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Read the haiku.Birds scatter in flightColorful specks in the airNoisy confetti

A
a seasonal motif.
B
a patterned rhyme.
C
a 5/7/5 syllable pattern.
D
past tense and free structure.
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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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Which line from William Wordsworth’s poem uses alliteration?

A
And dances with the daffodils.
B
The waves beside them danced;
C
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
D
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
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Consider this image.

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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 statement from a paper comparing Keats's poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles."While the message in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth, the message in "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles" is that art changes over time.

A
summaries.
B
themes.
C
topics.
D
transitions.
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William Wordsworth is considered one of the central writers of the Romantic period because his poems

A
draw inspiration from the natural world.
B
discuss scientific laws governing nature.
C
show people’s logical place in the universe.
D
suggest the importance of new inventions.
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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."For oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

A
Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone.
B
Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker’s feelings.
C
The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory.
D
The lines use rhyme to show the speaker’s feelings of isolation.
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Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

A
Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
B
Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
C
Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
D
Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.
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Read the excerpt from the poem "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles" by John Keats.Such dim-conceived glories of the brainBring round the heart an indescribable feud;So do these wonders a most dizzy pain,That mingles Grecian grandeur with the rudeWasting of old Time—with a billowy main—A sun—a shadow of a magnitude.

A
Even the human mind cannot overcome time.
B
Even art is affected by the ravages of time.
C
Art remains unchanged over time.
D
Time and age bring wisdom.
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Read the haiku by Bashō.Midnight frost—I’d borrowthe scarecrow’s shirt.

A
melancholy
B
playful
C
serious
D
reckless
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about literacy?

A
It seems like every day in class teachers say, “Get out your textbook.”
B
Frederick Douglas once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
C
A person’s ability to read impacts his success in every academic area.
D
Strengthening reading skills in elementary school will improve all test scores.
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

A
family
B
classmates
C
business owners
D
leaders
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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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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

A
It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers.
B
It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.
C
It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching.
D
It emphasizes the poet’s interest in folktales and traditional tales.
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Consider this image.

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A
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 haiku by Bashō.A crowhas settled on a bare branch—autumn evening.

A
crow
B
branch
C
autumn
D
evening
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation?

A
Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption.
B
Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
C
Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving.
D
Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
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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.

A
April’s
B
willow-leaves
C
butterfly
D
balances
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Read the haiku.In silent mid-nightour old scarecrow topples down . . .weird hollow echo

A
pleasing sound.
B
foreboding tone.
C
positive connotation.
D
monotonous rhythm.

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