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Haiku and Romantic Poetry — Unit test Answers

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Consider this image.

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A
an informative presentation about the rules of chess
B
a persuasive presentation about joining chess club
C
an informative presentation about the history of chess
D
a persuasive presentation about the world’s best chess player
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Read the haiku.Many flowers bloomBut no fruit follows in timeBare vines remain.

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flowers
B
bloom
C
time
D
bare
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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Who are these coming to the sacrifice?To what green altar, O mysterious priest,Lead'st thou that heifer lowing at the skies,And all her silken flanks with garlands drest?What little town by river or sea shore,Or mountain-built with peaceful citadel,Is emptied of this folk, this pious morn?And, little town, thy streets for evermoreWill silent be; and not a soul to tellWhy thou art desolate, can e'er return.

A
The tone changes from curious to lonely.
B
The tone changes from admiring to bored.
C
The tone changes from irritated to peaceful.
D
The tone changes from unhappy to reassured.
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Read this source of information.(1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards.

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2
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dictionlyricodetopic

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diction
B
lyric
C
ode
D
topic
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While Enlightenment writers were more interested in innovation, Romantic writers were more interested in

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the physical world.
B
the uses of science.
C
the freedom of expression.
D
the value of self-control.
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Consider this image.

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Here is a pile of trash washing up on a beach; it is an unattractive sight.
B
Billions of pounds of plastic trash litter the world’s oceans and beaches.
C
When people travel to the beach for vacation, they often encounter trash.
D
Trash consists of many plastic items, including plastic milk and water bottles.
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Read the excerpt from "To a Sky-Lark," by William Wordsworth.Up with me! up with me into the clouds! For thy song, Lark, is strong; Up with me, up with me into the clouds! Singing, singing, With clouds and sky about thee ringing, Lift me, guide me till I find That spot which seems so to thy mind!

A
The rhyme emphasizes the speaker’s desire to share in the experiences of the lark.
B
The rhyme reflects the Romantic poet’s interest in nature and mythology.
C
The rhyme highlights the speaker’s preference of singing birds over ringing bells.
D
The rhyme brings focus to the poet’s sense of loneliness and hopelessness.
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Consider this claim.Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
B
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
C
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
D
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
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Consider this image.

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A
an informative presentation about how to read food labels
B
a persuasive presentation about the importance of healthy food choices
C
a persuasive presentation about the superiority of organic food
D
an informative presentation about the US Food and Drug Administration
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Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth.Now, read the passage from "Solitary Reaper," another poem from the Romantic period.Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sangAs if her song could have no ending;I saw her singing at her work,And o'er the sickle bending;—I listen'd, motionless and still;And, as I mounted up the hill,The music in my heart I bore,Long after it was heard no more.

A
"Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang"
B
"I saw her singing at her work"
C
"I listen'd, motionless and still"
D
"Long after it was heard no more"
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Authors use diction to help them convey meaning and achieve desired effects in their works. The word diction means

A
word choice.
B
author’s attitude.
C
repeated phrases.
D
feelings and ideas.
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Read the haiku.Each tree in the yardAnnounces its vigorWith buds on each branch.

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tree
B
yard
C
buds
D
branch
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Consider this image.

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This man is texting while driving and may not see obstacles in his path.
B
Many states have passed laws that prohibit texting and driving.
C
Distractions are dangerous; don’t text and drive.
D
It is time for you to stop and think!
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Read the haiku by Bashō.Midnight frost—I’d borrowthe scarecrow’s shirt.

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melancholy
B
playful
C
serious
D
reckless
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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
Option A
B
A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
Option B
C
Two teenagers planting a small tree.
Option C
D
A young woman posed behind bushes.
Option D
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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leaveThy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!

A
Unrequited love is still timeless.
B
Youth is fleeting and fickle.
C
Music is the spice of life.
D
True beauty is found in nature.
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Read the haiku.In silent mid-nightour old scarecrow topples down . . .weird hollow echo

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pleasing sound.
B
foreboding tone.
C
positive connotation.
D
monotonous rhythm.
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Read the first haiku.Mountain-rose petalsfalling, falling, falling now . . .waterfall musicNow, read the second haiku.By that fallen housethe pear-tree stands full-blooming . . .an ancient battle-site

A
Beauty endures, even among destruction.
B
Death is inevitable, conquering all.
C
Nature is the original creator of melody.
D
The scars of war never truly fade.
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Read the haiku.April’s air stirs inwillow-leaves . . . a butterflyfloats and balancesNow, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku.This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

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April’s
B
willow-leaves
C
butterfly
D
balances

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