Read the excerpt from “The Caged Bird.”But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreamshis shadow shouts on a nightmare screamhis wings are clipped and his feet are tiedso he opens his throat to sing.
Read the excerpt from "A Simple Way to Create Suspense".For instance, heading toward a movie review program, I remember we asked: Who was the studio’s first choice for the Harry Callahan role in "Dirty Harry”?We knew most viewers would be intrigued. (What, Clint Eastwood wasn’t the first choice?) But—and this was the lesson—the success of the tactic didn’t depend on intrigue. Even viewers with no interest at all stuck around to find out. Humans are hard-wired. They need to know. Even viewers who knew the answer for sure stuck around, in order to be gratified. The gap was bridged, and the danger averted. (It was Frank Sinatra. You waited, right?)
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention".But Laura's inventing days were over just as Yoyo's were starting up with her school-wide success. Rather than the rolling suitcase everyone else in the family remembers, Yoyo thinks of the speech her mother wrote as her last invention. It was as if, after that, her mother had passed on to Yoyo her pencil and pad and said, "Okay, Cuquita, here's the buck. You give it a shot."
Read the claim and reason.Claim: Our school should start a Shakespearean student society.Reason: Students are introduced to Shakespeare’s writing once they enter high school.
How should a reader analyze indirect characterization? Select four options.
Risa is preparing a short oral presentation about singer, songwriter, and American icon Bob Dylan and the cultural impact of his music. Which multimedia sources should she include in her presentation? Check all that apply.a podcast in which Dylan’s life and work are discussedan audio clip of one of Dylan’s most influential songsa recording of Dylan’s most influential albuma photograph of Dylan performing at a concertan article about Dylan’s influence on his fans
Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face."Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.
Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”She wouldn’t characterize herself as shy; it’s just that she thought of herself as an individual, as opposed to being dependent on others. It was safer and easier that way, especially since her best friend Clara had unexpectedly moved to California last summer. Just Fatima doing Fatima’s thing—a club of one.
Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?
Read the conclusion to "Yearbook.”"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina."Sure, that sounds like it might be a fun way to contribute,” Fatima replied, grateful for Martina’s generosity. The dread of the afternoon was finally beginning to dissipate into something surprising and new.
Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”"Excuse me?” Fatima, rattled by Isaac’s immediate bossiness, wasn’t sure how to appropriately respond.Isaac oppressively barreled on despite Fatima’s interjection. "And then you need to scan everything and label each image with an assigned number before entering it into the archives.”
Read the passage from "Annabel Lee.”But our love it was stronger by far than the loveOf those who were older than we—Of many far wiser than we—And neither the angels in Heaven aboveNor the demons down under the seaCan ever dissever my soul from the soulOf the beautiful Annabel Lee;
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”In spring I ambled down a road of cherry trees, each more lonely than the last. I trudged through endless fields of high grass,seeking refuge from the unrelenting summer sun.
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”That long road behind me hascurved through trouble and joy—
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”All I want— to find a place where I fit in.
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”I might look old, but like I said,I’m new here.And if I’m ever gonna get where I’m going, I have to keep moving.
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”It’s hard to believe, I know, an old man and his tales. Stray notes from my guitar stillbounce around the mountains like ghosts.
Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dorothea Lange”?
Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”Seven years later, she contracted polio, a disease that left her with a weakened foot and lower leg, causing her to limp for the remainder of her life. Lange would later say of the disease, "I think it was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me, guided me, instructed me, helped me, and humiliated me.”
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