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actualidealfigurativenarrative

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actual
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ideal
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figurative
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narrative
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.He saw the townlandsand learned the minds of many distant men,and weathered many bitter nights and daysin his deep heart at sea, while he fought onlyto save his life, to bring his shipmates home. But not by will nor valor could he save them,for their own recklessness destroyed them all—children and fools, they killed and feasted onthe cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun,and he who moves all day through heaven took from their eyes the dawn of their return.Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus,tell us in our time, lift the great song again.

A
a difficult journey with trials.
B
important historical events.
C
a list of everyday events.
D
repetition of key phrases
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selfcharactersocietynature

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self
B
character
C
society
D
nature
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Which sentence shows the correct use of the common homophone (its/it's)?

A
My dog was unable to relocate it’s buried bone.
B
Our old oak tree has dropped all of it’s leaves.
C
The overplayed song has lost its appeal for me.
D
Its been too many weeks since it last rained.
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Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage? Select three options.

A
The storm was a direct result of Zeus’s fury at the men.
B
For two days and nights, Zeus created a storm at sea.
C
Odysseus and his men feared greatly for their lives.
D
The sails on the ship cracked in the heavy winds.
E
The men felt grief as they lay offshore and waited.
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One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that good leaders take responsibility for those in their charge.

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“The wind that carried west from Iliumbrought me to Ismarus, on the far shore,a strongpoint on the coast of Cicones. I stormed that place and killed the men who fought.”
B
“I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.”
C
He drew to his fist the cruel head of an arrow for Antinous just as the young man leaned to lift his beautiful drinking cup, embossed, two-handled, golden: the cup was in his fingers: the wine was even at his lips: and did he dream of death?
D
“Spare your own people. As for ourselves, we'll makerestitution of wine and meat consumed, and add, each one, a tithe of twenty oxen with gifts of bronze and gold to warm your heart.”
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Said Odysseus:"Run then, while I hold them off with arrowsas long as the arrows last. When all are goneif I'm alone they can dislodge me."

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to run quickly when in dangerous battle
B
to make arrows with few materials
C
to lead confidently in times of distress
D
to give orders without self-assurance
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Read the excerpt from Part 4 of The Odyssey.As long as bread and good red wine remainedto keep the men up, and appease their craving,they would not touch the cattle. But in the end,when all the barley in the ship was gone,so hunger drove them to scour the wild shorewith angling hooks, for fishes and seafowl, whatever fell into their hands; and lean dayswore their bellies thin.

A
It is easy to uphold morals when one is not suffering.
B
Resourcefulness is all one needs to survive.
C
People can endure any suffering with teamwork.
D
Rules are challenging to follow without a strong leader.
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selfcharactersocietynature

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self
B
character
C
society
D
nature
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.I shall not see on earth a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso,loveliest among goddesses, who held me in her smooth caves, to be her heart's delight, as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,desired me, and detained me in her hall. But in my heart I never gave consent. Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass his own home and his parents? In far lands he shall not, though he find a house of gold.

A
They valued beauty.
B
They valued family.
C
They valued wealth.
D
They valued wisdom.
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In which sentences is the word charisma used correctly? Select three answers.

A
Most people seemed to respond to the candidate’s charisma rather than to his political agenda.
B
Benjamin was overwhelmed by his co-worker’s charisma, and he promised to repay him as soon as possible.
C
Alyssa’s acting talent was not great, but she hoped her charisma would secure her a role in the play.
D
Though Farhan could be charming, he knew that he could not rely on his charisma to get the job.
E
Julio used his charisma to haul the leaky boat and its soggy passengers out of the water.
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Which should be eliminated to create formal tone? Check all that apply.

A
abbreviations
B
contractions
C
complex ideas
D
proper nouns
E
slang language
F
descriptive words
G
opinion statements
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.Out of the cavethe mammoth Polyphemus roared in answer:‘Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!’ To this rough shout they made a sage reply:‘Ah well, if nobody has played you foul there in your lonely bed, we are no use in pain given by great Zeus. Let it be your father, Poseidon Lord, to whom you pray.'

A
Humor can relieve tense situations.
B
It is important to be loyal to friends and family.
C
Trickery is a valuable weapon in battle.
D
Riddles are best solved with many minds.
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Which examples are symbols of the United States? Choose three answers.a moosethe Statue of Libertya cactusan American flaga bald eaglea maple leaf

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a moose
B
the Statue of Liberty
C
a cactus
D
an American flag
E
a bald eagle
F
a maple leaf
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then we unloaded all the Cyclops' flockto make division, share and share alike,only my fighters voted that my ram,the prize of all, should go to me. I slew himby the sea side and burnt his long thighbones to Zeus beyond the stormcloud, Cronus’ son,who rules the world. But Zeus disdained my offering;destruction for my ships he had in storeand death for those who sailed them, my companions.

A
Odysseus believes that he controls his own destiny.
B
Odysseus is destined to perish at sea along with his men.
C
Odysseus is religious and he believes in the power of the gods.
D
Odysseus believes that he can escape his destiny.

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