CAHSEE English-Language 3

Question 1

A story describes a character who 'always arrived early, stayed late, and never missed a deadline.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Indirect characterization

Answer

Indirect characterization reveals character traits through actions and behaviors rather than direct statements.

Question 2

Which transition word best signals a CONTRAST between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals that the following idea contrasts with or qualifies what was previously stated.

Question 3

The sentence 'Life is a rollercoaster' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

A metaphor directly equates two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 4

Read: 'The mayor's new policy will destroy our city.' The word 'destroy' in this context is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Loaded language

Answer

Loaded language uses emotionally charged words to influence readers rather than presenting neutral information.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running through the park, a deer was spotted.

Answer

A dangling modifier occurs when the introductory phrase does not logically connect to the subject of the main clause—here, the deer wasn't running.

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