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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Said Odysseus:"Run then, while I hold them off with arrowsas long as the arrows last. When all are goneif I'm alone they can dislodge me."

A
to run quickly when in dangerous battle
B
to make arrows with few materials
C
to lead confidently in times of distress
D
to give orders without self-assurance
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Read the excerpt from Ovid’s "Pyramus and Thisbe".Pyramus had lefta little later than his Thisbe had,and he could see what surely were the tracksof a wild beast left clearly on deep dust.His face grew ashen. And when he had foundthe bloodstained shawl, he cried: "Now this same nightwill see two lovers lose their lives: she wasthe one more worthy of long life: it's Iwho bear the guilt for this.

A
Because Pyramus does not see the beast, readers fear confrontation.
B
Because Pyramus does not see the beast, he believes he is lost.
C
Because Pyramus is late, he misunderstands Thisbe’s situation.
D
Because Pyramus is late, readers question his devotion.
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Which sentence includes an example of hyperbole?

A
There were pretty purple flowers peppered across the neighbor's lawn.
B
Bees buzzed around them, so I was afraid to get too close.
C
I told Ms. Popova that I could not imagine a more beautiful sight.
D
Her face brightened like someone had turned on a light behind her eyes.
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Which phrases best describe a person who is media literate? Check all that apply.

A
someone who can understand why media was created
B
someone who can analyze different forms of media
C
someone who can evaluate the effectiveness of media
D
someone who can stand up for an unpopular idea in the media
E
someone who can circulate media with a specific effect
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Which sentence uses the passive voice for the main verb?

A
If we use our cell phones during class, the teacher confiscates them.
B
When they can, students slide down the banister in the science wing.
C
When we can pick our reading, mythology is most often chosen in my class.
D
If they choose to participate, students perform their poems at the poetry slam.
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Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry."That's strange," Mama mumbled as she waved to people who didn't bother waving back. "No matter, maybe they didn't see me." Our neighbors had always been so friendly, but now they peered at us without their usual smiles. Then I saw Kathy and Ronda, two of my school friends, standing with their mothers. Anxious to catch their attention, I waved out the window with a loud "Hi." Their disapproving glances matched those of the adults.

A
The narrator’s mother is uncomfortable driving down busy roads.
B
The narrator is running late and is unable to greet her friends.
C
The narrator’s neighbors are not offering their usual greetings.
D
The narrator is eager to make friends at her new school.
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.Out of the cavethe mammoth Polyphemus roared in answer:‘Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!’ To this rough shout they made a sage reply:‘Ah well, if nobody has played you foul there in your lonely bed, we are no use in pain given by great Zeus. Let it be your father, Poseidon Lord, to whom you pray.'

A
Humor can relieve tense situations.
B
It is important to be loyal to friends and family.
C
Trickery is a valuable weapon in battle.
D
Riddles are best solved with many minds.
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Which statement best represents a claim?

A
People who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege.
B
The benefits of mandatory voting in the United States far outweigh the potential drawbacks.
C
Some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine.
D
I would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.
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Which describes a way to improve the syntax of narrative writing?

A
using challenging vocabulary
B
using predictable words and phrasing
C
using interesting characters and plot twists
D
using a mix of short, medium, and long sentences
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What is one reason that an author may choose to relate events in memoir form?

A
to show dialogue using speech bubbles
B
to illustrate stories from one’s life in drawings
C
to present research on a historical figure
D
to tell significant stories from one’s life
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Which element of a narrative is the main lesson of the story?

A
the setting
B
the theme
C
the conflict
D
the plot
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Which best defines "mood" in a poem?

A
the emotions an author hopes to draw out of readers
B
the emotions that inspired the author to write the poem
C
the main idea the author wants to communicate
D
the repetition of vowel sounds an author uses in a line of poetry
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Read the sentence from Sasha's narrative.In planning his mountain trek, the old miner scoffed at the possibility of a springtime snowstorm, so when the first flakes began to fall, he realized the folly of his decision to leave behind his cold weather gear.

A
character versus society
B
character versus character
C
character versus environment
D
character versus supernatural
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Read the sentence.Last night, I ________ my essay on the history of comic books.

A
revise
B
revised
C
am revising
D
will revise
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Based on the descriptive details in the passage, what inferences can be made about the setting? Select three answers.

A
The fireplace is a focal point.
B
The room has many seating options.
C
The room is warm.
D
The room is cold.
E
The room was recently furnished.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick.

A
to show why the tribes dislike each other
B
to show why the tribes admire each other
C
to show the Maasai’s view that each tribe has a purpose
D
to show the Maasai’s view that some tribes are inferior
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selfcharactersocietynature

A
self
B
character
C
society
D
nature
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Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”Raven crept into the chief’s dwelling. He appeared as a baby, with raven hair and black eyes. The chief’s daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster.The daughter loved the child, but soon the baby began to cry. The Sky Chief did whatever he could to comfort his new grandson, but the baby was inconsolable. Finally, to appease the child, he gave him a small box to play with. Raven, as the baby, tumbled and tossed the box until it fell open. Whoosh! The stars flew up through the smoke hole in the ceiling, settling in the night sky.The chief was very upset, but was able to recover, as they were only stars and not very luminous.

A
were large.
B
were small.
C
had windows.
D
had fireplaces.
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Grant receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Jason. Summarize his unhappy youth and explain how he overcame obstacles to become great.

A
Grant should ask,“What was the name of the witch who assisted Jason?” using a book about Greek mythology for research.
B
Grant should ask,“What was the name of the witch who assisted Jason?” using a wiki page on Greek mythology for research.
C
Grant should ask, “How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?” using a book about Greek mythology for research.
D
Grant should ask, “How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?” using a wiki page on Greek mythology for research.
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evidenceopinionspreferencesviewpoints

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evidence
B
opinions
C
preferences
D
viewpoints

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