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How do the effects of the passages differ?

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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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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“Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.” wasteful✔ cheapprotective

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wasteful
B
✔ cheap
C
protective
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Choose the words with appropriate denotations and connotations within the following passage.

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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. W:feast
“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. W:starved
“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. W:slender
“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. W:depart
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“Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.” ✔ mindfulconcernedgenerous

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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? ✔ exampledefinitionantonym

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✔ example
B
definition
C
antonym
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Use context clues to define diluted.✔ thinned outcleaneddestroyed or eliminated

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✔ thinned out
B
cleaned
C
destroyed or eliminated
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Use context clues to define sustainable.✔ long-lastingrecurring once per yearself-maintaining

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✔ long-lasting
B
recurring once per year
C
self-maintaining
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How does the connotation of the word manipulation add to the author’s argument?

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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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The word manipulation has a positive✔ negative connotation in this passage.

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positive
B
✔ negative
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✔ influentialmighty

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“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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✔ was closely connected to had a lot to do with

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✔ was closely connected to
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had a lot to do with
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guyspeople✔ members

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guys
B
people
C
✔ members
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✔ starvedslenderpetite

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✔ starved
B
slender
C
petite
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people✔ members

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people
B
✔ members
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✔ to donateto give the big bucksto present money

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✔ to donate
B
to give the big bucks
C
to present money
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starved✔ slenderpetite

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starved
B
✔ slender
C
petite
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boosted✔ inspired

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boosted
B
✔ inspired
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✔ much-neededindispensablerequisite

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✔ much-needed
B
indispensable
C
requisite

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