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Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.The conditions were so new to them that it was a relief to meet persons who had seen such things before. We were asked not only to act with them, but to assume charge of the administration of relief. This, of course, we would not do, but that we would meet with, counsel, and aid them in every way in our power, is needless to affirm. That we did do this, through every day of our stay of three months, not only our own conviction, but the unasked and unexpected testimony of both Galveston and the Legislature of the State of Texas, go to assure.Which statement best describes a difference between the frame and the excerpt?

A
Only the excerpt mentions the challenging conditions faced during an emergency.
B
Only the excerpt shows what the need for the involvement of government officials.
C
Only the excerpt explains that Clara would offer counsel but would not take charge.
D
Only the excerpt describes the look of relief when people receive assistance.
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Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.How does the author highlight Clara’s impact on others in these frames?

A
by showing that Clara felt bored when not helping others
B
by showing the friends Clara made in Europe
C
by showing French families during the war
D
by showing Clara handing out pamphlets
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In A Story of the Red Cross, why does the author provide a first-hand account of the work in Galveston?

A
to emphasize how recovery conditions have improved
B
to show a group of people who Clara helped during a disaster
C
to emphasize the benefits an experienced team provides
D
to show the place where Clara was forced to work
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Which are characteristics of graphic novels? Choose three answers.

A
using speech bubbles
B
using first-person perspective
C
combining words and images
D
dividing the story into frames
E
telling only nonfiction stories
5

Which are characteristics of memoirs? Choose two answers.

A
telling a nonfiction story
B
dividing the story into frames
C
using thought bubbles
D
using first-person perspective
E
including fictional elements
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Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.Which excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross best reflects what is occurring in this frame?

A
The direfulness of the news gathered as we proceeded on our journey, and delays were gotten over as quickly as possible.
B
The men who had been the fathers of the city, its business and its wealth, looked on aghast….
C
But that cordon of wreckage skirting the shore for miles it seemed, often twenty feet in height,….
D
The strongest buildings, half standing, roofless and tottering, told what once had been the make-up of a thriving city.
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Jing is writing a book about her experience playing soccer as a child. She wants to utilize both her writing and illustration skills. Which form should Jing use to tell her story?

A
fictional drama
B
graphic novel
C
poetry
D
memoir
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A
to inform
B
to persuade
C
to entertain
D
to argue
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Look at the frames from One War Ends, Another Begins.Which best describes the author’s purpose in these frames of One War Ends, Another Begins?

A
to show how Clara stood up to politicians
B
to show how Clara inspired others
C
to show how Clara cared for her family
D
to show how Clara felt about public speaking
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Which detail from A Story of the Red Cross shows Clara’s purpose for writing it?

A
To say that we were kindly and gratefully received by them says nothing that would satisfy either ourselves or them.
B
We were asked not only to act with them, but to assume charge of the administration of relief.
C
I have dedicated this little volume to the people with whom, and for whom, have gone the willing labors of twenty-five years—initial labors, untried methods, and object lessons.
D
This is a tedious story; but if gone through, one has a little insight into the labor of a Red Cross field of relief.

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