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What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.include all footnotes from the original text use quotation marks around the author’s wordscite the source after the direct quotation is usedinclude illustrations or graphics from the original textexplain how the quotation supports their point

A
include all footnotes from the original text
B
use quotation marks around the author’s words
C
cite the source after the direct quotation is used
D
include illustrations or graphics from the original text
E
explain how the quotation supports their point
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Read the passage from Animal Farm.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. On the contrary, it was he who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan which Snowball had drawn on the floor of the incubator shed had actually been stolen from among Napoleon's papers. The windmill was, in fact, Napoleon's own creation. Why, then, asked somebody, had he spoken so strongly against it? Here Squealer looked very sly. That, he said, was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. He had seemed to oppose the windmill, simply as a maneuver to get rid of Snowball, who was a dangerous character and a bad influence. Now that Snowball was out of the way, the plan could go forward without his interference. This, said Squealer, was something called tactics. He repeated a number of times, "Tactics, comrades, tactics!" skipping round and whisking his tail with a merry laugh. The animals were not certain what the word meant, but Squealer spoke so persuasively, and the three dogs who happened to be with him growled so threateningly, that they accepted his explanation without further questions.

A
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics is representative of a dictator who reverses policies and lies about his reasons.
B
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics is meant to shed light on why it is often necessary for dictators to lie to their people.
C
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics demonstrates a connection between Napoleon and Squealer that was not previously clear.
D
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics reveals a connection with Stalin's intent to do what was right for his people.
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Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.Deeply vexed Achilleus of the swift feet spoke to [Apollo]:"You have balked me, striker from afar, most malignant of all gods, when you turned me here away from the rampart, else many Trojanswould have caught the soil in their teeth before they got back into Ilion.”

A
the power of fate
B
the influence of gods
C
the importance of heroic traits
D
the value of funeral rituals
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Which lines best complete the sentence? Select 3 options.Grendel, by John Gardner, is writtenin first person to show a single perspective.to tell an old story from a new point of view.so that Beowulf’s feelings can be understood.with Grendel acting as a first-person narrator.using first person to show Hrothgar’s perspective.

A
in first person to show a single perspective.
B
to tell an old story from a new point of view.
C
so that Beowulf’s feelings can be understood.
D
with Grendel acting as a first-person narrator.
E
using first person to show Hrothgar’s perspective.
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Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm.Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard.This was early in March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for thinking that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organizing the others fell naturally upon the pigs, who were generally recognized as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr. Jones was breeding up for sale.

A
“Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard.”
B
“Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life.”
C
“They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for thinking that it would be within their own lifetime . . .”
D
“Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr. Jones was breeding up for sale.”
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Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer.They scrambled to their places by the rowlocksand all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.But soon an offshore breeze blew to our liking—a canvas-bellying breeze, a lusty shipmate sent by the singing nymph with sunbright hair. So we made fast the braces, and we rested, letting the wind and steersman work the ship.

A
keeps detailed records of the changing weather.
B
credits the singing nymph for the favorable wind.
C
enjoys the company of the new man aboard his ship.
D
follows the orders issued by the ship’s steersman.
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What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Select two options.

A
He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy.
B
He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
C
He thinks all of mankind is weak and feeble.
D
He is angered by Odysseus’s taunts.
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Use the thesaurus entry for labyrinth to answer the question.labyrinthnounDefinition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages;something that is extremely difficult to understandSynonyms: entanglement, jungle, maze, puzzle, warren, web

A
entanglement
B
jungle
C
maze
D
web
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Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?

A
Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.
B
Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
C
Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.
D
Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.
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Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Select three options.

A
supernatural elements
B
an invocation of a muse
C
a difficult journey with trials
D
rhyme and repetition of words
E
important historical events
F
a hero showing perseverance
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How does Orwell use satire to achieve his purpose in this passage? Select two options.

A
He uses parody to show how dictators deflect blame to others.
B
He uses the three dogs to parody the idea that loyalty will be rewarded.
C
He uses reversal to show that dictators do not abide by their principles.
D
He uses Squealer's character to parody an indifferent follower of a corrupt leader.
E
He uses ridicule to make fun of how people are focused on economic gain.
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Which examples of propaganda are found in this passage? Select two options.

A
Snowball is used as a scapegoat.
B
Napoleon talks to the animals through Squealer.
C
Squealer targets his message to emphasize plain folks.
D
Squealer uses glittering generalities to describe Napoleon’s tactics.
E
Napoleon uses name-calling to differentiate the pigs from the other animals.
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Review the information for a website that a student intends to include on a works cited page.Web Address: www.arborday2014.orgName of Website: A Day for TreesOrganization: U.S. Department of AgricultureAuthor: not providedDate of Publication: January 10, 2014Date Accessed: April 18, 2014

A
the web address
B
the name of the website
C
the organization
D
a place holder
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

A
I would like to come along with everyone, too.
B
After school, you need to go two the library.
C
We should arrive at the house by to o’clock.
D
Julio bought to many sandwiches and chips.
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?

A
“O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
B
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeusher father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
C
But when he knew he heardOdysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
D
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
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Read the slogan for Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaign of 1984.It’s morning again in America.What is most likely the primary message intended by this slogan?

A
Since polling places generally open in the morning, the slogan attempts to associate Reagan with voting.
B
Since the morning often has a positive connotation, the slogan implies a new day filled with optimism.
C
Since Americans often start their day with the morning news, the slogan symbolizes good news that may come at that time.
D
Since the word “again” is used after “morning,” the slogan refers to previous presidents’ slogans that included the word “morning.”
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Read the paragraph on William Shakespeare.Many students study William Shakespeare’s plays today, though Shakespeare lived nearly 400 years ago. In his day, Shakespeare’s plays were performed in London at small playhouses and at large, open-air amphitheaters such as the Globe Theater. Audiences in the late 1500s eagerly attended the performances of the bard’s comedies, tragedies, and histories (Kline 110).

A
Shakespeare lived so long ago.
B
researched facts are included.
C
the subject is controversial.
D
terms need to be defined.
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Read the excerpt from Animal Farm.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. On the contrary, it was he who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan which Snowball had drawn on the floor of the incubator shed had actually been stolen from among Napoleon's papers. The windmill was, in fact, Napoleon's own creation. Why, then, asked somebody, had he spoken so strongly against it? Here Squealer looked very sly. That, he said, was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. He had seemed to oppose the windmill, simply as a maneuver to get rid of Snowball, who was a dangerous character and a bad influence. Now that Snowball was out of the way, the plan could go forward without his interference. This, said Squealer, was something called tactics. He repeated a number of times, "Tactics, comrades, tactics!" skipping round and whisking his tail with a merry laugh. The animals were not certain what the word meant, but Squealer spoke so persuasively, and the three dogs who happened to be with him growled so threateningly, that they accepted his explanation without further questions.

A
The other animals realize that Squealer and Napoleon are friends.
B
The other animals realize that Napoleon can be trusted.
C
It changes the way the other animals feel about Napoleon.
D
It changes the way the other animals feel about the dogs.
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According to this passage, how would the electricity produced by the windmill most affect the animals? Select two options.

A
They would not have to learn about farming.
B
They would have a beautiful view atop the knoll.
C
They would have machines laboring for them.
D
They would not have to walk as far to get to work.
E
They would have more leisure time to themselves.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks’ journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, "Mountain, bring me a favorable dream.”

A
the ability to persuade others through speech
B
the ability to act as a strong warrior and leader
C
the courage to embark on a challenging journey
D
the courage to undertake life-threatening risks

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