrounded by a pile of comic
books.
A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I'm Asher. Grab a
bunk."
Why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?
to allow the plot to progress
to show how the narrator felt
to emphasize the point of view
to show who the characters are
to show who the characters are
, Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northa storm against the ships, and driving
veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the
gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.We saw death in that fury,
dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long
days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third
Dawn came with ringlets shining.Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested,
letting the steersmen and the breeze take over.
Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply.
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
rhyme and repetition of words
important historical events
a hero showing perseverance
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
a hero showing perseverance
Read the excerpt from "Perseus."
He was bound, although he did not know it, to the blessed country of the Hyperboreans,
at the back of the North Wind, of which it is said: "Neither by ship nor yet by land shall
one find the wondrous road to the gathering place of the Hyperboreans." But Perseus
had Hermes with him, so that the road lay open to him, and he reached that host of
happy people who are always banqueting and holding joyful revelry. They showed him
great kindness: they welcomed him to their feast, and the maidens dancing to the sound
of flute and lyre paused to get for him the gifts he sought.
What aspects of Greek life are reflected in the excerpt? Select four responses.
People traveled by boat and roads.
Animals were sacrificed to the gods.
People held feasts to celebrate.
Music was part of celebrations.
Girls danced to music at feasts.
Feasts were religious in nature.
People traveled by boat and roads.
People held feasts to celebrate.
Music was part of celebrations.
Girls danced to music at feasts.
Read the poem excerpt.
As every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band.
Which statement best describes the meter?
The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.
The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.
The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
