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Read the excerpt from Persepolis.

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A
They show that Iranian children living in poverty had to work.
B
They make Marjane grateful for all she has.
C
They describe the privilege that Marjane has.
D
They illustrate Marjane’s embarrassment.
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Which features make this an example of a Shakespearean sonnet? Select three options.

A
the abab, cdcd, efef, gg rhyme scheme
B
the groupings of two stressed syllables
C
the widespread use of iambic pentameter
D
the use of three quatrains followed by a couplet
E
the fact that the final lines summarize the preceding lines
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Which statements are true of realistic fiction? Select three options.

A
The conflicts are common problems with believable outcomes.
B
The characters are historical figures or people living today.
C
The setting is an environment that reflects the real world as it is.
D
The theme provides relatable messages about everyday life.
E
The tone is developed through the reader's perspective.
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Read Shakespeare's "Sonnet 19.”Devouring Time, blunt thou the lion's paws,And make the earth devour her own sweet brood;Pluck the keen teeth from the fierce tiger's jaws,And burn the long-liv'd phoenix, in her blood;Make glad and sorry seasons as thou fleets,5And do whate'er thou wilt, swift-footed Time,To the wide world and all her fading sweets;But I forbid thee one most heinous crime:O! carve not with thy hours my love's fair brow,Nor draw no lines there with thine antique pen;10Him in thy course untainted do allowFor beauty's pattern to succeeding men.Yet, do thy worst old Time: despite thy wrong,My love shall in my verse ever live young.

A
Keep time from passing.
B
Time cannot alter my love.
C
My love has beautiful brows.
D
Do not make my love look older.
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Study the cartoon Bubble Sheets, by Greg Kearney.

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A
The students have no expressions on their faces, showing that they are not happy about the tests.
B
The exams are huge and are labeled "more tests" and "still more tests," showing that testing is overdone.
C
The student's response to testing is that he is prepared for it, showing that testing works well.
D
The children are paying attention to the test schedule, showing that students are diligent.
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Whose perspective does an editorial cartoonist use to create a cartoon?

A
the readers’ perspective
B
politicians’ perspective
C
their boss’s perspective
D
their own perspective
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Read the excerpt from Persepolis.What is the central idea of these panels?

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A
Marjane wants to be a prophet to help others face their fate.
B
Marjane wants to be a prophet to make others wealthy.
C
Marjane wants to be a prophet to abolish embarrassment.
D
Marjane wants to be a prophet to fix the world’s injustices.
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Study the cartoon by Signe Wilkinson.

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A
The expressions on the turkeys' faces make it clear that they are not happy with their situation.
B
The turkeys are bigger than the fence, signifying the importance of health care compared to other things.
C
The barn is small compared to the turkeys, showing that turkeys are mistreated by farmers.
D
The turkey heading for slaughter asking about health care critiques current healthcare systems.
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What is a couplet, in the context of a Shakespearean sonnet?

A
the final two lines
B
any two lines that rhyme
C
two adjacent syllables in which the first syllable is stressed
D
two adjacent syllables in which the second syllable is stressed
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Which words and phrases in the sonnet indicate that the tone is satirical? Select two options.

A
“My mistress”
B
“black wires grow on her head”
C
“I have seen roses damask’d”
D
“the breath that from my mistress reeks”
E
“As any she belied with false compare”
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Read the prompt for Kimi’s essay.Cell phone use has a detrimental impact on student learning. Write a research-based essay to inform readers about why this statement is valid. Properly cite research evidence to educate the audience about the topic.

A
one that presents well-organized and synthesized facts that demonstrate how cell phone use negatively affects learning
B
one that explains why cell phone use can both aid and negatively affect learning
C
one that illustrates her opinion about why cell phone use can have a negative impact on learning
D
one that entertains the audience by using humor with facts about the negative impact of cell phones on learning
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Study the editorial cartoon by John R. Rose.

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A
the happy expression on the child’s face
B
the message on the blackboard
C
the long list of activities the child gives
D
the books the children are carrying
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Read the paragraph that Deepak wrote to explain how he used a checklist to revise his paper.I checked my transitions to make sure they made sense. I also reread my sentences to determine whether they were too similar in style and length. I fixed a couple to add variety. I found one or two words that needed extended definitions and added them. I made sure that I summarized all research evidence throughout the paper.

A
He should try to keep all of his sentences the same length.
B
He should use more than one technique to integrate his evidence.
C
He should make sure he has a transition for every sentence in the paper.
D
He should avoid extended definitions that provide too much information.
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Which queries best evaluate sources for a research-based essay on the most effective types of physical activity? Select three options.

A
Is the author of this researched source unbiased?
B
Does the author have a degree from a good college?
C
Can this source be accessed in HTML and PDF format?
D
Does the source contain research that was conducted recently?
E
Is the publisher of this source a valid and reliable source of information?
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What similarities do the narrators’ perspectives most reveal? Select two options.

A
They both experience alienation in school.
B
They both feel similar to everyone around them.
C
They are both unsure about being told what to wear.
D
They both resent their religious education.
E
They both know the effects of war firsthand.
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What evidence supports the cartoonist’s perspective about declining participation in little league? Select two options.

A
the title of the cartoon at the top
B
the response of the boy on the right
C
the bright colors used in the cartoon
D
the size of the bat held by the boy on the left
E
the uniform worn by the boy on the left
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Read the excerpt from Persepolis.

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A
The maid was sad and missed her family.
B
The maid was a child, like Marjane.
C
The maid was always hungry and ate a lot.
D
The maid and Marjane played a lot.
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Study the cartoon Modern Window Shopping by Nate Beeler.

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A
Consumers are trading retail store shopping for online shopping.
B
Consumers get their news online, not from newspapers.
C
Consumers have an increasing desire to acquire new things.
D
Consumers are always looking for better technology.
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Read this excerpt from Colleen’s research-based essay on trends in education.What was once a trend in education may now be considered passé, as research has transformed the field completely more than once over the past 30 years. The makerspace of today may no longer be used in five years; however, these places where students can gather for project-based learning and discovery seem popular enough to have staying power.

A
The word passé requires an extended definition because it is foreign and might be unfamiliar to her intended audience.
B
The word makerspace requires an extended definition because it is complex and most likely unfamiliar to the audience of the paper.
C
The phrase staying power requires an extended definition because it is an infrequently used term that may confuse the audience.
D
No words require extended definitions; all potentially unfamiliar words are appropriately supported by context.
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Which statements describe the last two lines of a Shakespearean sonnet? Select four options.

A
They rhyme with each other.
B
They are referred to as a couplet.
C
They are the last two lines of a quatrain.
D
They may reinterpret the poem’s meaning.
E
They change the sonnet’s rhythmic pattern.

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