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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. What is the effect of the word dancing as it is used in this context?

A
It emphasizes the poet’s interest in folktales and traditional tales.
B
It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers.
C
It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching.
D
It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.
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Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth. Now, read the passage from "Ozymandias," another poem from the Romantic period. And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. While the theme of "Ode on a Grecian Urn" focuses on how art is eternal, the theme of "Ozymandias" focuses on how

A
nature endures.
B
things change.
C
deserts are lonely.
D
royalty is superior.
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Which statement describes an effective use of notes in a presentation?

A
Notes should include reminders about eye contact and gesturing.
B
Notes should be easy to follow to maintain the speaker’s train of thought.
C
Notes should include all answers to potential questions from the audience.
D
Notes should be read word for word during an oral presentation.
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Read this conclusion. Many car accidents are preventable. Skilled motorists with minimal distractions can react quickly and avert danger. Highways, side streets, and driveways all present unpredictable hazards. Which sentence best completes this conclusion with a relevant call to action?

A
Eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, and texting are examples of distractions.
B
More than 40 states have banned texting because it is a serious distraction.
C
Put your phone away when you drive, and keep your eyes on the road.
D
Get your license at your local department of motor vehicles and drive on!
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Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

A
Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
B
Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
C
Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
D
Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.
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How can presenters best address two sides of an issue?

A
by including a claim and counterclaim
B
by including statistics and relevant facts
C
by including research and a bibliography
D
by including reasons and evidence
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Alliteration is

A
the repetition of sounds at the ends of words.
B
the repetition of themes and ideas.
C
the implication of a word meaning.
D
the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words.
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One characteristic of the Romantic period was

A
the use of self-control.
B
an interest in innovation.
C
an emphasis on order.
D
the use of imagination.
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Read the first haiku. Mountain-rose petals falling, falling, falling now . . . waterfall music Now, read the second haiku. By that fallen house the pear-tree stands full-blooming . . . an ancient battle-site What theme do both haiku have in common?

A
Death is inevitable, conquering all.
B
Beauty endures, even among destruction.
C
Nature is the original creator of melody.
D
The scars of war never truly fade.
10

Read the haiku. In silent mid-night our old scarecrow topples down . . . weird hollow echo The effect of the diction in this haiku is to create a

A
monotonous rhythm.
B
foreboding tone.
C
positive connotation.
D
pleasing sound.
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What theme do both passages share?

A
Life is precious.
B
Death is an illusion.
C
Life is bleak.
D
Death is inevitable.
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If Leon wants to write about the theme of "Ozymandias," he should describe

A
his reaction to the poem.
B
his opinion of the poem.
C
the plot details in the poem.
D
the message in the poem.
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Read the passage from Ozymandias. And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings; Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. Which word from the poem best summarizes the overall mood of the poem?

A
king
B
colossal
C
decay
D
despair
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Read the passage from "Ozymandias." Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed The [Dropdown 1] in this passage is a common characteristic of the Romantic movement.

Answer:

emotion

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Read the passage from "Ozymandias." I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which word from the passage indicates that the face on the statue is showing contempt?

A
sneer
B
visage
C
trunkless
D
antique
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Emanuelle is writing an analytical essay comparing "Mutability” and "A Defence of Poetry.” The main focus of her essay should be

A
major ideas that are shared in both works.
B
what inspired Shelley to write both works.
C
the historical context of both works.
D
her opinion of both works.
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Which statement best describes the differences between these poems?

A
The haiku relies on rhyme for a musical effect, while the Romantic poem uses sensory details.
B
The haiku focuses on nature, while the Romantic poem focuses on changes in the speaker’s life.
C
The haiku captures a single moment, while the Romantic poem weaves a tale using images.
D
The haiku tells a story, while the Romantic poem uses kigo to impart the motif of the poem.
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How could this image be used to enhance a multimedia presentation?

A
as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
B
as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
C
as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
D
as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
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Read the haiku by Bashō. A crow has settled on a bare branch— autumn evening. What is the kigo in this haiku?

A
crow
B
evening
C
autumn
D
branch
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Read the haiku. April’s air stirs in willow-leaves . . . a butterfly floats and balances Now, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku. This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif. Which word from the haiku supports Gabriel’s analysis?

A
butterfly
B
April’s
C
willow-leaves
D
balances

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