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Read the passage.Amira is punctilious about where everything in her room should go, and can't stand it when anything is out of place. Her friend Luz is the exact opposite, leaving a trail of stray pens, sticky notes, and unmatched gym socks wherever she goes.What does the word punctilious most likely suggest? Select two options.

A
that Amira is somewhat neat
B
that Amira is indifferent about how her room looks
C
that Amira is controlling with regard to details
D
that Amira is lazy and unmotivated
E
that Amira is uptight about cleanliness
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Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution of a narrative? Select two options.

A
Before I could even explain, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.
B
I have lived on a farm since I was two years old, when my parents decided they would raise sheep.
C
"I can replace the window," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders, "but I can't replace you."
D
The closer we got to the theater, the more my stomach churned at the thought of seeing Frank.
E
The audience stood up, cheering wildly, and I've never felt so relieved in my life.
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Read the excerpts from "The Royal House of Thebes" and " The Story of a Warrior Queen.""You knew my edict?" Creon asked. "Yes," Antigone replied. "And you transgressed the law?" "Your law, but not the law of Justice who dwells with the gods," Antigone said. "The unwritten laws of heaven are not of today nor yesterday, but from all time."–"The Royal House of Thebes"As she spoke, fierce desires for revenge grew in them. They had hated their Roman conquerors before, now the hatred became a madness.So, when Boadicea had finished speaking, a cry of rage rose from the Britons. They beat upon their shields with their swords, and swore to avenge their Queen, to fight and die for her and for their country.–"The Story of a Warrior Queen"

A
The law of the gods is higher than human law.
B
Cleverness is better than strength.
C
One must follow one’s own moral code, no matter the price.
D
Breaking the rules gets you into trouble.
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Which two factors combine to form an author’s purpose for writing a text?

A
audience and message
B
imagery and repetition
C
narrator and narrator's point of view
D
tone and word choice
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When a text encourages the reader to believe or do something, the author's purpose is

A
to entertain.
B
to inform.
C
to persuade.
D
to explain.

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