Question 1
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to sight?
and the echoes jump, and tinkle, and swell
we've none of us very much chance at a leaf.
and, numb with sudden pangs, each arm hangs slack.
and the clouds float away in a red-splashed light.
question 2
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to touch? (10 points)
where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs
we've none of us very much chance at a leaf.
the dark wood stands in the mist like a somber island
sweet-scented stuff when the breeze drew across it.
question 3
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to hearing? (10 points)
soft moss the pillow for o, a softer cheek;
and the clouds float away in a red-splashed light.
the dark wood stands in the mist like a somber island
time, above me, within me, crashed its gongs
question 4
which sense does the imagery in this line appeal to?
and sparkling eyes and teeth like pearls, (10 points)
sight
touch
taste
hearing
question 5
which word best describes the mood of this stanza from edgar allen poe's "the raven? "
once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
while i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'tis some visiter," i muttered, "tapping at my chamber door-
only this, and nothing more." (10 points)
painful
tender
gloomy
warm
question 6
which lines best depict a contemplative mood? (10 points)
around us shadows and the wind/listened for what was never spoken.
the sun is bright,-the air is clear,/the darting swallows soar and sing.
a pair of night-hawks windily sweep, or fall,/booming, toward the trees.
all things rejoice in youth and love,/the fulness of their first delight!
question 7
which word best describes the tone of this stanza from blake's "night? "
the sun descending in the west,
the evening star does shine;
the birds are silent in their nest,
and i must seek for mine.
the moon, like a flower
in heaven's high bower,
with silent delight,
sits and smiles on the night. (10 points)
soothing
consoling
delightful
anxious
question 8
which word best describes the tone of these lines written by thomas hardy?
o sweet to-morrow! -
after to-day
there will away
this sense of sorrow.
then let us borrow
hope, for a gleaming
soon will be streaming,
dimmed by no gray-
no gray!
optimistic
serious
humorous
skeptical

Create a well-crafted essay of 1-2 pages outlining a likely theory of king tutankhamun’s death at the age of nineteen. your goal is to convince peers your age that this is the most reasonable theory according to the evidence. incorporate the subjunctive and conditional moods within your writing. use the following rubric to guide your writing. remember to check your spelling (by using a spell checker and also against the original text) to ensure the proper spelling of names and places in king tut’s world. reminder: spell checkers are great, but they’re not always right. think about terms specific to egypt or even tutankhamun’s name. a spell checker won’t know if you’re spelling these correctly, so check with the reading to keep consistent. rubric criterion exceptional capable developing beginning points earned ideas & content main claim supporting details sources are cited clear, focused, interesting ideas with appropriate detail, sources are cited evident main idea with some support which may be general or limited, sources are mentioned main idea may be unclear; supporting detail is vague or off topic, some source information used central idea or theme is not stated; supporting detail may be nonexistent, no sources mentioned organization structure (claim/counterclaim) introduction conclusion strong organization; seamless paragraph transitions; effective and engaging intro and conclusion organization is appropriate but conventional; attempt at introduction and conclusion attempts at organization, inappropriate use of lists or bullets; introduction and conclusion are not developed no introduction or conclusion; no clear organizational framework or transitions voice personality sense of audience appropriate to audience; expressive, engaging, sincere voice is appropriate to topic, but inconsistent or dry voice may be inappropriate; writing may seem mechanical writer’s voice is inappropriate or nonexistent word choice precision effectiveness imagery broad range of descriptive words; creative examples, vivid details and images language is functional and appropriate; descriptions may lack detail or be overdone words may be correct but simplistic; no attempt at detail, description, or examples word choice is limited, words are often misused; supporting detail and examples are nonexistent sentence fluency rhythm, flow variety easy flow and rhythm; good variety in length and structure sentences are appropriate but lack variety and length awkward phrasing and structure, similar patterns and choppy language sentences are incomplete or difficult to follow, language is confusing conventions age appropriate spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar strong use of correct conventions; errors are few and minor most writing conventions correct; occasional high profile errors frequent errors; most do not interfere with readability frequent errors interfere with readability