Amanda Gorman: Poet & Activist
Which inference is best supported by paragraph 3?
A. Gorman finds writing more rewarding than reading.
B. Gorman feels that poetry is a metaphor for activism.
C. Gorman finds representation in literature important.
D. Gorman feels that poetry can help one learn to read.
Which inference is best supported by paragraph 3?
C. Gorman finds representation in literature important.
Read this statement about the information in paragraph 3.
Unfortunately, laws are not always applied equally to suspects of various kinds of crimes.
Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 most clearly supports this statement?
A. Only in a very advanced society can one make this claim.
B. Let us consider the ways laws are written and applied in various states and U.S. territories.
C. Each state mostly likely has different speed limits than its neighboring states.
D. All too often, people of power, influence, and wealth can “fix” a speeding ticket.
Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 most clearly supports this statement?
D. All too often, people of power, influence, and wealth can “fix” a speeding ticket.
Which sentence from the text best explains why Snape mistreated Harry?
A. Snape, however, treats many of them disrespectfully, antagonizing Harry and his friends while favoring students who bully others.
B. Snape eventually drifted toward evil and tried to impress Lily by dabbling in danger.
C. As a consequence, Snape was jealous of James and Lily's happiness.
D. At the end of the Harry Potter series, Snape gives his life to protect Harry.
Which sentence from the text best explains why Snape mistreated Harry?
C. As a consequence, Snape was jealous of James and Lily's happiness.
Read these sentences from paragraph 6.
As Gorman reminds everyone, poetry is how we speak to one another. It’s the language that is embedded in our hearts and brings us toward one another. Because of that, poetry is the language of social justice and recognizes that when we are all free, we can see the humanity of each other.
Which best describes what the author is saying about the language of poetry?
A. The language of poetry is unchanging.
B. The language of poetry is universal.
C. The language of poetry is political.
D. The language of poetry uses ordinary words.
Which best describes what the author is saying about the language of poetry?
B. The language of poetry is universal.
Read this sentence from the text.
“Miranda” and “the poisonous tree ruling” have helped level the playing field between rich and poor and ensure that police officers cannot act improperly.
Which idea is best supported by the author’s claim in this sentence?
A. Both rulings have made justice more equal and more consistent for all members of society.
B. The phrase "fruit of a poisonous tree" is a law, and also a metaphor for a legal principle.
C. The “poisonous tree” ruling does not apply to evidence that proves a suspect is guilty.
D. The “Miranda” ruling came first, but the “poisonous tree” ruling did not follow logically from it.
Which idea is best supported by the author’s claim in this sentence?
A. Both rulings have made justice more equal and more consistent for all members of society.
Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.
Throughout the series, he [Snape] unjustifiably hates Harry, but because of his past, his actions are explained.
What evidence does the author provide in support of this statement?
A. information on Snape’s relationship to Harry’s parents
B. descriptions of how Snape mistreated Harry
C. the fact that Snape gave his life to protect Harry
D. examples of how Snape protected Harry
What evidence does the author provide in support of this statement?
A. information on Snape’s relationship to Harry’s parents
Two-Part Question
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:Which statement best describes what poetry means to Gorman?
A. Poetry can dazzle the world.
B. Poetry is the language of activism.
C. Poetry connects people through shared emotion.
D. Poetry gives a voice to young people.
Part B:Which quote from the text best illustrates the answer in Part A?
A. "It made her think about herself as a young Black woman and what that meant for what she wanted to say about the world."
B. "As Gorman reminds everyone, poetry is how we speak to one another. It’s the language that is embedded in our hearts and brings us toward one another."
C. "Her work has changed how some people view young folks, reminding the world that age does not dictate wisdom and compassion."
D. "She built a non-profit called One Pen One Page, a space for youth to learn to write and find their paths to leadership;"
Part A:Which statement best describes what poetry means to Gorman?
C. Poetry connects people through shared emotion.
Part B:Which quote from the text best illustrates the answer in Part A?
B. "As Gorman reminds everyone, poetry is how we speak to one another. It’s the language that is embedded in our hearts and brings us toward one another."
Read this statement about the topic of the passage.
A rich person should be treated as fairly as a poor person.
Which phrase from paragraph 2 best supports this statement?
A. the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few
B. the law secures equal justice to all alike in their private disputes
C. the claim of excellence is also recognized
D. when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is preferred to the public service
Which phrase from paragraph 2 best supports this statement?
B. the law secures equal justice to all alike in their private disputes
Read the sentence from paragraph 4 of the text.
Snape eventually drifted toward evil and tried to impress Lily by dabbling in danger.
What do the words drifted and dabbling most strongly suggest about Snape?
A. He was easily influenced by those around them.
B. He did not intend to become evil.
C. He knew what he was doing was wrong.
D. He was only evil for a short period of time.
What do the words drifted and dabbling most strongly suggest about Snape?
B. He did not intend to become evil.
In what ways did the writing of Toni Morrison influence Gorman? Choose 2 answers
A. Morrison's writing led her to the work of Audre Lord, Sonia Sanchez, and Maya Angelou
B. Morrison created characters that Gorman felt she could relate to
C. Morrison's writing introduced her to the use of metaphors
D. Morrison's writing helped her pay attention to the mechanics of words
E. Morrison's writing was full of striking poetic language that stated truths
In what ways did the writing of Toni Morrison influence Gorman? Choose 2 answers
B. Morrison created characters that Gorman felt she could relate to
E. Morrison's writing was full of striking poetic language that stated truths
Which sentence from the passage is least relevant to the author’s argument?
A. Even within a state, different roads have different speed limits.
B. [Miranda] did not know the U.S. Constitution protects people from incriminating themselves.
C. A ruling made for similar reasons is known as “fruit of a poisonous tree.”
D. Its intent is for police officers to treat all suspects and evidence legally and properly.
Which sentence from the passage is least relevant to the author’s argument?
A. Even within a state, different roads have different speed limits.
Which statement from the passage demonstrates that Snape is a complex person?
A. Severus Snape is the teacher of young children, including Harry Potter, at a boarding school called Hogwarts.
B. Snape continues his heartless treatment of children throughout the series.
C. He thwarts the efforts of Harry and his friends when they try to accomplish positive feats, and ultimately Snape takes the life of a beloved leader at the school.
D. Yet, there is more to Snape’s character than villainous traits; strangely, Snape occasionally is found protecting the students, including Harry and his friends.
Which statement from the passage demonstrates that Snape is a complex person?
D. Yet, there is more to Snape’s character than villainous traits; strangely, Snape occasionally is found protecting the students, including Harry and his friends.
The following question has two parts. First answer, Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A: According to paragraph 2, which childhood experience MOST influenced Gorman in her path to becoming a poet?
A. having a mother who was an English teacher
B. having a stutter
C. using a program to learn to read and write at a young age
D. performing live poetry readings
Part B: Which BEST supports your answer to Part A?
A. stuttering helped Gorman develop an interest in the sound and impact of words
B. performing poetry live increased Gorman's confidence in becoming a writer
C. Gorman's mother taught her to read and write at home
D. Gorman became interested in the mechanics of words thanks to Hooked on Phonics
Part A: According to paragraph 2, which childhood experience MOST influenced Gorman in her path to becoming a poet?
B. having a stutter
Part B: Which BEST supports your answer to Part A?
A. stuttering helped Gorman develop an interest in the sound and impact of words
Which feature of a nonfiction text is demonstrated in the text?
A. a chronological organization style
B. a quotation from modern-day experts
C. an in-depth character study of key figures
D. a persuasive argument advocating a position
Which feature of a nonfiction text is demonstrated in the text?
D. a persuasive argument advocating a position
Select two sentences from the text that help to support the author’s final claim about whether or not Snape is a villain.
A. At the end of the Harry Potter series, Snape gives his life to protect Harry Potter.
B. A villain, by definition, is a character in a play, novel, or other type of story, who constitutes an evil force in the plot.
C. By all accounts, Professor Severus Snape, a vindictive character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, is an antagonist. . . .
D. Snape, however, treats many of them disrespectfully, antagonizing Harry and his friends while favoring students who bully others.
E. [Snape] often acts in an evil way and continually makes poor choices, but he also helps instead of hurts.
Select two sentences from the text that help to support the author’s final claim about whether or not Snape is a villain.
A. At the end of the Harry Potter series, Snape gives his life to protect Harry Potter.
E. [Snape] often acts in an evil way and continually makes poor choices, but he also helps instead of hurts.