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Which of the following is a common purpose of literary authors?
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to persuade a government to change a law

to express a message about human nature

to teach a specific school subject

to explain a process for doing something

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Question 21 pts
As you read the passage below, identify the author’s purpose.

Kiley took two more steps toward the edge of the diving board. Gazing down at the pool, she struggled to tune out the crowd. She cringed for a moment, thinking of everyone’s expectations and feeling the anxiety bubble up. Then she remembered her father’s words of encouragement from that morning. Studying her form and training her mind on every tension of every muscle in her body, she took a deep breath. Then, in the moment before the first dip of her knees, she acknowledged a familiar flash of fear, released it, and dove.

What is MOST LIKELY the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
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to change the reader’s opinions about diving as a sport

to represent how all athletes feel during the heat of competition

to explain proper high-diving techniques to a new diver

to explore how someone might feel in a particular situation

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Question 31 pts
Read the story summary below, and think about author’s purpose.

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What is MOST LIKELY the author’s purpose for writing this story?

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to explain that grandparents can help their grandchildren manage their spending

to show how the point of view of a flea market vendor differs from that of a customer

to express the idea that solutions to problems may come from a unexpected places

to state the opinion that flea markets are good places to bond with your grandchildren

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Question 41 pts
Read the story summary below, and think about author’s purpose.

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How do the conflict and resolution in this story help suggest the author’s purpose?

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The photos and the flea market experience help resolve the conflict between Heather and her mother, so the story shows a novel solution to a common problem.

Heather and her mother cannot agree about the rules for visiting the mall, so the mall is shown to cause a conflict.

Shopping at the flea market causes conflicts between Heather and her grandmother, so it is shown to be a bad idea.

The things Heather buys at the mall are newer than the things she buys at the flea market, so the story shows that conflicts between mother and daughter are silly.

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Question 51 pts
To compare and contrast the themes of two different literary works, you should follow a specific process. What is the FIRST step in the process?
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Explain the differences between the two works, in terms of the effect of form on theme.

Make a list of the literary elements found in both works.

Analyze the effects of setting and word choice in each work.

Determine the theme of each work, and state it in your own words.

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Question 61 pts
Different literary forms tend to rely on different elements to express theme. How might a fairy tale express theme differently than a poem?
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The fairy tale would use mostly setting details to express theme, and the poem would focus more on character development.

The fairy tale would rely more on plot events to express theme while the poem would emphasize key images or repeat key words or phrases.

The fairy tale would use character development as the main means of showing theme, and the poem would rely on the setting.

The fairy tale would emphasize the significance of language, and the poem would rely more on plot development.

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Question 71 pts
Which of the following would be considered a universal theme?
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The main character learns that his mother is looking out for his best interests after all.

People in a certain culture value individual wealth more than taking care of others.

Too much power will make a person corrupt and undermine his or her sense of justice.

In Maya tradition, good was not always seen as more admirable than evil.

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Question 81 pts
A universal theme is a message about life that recurs in many forms of literature and can apply to all people and all times. Read the following story summary, and think about theme.

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What universal theme is presented by this story?
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In order to be happy, you must live in harmony with your true nature.

Graduating from college is the first step in making a good life for yourself.

The true value of art is its ability to lift people out of their dull lives for a time.

Finding a stable career is part of becoming a person of integrity.

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1. to express a message about human nature

2. to explore how someone might feel in a particular situation

3. to express the idea that solutions to problems may come from unexpected places

4. The photos and the flea market experience help resolve the conflict between Heather and her mother, so the story shows a novel solution to a common problem.

5. Determine the theme of each work, and state it in your own words.

6. The fairy tale would rely more on plot events to express theme while the poem would emphasize key images or repeat key words or phrases.

7. Too much power will make a person corrupt and undermine his or her sense of justice.

8. In order to be happy, you must live in harmony with your true nature.