1. "turned orange or crimson."

2. "The leaves cling and grow paler,"

3. "over the swirling waters of the river"

4. "as if loath to let go,"

Which two lines above provide the BEST evidence to support the idea that the willow tree’s leaves are stubborn?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 3 and 4

2) What poetic device is used in the line, "bitten by the sun"?

(A) metaphor

(B) irony

(C) personification

(D) satire

3) What poetic device is used in the line, "swing and grow paler/over the swirling waters"?

(A) hyperbole

(B) personification

(C) simile

(D) alliteration

influential figure on poetry in the 20th century. His most famous poems, such as “The Red Wheelbarrow,” are

characterized by very short lines. “Willow Poem” was published in 1921 in the collection titled “Sour Grapes.”

1. Which statement best expresses the central idea of the poem?

A. The speaker admires the willow because it grows faster than other trees.

B. The willow represents a quiet strength that comes from flexibility rather than force.

C. The speaker believes the willow is fragile and unlikely to survive harsh weather.

D. The willow symbolizes the importance of standing firm and refusing to bend.

Correct Answer: B HiSET skill: identifying central idea

2. What can the reader infer about the speaker’s attitude toward the willow?

A. The speaker views the willow as a symbol of weakness. B. The speaker is indifferent to the willow’s qualities.

C. The speaker respects the willow for its ability to endure challenges.

D. The speaker believes the willow should be replaced by stronger trees.

Correct Answer: C HiSET skill: inference based on figurative language and tone

3. Which line from the poem best supports the idea that the willow survives by adapting?

A. A line describing the willow’s branches bending.

B. A line describing the willow’s roots growing deep into the ground.

C. A line comparing the willow to a rigid oak tree.

D. A line describing the willow’s leaves falling in autumn.

Correct Answer: A HiSET skill: citing evidence to support an idea

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W: Alternative writing prompts

Th: Semicolons and colons

A) Under the right conditions, the seed begins to grow.

B) The sprout finds light and develops leaves.

C) In this stage, the tree grows rapidly until it develops into a mature tree.

D) The fruit falls from the tree.

1. Just like animals, trees have a life cycle. 2. It all starts with a simple seed, which comes from the male and female parts of trees that produce fruit. 3. The embryo in the seed breaks through the seed coat. 4. This is called a sprout. 5. Its roots start to grow downward to find water. 6. The sprout becomes a seedling. 7. Its stem begins to harden and it develops bark. 8. The roots grow even more. 9. Then, the tree reaches its sapling stage. 10. Flowers develop and reproduction occurs. 11. Fruit forms on the tree. 12. Then, the seeds from the fruit disperse. 13. Some of these seeds will grow into trees.

1. "The trunks of trees are separate, but the roots hold on to each other tightly and the branches at the top are interwoven. They are united at the deepest and the higher level. Men should be like an immense forest. "(Romano Battaglia)

2. "Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." (John Muir)

3. "Every time you feel lost, confused, think about trees, remember how they grow. Remember that a tree with lots of branches and few roots will get toppled by the first strong wind, while the sap hardly moves in a tree with many roots and few branches. Roots and branches must grow in equal measure, you have to stand both inside of things and above them, because only then will you be able to offer shade and shelter, only then will you be able to cover yourself with leaves and fruit at the proper season." (Susanna Tamaro)

Template:

• The main point of this saying by (author name) is that _____________.

• In other words, ______________.

• (author name) says that "__________."

• This saying is important because ___________.

A. Maria enjoys hiking; and she often spends weekends exploring new trails.

B. Maria enjoys hiking; she often spends weekends exploring new trails.

C. Maria enjoys hiking she often spends weekends exploring new trails;

D. Maria enjoys hiking: she often spends weekends exploring new trails.

2. Which revision best uses a colon to introduce a list?

Original sentence: The workshop will cover several topics communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

A. The workshop will cover several topics; communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

B. The workshop will cover several topics: communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

C. The workshop will cover: several topics, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

D. The workshop will cover several topics...communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

3. Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

A. I brought everything I needed for the trip: a map, snacks, and extra water.

B. I brought everything I needed for the trip; a map, snacks, and extra water.

C. I brought everything I needed for the trip, a map, snacks, and extra water.

D. I brought everything I needed for the trip - a map, snacks, and extra water: