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Read the two excerpts from section 3 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."Then all at once, with terrible suddenness, the light about him shot upward with the noise of a loud splash; a frightful roaring was in his ears, and all was cold and dark. The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream. ***As he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence!What does the motif of a loud sound represent in the story?

A
the passage between the North and the South
B
the passage between dreams and reality
C
the contrast between right and wrong
D
the contrast between one’s family and one’s enemies
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Which best defines the term "universal theme”?

A
a technique used to analyze stories and poems
B
how an author conveys the tone of a text
C
a big idea that relates to most people
D
a specific message found in a text
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Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth.I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool.Which best describes the syntax in this quotation?

A
Truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
B
Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
C
Truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
D
Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
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Read the excerpt from "Elegy for the Native Guards.”Inside we follow the ranger, hurried though we are to get to the beach. He tells of graves lost in the Gulf, the island split on half when Hurricane Camille hit, shows us casemates, cannons, the store that sells souvenirs, tokens of history long buried.The Daughters of the Confederacy has placed a plaque here, at the fort’s entrance— each Confederate soldier’s name raised hard in bronze; no names carved for the Native Guards— 2nd Regiment, Union men, black phalanx. What is monument to their legacy?"Native Guard" from Native Guard by Natasha Trethewey. Copyright (c) 2006 by Natasha Trethewey. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

A
the individual’s search for home
B
the experience of oppression
C
the human capacity for violence
D
the impact of the past on the present
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How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
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Read the excerpt from "Duty.”When he tells the story nowhe’s at the center of it,everyone else in the housefalling into the backdrop—my mother, grandmother,an uncle, all dead now—propsin our story: father and daughtercaught in memory’s half-light.Duty from Monument by Natasha Trethewey. Copyright (c) 2018 by Natasha Trethewey. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers

A
People remember events so that it suits them in their minds.
B
Important relationships are at the center of most memories.
C
Every effort is often made to remember events accurately.
D
People use memories to protect themselves from pain.
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Read the excerpt from "Duty.”What can I do but this? Let himtell it again and again as ifit’s always been only us,and that, when it mattered,he was the one who saved me.Duty from Monument by Natasha Trethewey. Copyright (c) 2018 by Natasha Trethewey. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers

A
the experience of freedom
B
the importance of memory
C
the power of guilt
D
the nature of power
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How are the themes of “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe" similar?

A
Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.
B
Both state that large, powerful forces such as society are illusions.
C
Both illustrate the environment’s indifference to humankind.
D
Both demonstrate why people must hide their suffering in order to survive.
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Which task is the responsibility of the moderator of a formal discussion, but not the other participants?

A
arriving at the discussion on time
B
bringing resources to the discussion
C
creating an agenda for the discussion
D
coming to the discussion prepared to speak
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion.During a formal academic discussion, Samir listens to and acknowledges the viewpoints of others. He also waits until it is his turn to speak and uses diction and syntax appropriate to the topic. However, he fails to provide reasons or evidence to help explain his point of view.

A
understanding social cues
B
supporting opinions with facts
C
showing respect to other participants
D
using language fit for a formal discussion
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote?

A
It is important to listen to one’s elders.
B
It is important to be guided by morals.
C
It is important to pay for what one wants.
D
It is important to be faithful to a spouse.
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In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase “I know” throughout the poem?

A
to emphasize his own desire to be free like a bird
B
to emphasize his understanding of the harsh effects of racism on individuals
C
to illustrate that he understands the bird’s loneliness
D
to highlight the way that long-term physical imprisonment affects individuals
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion.At the beginning of a formal discussion, the moderator, Laine, tells participants that each person will be allowed to speak for five minutes. Then, there will be an additional three minutes for other participants to ask the speaker questions. Mario is the first to present. While Mario is speaking, Lindsay thinks of a question she wants to ask Mario.

A
Lindsay should quietly ask her question to a participant near her.
B
Lindsay should wait until the end of the discussion to question Mario.
C
Lindsay should write down her question and ask it after Mario presents.
D
Lindsay should make a note of the question and ask it during her time to present.
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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 tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
B
people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled.
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 quote from "My Heart Is Bursting."Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken.What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

A
the value of land
B
the value of family
C
the value of promises
D
the value of freedom

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