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Cite evidence that shows a character rejecting cultural norms and ideas of the time period.

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“In the vanguard, fiercely fighting, / Stood an Irish Cannonier.”
“In the vanguard, fiercely fighting, / Stood an Irish Cannonier.”

“Greene’s Brigade, though shorn and shattered, / Slain and bleeding half their men, / When they heard that Irish slogan, / Turned and charged the foe again.”
“Greene’s Brigade, though shorn and shattered, / Slain and bleeding half their men, / When they heard that Irish slogan, / Turned and charged the foe again.”

“And before their reeking bayonets / Clinton’s red battalions flee.”
“And before their reeking bayonets / Clinton’s red battalions flee.”

“Quickly leaped she to the cannon, / In her fallen husband’s place, / Sponged and rammed it fast and steadyA)
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Cite evidence of an allusion to classical literature.

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“I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet.”
“I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet.”

“I like to collect items others throw away and make art from them.”
“I like to collect items others throw away and make art from them.”

“My name is Ali. I’m from Punjab, India, but my family and I live in Milwaukee—a city in Wisconsin.”
“My name is Ali. I’m from Punjab, India, but my family and I live in Milwaukee—a city in Wisconsin.”

“It’s a creature—part fox, part lion, but more the size of a medium range dog.”, / Fired it in the foema
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Use the passage to answer the question.

How is the passage influenced by the story from ancient Persia about Aladdin and his magic lamp?

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The creature comes through a portal like other myths and legends.
The creature comes through a portal like other myths and legends.

The creature that comes from the lamp is like others in the classic tales from ancient Persia.
The creature that comes from the lamp is like others in the classic tales from ancient Persia.

The main character is a young boy who is an artist and makes art from objects like the lamp.
The main character is a young boy who is an artist and makes art from objects like the lamp.

The main character finds a lamp and releases a magical being who offers to grant the character three wishes.
The main character finds a lamp and releases a magical being who offers to grant the character three wishes.
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Use the passages from The Orphan Keeper by Cameron Wright and “The Invisible Red String” by Quen Law to answer the question.

What do the physical descriptions in both passages help readers understand?

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the kinds of work people do
the kinds of work people do

the traditions of the community
the traditions of the community

the social status of characters
the social status of characters

the structure of the society
the structure of the society

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Here are the answers to the questions based on the passages you've provided:

  1. Cite evidence that shows a character rejecting cultural norms and ideas of the time period.

    • Response: “Quickly leaped she to the cannon, / In her fallen husband’s place, / Sponged and rammed it fast and steady.” (This suggests a character breaking gender norms by taking on a traditionally male role in battle.)

  2. Cite evidence of an allusion to classical literature.

    • Response: “I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet.” (This is a clear allusion to Shakespeare's famous tragic characters, Romeo and Juliet, signifying themes of love and youth.)

  3. How is the passage influenced by the story from ancient Persia about Aladdin and his magic lamp?

    • Response: The main character finds a lamp and releases a magical being who offers to grant the character three wishes. (This reflects the central theme of Aladdin’s story where a lamp releases a genie who grants wishes.)

  4. What do the physical descriptions in both passages help readers understand?

    • Response: the social status of characters. (Physical descriptions often provide insights into the characters' social status by giving clues about their appearance, clothing, and demeanor.)