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Which idea is supported by information in BOTH the poem and the article?
It is important to never give up.
People should take care of the environment.
People should appreciate the beauty in nature.
The choices you make determine your future.
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 discusses how choices affect the future.
Only the author uses figurative language to create mood.
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 didn't have to make a choice, but the speaker did.
Jordan made a mistake, but the speaker chose correctly.
Jordan was certain of his choice, but the speaker's wasn't.
Jordan chose a different path, but the speaker didn't.
In what way is the focus of the article and the poem SIMILAR?
Both explained how to overcome failure.
Both illustrated overcoming an obstacle.
Both detailed the importance of hard work.
Both highlighted individual choice.
In what way does the poet develop the idea of choice DIFFERENTLY from the author?
Only the poet uses formal language.
Only the poet uses symbolism.
Only the poet uses a logical progression of time.
Only the poet reveals choice through actions.
In "Junior Varsity Michael Jordan," what is the key idea of the section "The Legend of Michael Jordan was Born?"
Jordan was a McDonalds All American.
Jordan became the greatest basketball player of all time.
Jordan made the varsity after practicing all summer.
Jordan led his varsity team in scoring.
In "Junior Varsity Michael Jordan," how does the author support the idea that Jordan "turned failure into motivation?"
By providing statistics from Jordan's rookie NBA season.
By using quotations from Michael Jordan.
By detailing facts about Jordan's baseball skills.
By highlighting LeRoy Smith's opinions about 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 is lonely.
The speaker is nervous.
The speaker enjoys adventure.
The speaker is apathetic.
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.
