In paragraph 18, the word drudgery means -

A. chores

B. entertainment

C. skills

D. failure

Write the letter of the word that is most different in meaning from the others.

(a) waver, (b) proceed, (c) falter, (d) hesitate

Examine Language Reread lines and note the words and phrases that Wright uses to make hunger seem human. What effect does this personification have on the reader?

Reread lines of "The Raven." The speaker has tried to forget his sadness and loss. What is his mental state at the end of the poem? Do you think the raven is real or just a figment of his imagination? Support your views with details from the poem.

What is the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8 ?

A. "Get under here!" the boy next to me shouted when he signaled me to duck under the backpack with him.

B. "Get under here!" the boy next to me shouted, he signaled me to duck under the backpack with him.

C. "Get under here!" the boy next to me shouted, but he signaled me to duck under the backpack with him.

D. "Get under here!" the boy next to me shouted, signaling me to duck under the backpack with him.

Make Inferences Review the inference chart you created for each character. How do the cultural differences between the Dominican Republic and the United States contribute to the parent-child conflicts between the narrator and her father? Include sufficient evidence to support your answer.

Use an appropriate vocabulary word to complete each phrase. Then, in your Reader/Writer Notebook, write a brief definition of each word you're familiar with.

depressed and

Mood and Tone What elements of the radio transcript contribute to the sense of excitement? Be specific.

Choose the word from the list that best completes each sentence.

Zaroff's love of fine food and wine made him seem $a(n)$ ______ person.

Write the word with a meaning closest to that of each boldfaced vocabulary word.

disclaimer: (a) importance, (b) denial, (c) theory

Why do you think Rainsford choose to confront Zaroff rather than ambush him?

What happens at the end of each poem?

Identify Author's Purpose Review your notes. What do you think Hillenbrand's main purpose was in writing this biography? What other purposes might she have had? Include important details from the text to support your answer.

In paragraph 15 , the author foreshadows that -

A. Sinesio will not travel across new frontiers

B. the window will be fixed with the lottery ticket

C. the family will become wealthier

D. the door will be replaced