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What is the theme of the story "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes?"
Don't be afraid to follow your dreams.
Be persistent in achieving your dreams.
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2. Part A
Which of these best describes Papi's response to his daughter's questions in paragraphs 1-8?
B. indirect, because he is not ready to have this discussion
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Which sentence from the passage "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes" best supports the answer to Part A?
C. "He takes a bit, smiles, and says 'I dreamed to be a papi.'" (paragraph 8)
1. Part B
Highlight two phrases in paragraph 37 that best support the answer to Part A.
- People standing off to the side with their eyes closed and their tongues licking their lips
- Something good is going on
- they make way like I'm Moses
- Serving slices of his fruit tart with one hand and taking money with the other
Which type of figurative language is the following sentence:
That only happens once in a blue moon.
Idiom
Use context clues to determine the meaning of "skirmish" in the sentence:
During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order
Skirmish: fight, conflict, confrontation
4. Part B
Which paragraph contains a word that has a similar meaning to "humiliation?"
A. paragraph 2
What is the theme of the story "The Dreamer?"
Always follow your dreams.
Don't be afraid to be unapologetically yourself.
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3. Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 24 of the passage.
What does these sentence structure reveal about Lita?
B. She is nervous and speaking quickly.
6. Part B
Which of these sentences from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
D. "He would use this name to save Father the humiliation of having a son who was a poet."
4. Part A
What is the meaning of "humiliation" as it is used in paragraph 6?
B. disgrace
5. Part A
What is the meaning of "persistent" as it is used in paragraph 13?
A. constant
1. Part A
What does the phrase a wall of people suggest in paragraph 37?
6. Part A
Why does Neftali publish a new poem using a name he invented?
C. He believes that he needs to hide his identity.
3. Part B
Select one sentence from the passage that best supports the answer to Part A.
The aroma of fresh coffee in the morning always puts a bright smile on my face.
Imagery
5. Part B
Which words from paragraph 13 support the answer to Part A?
B. "He wrote no matter what his circumstances..."