Retake "Short Stories" 7th ELA

The passage suggests that education is important by stating "One cannot forget the importance of an education." This implies that the theme of the passage is the significance of education. The other options, such as ignoring adults or prioritizing play over work, are not supported by the passage and are therefore not the main themes.

Based on the given information, it can be inferred that Billy Hawkins is hardworking. The other options such as non-caring, upset, and self-centered are not mentioned in the question and cannot be inferred from the given information. Therefore, the correct answer is hardworking.

The theme of "Phaethon Gets His Wish" is that it is wise to listen to those with experience. This is evident in the story when Phaethon ignores his father's advice and insists on driving the sun chariot, resulting in disastrous consequences. The story teaches the importance of heeding the wisdom and guidance of those who have more knowledge and experience in order to avoid making reckless decisions.

The word "charred" means burnt. In the given sentence, it is used to describe the remains left behind by the sun as it grazed the stars and skidded along mountaintops. This suggests that the sun caused destruction and left behind burnt remnants.

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The correct answer is "They want the students to understand the importance of school." This is because the question asks about what Jamal's parents have in common with Billy Hawkins. While the other options may or may not be true, the only option that directly relates to both Jamal's parents and Billy Hawkins is their shared desire for students to understand the importance of school.

The passage is narrated from a third person omniscient point of view. This means that the narrator is not a character in the story and has knowledge of the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. They have a broad perspective and can provide insight into the thoughts and actions of different characters, allowing the reader to have a comprehensive understanding of the events taking place.

This demonstrates that Jamal values sports over education because even though he knows about the World Series winners, he doesn't know much about Presidents. This implies that he prioritizes his knowledge and interest in sports over other subjects such as history or politics.

The statement "Wait, my son!" There are things you need to know!" cried Apollo "Oh father! You worry too much. I've seen you drive. I know what to do," Phaethon answered foreshadows the destruction of Phaethon because it suggests that Phaethon is confident and dismissive of his father's concerns. This implies that Phaethon may not fully understand the dangers and responsibilities associated with driving the chariot of the sun, leading to his eventual downfall and destruction.

The passage is written in limited point of view because the reader is only aware of Jamal's thoughts and feelings. The passage does not provide any insight into the thoughts of other characters such as the teacher or Billy Hawkins. The use of "you" being inferred does not necessarily indicate limited point of view as it could be a narrative technique.

The correct answer is "Jamal's father thought back to his struggles with reading, and how his parents didn't care." This sentence provides a flashback that demonstrates why Jamal's parents want him to do well in school. It suggests that Jamal's father had difficulties with reading in the past and his parents didn't show concern or support. This experience likely influenced Jamal's parents to emphasize the importance of education and encourage Jamal to excel academically.

This answer illustrates situational irony because it highlights the irony in the fact that Jamal hates something (presumably studying or doing homework) that he actually needs to succeed at in order to play baseball, which is something he loves. This creates a situation where Jamal's dislike for studying is in direct conflict with his goal of making the school baseball team.