Paired Passage Assessment

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1. Read lines 19-21

• That humans have the same feelings as the animals
• That we can hear the animals’ cries
• That we can feel trapped at times
• That we can help the animals

2. How does the poet’s use of language in lines 14-15 contribute to the mood of the poem?

• It emphasizes the confined and restricted nature of the animals' environment.
• It evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for their former freedom.
• It highlights the vastness and beauty of the natural world.
• It conveys a feeling of helplessness and imprisonment endured by the animals.

3. What is the most likely reason the poet uses a simile in line 18?

• To highlight the physical attributes of the cages.
• To emphasize the darkness of the cages.
• To convey the idea that the animals' dreams are alive.
• To emphasize the tragedy of fading dreams.

1. Which sentence from the article “Dark Side of Aquariums” supports the idea that whales should not be kept in captivity?

• "Seeing graceful dolphins and enormous whales up close in an aquarium is amazing."
• "Dolphins and whales that live in aquariums have been kidnapped."
• "In aquariums, they do not have the space to move freely."
• "Their brains are almost as large as human brains."

2. What does the introduction in the article “Dark Side of Aquariums” help the reader understand?

• The introduction highlights the beauty and fascination associated with seeing animals in aquariums but implies there is a hidden cost to this entertainment.
• The introduction highlights the popularity of aquariums as family-friendly attractions but suggests there may be concerns about the availability of parking spaces near these venues.
• The introduction discusses the scientific research conducted in aquariums but implies there are negative consequences for the animals involved.
• The introduction presents the popularity of aquariums as tourist attractions but hints at the potential harm inflicted upon the animals for human enjoyment.

3. The author most likely included photographs in the article -

• To provide visual evidence of the differences in the emotional state of whales in the wild versus those in captivity.
• To showcase the artistic talents of the illustrator who created the graphic.
• To emphasize the importance of preserving natural habitats for marine mammals.
• To demonstrate the economic impact of aquariums on the tourism industry.

1. Which group of lines from the poem “Bound Spirits” contains a SIMILAR idea?

• "Their hearts once free, now trapped in bind."
• "Their gentle steps, once across vast plains, now paced in circles."
• "Their longing for freedom, aching and true."
• "Their spirits bound by man-made bars."

2. Which statements express ideas found in BOTH the article “The Dark Side of Aquariums” and “Bound Spirits?” Select TWO correct answers.

• The negative impact of captivity on animals' well-being.
• It's fun to see animals up close in aquariums.
• The importance of respecting and preserving the natural habitats of animals.
• Aquariums bring in lots of money for tourism.

One DIFFERENCE between the article “The Dark Side of Aquariums” and the poem “Bound Spirits” is that only the poem shows—

• Depictions of joyful animals in their natural habitat.
• Explanations of the emotional states experienced by animals.
• the destructive nature of humans

• Data illustrating the financial effects of aquariums.