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Read the excerpt from Walden . Sympathy with the fluttering alder and poplar leaves almost takes away my breath; yet, like the lake, my serenity is rippled but not ruffled. These small waves raised by the evening wind are as remote from storm as the smooth reflecting surface. How does the excerpt support Thoreau’s view on solitude?

A
It shows that sitting by the lake increases his feeling of isolation.
B
It demonstrates that movements in nature create anxiety in humans.
C
It suggests that the natural world is the only place to be alone.
D
It indicates that when alone in nature, nothing can disturb his calm.
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What is the rhyme scheme of "A Psalm of Life"?

A
ABAB
B
ABBC
C
ABBA
D
AABB
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Read the sentence. The team raises most of their money at the bake sale. The error in this sentence is a

A
pronoun-antecedent gender agreement error.
B
pronoun-antecedent subject agreement error.
C
pronoun-antecedent voice agreement error.
D
pronoun-antecedent number agreement error.
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Read the sentence. Bailey is far superior to other dogs of his breed; he learns tricks faster and easier than any other dog I have ever owned. Which word best contributes to the positive tone of this sentence?

A
breed
B
superior
C
faster
D
easier
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Read the excerpt from “The Oval Portrait,” by Edgar Allan Poe. The rays of the numerous candles (for there were many) now fell within a niche of the room which had hitherto been thrown into deep shade by one of the bed-posts. I thus saw in vivid light a picture all unnoticed before. It was the portrait of a young girl just ripening into womanhood. I glanced at the painting hurriedly, and then closed my eyes. Why I did this was not at first apparent even to my own perception. But while my lids remained thus shut, I ran over in my mind my reason for so shutting them. It was an impulsive movement to gain time for thought?—to make sure that my vision had not deceived me—to calm and subdue my fancy for a more sober and more certain gaze. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story?

A
The narration imparts romance.
B
The narration imparts curiosity.
C
The narration imparts apprehension.
D
The narration imparts frustration.
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Which sentence logically fits right before sentence 3?

A
Have you ever witnessed an incident in school where one student relentlessly bullies another student just for the fun of it?
B
Students who are uncomfortable in their school setting are not as likely to earn good grades or participate in extracurricular activities.
C
Schools that are able to evoke a sense of school pride and student fellowship typically have fewer incidents of bullying.
D
While some programs focus on assisting those who are affected by bullying, others concentrate on changing the behavior of the bullies.
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Read the line from "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church." I just wear my Wings – What does this line illustrate about the speaker’s view of spirituality?

A
that she wishes she could fly
B
that she feels vulnerable and weak
C
that she needs more than she has
D
that her personal beliefs are all she needs
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Read this quotation from Chapter I of Nature. To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Which sentence from Nature best supports Emerson’s claim?

A
I am glad to the brink of fear.
B
Nature is a setting that fits equally well a comic or a mourning piece.
C
The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child.
D
In the woods too, a man casts off his years, as the snake his slough, and at what period soever of life, is always a child.
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In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to

A
emphasize the importance of the meeting and its special purpose.
B
make the message of war as concise as possible.
C
call attention to the greatness of the members of Congress.
D
communicate Wilson’s opinion of the United States government.
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Which of the following best describes this paragraph?

A
Each sentence begins with an independent clause.
B
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause.
C
Each sentence begins with the predicate.
D
Each sentence begins with the subject.
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Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED. "There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!" Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

A
people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled.
B
people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
C
liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money.
D
liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.
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Read the sentence. The audience watching the play knew the criminal was hiding behind the sofa, but the characters were unaware of this fact. This sentence describes an example of

A
cosmic irony.
B
situational irony.
C
verbal irony.
D
dramatic irony.
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Dakota is at a library looking for a book about scuba diving. She is having problems finding a book that matches her content and complexity needs. Which describes the most efficient step Dakota could use to find an appropriate book?

A
She could look at the recent returns bin to see if a scuba book is in there.
B
She could leave the library and go to the nearest scuba certification center.
C
She could ask a librarian for a recommendation that meets her needs.
D
She could walk through the aisles to see if a good book catches her eye.
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Look at this MLA citation for a print source. Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print. What is missing from this citation?

A
the date the source was accessed
B
the title of the journal
C
the title of the article
D
the date the source was published
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What is one advantage of listening to an audio recording as opposed to silently reading a play?

A
It gives listeners a better idea of each character’s appearance.
B
It aids listeners in deciding how the lighting affects the characters’ expressions.
C
It allows listeners to better understand each character’s stage directions.
D
It helps listeners interpret the characters’ emotions and motivations.
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Read the sentence. Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset. Which elements of this sentence are parallel?

A
“majestic mountains” and “magnificent sunset”
B
“mountains” and “magnificent”
C
“camera” and “taking pictures”
D
“picked up” and “taking”
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Read the sentence. [WOL] the man was only twenty-five years old, he looked twenty years older due to excessive sun exposure. Which transitional word would best complete the sentence?

A
However
B
Similarly
C
Therefore
D
Although
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Why does Alcott most likely begin the chapter with character dialogue?

A
to establish the mood of the story
B
to introduce the characters in the story
C
to set up the problem in the story
D
to keep the momentum of the story going
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Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” There are seventy-two crimes in the State of Virginia which, if committed by a black man (no matter how ignorant he be), subject him to the punishment of death; while only two of the same crimes will subject a white man to the like punishment. What problem is Douglass referring to in this excerpt?

A
the alarming rise in crime that was taking place
B
the difficulties of living in Virginia prior to the Civil War
C
the unfair treatment of Black people in the courts
D
the injustice and unreliability of the death penalty
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Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin. According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent

A
good and evil.
B
life and afterlife.
C
gods and men.
D
sky and earth.

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