The following text is Robert Frost’s 1921 poem “The Oft-Repeated Dream.”She had no saying dark enough     For the dark pine that keptForever trying the window-latch     Of the room where they sleptThe tireless but ineffectual hands     That with every futile passMade the great tree seem as a little bird     Before the mystery of glass!It never had been inside the room,     And only one of the twoWas afraid in an oft-repeated dream     Of what the tree might do.Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?It establishes the setting as the bedroom of two children.eliminateIt conveys that the tree seems alive from the point of view of the girl in the poem.eliminateIt foreshadows imminent danger that will befall the two figures in the poem.eliminateIt demonstrates the differences in each child’s perception of the tree.

For some time, he sought comfort in his daily routines. He would awaken early in the day, prepare his breakfast, then write manuscripts until dusk. He would subsequently fall into an uneasy slumber, only to repeat the entire process the next day. However, no matter how diligently he wrote, he couldn't dispel the persistent feelings of disappointment and betrayal that trailed him like a ghost.7 Mark For ReviewWhich choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence in the text as a whole?A) It depicts Nick's industrious and persevering character amidst adversity. B) It illustrates how Nick's engagement with writing tasks furnishes him a sense of self and purpose. C) It suggests the ineffectiveness of mental work as a tool for emotional recovery. D) It investigates the beneficial impacts of a regimented daily schedule on psychological health.

this passage:Olivia is busy planning a grand wedding with her fiancé, Marco. As the wedding date nears, she becomes increasingly anxious about having the outdoor ceremony that Marco wants. Olivia remembers an outdoor family reunion she attended as a child. If she closes her eyes, she can almost see the pack of coyotes running down from a nearby mountain and chasing her family. She can still feel the terror, even after all these years. Olivia takes a deep breath and opens her eyes resolutely, trying to convince herself that such a thing couldn't possibly happen again.Which literary device does the underlined portion of the text most clearly show?A.PacingB.FlashbackC.ConflictD.Foreshadowing

The line, “My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods; time will change it, I’m well aware, as winter changes the trees,” contains an example of...

The following text is from Robert Frost’s 1916 poem The Road Not Taken.Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth;5Mark for ReviewABCWhich choice best describes the overall structure of the text?AThe speaker shares a physical description of a place, then details the emotions it elicits.BThe speaker explains a complex situation, then offers an unconventional solution.CThe speaker regrets a past choice, then relives the moment of indecision.DThe speaker presents a metaphorical choice, then describes his careful consideration.Report ErrorDSAT Practice Test 1Question 5 of 27

Choose the poem that uses alliteration.Snug in my easy chair,I stirred the fire to flame.Fantastically fairThe flickering fancies came.When the cold dawn stood above the house-tops,Too late I remembered the cryIn the night of a wild bird flyingThrough the rain-filled sky.