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Central Ideas in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Answers

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Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.Consider, Sir, dispassionately, these observations—for a glimpse of this truth seemed to open before you when you observed, 'that to see one half of the human race excluded by the other from all participation of government, was a political phænomenon that, according to abstract principles, it was impossible to explain.' If so, on what does your constitution rest? If the abstract rights of man will bear discussion and explanation, those of woman, by a parity of reasoning, will not shrink from the same test.

A
If men exclude women from government, then there are fewer voters.
B
If people want government to be fair, they should adopt a constitution.
C
If men discuss politics, then women should participate in the conversation.
D
If the Constitution supports men’s rights, it should support women’s rights, too.
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Which ideas from the paragraph support the argument that a bullying-prevention program can be effective? Select 3 options.

A
These lessons allow students to form friendships with their guidance counselors.
B
These lessons prompt students to play sports.
C
These lessons encourage students to find common ground with one another.
D
These lessons teach students the importance of studying languages.
E
These lessons ensure students feel increased compassion for new students.
F
These lessons ensure students recognize their peers’ specialized needs.
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Read the excerpt from A History of Women’s Suffrage by Stanton, Anthony, and Gage.The broader demand for political rights has not commanded the thought its merits and dignity should have secured. While complaining of many wrongs and oppressions, women themselves did not see that the political disability of sex was the cause of all their special grievances, and that to secure equality anywhere, it must be recognized everywhere. Like all disfranchised classes, they begun by asking to have certain wrongs redressed, and not by asserting their own right to make laws for themselves.

A
Women should try to speak up in public.
B
Women’s personal dignity is not respected.
C
Women have many complaints that they want to voice.
D
Women’s lack of political rights is the root of their troubles.
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Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.For surely, Sir, you will not assert, that a duty can be binding which is not founded on reason? If indeed this be their destination, arguments may be drawn from reason: and thus augustly supported, the more understanding women acquire, the more they will be attached to their duty—comprehending it—for unless they comprehend it, unless their morals be fixed on the same immutable principle as those of man, no authority can make them discharge it in a virtuous manner. They may be convenient slaves, but slavery will have its constant effect, degrading the master and the abject dependent.

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by suggesting that women’s assigned roles enslave them
B
by suggesting that women need more hired help
C
by insisting that men explain women’s duties to them
D
by insisting that women have better morals than men
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How can the topic "students and cell phones” be presented as an argument?

A
Recent surveys suggest that over 70 percent of all American students ages 14–17 own a cell phone.
B
Students at Omega High School have expressed interest in having access to their phones during school hours.
C
School policies regarding cell-phone usage varies by region and is the source of considerable debate.
D
Cell-phone usage should be embraced at public schools as a means of information acquisition.
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Read the excerpt from A History of Women’s Suffrage by Stanton, Anthony, and Gage.Another writer asserts that the tyranny of man over woman has its roots, after all, in his nobler feelings; his love, his chivalry, and his desire to protect woman in the barbarous periods of pillage, lust, and war. But wherever the roots may be traced, the results at this hour are equally disastrous to woman. Her best interests and happiness do not seem to have been consulted in the arrangements made for her protection. She has been bought and sold, caressed and crucified at the will and pleasure of her master. But if a chivalrous desire to protect woman has always been the mainspring of man's dominion over her, it should have prompted him to place in her hands the same weapons of defense he has found to be most effective against wrong and oppression.

A
Throughout history, men have strived to protect women through chivalrous action and guardianship.
B
Women have always been subservient to men because they have needed protection during war and pillage.
C
Men have not been successful protecting women because they have not given women the power to protect themselves.
D
During times of war, men and women rely on one another for defense, and they each have weapons for battle.
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Read the paragraph.Congratulations on your eighteenth birthday and your graduation! Now what? Well, you can vote in the next election. This will allow your opinions to be heard and reflected in our country’s government. You can look around your community and observe roads, parks, and public places with new eyes. You might notice improvements that could be proposed. Or you might take a minute to pick up litter that someone else has left behind. As an adult, as a tax-paying citizen, embrace opportunities to contribute to the greater good.

A
birthday celebrations
B
voting rights
C
the environment
D
civic responsibility
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Which statements describe what is found in a summary of a text? Select 4 options.

A
The controlling idea is included.
B
Central ideas are stated in one’s own words.
C
Concepts are presented in a logical order.
D
Ideas are stated subjectively to include the writer’s opinion.
E
Paraphrasing creates a condensed version of the text.

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