Question

1. which word is an antonym for the word spasmodic? a. calm b. decent c. realistic d. threatening 15. read the sentence from the passage, why! we exclaimed, beside ourselves with excitement, this is not merely a revolution, it is a revelation. what is the effect of the hyperbole in the sentence? a. it suggests the narrator disagrees with the ideas presented in the interview. b. it suggests the great actor is very similar to shakespeare. c. it emphasizes how concerned the narrator is with reporting accurately. d. it emphasizes the great actors incredible talent. 16. which excerpt from the passage best supports the generalization that people will sometimes submit to those who are perceived to be admirable? a. we bowed our assent. b. you excel then, we continued,... c. a new hamlet! we exclaimed,... d. we were silent. 17. read the paragraph from the passage. eh, what? exclaimed the great actor. not print it? not publish it? then what in— what can the reader conclude about the great actor from the paragraph? a. he prefers to avoid interviews. b. he hopes the interview will be short. c. he worries the interview will not reach the public. d. he does not understand the interview questions. keystone literature item and scoring sampler—august 2014.

Explanation:

• Question 14: "Spasmodic" means sudden and irregular. "Calm" is the opposite, indicating a state of peace and regularity.
• Question 15: The hyperbole "this is not merely a revolution, it is a revelation" emphasizes the extreme significance of what is being described, likely related to the Great - Actor's talent.
• Question 16: "We bowed our assent" shows submission to someone perceived as admirable.
• Question 17: The Great Actor's exclamation about not printing or publishing indicates his worry that the interview will not reach the public.

Answer:

1. A. calm
2. D. It emphasizes the Great Actor’s incredible talent.
3. A. “We bowed our assent.”
4. C. He worries the interview will not reach the public.