Who was a key influence in Tolkien's love of books and learning?

A. his grammar school teacher

B. his mother

C. the local librarian

D. his uncle

Why do you think the town people, specifically the girls, like Ichabod in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

Match each sound device to the excerpt in which it is used.

Which two words in this poem symbolize youth? Wild Asters by Sara Teasdale In the spring, I asked the daisies If his words were true, And the clever, clear-eyed daisies Always knew.

Read the following poem "Fog" by Carl Sandburg: The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. What aspect of this poem most clearly marks it as a work of Modernism? A.

I have £1.88 in my pocket. All the coins are different. I take one out. What is the probability that I have taken out a 20p coin?

Which of the following is a characteristic of clear language? Abstract words Long and complex words Restatement

In paragraph 17, what specific words or phrases contribute to the mood created for the story by the author? Select all that apply. 17. Suddenly the adjutant croaked out a weird laugh.

Who is most afraid at first of Rikki-tikki-tavi in the British family that adopts him? O A. Teddy O B. Teddy's father O C. Teddy's mother O D. Teddy's sister

What does a story's rhythm consist of? A. volume and tone B. tone and voice C. voice and rate D. rate and volume

Which of the following can enhance your writing? A. Varying sentence length B. Making punctuation errors C. Ignoring the reader D. Using only one kind of sentence