Question

1. excerpt: hope means nothing if you keep it to yourself. (paragraph 10) question: which word best replaces nothing without changing the tone of the sentence? a) empty b) worthless c) absent d) missing 12. excerpt: we are the children of the gods. (paragraph 6) question: what is the impact of the phrase children of the gods on the overall meaning of the passage? a) it emphasizes the characters divine power and destiny b) it shows their weakness. c) it creates fear of punishment. d) it lessens their importance. 13. excerpt: magic doesnt die. it hides. it waits. (paragraph 13) question: the figurative meaning of waits in this excerpt implies— a) magic is powerless. b) magic is preparing for a return. c) magic has been destroyed. d) magic is forgotten. 14. excerpt: they treat us like animals, but we will rise as warriors. (paragraph 16) question: what is the impact of the word animals in this excerpt? a) it suggests the characters are in touch with nature. b) it emphasizes how the characters are dehumanized and oppressed c) it implies that they are pets. d) it indicates they are predators.

Explanation:

1. "Nothing" in the context means of no value. "Worthless" has a similar connotation. "Empty" refers more to lack of content, "absent" and "missing" refer to non - presence.
2. The phrase "children of the gods" typically implies a connection to the divine, suggesting power and a special destiny.
3. The word "waits" in "Magic doesn't die. It hides. It waits." implies that magic is biding its time to reappear, preparing for a return.
4. Being treated "like animals" implies dehumanization and oppression, as animals are often not given the same rights and respect as humans.

Answer:

1. B. Worthless
2. A. It emphasizes the characters' divine power and destiny
3. B. Magic is preparing for a return.
4. B. It emphasizes how the characters are dehumanized and oppressed