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Which idea is supported by information in BOTH the poem and the article?
People should take care of the environment.
It is important to never give up.
The choices you make determine your future.
People should appreciate the beauty in nature.
What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the authors of the article and the poet of the poem create understanding for the reader?
Only the author uses figurative language to create mood.
Only the author discusses how choices affect the future.
Only the author tells the events in chronological order.
Only the author uses an objective point of view.
What is a major way Michael Jordan's experience DIFFERS from the speakers?
Jordan made a mistake, but the speaker chose correctly.
Jordan didn't have to make a choice, but the speaker did.
Jordan chose a different path, but the speaker didn't.
Jordan was certain of his choice, but the speaker's wasn't.
In what way is the focus of the article and the poem SIMILAR?
Both illustrated overcoming an obstacle.
Both highlighted individual choice.
Both detailed the importance of hard work.
Both explained how to overcome failure.
In what way does the poet develop the idea of choice DIFFERENTLY from the author?
Only the poet uses formal language.
Only the poet reveals choice through actions.
Only the poet uses symbolism.
Only the poet uses a logical progression of time.
In "Junior Varsity Michael Jordan," what is the key idea of the section "The Legend of Michael Jordan was Born?"
Jordan led his varsity team in scoring.
Jordan made the varsity after practicing all summer.
Jordan became the greatest basketball player of all time.
Jordan was a McDonalds All American.
In "Junior Varsity Michael Jordan," how does the author support the idea that Jordan "turned failure into motivation?"
By highlighting LeRoy Smith's opinions about Jordan.
By providing statistics from Jordan's rookie NBA season.
By detailing facts about Jordan's baseball skills.
By using quotations from Michael Jordan.
In "The Road Not Taken," how does the fourth stanza support the theme of the poem?
By suggesting that choices change us
By stating that choices look different after time passes.
By implying that all choices are the same
By highlighting how choices are unimportant
What does line 3 suggest about the speaker?
The speaker enjoys adventure.
The speaker is lonely.
The speaker is apathetic.
The speaker is nervous.
In "The Road Not Taken," what does the final line of the third stanza most likely refer to?
It can be beneficial to start over.
It's easy to undo a choice.
Sometimes we get lost on life's journey.
The choices we make often lead to certain outcomes.
