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Read the paragraph from a student’s literary essay comparing two different works.(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. This paragraph supports the idea that Micaela

A
wishes her heritage was different because she has difficulty relating to her grandmother.
B
wants to find her own unique identity that is separate from her brother and her grandmother.
C
will never accept her Mexican roots because of her feelings toward her grandmother.
D
identifies with her Mexican heritage in a different way than her grandmother.
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When writing a compare-and-contrast essay about a common theme, the writer must

A
avoid explaining how both works develop the theme.
B
compare and contrast how the themes are developed.
C
be sure to use transitions and avoid literary devices.
D
explain why the author chose a particular theme.
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Read the sentence.In the story “Mericans,” Micaela thinks her grandmother is awful.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
Micaela’s grandmother mistreats her, and Micaela does not like her.
B
Micaela does not like her grandmother because the old woman mistreats her.
C
The main character of “Mericans” does not like her awful old grandmother at all.
D
The protagonist of “Mericans,” Micaela, expresses that her grandmother is awful.
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Read the sentence.The poem is about the way Japanese Americans were relocated.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The poet talks about how Japanese people were forced to move to internment camps.
B
The poem addresses the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps.
C
Mainly the poem is about the putting of Japanese people into internment camps during the war.
D
Japanese Americans were put into internment camps, and the poem talks about that.
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A strong thesis statement must

A
incorporate as much information as possible.
B
offer an impartial opinion on any topic.
C
present a topic and the writer’s viewpoint.
D
include the writer’s viewpoint and supporting evidence.
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Read the paragraph from a student’s literary essay comparing two different works.(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. Which best describes this paragraph?

A
the introduction to the essay
B
a body paragraph of the essay
C
the thesis of the essay
D
the conclusion of the essay
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Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”I have always felt funny using chopsticksand my favorite food is hot dogs. Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren’t supposed to wear shorts.Which best describes the common idea in the excerpts?

A
Both refer to the speaker’s sense of loss.
B
Both have a tone of disapproval.
C
Both reference American stereotypes.
D
Both suggest imminent change.
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Read the sentence.The speaker of Okita’s poem likes to eat American things like hot dogs.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The speaker of the poem prefers Japanese food to American food.
B
The narrator of the poem likes hot dogs, which are considered a typical American food.
C
The poem’s narrator likes to eat junk food and hot dogs, just like most kids.
D
The speaker of the poem likes to eat American foods, not Japanese foods.
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In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, a thesis statement must

A
show how the theme is developed in both works.
B
sum up all of the major points.
C
compare and contrast the theme in both works.
D
clearly explain the essay’s topic and viewpoint.
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Read the sentence. Micaela says something about her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which are the opposite of the girl’s view.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
Micaela talks about her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which are the reverse of the narrator’s view.
B
Micaela speaks about her grandmother not liking the United States, which is not the same as the narrator’s view.
C
Micaela refers to her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which contrast with her own views.
D
Micaela describes her grandmother’s dislike of the United States, which is different than what the girl feels.

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