Sound of thunder Flashcards
(13 cards)
What statement best explains why the discussion about President Keith in the opening scene is important to the success of the story’s plot?
The discussion demonstrates
Read the sentence from paragraph 10.
The tyrant lizard, the most incredible monster in history.
Which word is the best synonym for the word incredible as it is used in this context?
Formidable
The scene that depicts how horrifying the dinosaur is contributes to the plot by —
Making the careless
Read the following synopsis of the story:
Mr. Eckles sets off on a time travel adventure to hunt a dinosaur. He alters the course of history.
Which of the following best improves the transition between the 2 sentences?
Mr. Eckles sets off on a time travel adventure to hunt a dinosaur. With one misstep along the way, he alters the course of history
What does the time Eckels spends in the past reveal about him?
It reveals that he underestimates the past and overestimates his adaptability
Which two conventions of the science fiction genre best support an inference that the time travelers actions will change the future?
- Science fiction allows
- How past, present, future
Read the sentence from paragraph 102:
Which word is the antonym for the word stagnating?
Flourishing
Which 2 details best support the inference that significant changes have taken place in the present day by the end of the story?
*The sign on
- The air tastes
The enormity of visiting a time so far before his own makes Eckles —
Ponder whether his
Chose the word that establishes a cause and effect relationship by replacing the underlined section in the sentence below:
The safari inc, will change your life, and it will make your wildest hunting fantasies come true.
Because
- A.
Which conclusion can a reader draw about Eckles, based on his characterization in the selection?
He doesn’t think through his actions.
12.B.
Which two quotes from the selection best support the answer to part A?
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 76
Open Response:
The final scene shows the results of eckles straying from the path which answers the questions raised in the scene where the guide discussed the dangers of making small changes to the past. It also circles back to the first scene and shows the waves of how eckels mistake has changed the present say world.
The final scene shows the results of eckles straying from the path which answers the questions raised in the scene where the guide discussed the dangers of making small changes to the past. It also circles back to the first scene and shows the waves of how eckels mistake has changed the present say world.
