Exploring Keystone Nonfiction Concepts

What are the key elements to include in a constructed response?

• Clear, complete, accurate, relevant, and specific

• Brief, vague, general, and concise

• Long, detailed, and complex

• None of the above

Who is the author of the passage 'The Old Order Changes'?

• A.A. Milne

• Mark Twain

• J.K. Rowling

• Ernest Hemingway

What type of writing style is used in 'The Old Order Changes'?

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Drama

Which word is a synonym for 'articulate' as used in the passage?

• Silent

• Express

• Mumble

• Confuse

What effect did seeing Jane waving goodbye have on Milne?

• He felt confused

• He felt relieved

• He felt sad

• He felt inspired

The suffix 'ick' helps the reader know that the word 'sarcastic' means:

• Serious

• Sincere

• Mocking

• Joyful

Which detail from the passage best represents how Celia feels about Milne's concern about the cup?

• She is indifferent

• She is amused

• She is supportive

• She is annoyed

Which element of the setting adds emphasis to Milne's problem?

• The weather

• The location

• The time of day

• The presence of other characters

What is the main conflict in the passage?

• Milne's internal struggle

• A physical obstacle

• A misunderstanding

• A disagreement between characters

How does the author's use of personal essay as a literary form affect the meaning of the passage?

• It confuses the reader

• It makes the passage more fictional

• It adds a personal touch and deeper insight

• It makes the passage less engaging