Question

benchmark multiple-choice questions (ela.9.r.1.2 & ela.r.3.1)

1. how does rashed use stanza 7 to develop the following universal theme: immigrants/newcomers are often met with apprehension and fear as they struggle to maintain their identities and be accepted/understood.

a. by describing the bureaucratic process of filling out paperwork and sharing personal stories.
b. by expressing a plea not to be mistaken for a terrorist and to be seen as a human being.
c. by reminiscing about the comforting memories of their homeland.
d. by highlighting the shared human experiences of everyday activities and emotions.

1. which sentence from the text develops the universal theme that “resilience is necessary to endure hardships.

a. \i brush my teeth, i sleep, i cry when hurt and bleed when injured.\
b. \my spine will keep mountains standing.\
c.
oses grow stripped of colors.\
d.
ow honey, please fill out all these papers, and don’t forget to send us your story.\

1. how does the figurative language in sara abou rashed’s poem \welcome to america\ contribute to the overall mood of the poem?

a. it creates a light-hearted and joyful mood by using playful and humorous comparisons.
b. it establishes a mood of fear and alienation by comparing the speaker’s experience to a monstrous creature, emphasizing feelings of being an outsider.
c. it sets a romantic and dreamy mood by describing picturesque landscapes and idealized scenarios.
d. it evokes a mood of indifference and apathy by using plain and straightforward language without emotional weight.

1. how does the imagery in \the old gate, the dolls, grandma’s garden\ contribute to the mood in the text?

a. it creates a sense of nostalgia and longing by evoking cherished memories of the speaker’s homeland.
b. it establishes a mood of fear and suspense by depicting ominous and threatening scenes.
c. it sets a light-hearted and playful mood by describing whimsical and fantastical elements.
d. it evokes a sense of indifference and detachment by focusing on mundane and trivial details.

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• The theme is about immigrants being mis - understood. Option B directly addresses the plea not to be mistaken as a terrorist (a common fear - based mis - understanding) and to be seen as human, which aligns with the theme.
• Option A focuses on paperwork (more about process than the theme of fear and mis - understanding). Option C is about homeland memories (not directly related to the theme of fear and acceptance). Option D is about shared experiences (but not the fear aspect of the theme).

1. Question 2:

• The theme is resilience. Option B “my spine will keep mountains standing” is a metaphor for strength and resilience (the spine as a symbol of support like keeping mountains standing).
• Option A is about basic human functions (not resilience). Option C is a rather negative image (roses without color - not resilience). Option D is about paperwork (not resilience).

1. Question 3:

• In the poem “Welcome to America”, the speaker often feels like an outsider. Option B is correct as comparing to a “monstrous creature” (a form of figurative language) creates fear and alienation (mood of being an outsider).
• Option A (light - hearted and joyful) is not in line with the poem's tone. Option C (romantic and dreamy) is incorrect as there are no such descriptions. Option D (indifference and apathy) is wrong as the language has emotional weight (e.g., the struggle described).

1. Question 4:

• “the old gate, the dolls, grandma’s garden” are elements that are likely to evoke memories of the past (homeland). Option A (nostalgia and longing) is correct.
• Option B (fear and suspense) is not indicated. Option C (light - hearted and playful) is not the mood. Option D (indifference and detachment) is incorrect as these are cherished (not mundane or trivial) memories.

Answer:

1. B. By expressing a plea not to be mistaken for a terrorist and to be seen as a human being.
2. B. "my spine will keep mountains standing."
3. B. It establishes a mood of fear and alienation by comparing the speaker's experience to a monstrous creature, emphasizing feelings of being an outsider.
4. A. It creates a sense of nostalgia and longing by evoking cherished memories of the speaker's homeland.