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"Baile Folklórico" and "The Heart of a Dancer"

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15 questions
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Which inference about baile folklorico is supported by information in paragraphs 2 and 3?

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Which sentence from the text provides the best evidence for the controlling idea in the text?

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Which idea about baile folklórico is emphasized by the photograph?

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The Latin root viv, meaning "life, live," helps the reader understand that the word revived means-

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Which sentence from the text best demonstrates that Martin's family wants him to be happy?

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Part A
Which is a theme of the story?

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Part B
Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

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Based on the setting, the reader can tell that Martin believes-

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Why does the author include figurative language in paragraph 3?

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One way the texts differ is that only "The Heart of a Dancer"-

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Which evidence in "The Heart of a Dancer" best supports the idea that the Amalia in Martin's dance troupe is Amalia Hernandez from Baile Folklórico?

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Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menus.
The author of "Baile Folklórico" structures the text in order to_________________________________________________ while the author of "The Heart of a Dancer" structures the text in order to____________________________________________
Other Answer Choices:
show how an art form has evolved.
explain the origins of a Mexican dance style
emphasize the excitement of performing.
compare two styles of dance
reveal the concerns of performers.
present a solution to a cultural problem
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With which idea would both authors most likely agree?

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How does "The Heart of a Dancer" support the idea that people in Mexico value their traditional dances? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Based on "Baile Folklórico" and "The Heart of a Dancer," what type of person was Amalia Hernandez? Use evidence from the text to compare the sources and to support your answer.