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Read the haiku by Bashō.Midfield,attached to nothing,the skylark singing.

A
anxious and irritated
B
carefree and optimistic
C
remorseful and lonely
D
wistful and meditative
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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."For oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

A
This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it hints at the speaker’s contempt toward the Industrial Revolution.
B
This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it uses formal language to describe the speaker’s experience.
C
This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature.
D
This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it contains highly technical language.
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Which behaviors are characteristics of an effective speaker? Check all that apply.

A
establishing eye contact
B
maintaining a lounging posture
C
referring to multimedia visual aids
D
using a suitable volume and pace
E
displaying indifference about the topic
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Consider this image.

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A
as an informative tool explaining how to transplant potted crops
B
as a persuasive device showing the potential of a community garden
C
as an informative tool providing the names and functions of plant parts
D
as a persuasive device proving the importance of irrigation systems
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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.

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

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A
The haiku relies on rhyme for a musical effect, while the Romantic poem uses sensory details.
B
The haiku tells a story, while the Romantic poem uses kigo to impart the motif of the poem.
C
The haiku focuses on nature, while the Romantic poem focuses on changes in the speaker’s life.
D
The haiku captures a single moment, while the Romantic poem weaves a tale using images.
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Read the lines from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."The waves beside them danced; but theyOut-did the sparkling waves in glee:A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company:I gazed—and gazed—but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought

A
a large amount of money
B
a powerful man or woman
C
pretty flowers
D
great beauty
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A
life and death
B
logic and reason
C
emotion and nature
D
science and discovery
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Alliteration is

A
the repetition of themes and ideas.
B
the implication of a word meaning.
C
the repetition of sounds at the ends of words.
D
the repetition of sounds.
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Which statements describe haiku? Check all that apply.

A
A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines.
B
A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme.
C
A haiku often contains a kigo.
D
A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.
E
A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

A
to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
B
to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children
C
to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county
D
to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar
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Read the poems.What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry?

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A
romance
B
the ocean
C
the outdoors
D
death

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