What feelings do the words you noted in the speech evoke

1.In Mindy’s creative writing class, she learned to use the words “like” or “as” to make a direct comparison between two unlike ideas. Which figure of speech did Mindy learn about?
simile

2.When someone reads a novel and writes a review with opinions about the work, this is a type of

literary analysis.

3. Which of the following describes theme?

the meaning behind events and characters’ actions

4.Read the passage. 

Tania is one of the smartest people in her biology class. Everyone calls her the Einstein of high school science.

Which figure of speech, or literary device, does the author use in the passage?

extended metaphor

5.Molly is reading a story. She is surprised by the way the author presents new and unexpected comparisons between unlike subjects. Which figure of speech is the author using?

allusion

6. Steve read two myths. One told the story of a woman whose curiosity led her to open a forbidden box. She disobeyed the order to leave the box untouched. When she opened it, all kinds of pain and evil were released into the world. 

He read another myth in which the origin of pain, suffering, and struggle is attributed to a woman who disobeyed an order to avoid eating the fruit from a special tree. 

Which of the following could be true about the cultural context of the two myths?

Women may be considered more susceptible to weakness or wrongdoing in both cultures.

7.
In the short story, “Like the Sun,” by R.K. Narayan, the central character, Sekhar, decides to be completely honest in all things, even if it hurts other people’s feelings. On this same day, his boss, who is a terrible musician, asks Sekhar to listen to him perform and evaluate his talent. Because he has decided to be honest, Sekhar must tell his boss the truth.

Which literary device is the author using?

irony

8.Lucy is studying for a test on literary devices. In her notes, she comes across the following definition: 

an idea that is played down or treated casually

Which literary device does the definition describe?

understatement

9. Hannah read two transgression myths—myths in which a character violates an important societal rule.

In the first myth, the character who commits a transgression is killed by the gods. In the second myth, the character becomes the father of a cursed race of people.

Hannah needs to compare and contrast these two myths. She has written that “those who violate the rules will be punished with death.” Which of the following is true of this observation?

It applies to both myths.

1.In Mindy’s creative writing class, she learned to use the words “like” or “as” to make a direct comparison between two unlike ideas. Which figure of speech did Mindy learn about?
simile

2.When someone reads a novel and writes a review with opinions about the work, this is a type of

literary analysis.

3. Which of the following describes theme?

the meaning behind events and characters’ actions

4.Read the passage. 

Tania is one of the smartest people in her biology class. Everyone calls her the Einstein of high school science.

Which figure of speech, or literary device, does the author use in the passage?

extended metaphor

5.Molly is reading a story. She is surprised by the way the author presents new and unexpected comparisons between unlike subjects. Which figure of speech is the author using?

allusion

6. Steve read two myths. One told the story of a woman whose curiosity led her to open a forbidden box. She disobeyed the order to leave the box untouched. When she opened it, all kinds of pain and evil were released into the world. 

He read another myth in which the origin of pain, suffering, and struggle is attributed to a woman who disobeyed an order to avoid eating the fruit from a special tree. 

Which of the following could be true about the cultural context of the two myths?

Women may be considered more susceptible to weakness or wrongdoing in both cultures.

7.
In the short story, “Like the Sun,” by R.K. Narayan, the central character, Sekhar, decides to be completely honest in all things, even if it hurts other people’s feelings. On this same day, his boss, who is a terrible musician, asks Sekhar to listen to him perform and evaluate his talent. Because he has decided to be honest, Sekhar must tell his boss the truth.

Which literary device is the author using?

irony

8.Lucy is studying for a test on literary devices. In her notes, she comes across the following definition: 

an idea that is played down or treated casually

Which literary device does the definition describe?

understatement

9. Hannah read two transgression myths—myths in which a character violates an important societal rule.

In the first myth, the character who commits a transgression is killed by the gods. In the second myth, the character becomes the father of a cursed race of people.

Hannah needs to compare and contrast these two myths. She has written that “those who violate the rules will be punished with death.” Which of the following is true of this observation?

It applies to both myths.

Q1.) Hamlet was distressed and in grief. He even thought about accusing himself of not remembering his father.
Q2.) Hamlet realizes that taking a fight over something so inconsequential is the effect of having "wealth and peace" and not an effect of disputed integrity.
Q3.) I want the audience to be reflective of the passage/speech. I want them to think of how they can relate to it and apply it in their lives.
Q4.) This requires more research and expertise.

Answer: E. looking audience members in the eye.
Explanation: Making eye contact while delivering a speech is vital. When an orator or the speaker makes and eye contact with his/her audience it helps build the connection. The audience feels connected with the speaker and feel that they are important. An eye contact builds the rapport (a relationship in which people are able to understand one another).
So, while delivering the speech Amelia should make eye contact with her audience as it will help her audience feel connected, build rapport, and they will be able to feel that they are important.

Q1.) Hamlet was distressed and in grief. He even thought about accusing himself of not remembering his father.
Q2.) Hamlet realizes that taking a fight over something so inconsequential is the effect of having "wealth and peace" and not an effect of disputed integrity.
Q3.) I want the audience to be reflective of the passage/speech. I want them to think of how they can relate to it and apply it in their lives.
Q4.) This requires more research and expertise.

1. b
2. c
3. d
4. f
5. e
6. a

Answer: E. looking audience members in the eye.
Explanation: Making eye contact while delivering a speech is vital. When an orator or the speaker makes and eye contact with his/her audience it helps build the connection. The audience feels connected with the speaker and feel that they are important. An eye contact builds the rapport (a relationship in which people are able to understand one another).
So, while delivering the speech Amelia should make eye contact with her audience as it will help her audience feel connected, build rapport, and they will be able to feel that they are important.

1. b
2. c
3. d
4. f
5. e
6. a