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Choosing Language for Context and Purpose — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants" best summarizes the speech?

A
I do not know, from what has been said, that there is any difference of opinion as to the duty of abolitionists, at the present moment.
B
How can we get up any difference at this point, or at any point, where we are so united, so agreed?
C
I am for the “immediate, unconditional, and universal” enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union.
D
Shall we at this moment justify the deprivation of the Negro of the right to vote, because some one else is deprived of that privilege?
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Which statement describes a similarity between “That I did always love” and "'Why do I love' You, Sir?"?

A
Both poems address the subject of undying passion.
B
Both poems contain an unreachable object or goal.
C
Both poems convey a sense of desperation.
D
Both poems end on a note of optimism about receiving love.
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Read the excerpt from "'Why do I love' You, Sir?".The Wind does not require the GrassTo answer—Wherefore when He passShe cannot keep Her place.What is being described in these lines?

A
how the wind looks like a woman
B
how the wind pushes the grass
C
how the grass appears upright
D
how the wind feels when it blows
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Read the excerpt from "Wings."We feel connected to history, but our wingswon’t let us live in it. We’ve learned a lot from our parents’ generation, and now we carrythose lessons forward in flight.

A
birth
B
history
C
life
D
education
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In “We Wear the Mask,” how does the poet use irony to reject the romantic notion of idealism?

A
by describing how people attempt to hide their pain by pretending to be happy
B
by pointing out that most people are truly happy, despite appearing depressed
C
by describing how people attempt to appear happy for the sake of material gain
D
by pointing out that most people are unable to recognize their own emotions
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Read the sentence. Open his chemistry book, Trevor knew he had a long night of studying ahead of him. Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
To open
B
Opening
C
Opened
D
Opens
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Read the sentence. Masha’s birthday was yesterday, and she eated cake and ice cream. Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
ate
B
eats
C
eat
D
eating
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Read the paragraph.Our school is considering mandating school uniforms next year. The student government supports school uniforms for a number of reasons. First, school uniforms save time. Students will not have to figure out what they will wear and thus will have more time to devote to their studies. They will be more focused on learning and less on appearance. Second, although there are up-front costs, uniforms will ultimately save families money. Finally, uniforms will promote a sense of equality because students are dressed the same regardless of economic status. This will encourage a greater sense of community at our school.What strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?

A
observational descriptions
B
sequence of events
C
logic and reason
D
real and imagined events
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Read the sentence.Since Americans are obsessed with the latest cell phones and gadgets, the government should tax technological purchases.Which word in the sentence best appeals to emotions and logic?

A
obsessed
B
gadgets
C
technological
D
purchases
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Read the paragraph.Teaching the rambunctious group of canines at the obedience school was a great deal of work, but each instructor took a respite once the dogs were placed in their individual kennels.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A
vacation
B
beverage
C
payment
D
break

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