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The struggle between opposing forces or characters is called

A
symbolism.
B
characterization.
C
conflict.
D
dialogue.
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Read the excerpt from "A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long.”She would go to the big library uptown and I now knowHat in hand to ask to borrow so that I might borrow...But she nonetheless brought the booksBack and I held them to my chestClose to my heart

A
It shows how books provided the speaker with an escape from social injustices.
B
It illustrates how involved people were with the social conflicts in society and what they did to overcome them.
C
It gives the reader a clear picture of what Mrs. Long considered to be the most important issues of her day.
D
It provides specific details about what the speaker and the people in her community thought about civil rights.
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Which answer choice contains dialogue?

A
Jorge’s mother told him she would pick him up at noon.
B
Mia started to argue with her dad when he told her to clean her room.
C
All of the students shouted excitedly when the snow began to fall.
D
“Please walk around the wet cement,” the worker said.
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An explicit detail is a

A
hint or suggestion.
B
clear statement.
C
narrative voice.
D
reference to a text.
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Read the paragraph.Thurgood Marshall was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Howard University, where he studied law. He served for years as influential legal counsel to the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), acting as a champion of civil rights for African Americans. He is famous for winning the 1954 case Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka, in which it was ruled that racial segregation in schools was illegal. Marshall became the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. His remarkable achievements — as a lawyer, as a Supreme Court justice, and as a human being — were nothing short of extraordinary.

A
that the author holds a very high opinion of Thurgood Marshall
B
that the author does not have an opinion of Thurgood Marshall
C
that the author holds an unbiased opinion of Thurgood Marshall
D
that the author wishes to omit his opinion of Thurgood Marshall
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Which sentence is an example of direct characterization?

A
The rowdy child jumped playfully on the couch while his tired mother looked on and sighed.
B
Mira’s eyes grew wide and her mouth dropped open as soon as she saw what was inside the box.
C
I shoved my hands in my pockets and hung my head, hoping that no one would bother me.
D
I knew that my friend felt like she had no one to talk to, so I asked her to sit next to me at lunch.
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Read the excerpt from "Raymond's Run.”You’d think she’d be glad her daughter ain’t out there prancing around a May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty and sweaty and trying to act like a fairy or a flower or whatever you’re supposed to be when you should be trying to be yourself, whatever that is, which is, as far as I am concerned, a poor black girl who really can’t afford to buy shoes and a new dress you only wear once a lifetime cause it won’t fit next year.

A
Strong knees are the secret to improved running performance.
B
Having an imagination can help people deal with tough times.
C
Being oneself is more important than pleasing others.
D
Playing games can provide distraction from real life goals.
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Fill in the blank.My mom ______ me to go to the store.

A
alloud
B
aloud
C
allowed
D
alowed
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Read the passage.Andrea is competing with Dominique for the lead role in the school play. Both girls have been making cruel comments about the other to their friends since the casting of the lead role was announced. During the week of tryouts, Andrea and Dominique’s rivalry worsens. One day during lunch, Andrea decides to confront Dominique, who is enjoying her spaghetti. An argument quickly breaks out between the two girls. In the blink of an eye, Andrea is draped in spaghetti.

A
character vs. nature
B
character vs. self
C
character vs. society
D
character vs. character
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Based on the explicit details in "My First Memory (of Librarians)” how does the speaker feel about the library?

A
confused by the arrangement of the library's furniture.
B
excited at the possibilities that exist within the walls of the library
C
worried that she won’t be able to finish all the library's books
D
hopeful that she’ll befriend a person who works at the library
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Which answer choice is the best example of a theme?

A
success
B
Hard work and determination can lead to success.
C
Few athletes become professionally successful.
D
success in the workplace
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Read the excerpt from “Raymond's Run.”And on the other side of the fence is Raymond with his arms down to his side and the palms tucked up behind him, running in his very own style, and it’s the first time I ever saw that and I almost stop to watch my brother Raymond on his first run. But the white ribbon is bouncing toward me and I tear past it, racing into the distance till my feet with a mind of their own start digging up footfuls of dirt and brake me short. Then all the kids standing on the side pile on me, banging me on the back and slapping my head with their May Day programs, for I have won again and everybody on 151st Street can walk tall for another year.

A
I almost stop to watch my brother Raymond on his first run
B
the white ribbon is bouncing toward me and I tear past it
C
my feet with a mind of their own start digging up footfuls of dirt
D
everybody on 151st Street can walk tall for another year
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Fill in the blank.I want ______ part in this group project because I want to do my own.

A
kno
B
know
C
now
D
no
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Which line from “The Medicine Bag” contains dialogue?

A
He said this in such a way that no one could argue with him.
B
My friends kept asking to come see the old man, but I put them off.
C
Grandpa relaxed, and between sips of soup, he told us of his journey.
D
“You found the money in my boots?” he asked Mom.

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