Read the following passage:A young man is moving house because his relationship is ending. He discovers an old diary from his younger years and reads it. He realizes that it is not his partner who has changed, but himself, and the real problem in his life is his unhappiness in his career. He resolves to stay and recommit himself to happiness.Which of the following story descriptions most directly shares themes with the passage above?A.A child is unable to wait patiently for his mother to return home from working overseas.B.A woman escapes an oppressive home to find herself alone in a strange city.C.A college student convinces herself she is uninterested in school before realizing that she has chosen the wrong major.D.Two travelers arrive late at night at a mysterious inn, where supernatural events threaten their safety.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement describes the main theme of the short story?A. Moving to a new place creates exciting new opportunities.B. It is important to hold onto who you are when you are in a new place.C. Housework is time-consuming and keeps women from living their dreams.D. Moving away from your family means that you will lose your connection with them.

In the story 'A House Is Not a Home', the narrator faces a series of unfortunate events. His house is destroyed in a fire, forcing him and his family to move to a rented house. Additionally, starting at a new school causes him to feel lonely and disconnected from his peers. However, soon enough, things begin to change for the better.The narrator's schoolmates come together to help him overcome his difficulties. They generously provide him with essential items such as books and clothing, making it easier for him to adjust to his new environment. In addition, the narrator is deeply saddened by the loss of his beloved pet cat, which had gone missing during the fire.Fortunately, a kind woman in the neighborhood finds the cat and returns it to the narrator, bringing him immense joy and relief. Thanks to the support and compassion of those around him, the narrator's life gradually returns to normal. This story illustrates the power of community and the importance of relying on others during times of hardship

Read the following passage:A woman has a successful career as a psychologist and an author. Although she has high hopes of her daughter achieving a similar status, the daughter dreams of teaching English in a developing country far away.Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that the themes of this story are putting family first and accepting differences?A.The woman agrees to make a large donation to a charitable organization if her daughter stays in school to complete her degree.B.The woman wishes her daughter well and becomes immersed in work to keep from missing her.C.The woman offers her daughter the opportunity to coauthor a book with her in order to keep her close to home.D.The woman plans a fund-raising speaking event to support the construction of a new school in the village where her daughter will be teaching.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In a personal narrative, an author explores the effects of his childhood spent in poverty. He realizes that his mother had made sacrifices that he did not appreciate at the time. Because of her efforts to ensure he had a good education, he was able to rise above his circumstances.What two topics does this narrative most clearly address?A.Personal identity and family dynamicsB.Societal expectations and achievementC.Opportunity and personal reflectionD.Independence and personal growthSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In a personal narrative, an author describes her experiences as a teacher in a poor village far from her home country. After suffering emotional and material losses, she decided to turn her attention to those less fortunate than herself. To her surprise, she found her students to be more content than she herself had ever been.What two topics does this narrative most clearly address?A.Solitude in nature and self-reflectionB.Charity toward others and failed romanceC.Perseverance and the importance of educationD.Dealing with loss and personal growthSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS