Practice EOC Reading SOL

Analyze Douglass's speech on Lincoln & Bryant's poem! Master EOC reading skills.

Adobe Document Cloud Paired Passage Answer the following questions using the text entitled “Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln” by Frederick Douglass.Read the sentence from paragraph 1.“Though he loved Caesar less than Rome, though the Union was more to him than our freedom or our future, under his wise and beneficent rule we saw ourselves gradually lifted from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty and manhood;…”The details in this sentence reveal that Douglass believed Lincoln’s main objective was to: Achieve liberty and manhood Preserve the Union Rule wisely Lift the depths of slavery Paragraph 2 suggests that Frederick Douglass celebrated: Liberty and progress The president's phraseology Lincoln's statesmanship A memorable night Read this excerpt from paragraph 2.“though the Union was more to him than our freedom or our future, under his wise and beneficent rule we saw ourselves gradually lifted from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty and manhood; under his wise and beneficent rule, and by measures approved and vigorously pressed by him, we saw that the handwriting of ages, in the form of prejudice and proscription, was rapidly fading away from the face of our whole country;…” In this sentence, the word beneficent means: Decisive Good Patriotic Ostentatious Read this excerpt from paragraph 1“under his wise and beneficent rule, and by measures approved and vigorously pressed by him, we saw that the handwriting of ages, in the form of prejudice and proscription, was rapidly fading away from the face of our whole country; under his rule, and in due time, about as soon after all as the country could tolerate the strange spectacle, we saw our brave sons and brothers laying off the rags of bondage, and being clothed all over in the blue uniforms of the soldiers of the United States;…”Which three words from this excerpt convey the author’s intent to capture the sense of discrimination? You must select all three correct words for your answer to be correct. pressed prejudice proscription tolerate spectacle bondage Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 1? Frederick Douglass believed Lincoln lifted Africans from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty and manhood and achieved the “independence” of the black republic of Haiti. Frederick Douglass believed Lincoln abolished the slave trade, abolished slavery in the District of Columbia, and hanged the first slave-trader like a pirate or a murderer. Frederick Douglass believed Lincoln scattered the beliefs of the Confederate States to the four winds. Frederick Douglass believed Lincoln preserved the Union, reduced prejudice in many forms, encouraged blacks to fight for the union, and established liberty for all African Americans. Read this excerpt from paragraph 1.“under his rule we saw the “independence” of the black republic of Haiti, the special object of slaveholding aversion and horror, fully recognized, and her minister, a colored gentleman, duly received here in the city of Washington; under his rule we saw the internal slave-trade, which so long disgraced the nation, abolished, and slavery abolished in the District of Columbia; under his rule we saw for the first time the law enforced against the foreign slave trade, and the first slave-trader hanged like any other pirate or murderer;…” The description of President Lincoln relates to readers because they: Understand the decisions a president has to make during his presidency Recognize the usefulness of being the nation’s chief executive Can visualize many of the problems Lincoln had to solve during his presidency Can sense how overwhelming it must have been for the slaves during his presidency Refer to the entire passage to answer this question. The reader may best infer that Frederick Douglass: Learned what it means to be a free citizen of the United States Had lived through the oppressions of slavery and celebrated liberty and progress Frequently celebrated the Lincoln presidency Was determined to improve the slave system Read this sentence and answer the question.“Nor shall I ever forget the outburst of joy and thanksgiving that rent the air when the lightning brought to us the Emancipation Proclamation.”The author uses figurative language in this sentence to show that the Emancipation Proclamation: Struck African Americans with surprise Was a positive influence on ending slavery Was important for African Americans Lead our nation to freedom Which of the following words does NOT contribute to the general tone of the oration? Admiring Excited Sarcastic Heartfelt Fervent Which of the following words does NOT contribute to the characterization of President Lincoln? Prudent Persistent Repugnant Intrepid Decisive The structure of this passage is best described as: Compare and Cause Narrative Cause/ Effect and Point of View Problem/ Solution and Chronological Spatial and Descriptive Which of these phrases from Frederick Douglass’s speech is slightly critical toward Lincoln? “Thought the Union was more to him than our freedom or our future” “responding to the call of Abraham Lincoln” “making slavery forever impossible in the United States” “the outburst of joy and thanksgiving that rent the air” “The Death of Lincoln” by William Cullen Bryant Answer the following questions using the text entitled “The Death of Lincoln”Which statement best describes the meaning of this poem? A citizen is demoralized and experiencing a great loss of a powerful man. A citizen is proud of the broken fetters of slavery. A citizen honors Lincoln as a man who died in his noble fight to free the slaves. A citizen is in anguish and horror by the sword of power and the nations’ trust. In the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”, Bryant primarily employs: Personfication Allegory Blank verse Quatrain Bryant’s poem conveys the nation’s attitude towards Lincoln by: Describing the scene in the nation’s capital Creating rhymes at the end of each line Beginning the poem with a series of salutations exalting Lincoln Eliminating use of any type of similes or metaphors Read these lines from the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“In sorrow by thy bier we stand, Amid the awe that hushes all, And speak the anguish of a land That shook with horror at thy fall.” The word bier most nearly means: River Horse wagon Casket Train Read these lines from the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln.”“And speak the anguish of a land That shook with horror at thy fall. Thy task is done; the bound are free; We bear thee to an honored grave, Whose proudest monument shall be The broken fetters of the slave.” The word fetters most likely means: Lives Chains Families Minds From the information in the poem, we can logically infer that the speaker is: An ebullient U.S. senator expressing effusive thoughts about Lincoln An admirer attending Lincoln’s funeral A relative at the funeral of Lincoln The wife of Lincoln Which of these the following describes the rhyme and meter used in the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”? iambic tetrameter iambic pentameter free verse blank verse The speaker’s tone in “The Death of Lincoln” poem is: Whimsical Scornful Romantic Poignant Read this line of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“Oh, slow to smite and swift to spare,” This line illustrates the poet’s use of: Personification Alliteration Metaphor Allusion Read this line of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“Whose proudest monument shall beThe broken fetters of the slave.”This line illustrates the poet’s use of: Metaphor Simile Allusion Onomatopoeia Read this line of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“Pure was thy life; its bloody closeHath placed thee with the sons of light,” This line illustrates the poet’s use of: Simile Allusion Onomatopoeia Imagery Read these lines of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“In sorrow by thy bier we stand,Amid the awe that hushes all,And speak the anguish of a landThat shook with horror at thy fall.” Which is the best synonym for the word anguish in this poem? shrewdness misery warmth comfort Read these lines of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“In sorrow by thy bier we stand,Amid the awe that hushes all,And speak the anguish of a landThat shookwith horror at thy fall.Thy task is done; the bound are free;We bear thee to an honored grave,”Which four words from this excerpt convey the author’s tone to convey a sense of bereavement? All answers must be correct to receive full credit for this question. sorrow bier amid awe shook horror bound grave The point of view of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln” can best be described as: First Person, Lincoln Second Person, to Lincoln Third Person, Lincoln Third Person Omniscient The main purpose of the poem is to: critique Lincoln capture Lincoln's personal experience honor Lincoln explain Lincoln's achievements Read this line of Bryant’s poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln”.“Who, in the fear of God, didst bearThe sword of power, a nation’s trust!” In this line, the “sword of power” is an example of: Irony Figurative Language Alliteration Personification Comparison of “Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln” and “Death of Lincoln” Answer the following questions comparing both passages. How does the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln” give greater emphasis to the theme of loss than Douglass’s speech? The poem describes Lincoln in detail. The poem expresses a desire for vengeance. The poem uses brief, powerful images. The poem promises a peaceful future. Which of the following best describes the different attitudes expressed in the poem entitled “The Death of Lincoln” by William Cullen Bryant compared to “Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln”? The poem is a joyful celebration of Lincoln, while the tone of the speech is sad. The poem idealizes Lincoln, while the speech critically appraises his actions. The poem stresses the future, while the speech focuses on the present. The poem is personal, while the speech is abstract. Adobe Document Cloud Informational Text In the section “Why Organize,” the word Squandered means — physically inactive commonly ignored wastefully spent briefly available Which question is not answered in the section “Why Organize”? How does disorganization cost money? What steps are necessary to overcome disorganization? How does disorganization decrease productivity? What items are commonly lost because of disorganization? Which most likely belongs on the list of commonly misplaced items in the “Why Organize” section? Binoculars Backpack Camera Eraser In the “Organization Made Easy” section, pocket folders are needed to — dispose of unnecessary materials replace notebooks and binders separate and store school materials free space in lockers at school Which question is not answered in the section “Organization Made Easy”? How much time is wasted each year because of disorganization? What can be done to organize a messy backpack? How should materials be grouped to maintain organization? What should be done daily to overcome disorganization? According to the “Test Your New Skills” section, what is the best way to maintain organization? Make a list of all items needing to be organized Separate unneeded items and dispose of them Store important items in an easily accessible place Organize items according to their importance Adobe Document Cloud Essay The first quotation in paragraph 2 refers to — a belief held by Tiburon a time-honored Iroquois legend the attraction in P. T. Barnum’s circus the founder of Lake Champlain The writer of this report uses the sources in paragraph 2 to — provide statistics summarize information show historical background compare and contrast ideas Which question is answered in paragraph 3? When did P. T. Barnum withdraw his reward? Why did P. T. Barnum offer a reward for Champ? Why did P. T. Barnum become famous as a showman? How did P. T. Barnum plan to display Champ? Which of the following would be the best heading for paragraph 4? Woman Scared to Death Famous Lake Champlain A Photograph of Champ Twentieth-Century Sightings From information found in paragraphs 4 through 6, the reader may best infer that — Sandra Mansi wanted to become famous Lake Champlain is not open to the public Vermont advertises many sights that attract tourists to the state Instamatic cameras cannot capture specific features from a distance From the context of this report, the reader can determine that collusion in paragraph 7 means — urgency conspiracy efficiency accuracy The writer includes enough information in this report to show that — Mrs. Mansi was proud of her photograph of Champ and showed it to everyone Champ became an overnight attraction after Mrs. Mansi’s 1977 photograph of him Champ is real because of Mrs. Mansi’s ability to recall exact descriptions of him Mrs. Mansi’s photograph might be questionable evidence of Champ’s existence What is the most likely reason that the writer of this report cites Drummond more often than the other three authors? Drummond is more famous than other noted researchers. Drummond’s article is specifically about the topic. Drummond is published more than the other authors. Drummond’s work is more general than the other authors’ works. After reading this report, the reader may best conclude that people — go to great lengths to catch sight of a lake monster invent stories of strange events to entertain others have feared lake monsters throughout history are curious about occurrences they cannot explain Which sentence from this report is most likely an opinion rather than a fact? Lake Champlain, located between New York’s Adirondack Mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains, empties into the St. Lawrence River in Canada. In 1609 the French adventurer Samuel de Champlain explored the lake and reportedly saw the monster. It appeared in The New York Times in June of 1981. Photographs of Champ are rare; the Mansi photograph is considered the classic. Adobe Document Cloud Fiction Text In paragraphs 3 and 4, why does the porter look at Elizabeth “as if she were speaking a foreign language”? He was not comfortable conversing with women. He was not accustomed to treating men and women equally His job was very demanding, and he did not have time for conversation. His attitude was generally sour and unfriendly. Which of these questions is answered in paragraph 8? How many times had Elizabeth been to the city? Why had Elizabeth decided to come to the city? How long was Elizabeth staying in the city? Where was Elizabeth staying in the city? In paragraph 9, the word culmination means — conclusion or result beginning or cause unexpected consequence unspoken purpose The main purpose of paragraph 9 is to — detail Elizabeth’s experiences on this day present Elizabeth’s impressions of the city develop the overall atmosphere of the city provide the historical context of this day The description of the city in paragraph 10 — foreshadows later events in the selection suggests that New York City is a confusing place illustrates the idea that New York City is growing fast reinforces the sense of excitement surrounding the day What conclusion may best be drawn from the description of the city in paragraph 10? The city seemed frightening and chaotic to Elizabeth. The delivery boys made Elizabeth nervous. The street vendors amused Elizabeth. The sounds of the city seemed musical to Elizabeth. Read the sentence from paragraph 11.“Fifty cents’ worth, please,” she managed to say clearly, though she nearly choked on the extravagance.The phrase “she nearly choked on the extravagance” is intended to stress the idea that Elizabeth — wonders whether she will like the chocolates in the city feels guilty about purchasing the expensive chocolates worries whether she will have enough money to pay for the chocolates fears the possibility that the chocolates will upset her stomach Read this sentence from paragraph 12.She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions.The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — add irony understate the incident create tension exaggerate the incident Read this sentence from paragraph 19.She sat for a long time savoring that thought and the disappearing chocolate, both sweet, but one far more precious than the other.In this sentence, the author uses comparison to — express a view about women’s rights in the 1920s stress how costly chocolates were in the 1920s illustrate the main character’s love of chocolates suggest that the main character is exhausted Which sentence most clearly places the selection in historical context? A middle-aged woman in a fur-lined coat and matching gloves danced past in black, pointed-toe boots. Elizabeth hugged her small traveling bag to her chest protectively and re-entered the stream of people moving about her. Occasionally one of Mr. Ford’s Model Ts chugged down the street, adding its deep baritone to the chorus. Elizabeth held out strong against the street vendors and the beckoning storefronts, but when the sweet smell of chocolate assailed her, she could not resist. Which book would be most useful in learning more about women gaining the right to vote in America? The Voting Process in American Society The Encyclopedia of Famous American Women The Women’s Equality Movement in America The Struggle for Civil Liberties in America Which sentence provides the best example of vivid imagery? Elizabeth accepted the hand the porter held out to her as she stepped down from the train. At nineteen, Elizabeth was two years shy of voting herself, but that didn’t lessen her enthusiasm. This was the woman Elizabeth’s mother had made as real to her as she was at this moment. Imagining herself at the center of a grand carousel, Elizabeth watched as people whirled around her. The author provides evidence that suggests Elizabeth — is a very independent young woman does not spend money wisely when she travels has plans to stay in the city for an extended period of time does not care which candidate wins the presidential election The overall tone of this selection can best be described as — melancholy optimistic scholarly sarcastic