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Read the opening lines of a poem.A message darts across the screenAs I read it, I grin

A
Because the words do not make senseBut I read it again
B
But I read it againBecause the words do not make sense
C
And I can’t hold it inBecause kind words bring happiness
D
Because kind words bring happinessAnd I can’t hold it in
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Which word(s) could be used to rhyme with this line? Check all that apply.

A
true
B
through
C
feather
D
freedom
E
review
F
below
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Read this excerpt from a student’s sonnet.I had a funny feeling in my heart because I was happy

A
My heart was like a bass drum in a parade
B
My heart was like a moth that fluttered fast
C
My heart was so full that I was sure it would burst
D
My heart was smiling, telling the world of its joy
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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 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.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 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.The camera’s shutter freezes time:A pose on the porch, a birthday smile,A carnival ride or mountain climb

A
Traveled together for many a mile.
B
Preserved forever as a photo file.
C
Life is best if one has style.
D
Find your picture in a pile.
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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 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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