Jaelyn Rutledge Language Arts Diagnostic Assessment
Reader Toc
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What is Natasha's purpose for writing and submitting her poetry?
Natasha Terrin is a poet. She just received word from
friend that there is a statewide poetry contest open to
anyone attending a college in Michigan. She reads the
document of rules and regulations for the contest. It states
that this is a contest for amateur poets. It further states that
the number of entries should be limited to three pieces.
Finally, it states that the contest will be judged by Pulitzer
Prize-winning poet Maxine Kumin. The winning poem will
be published in a literary magazine called Harp. Harp is a
student-run magazine published by the University of
Michigan. It can be found at most university libraries in the
state. Natasha decides she would like others to see her
work. She writes three new pieces and enters the contest.
O A. to persuade the college students in Michigan to read more
B. to instruct the readers on how to become a published poet
OC. to inform the judge about her passion for writing poetry
OD. to entertain the readers and to become a published poet