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Read the beginning of a sonnet.With valentines, I’ll offer her my heartCan cards express the sentiment I feel?

A
I’ll say that we should never be apartAnd candy hearts will sweeten my appeal
B
I’ll promise her my love for her is realAnd color her a priceless work of art
C
I’ll write the words to share my secret hopesMy feelings I will finally reveal
D
I’ll send the notes to brighten up her dayAnd hope that she feels the same way
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Read the incomplete quatrain.The snowy hill calls to the sleeping childCome play! It’s time to run, and jump, and slide!My slope is steep, and every ride is wild!

A
Wake up! It’s time to come enjoy the snow!
B
Wake up! I long for kids to come and play!
C
Awake, sweet child! Embrace the winter thrills!
D
Awake, sweet child! It’s time to come outside!
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Which word(s) could be used to rhyme with this line? Check all that apply.

A
release
B
liberty
C
agree
D
belief
E
victory
F
reply
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Read the beginning of a sonnet.The dark descends and soon the sounds of nightEcho through the woods, across the creek

A
The sound of mice as they begin to squeakAnd tulip branches as they sway and creak
B
A pair of bats who are brave without the lightAnd firefly flashlights that begin to ignite
C
A whisper of an owl’s wings in flightAnd mud-bound frogs learning how to speak
D
A wind disturbing peaceful, sleeping leavesA midnight pipe that springs a stubborn leak
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Read this excerpt from a student’s sonnet.I was ignorant until my teacher’s words inspired me

A
Her words were light that brightened my dim soul
B
My teacher was like a lighthouse for weary travelers
C
The lecture grabbed the students, startling them
D
Inspiration was felt by all, we left the lecture standing tall
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Read the incomplete quatrain.No one knows the dreams within my mindThey vanish with the early light of dawnAnd leave no trace for meddlers to find

A
My mind’s a buried treasure on the beach
B
My mind’s a window with the curtains drawn
C
My stealthy brain is known to none but me
D
My stealthy brain is like a burial tomb
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Read the chart. Which viewpoint or theme best completes the chart?

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There is a hobby store downtown.
B
I learned how to juggle at camp.
C
Special interests develop personality.
D
Tell me your favorite hobby or interest.
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Which line is written in iambic pentameter?

A
Chirping birds sound the alarm that spring has returned
B
The birds’ return reminds the world of spring
C
Birds and spring are in the air today
D
Spring is a sky full of birds
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Read the incomplete poem.Dive deep to see the life belowFish amaze with their colors brightPlants bloom big like a firework show

A
The sea’s dangers fill my sight.
B
On the beach, I’ll fly a kite.
C
It’s fun to watch the sky at night.
D
The ocean’s beauty is pure delight.

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