My neighbor down the street is a hero to me.
Which of the following is the BEST evidence for this opinion statement?
AHe is a successful businessman who makes a lot of money and drives a great car.
BHe is someone I really like because he's funny.
CHe is a veteran who served in Iraq and always takes time to play ball with the kids on the street.
DHe goes to work every day except weekends, when he likes to ride his motorcycle.
Which of the following is fact, not opinion?
AChristopher Reeve was paralyzed in a horse riding accident.
BChristopher Reeve's performance as Superman was incredible.
CThe most inspiring thing about Reeve was how he advocated for the disabled.
DChristopher Reeve was a hero.
Which of the following could BEST be compared to the story of the hero Heracles' battle with the many-headed hydra?
AHenry Ford's invention of the automobile assembly line.
BThe effects of the Beatles on rock and roll music.
CMartin Luther King's efforts to fight racism in the American south.
DMichael Jordan's basketball career.
While the heroes of myth and legend are often ________, contemporary heroes are often _____________.
Acourageous and strong; weak and suffering.
Bsuperhuman demigods; ordinary people.
Chelped by the gods; assisted by technology.
Dordinary people; superhuman role models.
The definition of a hero is always
Adenotative.
Bobjective.
Cconsistent.
Dsubjective.
Which of the following is an example of specific evidence of Christopher Reeve's determination to continue living after his spinal cord accident?
A"But rarely has a man demonstrated such a wonderful ability to face limitation, to cry for all that it robbed him of, and then step beyond it into a life that knows no limitation."
B"Despite his paralysis, Reeve directed the HBO film In The Gloaming. It starred Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg."
C"He was strength and mobility personified to people throughout the world."
D"In April, 1997 Reeve was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame."
Which of the following is the BEST contrast between Heracles and Christopher Reeve?
AHeracles and Reeve both demonstrate conviction and dedication.
BHeracles faces numerous challenges and Reeve faces one challenge.
CHeracles' challenge is the result of his sins while Reeves' challenge is the result of an accident.
DHeracles' story inspires for those who haven't lived it and Reeves' story inspires only those who have.
An ancient legend's hero slaying the dragon might be compared today to
Aan individual struggling to overcome addiction.
Ba football player trying to make a touchdown.
Ca talented singer trying out for American Idol.
Da teenager taking a driving test.
Which of the following is the BEST evidence for this opinion statement?
AHe is a successful businessman who makes a lot of money and drives a great car.
BHe is someone I really like because he's funny.
CHe is a veteran who served in Iraq and always takes time to play ball with the kids on the street.
DHe goes to work every day except weekends, when he likes to ride his motorcycle.
AChristopher Reeve was paralyzed in a horse riding accident.
BChristopher Reeve's performance as Superman was incredible.
CThe most inspiring thing about Reeve was how he advocated for the disabled.
DChristopher Reeve was a hero.
AHenry Ford's invention of the automobile assembly line.
BThe effects of the Beatles on rock and roll music.
CMartin Luther King's efforts to fight racism in the American south.
DMichael Jordan's basketball career.
Acourageous and strong; weak and suffering.
Bsuperhuman demigods; ordinary people.
Chelped by the gods; assisted by technology.
Dordinary people; superhuman role models.
Adenotative.
Bobjective.
Cconsistent.
Dsubjective.
A"But rarely has a man demonstrated such a wonderful ability to face limitation, to cry for all that it robbed him of, and then step beyond it into a life that knows no limitation."
B"Despite his paralysis, Reeve directed the HBO film In The Gloaming. It starred Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg."
C"He was strength and mobility personified to people throughout the world."
D"In April, 1997 Reeve was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame."
AHeracles and Reeve both demonstrate conviction and dedication.
BHeracles faces numerous challenges and Reeve faces one challenge.
CHeracles' challenge is the result of his sins while Reeves' challenge is the result of an accident.
DHeracles' story inspires for those who haven't lived it and Reeves' story inspires only those who have.
Aan individual struggling to overcome addiction.
Ba football player trying to make a touchdown.
Ca talented singer trying out for American Idol.
Da teenager taking a driving test.
