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Leah's blog claims that teenagers can be successful entrepreneurs. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?
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an interview with a 14-year-old boy who earned $5,000 making and selling cheesecakes
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Which multimedia choices could improve a blog post persuading readers to vote for a political candidate? Check all that apply.
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an interview with an unbiased and impartial political reporter
a video clip of the candidate reading to children
an interview with a respected judge praising the candidate
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Cheyenne created a blog to motivate readers to try mountain biking. The main purpose of her blog is to
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persuade.
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My first driving lesson was a disaster. The only thing I knew about driving was how to turn on the radio! My instructor, Ms. Shelley, was really patient. Still, after two missed turns, a scary moment on the highway, and a close call in the parking lot, I could tell she was happy to finally get back behind the wheel!
The purpose of Ally's blog is to
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entertain with humorous anecdotes.
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Read the excerpt from Liam's blog.
If it's spring cleaning time at your house, please consider giving me a call! My friends and I started washing windows three years ago. We supply all of our own equipment and leave your house sparkling clean. Our service is guaranteed!
The purpose of Liam's blog is to
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advertise his window washing service.
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Megan's blog claims that dance can be used to understand a variety of cultures and people. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?
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a chart showing the significance of three traditional African dances
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Read the passage from "The Caged Bird."
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
What concept from the poem does author Maya Angelou also address in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
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Angelou equates using one's voice with freedom.
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Read the passage from "The Caged Bird."
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
What is the literal meaning of stalks?
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to walk with measured, stiff strides
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Read the passage from "The Caged Bird."
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
How does the figurative language in this stanza work as part of the extended metaphor?
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It creates images of freedom.
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Read the excerpt from Jackson's blog.
Learning to speak a new language is one of the best decisions I ever made! This summer, I traveled throughout Japan with my robotics team and was able to communicate with almost everyone we met. Next year, I'm planning to live in Japan as an exchange student. I think it will help me improve my Japanese reading and writing skills. I hope all my friends get inspired to learn a language, too!
The purpose of Jackson's blog is to
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advertise foreign language lessons.
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase as an adverbial phrase?
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The bumpy road jangled the carriage that we drove around the lake.
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Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side's answer to the richest white woman in town.
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Mrs. Flowers's words
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e • frain [ri-freyn]
1. (verb) to resist doing something
2. (noun) the chorus of a musical piece
Which sentence uses refrain as a noun?
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The haunting refrain stayed with the audience long after the show ended.
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ead the excerpt from Jackson's blog.
Learning to speak a new language is one of the best decisions I ever made! This summer, I traveled throughout Japan with my robotics team and was able to communicate with almost everyone we met. Next year, I'm planning to live in Japan as an exchange student. I think it will help me improve my Japanese reading and writing skills. I hope all my friends get inspired to learn a language, too!
The purpose of Jackson's blog is to
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persuade readers to learn a language.
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Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side's answer to the richest white woman in town
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inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers's social position in Black Stamps
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is a group of words that work together to express an idea and can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb.
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phrase
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Read the sentence.
The skillful pilot maneuvered successfully during the training mission.
How does the underlined phrase in the sentence function?
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It's a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial phrase.
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Which multimedia choice would be most effective in persuading blog readers to learn to play a musical instrument?
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an interview with a successful popular musician
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The of a poem is the attitude of the text toward the subject and theme.
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tone
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n "The Caged Bird," what is the speaker's tone or attitude toward the subject of oppression? Check all that apply.
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anger
defiance
outrage
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Read the passage from "The Caged Bird."
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
What concept from the poem does author Maya Angelou also address in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
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Angelou equates using one's voice with freedom.
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Which blog statement is an example of a claim?
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Budgeting is an important skill for teenagers to develop and practice before leaving home.
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ead the passage from "The Caged Bird."
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
What is the literal meaning of stalks?
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to walk with measured, stiff strides
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ead the passage from "The Caged Bird."
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
How does the figurative language in this stanza work as part of the extended metaphor?
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It creates images of freedom.
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase as an adverbial phrase?
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The bumpy road jangled the carriage that we drove around the lake.
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re • frain [ri-freyn]
1. (verb) to resist doing something
2. (noun) the chorus of a musical piece
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The haunting refrain stayed with the audience long after the show ended.
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Read the excerpt from Jackson's blog.
Learning to speak a new language is one of the best decisions I ever made! This summer, I traveled throughout Japan with my robotics team and was able to communicate with almost everyone we met. Next year, I'm planning to live in Japan as an exchange student. I think it will help me improve my Japanese reading and writing skills. I hope all my friends get inspired to learn a language, too!
The purpose of Jackson's blog is to
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persuade readers to learn a language.
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Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side's answer to the richest white woman in town.
The author's purpose in including this passage is to
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inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers's social position in Black Stamps.
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ead the sentence.
The skillful pilot maneuvered successfully during the training mission.
How does the underlined phrase in the sentence function?
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It's a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial phrase.