Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
The following passage is from The Blood of Olympus, by Rick Riordan: [Paragraph 1] Before Nico could stand, wolves appeared from every direction�huge black beasts leaping from the roofs, surrounding their encampment. [Paragraph 2] The largest of them padded forward. The alpha wolf stood on his haunches and began to change. His forelegs grew into arms. His snout shrank into a pointy nose. His gray fur morphed into a cloak of woven animal pelts. He became a tall, wiry man with a haggard face and glowing red eyes. A crown of finger bones circled his greasy black hair. [Paragraph 3] 'Ah, little satyra.....�' The man grinned, revealing pointed fangs. 'Your wish is granted! You will stay in Evora forever, because sadly for you, my figurative wolves are literally wolves.' A student should focus on which of the following to determine the meaning of the word 'haunches' in the highlighted sentence (sentence 3 of paragraph 2)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the meaning of "haunches" in the highlighted sentence relies on context, as the surrounding descriptions of the wolf's transformation provide clues about its physical position and characteristics. The imagery of the wolf standing on its haunches suggests a specific posture, which is essential for grasping the term's meaning.
Examining syntax (A) may help with sentence structure but does not clarify the term itself. Analyzing the root word (C) could offer insights, yet "haunches" is not easily derived from a simpler form. Similarly, affixes (D) may not apply here, as "haunches" is a standalone word without prefixes or suffixes that impact its meaning.
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