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Which sentence, if added after sentence 6, would best create a strong, descriptive image that helps to explain why Rachel feels comforted?

A
She was young yet carried herself with great confidence, and her clear eyes locked onto mine and oozed kindness.
B
Dr. Perez was the youngest-looking dentist I had ever seen. She looked to be only a few years older than me.
C
I knew that I would like Dr. Perez and would never again be so anxious before a dentist appointment.
D
Dr. Perez moved quickly around the room, quietly gathering her dental tools.
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Which statement best describes the resolution of "Sleeping Beauty"?

A
The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles.
B
The prince rescues Aurora.
C
Aurora turns 16.
D
Maleficent casts a spell.
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Which event is part of the exposition in "Cinderella"?

A
A fairy godmother appears to Cinderella.
B
The prince and Cinderella get married.
C
An invitation to the prince’s ball arrives.
D
The slipper fits Cinderella’s foot.
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How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Choose three correct answers.

A
It describes the setting where Luciana lives with her mother.
B
It details the method that Luciana uses to solve her problem.
C
It sets up Luciana's situation and the conflict she encounters.
D
It introduces the characters of Luciana and her mother.
E
It provides a reflection on the resolution of Luciana's conflict.
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Read the passage from the old Chinese fairy-tale "The Favorite of Fortune and the Child of lll Luck.” But the beggar found his fortune, and at length became emperor. He returned and stood before his wife. She however, no longer recognized him: She only knew that he was the powerful emperor. He asked her how she were getting along. "Why do you ask me how I am getting along?” she replied. "I am too far beneath your notice.” "And who may your husband be?” "My husband was a beggar. He went away to seek his fortune. That was eighteen years ago, and he has not yet returned.” "And what have you done during all of those long years?” "I have been waiting for him to return.” "Do you wish to marry someone else, seeing that he has been missing for so long?” "No, I will remain his wife until I die!” When the emperor saw how faithful his wife was, he told her who he was, had her clothed in magnificent garments, and took her with him to his imperial palace. Which theme is most likely conveyed in this passage?

A
Good things come to those who wait.
B
Time enhances beauty.
C
The humble are the mighty.
D
Hard work results in good fortune.
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Which quotation from "The Story of the Fisherman” in The Arabian Nights Entertainments supports the theme that cleverness trumps wrath?

A
“At last I grew angry at being captive for so long, and I vowed that if anyone would release me I would kill him at once.”
B
“That vase could not contain one of your feet even, and how could your whole body go in? I cannot believe it unless I see you do the thing.”
C
“‘O Fortune,’ he cried, ‘do not trifle thus with me, a poor fisherman, who can hardly support his family!’”
D
“Vexed with having such a bad haul, when he had mended his nets, which the carcase of the ass had broken in several places, he threw them a second time.”
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How does the dialogue develop the characters in this paragraph? Choose two correct answers.

A
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary cannot light a match.
B
The dialogue shows that Kaydee and Aunt Mary are in the kitchen.
C
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.
D
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire.
E
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is angry at Aunt Mary.
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What does the word grasped connote in this poem?

A
that the man is going to attack the speaker
B
that the man is determined to protect himself
C
that the man can pick up big rocks
D
that the man knows how to build a wall
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Which part of the narrative does this paragraph most likely come from?

A
the reflection
B
the exposition
C
the falling action
D
the rising action
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Based on the beginning of Yael’s essay, how does the structure support her central idea?

A
Yael gives details in chronological order, which does not support her central idea because it does not show development.
B
Yael gives details in chronological order, which supports her central idea by showing development.
C
Yael gives details in order of importance, which supports her central idea by showing development.
D
Yael gives details in order of importance, which does not support her central idea by showing development.
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Read the passage. Paul seems to know everyone in this town, and is always amenable to a chat when I run into him. Paul's father, a docile man, works with him at the bookstore. Which statement best explains the nuance between amenable and docile ?

A
Amenable implies a positive personality, while docile implies a negative personality.
B
Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet.
C
Amenable and docile both imply a negative personality.
D
Amenable suggests that Paul is a kind but quiet person, while docile implies that his father is very social and friendly.
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What steps best help a reader determine the central idea of a text? Choose three correct answers.

A
analyzing extra commentary in each paragraph
B
restating the most important points in the text in one's own words
C
distinguishing between key details and minor details
D
citing evidence from the text to support the conclusion
E
analyzing the organizational structure of the text
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Read the excerpt from an essay about fairy tales. The Grimms’ fairy tales address the experiences of people who are living in difficult situations. For example, there is the story of Rapunzel. There is also the story of Hansel and Gretel, who had to escape their house in order to find food and were locked out. Which revision would best help the author support the thesis more effectively?

A
The author should explain why Hansel and Gretel's situation is difficult.
B
The author should explain how Rapunzel’s story fits into the thesis.
C
The author should add one more story as an example to support the thesis.
D
The author should explain why Hansel and Gretel were locked out.
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Read the sentence. Leila stared at the driver of the shiny red convertible stopped in the middle of the intersection, incredulous that he would stop traffic just to yell at another driver behind him. What does the use of incredulous connote?

A
that Leila is shocked at what the driver of the convertible did
B
that Leila is envious of the driver for having a convertible
C
that Leila thinks she might know the driver of the convertible
D
that Leila is angry at the driver for stopping in the intersection
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Read the passage. Delia pointed out the slender branches of the wispy almond tree to Kaveh, noting the weight of the flowers that were in bloom. As they walked through the garden, Kaveh noticed another delicate looking tree in the corner of the yard and asked Delia what type it was. How does the word choice slender affect the meaning of the passage?

A
The word slender implies that the almond tree's branches are thin.
B
The word slender implies that the almond tree's branches are underfed.
C
The word slender implies that the almond tree's branches are natural.
D
The word slender implies that the almond tree's branches are graceful.
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Read the passage. Amira is punctilious about where everything in her room should go, and can't stand it when anything is out of place. Her friend Luz is the exact opposite, leaving a trail of stray pens, sticky notes, and unmatched gym socks wherever she goes. What does the word punctilious most likely suggest? Choose two correct answers.

A
that Amira is lazy and unmotivated
B
that Amira is somewhat neat
C
that Amira is controlling with regard to details
D
that Amira is indifferent about how her room looks
E
that Amira is uptight about cleanliness
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Which questions best demonstrate how to objectively evaluate an essay for interesting and unique presentation? Choose two correct answers.

A
Do I think the writing is interesting?
B
Do I like the essay?
C
Do I see that the writer tried to add style to the essay?
D
Do I agree with the ideas presented?
E
Do I notice that the writer tries to engage readers?
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Read the sentence. Kazim likes to watch romantic films with happy endings, but Hannah is such a cynic that she never goes to the movies with him. What does the word cynic imply?

A
that Hannah believes in romance
B
that Hannah thinks positively about things
C
that Hannah prefers adventure films
D
that Hannah is negative about most things
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Read the excerpt from an essay about folk tales. The majority of folk tales involve danger. Stories like "Little Red Riding Hood” are based on dangerous situations the characters have to get out of. Which revision would best help the author present the main point more effectively?

A
The majority of folk tales involve danger faced by the main character. Stories like “Little Red Riding Hood” involve dangerous situations that the characters have to get out of.
B
The majority of folk tales contain danger. Stories like “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Snow White” involve dangerous situations that the characters have to escape.
C
The majority of folk tales contain danger. Stories like “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Snow White” are based on life-threatening situations that the characters have to get out of.
D
The majority of folk tales involve danger that the main character faces, which often involves family members. Stories like “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Snow White” are based on life-threatening family situations that the main characters have to escape.
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Ruth is writing an essay about the reasons for changing a folk tale from a dark, grotesque story to a story that is appropriate for children. How should Ruth organize her writing to provide the best structure for her essay? Choose two correct answers.

A
Ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show that the darkness of earlier stories was the rationale for rewriting them for children.
B
Ruth should give examples of the problems that dark stories can cause for younger audiences, and the changes that can solve the problem.
C
Ruth should describe the effects of dark stories on children, and the changes that lessen those effects.
D
Ruth should use the cause-and-effect structure to show that the darkness of the earlier stories caused authors to change them in order to be appropriate for children.
E
Ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show why the dark stories are problematic, and how changing them solves the problem.

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