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Read this excerpt from "Ritmo/Rhythm” by Margarita Engle.Mad and I used to do everything together, but now I need a project all my own, so I roam the green fields, finding bones.The skull of a wild boar. The jawbone of a mule.

A
a quatrain
B
right justification
C
three-line stanza
D
caesura
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Read the passage.It is important to repot plants to maintain healthy growth. First, check whether the plant has grown too large for its current pot. If so, remove the plant and gently shake loose as much of the soil as possible, leaving the roots intact and exposed. Rinse the roots by soaking them thoroughly. Next, fill the new pot with layers of perlite (for drainage), manure (for fertilization), sand, and garden soil. Make sure to find a new pot that is big enough to allow for future growth. M

M
Moving plants into bigger pots when needed is part of being a gardener.
B
Before proceeding, use a measuring tape to see whether the old pot is too small.
M
Make sure the new pot is bigger than the old pot.
A
After taking the plant out of the pot, gently pull apart and clean off the roots.
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Which mediums in the human heart model allow visitors to receive information? Select three options.

A
a video
B
a map
C
a speech
D
a brochure
E
heart walls
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What is important to include in a set of instructions?

A
an introduction explaining why the task described is important
B
an explanation detailing why each step is important to the result
C
a clearly described list of tools and materials needed to accomplish the task
D
a cautionary story about what not to do when working with sharp tools
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Which defines the tone of a poem?

A
the rhythm of a poem determined by the stresses in syllables
B
the attitude of a speaker or author toward a poem’s topic
C
the events that occur in a poem
D
the overall message of a poem
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Which statement best describes the difference between modality and format?

A
The format used depends on the type of presentation, whereas the modality gives the purpose.
B
The format is the way information should be processed by the five senses, whereas the modality is the way the information is organized.
C
The modality used depends on the type of presentation, whereas the format gives the purpose.
D
The modality is the way information is designed to be processed by the five senses, whereas the format is the way information is organized.
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Read the sentences from instructions for making crepes, a type of French pancake.Scoop the batter onto the griddle, using about 1/4 cup each time. Move the pan around to get batter everywhere. Cook for two minutes, and then flip the crepe to cook the other side. Serve hot.

A
Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle.
B
Tilt the pan in a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
C
Cook the crepe for two minutes, and then turn and cook the crepe on the other side.
D
Cook for two minutes, and then turn and cook the other side and serve hot.
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Read the description of a student’s trip to a science museum.As the student enters the giant model of the human heart, a volunteer hands her a brochure with information on how the heart works. The student then proceeds through huge veins to a valve. A video explains what happens in this location of the heart. The student can hear the heart beating as she walks into one of the chambers. She touches the heart wall and can feel it pulsing.

A
People who experience the heart model will be informed by the video.
B
People who visit the model will understand the human heart and how it functions.
C
People who visit the model will gain the most information from the brochure.
D
People who experience the model will become experts in heart anatomy.
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Which statement best explains how format can influence the understanding of an informative text?

A
Readers can use the format of the text to better understand the author’s emotions.
B
The author must choose a format that ensures all readers will process the information in the same way.
C
The format can make the text easier to understand by including organizational elements for readers.
D
Readers can better understand an informative text if the format appeals to the five senses.
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Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”The thirty-two chapters of a novel—if we consider how to read a novel first—are an attempt to make something as formed and controlled as a building: but words are more impalpable than bricks; reading is a longer and more complicated process than seeing.

A
criticize.
B
entertain.
C
inform.
D
persuade.
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Read the excerpt from "On Imagination” by Phillis Wheatley.Winter austere forbids me to aspire, And northern tempests damp the rising fire; They chill the tides of Fancy’s flowing sea, Cease then, my song, cease the unequal lay.

A
“Winter austere forbids me to aspire,”
B
“And northern tempests damp the rising fire;”
C
“They chill the tides of Fancy’s flowing sea,”
D
“Cease then, my song, cease the unequal lay.”
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Read the passage.[1] Make a charming sign for your front entryway. [2] You’ll need a 1x6 board, paint, glitter, glue, and fall leaves. [3] Start by layering the leaves with glue. [4] Sprinkle plenty of glitter onto the leaves. [5] Next, paint the board and then let it dry. [6] Paint the word FALL in a contrasting color, leaving out the letter A. [7] Finally, glue the glitter-covered leaves in place of the letter A. [8] Place the sign next to your front door!

A
circling “charming sign” to emphasize what the final product is
B
underlining “front entryway” to remember where the sign will be placed
C
highlighting the materials to make sure all necessary supplies are gathered
D
drawing a diagram at the top of the instructions for a reference
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Read the sentence.The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s.The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

A
the date.
B
the location.
C
the sculptor.
D
the statue.
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In which scenario would an infographic best help present information?

A
A student is explaining to her parents why she should be allowed a later bedtime.
B
A person is sharing his feelings with a next-door neighbor.
C
A restaurant owner is seeking to persuade customers to try her new dish.
D
A teacher is informing an audience of the time students spend on different social media apps.
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What are the three main purposes for writing?to informto persuadeto impressto entertainto prevent

A
to inform
B
to persuade
C
to impress
D
to entertain
E
to prevent
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Read the sentence.A decision was reached by scientists about when the experiment would begin.Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?

B
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
S
Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
A
A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.
T
The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
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Read the passage.Staying organized at school can be easy if you follow a few basic steps. First, use a planner to keep track of what occurs in each class and any homework that is assigned. Write down any upcoming events or due dates as they are announced. Next, use the planner to create a calendar to keep track of all important dates. Color-coded folders are also useful organizational tools. Primary colors are the most attractive colors to use for school. Prepare a different colored folder for e

“First, use a planner to keep track of what occurs in each class and any homework that is assigned.”
Option
“Color-coded folders are also useful organizational tools.”
Option
“Primary colors are the most attractive colors to use for school.”
Option
“Keep all handouts, assignments, notes, and important papers in the folder for each class.”
Option
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Read the passage.Setting a formal table involves completing a few basic steps. First, place the dinner plate in the center of each place setting. Then, put the soup bowl in the center of the plate. Place the knife to the right of the plate, and the soup spoon to the right of the knife. Place the dinner fork to the immediate left of the plate, followed by the salad fork. Put the dessert fork or spoon above the plate and pointing to the right. The bread plate and knife belong at the top left of th

T
The dinner plate determines where everything else belongs.
F
Fold the napkin, and place it faceup in the center of the soup bowl.
M
Make sure to arrange all silverware vertically and to place all forks to the left of the plate.
T
The bread plate and the drinking glass are placed above the dinner plate on the left and right, respectively.
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Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes are all types of

A
bias.
B
claims.
C
evidence.
D
fallacies.
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Read the excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."Job training. If you get a job or enter the military directly out of high school, you’ll receive training specific to the job. Some employers may even pay for you to get related credentials, such as industry certification.The type and length of on-the-job training you get depends on the occupation. For example, community health workers typically need 1 month or less of experience on the job and informal training, in addition to a high school diploma, to become competent in the occupation.Apprenticeships are a form of job training in which a sponsor, such as an employer, pays a trainee to learn and work in a particular occupation. Some jobs in the military include apprenticeship training, but others involve different types of hands-on learning.Now, read the graph.

Question illustration
A
It shows the highest-paying jobs that require a high school diploma or equivalent.
B
It shows which occupations people usually pursue after graduating high school.
C
It shows salaries associated with occupations that employ the most people.
D
It shows occupations that typically require an associate’s degree or higher.

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