Supporting Ideas With Examples Practice Test

Write a 4–5 paragraph literary analysis of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Your thesis states that the novel shows moral courage as a quiet commitment to justice despite social pressure. Develop at least two supporting ideas, each anchored in relevant quotations, such as Atticus advising Scout that "you never really understand a person" until you consider his perspective, and Atticus defending Tom Robinson even when the town disapproves. Organize with an introduction, body paragraphs with transitions, and a concluding restatement.

Which statement provides the best evidence for the claim that moral courage persists despite social pressure?

Write a 4–5 paragraph personal experience essay about learning to manage time during a demanding school term. Your thesis argues that consistent planning improves performance because it reduces last-minute stress and creates space for revision. Support at least two reasons with concrete examples, such as using a weekly calendar to break projects into steps, setting phone limits during homework, and revising essays earlier after teacher feedback. Use an introduction, transitions between ideas, and a concluding reflection.

Which example best supports the thesis that planning reduces last-minute stress?