Read the following passage:A boy is insecure and unhappy until a mentor begins teaching him martial arts. The boy's strength and confidence grow, and he begins competing at a national level. When the mentor passes away suddenly, the boy realizes that it was not the sport but the friendship that he most loved.Which of the following story descriptions most directly shares themes with the passage above?A.A boxer is at the top of his sport until his closest relationship falls apart and he loses his passion for boxing.B.Two friends who meet at summer camp continue to stay in touch by writing letters, using only the secret code they learned at camp.C.A piano teacher learns that one of his best students actually prefers drums, but she shows up regularly because she has no other role model.D.A young man is picked on regularly at school until he learns to juggle and impresses his classmates, who then beg him to perform at school functions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following summary:A young student in a tough neighborhood is gifted intellectually but must shun the dangerous streets of his neighborhood in order to achieve academically. This results in his being lonely throughout school. He goes to college, but his social life has suffered, and he has few friends from his own neighborhood.Based on this passage, a reader is most likely to come to what conclusion about the story's themes?A.The author believes that human nature makes people social, and that only strong minds can overcome this natural instinct.B.The author believes that all achievement requires sacrifice, and that these sacrifices can be incredibly difficult.C.The author believes that achievement by an individual is good, but only if it is accompanied by social progress.D.The author believes that achievement made dishonestly is never satisfying, and that envy is a matter of perspective.

Read the following summary:A firefighter who has recently experienced a divorce feels emotionally alienated and depressed. He isolates himself from his friends and spends most of his time angry.Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that the themes of this story are about learning to care for others and learning to be patient with oneself?A.The firefighter is stuck in a building on fire and must wait for rescue.B.The firefighter must counsel a fellow firefighter who is experiencing illness.C.The firefighter decides to become an instructor at the local firefighting academy.D.The firefighter discovers a kitten in a house fire and must learn to raise it himself.

Read the following passage:These guys don't understand! I am good at sports — real sports, though. Not this dumb game. Back home, everyone knew I was a great athlete. But here, I don't understand the rules or the positions of the game and they all make fun of me because of it. I know I can show them what a good player I am, but I would rather just play the sports I'm used to.What is one plot development that would make the cultural conflict worse in this story?A.The narrator learns the new sport and proves himself by excelling at it.B.The narrator takes part in the new sport but blows a big play by breaking a rule.C.The narrator decides to try out for the school play rather than play on a sports team.D.The narrator tries to start a team of his own, but no one else joins him.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married to other people and discover that their children are in the same kindergarten class.Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new beginnings?A.They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends but that their children can never date one another.B.They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.C.They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one week and worst enemies the next.D.They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and secretly wonder what might have been.

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