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auto = "self"crat/cracy = "rule"dem = "people"Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

A
As the sole decision maker, the CEO considered himself the democratic leader of his company.
B
Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.
C
The solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.
D
The autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens’ suggestions.
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Read the paragraph from Lucy’s narrative.I could see that my neighbor was struggling with the lone bag of groceries cradled in her arms, but I wasn’t sure what I should do. Grandma June—what all the neighborhood kids had called her for as long as I could remember—had always been the one to care for us, to help us build stronger forts, to grow better flowers, and to learn from our mistakes. To ask if she needed help with something as simple as carrying in one bag of groceries would be like shouti

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She could remove the background information about her past with Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders who Grandma June is.
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She could include more reasons she is hesitant to assist Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader begins to believe she will not help.
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She could start with the last sentence instead, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is hesitant to ask if Grandma June needs help.
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She could begin with more stories about Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is talking about Grandma June.
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Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it.Point: Gilgamesh is a courageous leader.Illustration: Enkidu is frightened of Humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells Gilgamesh, "You go into the dreadful forest, you kill Humbaba and win the fame.”

A
Enkidu also tells Gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled Uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward.
B
Although Enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others.
C
Enkidu is deeply fearful of Humbaba, and he strongly believes that Gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat Humbaba alone.
D
This proves that Enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat Humbaba, even if he thinks Gilgamesh should at least try.
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DanishFrenchGermanicSwedish

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Danish
B
French
C
Germanic
D
Swedish
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A literary theme is defined as

A
the series of events that construct a tale.
B
the message a text conveys about a topic.
C
the location where a text takes place.
D
the author's opinion of previous experiences.
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Read the paragraph from Liam’s narrative.1I had never been more frightened in my entire life. 2As I stepped onto the diving platform, I waited for instructions from my diving coach. 3Only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was I able to do it. 4It had all been worth it, I thought, as I changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. 5I had achieved what I had set out to do.

A
I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself.
B
I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform.
C
I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn’t think I could.
D
I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me.
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What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is a strong leader?

A
Gripping their axes, their knives unsheathed, / they entered the Forest and made their way through / the tangle of thorn bushes underfoot.
B
Gilgamesh answered, “Dear friend, dear brother, / I cannot kill Humbaba alone. / Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. / ‘Two boats lashed together will never sink.’”
C
Enkidu saw his dismay and said, / “Dear friend, great warrior, noble hero, / don’t lose courage, remember this . . .”
D
They came within sight of the monster’s den. / He was waiting inside it. Their blood ran cold. / He saw the two friends, he grimaced, he bared / his teeth, he let out a deafening roar.
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Read the passage from Beowulf.Wealhtheow came in,Hrothgar’s queen, observing the courtesies.Adorned in her gold, she graciously salutedthe men in hall, then handed the cupfirst to Hrothgar, their homeland’s guardian,urging him to drink deep and enjoy itbecause he was dear to them. And he drank it downlike the warlord he was, with festive cheer.So the Helming woman went on her rounds, queenly and dignified, decked out in rings,offering the goblet to all ranks,treating the household and the assembled troopuntil it was Beowulf’s turn to take it from her hand.With measured words she welcomed the Geatand thanked God for granting her wishthat a deliverer she could believe in would arriveto ease their afflictions.

A
Wealhtheow is more interested in wealth and power than she is in the safety of her people.
B
Wealhtheow is not pleased that Beowulf and his men have arrived to fight with Grendel.
C
Wealhtheow is nervous speaking in front of Beowulf and his men because she is afraid of them.
D
Wealhtheow has not been impressed by the men who have fought Grendel up to this point.
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Read the reflection from Kara’s narrative.1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that

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When deciding how honest to be about the role I had played in the situation, I kept thinking of my little brother and how he had the wisdom, even at his young age, to do what was right.
A
After unintentionally breaking my roommate’s treasured figurine, I squared my shoulders and took responsibility for my actions, much like my little brother had done all those years ago.
E
Even though it had been an accident, I was afraid to admit what had happened and found myself wishing that my younger brother could be there to bolster my courage.
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To this day, I still remember the incident as vividly as if it had happened yesterday, and I know it is a valuable lesson I will one day share with children of my own.
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In Grendel, John Gardner uses

A
first-person point of view to help readers better understand Beowulf’s feelings.
B
first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.
C
third-person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters.
D
third-person point of view to give an impartial account of a well-known event.
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Read the line from Grendel.I was safe in my tree, and the men who fought were nothing to me, except of course that they talked in something akin to my language, which meant that we were, incredibly, related.

A
first-person narrative showing Grendel’s perspective.
B
first-person narrative showing Beowulf’s perspective.
C
third-person narrative showing many perspectives.
D
third-person narrative showing Grendel’s and Beowulf’s perspectives.
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Which sentence uses stationery correctly?

Question illustration
T
The car remained stationery with the engine running.
T
Triathletes often train using stationery bicycles.
I
I received a gift set of personalized stationery.
T
The doctor said Grandpa’s condition was stationery.
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Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

A
Grendel is characterized as sensitive in the poem, but he is characterized as cruel in the novel.
B
Both the poem and the novel are all about Grendel; he is the main character in both stories.
C
In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.
D
The poem and the novel are very similar, and both characterize Grendel in the same way.
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ineffectiveenviousreluctantspineless

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ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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detailed descriptionsinformal languagenature imageryshort verses

A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.His brother, fell before his feet,And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:O come, our lord and king be thou."But Ráma nobly chose to beObservant of his sire's decree.

A
is a royal prince.
B
has a loyal following.
C
is a courageous hero.
D
has a devoted brother.
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What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?

A
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
B
It emphasizes Ráma's importance.
C
It identifies Ráma as supernatural.
D
It shows that Ráma is the main villain.
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Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield."Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior.

A
analyzing the historical impact of the text.
B
assessing the use of alliteration in the text.
C
studying the development of language in the text.
D
supporting an inference with evidence from the text.
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.

A
War leaves enduring scars.
B
Fighting leads to contentment.
C
Great honor is found in battle.
D
It takes courage to end conflict.
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.

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warrior
B
iron
C
wounded
D
strife

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