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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed. He built a shelter for the night,placed Gilgamesh on the floor and spreada magic circle of flour around him,then sprawled like a net across the doorway.Theme One: Great leaders seek supernatural help.

A
Dreams recount pleasant memories.
B
Shelter is essential for providing warmth.
C
It is important to get a good night's sleep before a big day.
D
Friendships are supportive relationships.
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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
F
circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Which sentence uses whether correctly?

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A
It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
B
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether.
C
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
D
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
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best

I
In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . .
I
Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked.
I
In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn’t matter to me what they did to each other.
S
Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
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biasclaimevidencereason

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bias
B
claim
C
evidence
D
reason
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Read the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night."Good men, the last wave by, crying how brightTheir frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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The use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" puts a focus on living rather than dying.
T
The use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" describes the speaker's desire to die.
T
The use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" highlights the idea that death must come for everyone.
T
The use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" emphasizes the speaker's love for his father.
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How do text features contribute to a text’s structure? Check all that apply.by offering supplemental informationby stating counterclaimsby providing organizationby offering a bibliographyby reinforcing ideas

A
by offering supplemental information
B
by stating counterclaims
C
by providing organization
D
by offering a bibliography
E
by reinforcing ideas
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba’s neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground.At his death-roar the mountains of Lebanon shook,the valleys ran with his blood, for ten milesthe forest resounded. Then the two friendssliced him open, pulled out his intestines,cut off his head with its knife-sharp teethand horrible bloodshot staring eyes.

A
Humbaba is so terrified of Gilgamesh that he lets out a “death-roar” that makes the mountains of Lebanon shake.
B
After hearing Enkidu’s encouraging words, Gilgamesh feels like himself again and begins to yell and swing his axe.
C
Humbaba is so wounded that he staggers around before crashing to the ground like a falling cedar tree.
D
After attacking and killing Humbaba with his axe, Gilgamesh assists in slicing him open, removing his intestines, and cutting off his head.
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Read the lines from "Song VII" by Rabindranath Tagore.My poet’s vanity dies in shame before thy sight.O master poet, I have sat down at thy feet.Only let me make my life simple and straight,like a flute of reed for thee to fill with music.

I
It allows the reader to visualize what the poet looks like.
I
It makes the imagined addressee feel more present to the reader.
I
It allows the reader to imagine what the music might sound like.
I
It makes the figurative language of the poem stand out more.
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What characteristics of an epic hero does Gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? Select 3 options.

A
leadership
B
courage
C
honesty
D
triumph in battle
E
compelling speech
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address.We take off our hats to all the loyal, anonymous, untiring men and women who have worked in private employment and in Government and who have endured rationing and other stringencies with good humor and good will.Yes, we take off our hats to all Americans who have contributed so magnificently to our common cause.

T
The use of strong descriptors helps the audience better visualize the citizens being described.
T
The use of strong descriptors makes everyday citizens sound like accomplished heroes.
T
The use of strong descriptors stresses the idea that all citizens should act in the same manner.
T
The use of strong descriptors helps to clarify exactly whom Roosevelt is praising with his words.
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compoundmodifyingnonrestrictiverestrictive

A
compound
B
modifying
C
nonrestrictive
D
restrictive
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How do the graphs in "Career Planning for High Schoolers." contribute to the content?

A
by providing information about college acceptance rates
B
by comparing majors among private colleges
C
by sharing data about high school graduation rates
D
by providing data about careers and annual mean wages
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A genre is a(n)

A
object with meaning.
B
category of writing or speech.
C
reason for doing something.
D
main idea within a text.
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Read the paragraph.Enkidu, who had met the beast, warned Gilgamesh of the dangers involved, explaining that Gilgamesh did not "know the horror that lurks ahead.” Upon seeing the beast Humbaba, Gilgamesh himself became seized with dread and terror. However, despite Enkidu’s warning and his own temporary paralysis upon seeing Humbaba, Gilgamesh charged at Humbaba with his axe. He demonstrated that he was able to summon the bravery necessary to overcome his fear and attack the frightening beast.

A
Even though he had seen Humbaba before, Enkidu was just as horrified by the monster’s appearance as Gilgamesh was.
B
Gilgamesh demonstrated his abilities as an effective and compelling leader and speaker on several occasions.
C
Two men embarked on a long and dangerous journey to the Cedar Forest in hopes of defeating the beast Humbaba.
D
Gilgamesh proved his bravery when he engaged in battle with a strong and fierce antagonist.
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appropriatecompellingfallaciouslegitimate

A
appropriate
B
compelling
C
fallacious
D
legitimate
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Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen in a compound modifier?

A
My little sister was well-behaved throughout the entire ride.
B
The supplies that you brought were much-needed.
C
A newly-married couple moved into the apartment across the hall.
D
Enrique’s dream is to become a full-time singer.
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Look at the poster.

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e
encourage viewers to feel sympathy for those who are forced to fight against such a hostile enemy.
c
convince viewers that winning the war will result in a restructuring of the enemy’s unfair political system.
i
inspire viewers to support the war effort by portraying the enemy as a cruel and unfair political force.
e
empower viewers to join the military by suggesting that the war can be won only if everyone joins the fight.
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Read the table of contents and sample page from a procedural text.

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A
shop on a budget.
B
obtain a job as a chef.
C
write a cookbook.
D
become a better cook.

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