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Study the chart of word parts.Word PartDefinitioncontra-againstdictsay or speak-ionact or process

A
the act of saying something in agreement
B
the process of saying what will happen
C
the act of saying something that is the opposite
D
the process of giving a speech
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Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights.
B
The colonies have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.
C
Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.
D
British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.
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Read the passage. The issue had become too complicated to handle internally. No one on staff understood the disagreement between the disputing parties. As a solution, the committee called in an attaché to help with peace negotiations.

A
a military group specializing in wartime operations
B
an expert in diplomatic relationships
C
a lawyer who represents one side in a dispute
D
an assistant to the leader of a country
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Which statement best describes how Wheatley’s word choice in "A Hymn to the Evening" expresses her colonial values?

A
Using hyperbole, it stresses admiration and praise for God.
B
Using figurative language, it celebrates the American colonies.
C
Using the language of supplication, it addresses the importance of prayer.
D
Using traditional poetic language and devices, it discusses the importance of religious beliefs.
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Which statement best summarizes this excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution?

A
The Five Nations should meet often.
B
The Five Nations should live in peace.
C
The Five Nations should conserve nature.
D
The Five Nations should rewrite their laws.
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Study the chart of word roots. Word RootDefinitionlithstonemesointermediatemensmonthliterletter

A
belonging to a stone calendar
B
halfway through the month
C
sound belonging to a certain letter
D
of the middle Stone Age
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Read the quotation from "A Hymn to the Evening". “Night's leaden sceptre seals my drowsy eyes,Then cease, my song, till fair Aurora rise.”Wheatley uses the word leaden in these lines to suggest that

A
the speaker has woken from a long night of rest.
B
the speaker has hard work left to complete.
C
the speaker is filled with strength.
D
the speaker is tired and ready to rest.
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Read this excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV.It is distressing to see an enemy advancing into a country, but it is the only place in which we can beat them, and in which we have always beaten them, whenever they made the attempt. The nearer any disease approaches to a crisis, the nearer it is to a cure. Danger and deliverance make their advances together, and it is only the last push, in which one or the other takes the lead.How does the use of figurative language in this excerpt support Paine's message?

A
The figurative language helps readers visualize life during wartime for the colonists.
B
The figurative language helps readers understand that fighting for freedom is an urgent matter.
C
The figurative language helps readers understand the psychological effects of war on the colonists.
D
The figurative language helps readers visualize the battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Which is the best summary of the final paragraph of The Crisis, Number IV?

A
Paine asks General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain.
B
Paine informs General Howe that the colonists will continue to fight for independence.
C
Paine informs the colonists that they must sacrifice in order to attain freedom.
D
Paine asks the colonists to fight against General Howe and the British army.
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Which is the best summary of The Crisis, Number IV?

A
We are very close to achieving the freedom we have sought for so long, though the struggle to achieve it has been tiresome. General Howe has great weakness as a leader.
B
Our recent battles have been very exhausting, and though victory is within reach, we will have to work very hard to achieve it. As long as we are able to ultimately gain our freedom, it does not matter if we achieve victory in one battle or in many.
C
The rewards of freedom can only be obtained through exhausting efforts. Though our recent experiences in battle may have worn down our spirit and our physical strength, remember that we have made significant advances against the British troops.
D
We will have to struggle more diligently if we wish to achieve victory and ultimately enjoy the benefits of freedom. General Howe’s army has proven itself very capable.
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Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

A
It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.
B
It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.
C
It is about a boy who changes into a robin.
D
It explains how the first robin came into existence.
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What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

A
It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.
B
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
C
It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
D
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.

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