The following text is from Alice Meynell’s 1893 poem “Regrets."As, when the seaward ebbing tide doth pour   Out by the low sand spaces,The parting waves slip back to clasp the shore   With lingering embraces,—So in the tide of life that carries me   From where thy true heart dwells,Waves of my thoughts and memories turn to thee   With lessening farewellsWhich choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?It depicts the movement of the ebbing tides.eliminateIt connects the imagery of the tides to the speaker’s feelings.eliminateIt conveys the speaker’s terror of nature.eliminateIt uses a natural phenomenon to serve as a metaphor for a lover’s deceit.

The following text is from the 1849 poem “Self-Dependence” by Matthew Arnold.Weary of myself, and sick of askingWhat I am, and what I ought to be,At this vessel’s prow I stand, which bears meForwards, forwards, o’er the starlit sea.And a look of passionate desireO’er the sea and to the stars I send:“Ye who from my childhood up have calm’d me,Calm me, ah, compose me to the end6Mark for ReviewABCWhich choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?AIt characterizes the rapidity with which the speaker questions himself.BIt contrasts the speaker’s feelings with the expectations of those around him.CIt highlights the helplessness the speaker feels about the direction of his life.DIt demonstrates the speaker’s optimism that his questions will be eventually answered.

How does the last stanza contribute to the overall message or theme of the poem?

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 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

The poem is a retrospective that looks back at past events.        It is also an introspective lyric poem that examines one's inner, personal feelings.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse