The reader can clonclude that when Ella arrives at Lola's house, Ella is--

furious with Lola over her decision to quit

The author included paragraph 29 to--

convey how hurt Lola is by Ella's words

Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker--

has begun expressing ideas freely

The author uses the questions in paragraph 4 to--

explain how false assumptions kept her from pursuing writing

Which of these best expresses Ella's admiration for Lola?

"You taught me that you can make life what you want."

In paragraph 12 of the letter and lines 33-35 of the poem, both authors agree that--

writing develops a person's sense of self

How does the author organize paragraphs 8-10? By:

listing common practices used by writers

Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?

Quickly marching words,/all in a line.

The author included paragraph 15 in order to--

let us know Ella did not always want Lola to act in the play

Which statement best expresses the main conflict in the excerpt?

Lola doesn't want 2do the play b/c of bad treatment@school.

"Nothing . . . I've had a miraculous recovery." These sentences in paragraph 34 showthat Lola:

has decided to perform in the play

Based on her letter, how has the author's Hispanic heritage influenced her message? She wants:

2communicate that people from any culture can become writers

Lines 1-5 highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that--

the page appears to be taunting the speaker

Which event triggers the main problem in the excerpt?

Lola pretending to be sick on the day of the play

Reread lines 6-10 of the poem. Which sentences from the letter express the same idea?

sometimes we write [of] a [bad] date, somedays we [have] joy

In stanza 2, the poet's use of metaphor suggests that--

words help writers generate ideas

What effect does Ella's uncharacteristic behavior have on the resolution of the excerpt?

It reminds Lola of what is most important to her.

Which statement best expresses the main theme of the excerpt?

People should be true to their own goals.

Which sentence best explains why Lola is surprised by Ella's actions?

Ella, who could be the Most Shy in our yearbook, marched in.

Which sentence best supports the author's idea that reading helps writers develop their skills?

We're curious to see what others are doing with words

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1
The reader can clonclude that when Ella arrives at Lola's house, Ella is--
envious of Lola for getting a role in the school play
furious with Lola over her decision to quit
grateful to Lola for helping her become more confident
timid about confronting Lola for pretending to be sick
2
The author included paragraph 29 to--
demonstrate how upset Lola is about quitting the play
show how sad Lola feels about the way other kids treat her
convey how hurt Lola is by Ella's words
reveal how unhappy Lola is about living in the suburbs
3
Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker--
hopes to finish writing soon
wants to write about winning a race
hopes to learn organizational skills
has begun expressing ideas freely
4
The author uses the questions in paragraph 4 to--
prove that maturity has enhanced her ability to write
explain how false assumptions kept her from pursuing writing
suggest that her opinions were not accepted by others
show there are benefits to being able to speak 2 languages.
5
The letter's author and the poem's speaker would most likely consider a blank page to be a--
challenge
distraction
mystery
committment
6
Which of these best expresses Ella's admiration for Lola?
"This isn't like you at all."
"Everybody's depending on you."
"You taught me that you can make life what you want."
"What happened to the person who never gives up?"
7
In paragraph 12 of the letter and lines 33-35 of the poem, both authors agree that--
writing develops a person's sense of self
expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing
searching for ideas in various places improves writing
writing helps others resolve their conflicts.
8
How does the author organize paragraphs 8-10? By:
listing common practices used by writers
identifying problems writers face while revising their work
comparing strategies writers use to develop their ideas
stating reasons writers avoid trying different techniques
9
Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?
Hello, words./Hello victory!
Start with any scribble/and soon the ideas will form.
Quickly marching words,/all in a line.
"In lush gardens,/the words will bloom up all around you,"
10
The author included paragraph 15 in order to--
explain why Lola decided she does not want to perform
show us Lola is no longer interested in being in the play
show Ella is mad @Lola 4ignoring her advice (doing the play)
let us know Ella did not always want Lola to act in the play
11
Which statement best expresses the main conflict in the excerpt?
Ella respects Lola&wants her to talk to Carla and her peers.
Lola is upset that Ella has come to her house so early
Lola doesn't want 2do the play b/c of bad treatment@school.
Carlawants the lead role in the play.
12
"Nothing . . . I've had a miraculous recovery." These sentences in paragraph 34 showthat Lola:
has agreed to let Carla have the lead role in the play
has decided to perform in the play
plans to continue to cry with Ella
hopes her mother does not realize she is angry
13
Based on her letter, how has the author's Hispanic heritage influenced her message? She wants:
2communicate that people from any culture can become writers
to stress the storytelling's importance in Hispanic culture.
to celebrate Hispanic authors' accomplishments.
2 encourage people 2 write about their culture's uniqueness
14
Lines 1-5 highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that--
the speaker does not fell like writing at that moment
the speaker is unsure where to write his thoughts
the page appears to be taunting the speaker
the page does not provide the speaker with useful ideas
15
Which event triggers the main problem in the excerpt?
Lola arguing with Ella about her decision
Lola getting the role Carla Santini wanted in the play
Lola moving to a new school in the suburbs
Lola pretending to be sick on the day of the play
16
Reread lines 6-10 of the poem. Which sentences from the letter express the same idea?
When I was in grade school...I read comic books&mysteries...
sometimes we write [of] a [bad] date, somedays we [have] joy
...writing at airports or on kitchen tables, even on napkins
some writers r quiet&shy, others noisy, others...obnoxious
17
In stanza 2, the poet's use of metaphor suggests that--
exercise helps writers develop their thoughts
ideas can overwhelm writers
words help writers generate ideas
writers depend on others to complete their work
18
What effect does Ella's uncharacteristic behavior have on the resolution of the excerpt?
It forces Lola to think about revising her motto.
It makes Lola question her friendship with Ella.
It helps Lola accept that she is not as talented as Carla.
It reminds Lola of what is most important to her.
19
Which statement best expresses the main theme of the excerpt?
People should be true to their own goals.
People should accept their friends' decisions
Friends who have overcome obstacles give useful advice.
It is best to avoid problems rather than try to solve them.
20
In the poem, the speaker's mood changes from--
relaxed to excited
lonely to peaceful
frustrated to joyous
uncertain to discouraged
21
Which sentence best explains why Lola is surprised by Ella's actions?
Ella's face was red and blotchy from crying.
Ella gazed in silence for several seconds.
Ella, who could be the Most Shy in our yearbook, marched in.
I figured she'd wait till the weekend to come.
22
Which sentence best supports the author's idea that reading helps writers develop their skills?
Revising is now one of my favorite parts of being a writer
We're curious to see what others are doing with words
W/o practice, u will never learn 2hear&sing ur own ... song.
I've spent more and more time writing my own books.
23
In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means--
frightening
confident
fearless
encouraging

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