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auto = "self"crat/cracy = "rule"dem = "people"Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

As the sole decision maker, the CEO considered himself the democratic leader of his company.

Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.

The solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.

The autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens’ suggestions.

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Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer."But now my death is upon me.Let me at least not die without a struggle, inglorious,but do some big thing first, that men to come shall know of it.” So [Hektor] spoke, and pulling out the sharp sword that was slungat the hollow of his side, huge and heavy, and gatheringhimself together, he made his swoop . . .

by illustrating Hektor’s quest for heroism

by showing the triumph of Hektor’s physical strength

by showing a deity’s involvement in human lives

by illustrating a community’s respect for funeral rites

Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.Then in answer the goddess grey-eyed Athene spoke to him:"Father of the shining bolt, dark misted, what is this you said?Do you wish to bring back a man who is mortal, one long sincedoomed by his destiny, from ill-sounding death and release him?Do it, then; but not all the rest of us gods shall approve you.”

the physical strength of the gods

disagreement among the gods

the humor of the gods

friendship between the gods

Read the sentence.Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book.

change “Abashed” to “Abashing”

change “mortifying” to “mortified”

change “to rewrite” to “rewriting”

change “beginning” to “began”

Which character from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is an example of a supernatural force who intervenes?

Gilgamesh

Enkidu

Lord Shamash

Humbaba

Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

Grendel is characterized as sensitive in the poem, but he is characterized as cruel in the novel.

Both the poem and the novel are all about Grendel; he is the main character in both stories.

In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.

The poem and the novel are very similar, and both characterize Grendel in the same way.

In Grendel, John Gardner uses

first-person point of view to help readers better understand Beowulf’s feelings.

first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.

third-person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters.

third-person point of view to give an impartial account of a well-known event.

In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh repeatedly has dreams and says, "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream."

It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character.

It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.

It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh’s journey has been.

It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.Again, the mountain stands for Humbaba.He threw you down, but he could not kill you.As for the handsome young man who appeared,he stands for Lord Shamash, who will rescue youand grant you everything you desire."

Lord Shamash will help both Gilgamesh and Humbaba.

Lord Shamash will help neither Gilgamesh nor Humbaba.

Lord Shamash will help Humbaba defeat Gilgamesh.

Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.

The principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms.Which definition best helps readers find the correct meaning of principal in this sentence?

first, highest in rank or importance

the head of a school or organization

a sum of money

a rule of action or conduct

Read the passage from Beowulf.They marched in step, hurrying on till the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold.Nobody on earth knew of another building like it. Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.

alliteration

full lines

rhyme

short pauses

Read the paragraph from Liam’s narrative.1I had never been more frightened in my entire life. 2As I stepped onto the diving platform, I waited for instructions from my diving coach. 3Only because his directions were so clear, and because he was so nice, was I able to do it. 4It had all been worth it, I thought, as I changed from my bathing suit back into clothes. 5I had achieved what I had set out to do.

I was able to accomplish the goal I had set for myself.

I had finally managed to dive from the highest platform.

I had surprised myself by being able to do what I didn’t think I could.

I truly owed a lot to Coach Wilkerson for all the help he had given me.

When a sentence includes a participial phrase, the phrase functions as a(n):

noun

verb

adjective

adverb

Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.His brother, fell before his feet,And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:O come, our lord and king be thou."But Ráma nobly chose to beObservant of his sire's decree.

is a royal prince.

has a loyal following.

is a courageous hero.

has a devoted brother.

What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?

It creates a rhythmic pattern.

It emphasizes Ráma's importance.

It identifies Ráma as supernatural.

It shows that Ráma is the main villain.

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ineffective

envious

reluctant

spineless

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detailed descriptions

informal language

nature imagery

short verses

Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield."Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior.

analyzing the historical impact of the text.

assessing the use of alliteration in the text.

studying the development of language in the text.

supporting an inference with evidence from the text.

Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.

War leaves enduring scars.

Fighting leads to contentment.

Great honor is found in battle.

It takes courage to end conflict.

Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.

alliteration

character

plot

rhyme

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