Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice Answers

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How do the purposes of the passages differ?

A

The first passage informs; the second narrates.

B

The first passages informs; the second persuades.

C

The first passage explains; the second informs.

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How does the language in the second passage contribute to its effect?

A

The writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion.

B

The writer uses neutral language to provide information without emotion.

C

The writer uses syntax to narrate a story and express anger.

D

The writer uses jargon to illustrate his or her knowledge of traffic.

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First, replace the boldfaced neutral word to give the following statement a positive connotation. “Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.”

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mindful

B

concerned

C

generous

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What type of context clue is used to determine the meaning of abnormalities?

A

example

B

definition

C

antonym

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The word manipulation has a connotation in this passage.

A

positive

B

negative

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✔ influentialmighty

Answers:

“The Harlem Renaissance lasted only twenty years, but it was one of the most movements in African American artistic history. Centered on Harlem in New York City, the Harlem Renaissance civil rights or:influential

“The Harlem Renaissance lasted only twenty years, but it was one of the most movements in African American artistic history. Centered on Harlem in New York City, the Harlem Renaissance civil rights or:was closely connected to

“The Harlem Renaissance lasted only twenty years, but it was one of the most movements in African American artistic history. Centered on Harlem in New York City, the Harlem Renaissance civil rights or:members

“The Harlem Renaissance lasted only twenty years, but it was one of the most movements in African American artistic history. Centered on Harlem in New York City, the Harlem Renaissance civil rights or:inspired

“The Harlem Renaissance lasted only twenty years, but it was one of the most movements in African American artistic history. Centered on Harlem in New York City, the Harlem Renaissance civil rights or:Their works remain popular today.

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A student wrote the following letter to his school board to persuade the members not to cut funding for his swim team. Use the drop-down menus to maintain a consistent tone and style that is appropriate to the audience, product, and purpose of the letter.

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“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am s:should not

“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am s:members

“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am s:to donate

“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am s:much-needed

“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am s:Sincerely

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How do the effects of the passages differ?The first passage gives information, while the second passage evokes and expresses emotion.The first passage provides details, while the second passage includes a call to action.The first passage gives more information, while the second passage is vague.

A

The first passage gives information, while the second passage evokes and expresses emotion.

B

The first passage provides details, while the second passage includes a call to action.

C

The first passage gives more information, while the second passage is vague.

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Now replace the neutral word to give the statement a negative connotation. “Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.”

A

wasteful

B

cheap

C

protective

2

Use context clues to define diluted.

A

thinned out

B

cleaned

C

destroyed or eliminated

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How does the connotation of the word manipulation add to the author’s argument?

A

It stresses that the changes made were unnatural.

B

It emphasizes the amount of time these changes took to develop.

C

It highlights how many changes have been made to the breed.

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✔ was closely connected to had a lot to do with

A

✔ was closely connected to

B

had a lot to do with

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guyspeople✔ members

A

guys

B

people

C

✔ members

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“If there is one thing I can count on, it is that my loving grandparents will go overboard when taking care of me. My grandparents prepared a huge, delicious [___] when I visited their house last weekend. When I asked why they had made so much food, they said it was because I looked [___]. I informed them that I was just [___] from all of my trips to the gym. When the evening ended, I was sad I had to [___].”

A

feast

B

binge

C

banquet

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Use context clues to define sustainable.

A

long-lasting

B

recurring once per year

C

self-maintaining

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people✔ members

A

people

B

✔ members

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✔ to donateto give the big bucksto present money

A

✔ to donate

B

to give the big bucks

C

to present money

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“If there is one thing I can count on, it is that my loving grandparents will go overboard when taking care of me. My grandparents prepared a huge, delicious [___] when I visited their house last weekend. When I asked why they had made so much food, they said it was because I looked [___]. I informed them that I was just [___] from all of my trips to the gym. When the evening ended, I was sad I had to [___].”

A

starved

B

slender

C

petite

4

boosted✔ inspired

A

boosted

B

✔ inspired

4

✔ much-neededindispensablerequisite

A

✔ much-needed

B

indispensable

C

requisite

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“If there is one thing I can count on, it is that my loving grandparents will go overboard when taking care of me. My grandparents prepared a huge, delicious [___] when I visited their house last weekend. When I asked why they had made so much food, they said it was because I looked [___]. I informed them that I was just [___] from all of my trips to the gym. When the evening ended, I was sad I had to [___].”

A

starved

B

slender

C

petite

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Their works are still some of the best. ✔ Their works remain popular today.

A

Their works are still some of the best.

B

✔ Their works remain popular today.

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Warm wishes✔ SincerelyThanks

A

Warm wishes

B

✔ Sincerely

C

Thanks

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“If there is one thing I can count on, it is that my loving grandparents will go overboard when taking care of me. My grandparents prepared a huge, delicious [___] when I visited their house last weekend. When I asked why they had made so much food, they said it was because I looked [___]. I informed them that I was just [___] from all of my trips to the gym. When the evening ended, I was sad I had to [___].”

A

flee

B

escape

C

depart

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