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Which statement describes an example of irony from chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim discover the truth about the “rapscallions” after helping them.
B
In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim thwart the plans of the “rapscallions” by revealing their true identity to the townspeople.
C
In an unexpected twist, the uneducated “rapscallions” are actually quite clever and successfully outwit the townspeople.
D
In an unexpected twist, the townspeople discover that the “rapscallions” really are the royalty they claim to be.
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Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

A
Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.
B
Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude.
C
Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city.
D
Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads.
B
The hotel in the business district, has many accommodations, for its corporate visitors.
C
The discovery of gold led to population growth, in the West, during the late 1800s.
D
Restaurants must adhere to, health department guidelines, in order to obtain a permit.
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Which sentence most needs to be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

A
I plan on stretching my paycheck to almost last all month.
B
I hope to slowly stretch my muscles before the big race.
C
Mother plans to gradually renovate the house near the lake.
D
Ariana is planning to take a long road trip after she retires.
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What does the speaker observe in "London's Summer Morning"?

A
a peaceful morning in a park in London
B
the work of a shop owner in London
C
a busy morning in a London market
D
the rising of the sun over an empty London
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How does Twain’s use of dialect in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contribute to the realist nature of the novel?

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by convincing the reader that this story is nonfiction
B
by creating dialogue that is difficult to understand
C
by helping the reader relate to different characters
D
by making the characters and the setting more convincing
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
B
As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
C
(As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
D
As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
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Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter.The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison.What part of the plot does this excerpt reveal?

A
It is part of the exposition that describes the importance of the Puritan prison.
B
It is part of the exposition that describes the happiness of the Puritan settlers.
C
It is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity.
D
It is part of the rising action that reveals the Puritan work ethic.
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Read the sentences.[1] Olaudah Equiano wrote a book. [2] It was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

A
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
B
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
C
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
D
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
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In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which character traits of Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne reveal as he develops their secret bond?

A
Hester’s fear and Roger’s cunningness
B
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s cunningness
C
Hester’s fear and Roger’s love
D
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s love
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Disobedience."As they could not reach me, they had resolved to punish my body; just as boys, if they cannot come at some person against whom they have a spite, will abuse his dog. Based on his transcendental beliefs, Thoreau most likely believed that the state

A
was angry it could never truly imprison him.
B
had the authority to force him to pay the poll tax.
C
was preparing to imprison others to teach him a lesson.
D
could imprison him but could never confine his soul.
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According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the origin of man?

A
A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men.
B
Two gods were competing to see who could create the most powerful and cunning animal, and one of them made man.
C
Two gods were working together to create the Earth, and they decided to create man to provide balance in nature.
D
A god fell from the sky and created man so her daughter and grandsons would have company.
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Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet simply describes her care for writing, while Wheatley simply describes care for nature.
B
Bradstreet describes an individual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.
C
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize care that goes into writing, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show gratitude.
D
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a mother’s role, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize god’s actions.

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