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Which choice describes the type of language that should be used in a formal discussion?

A
casual words and phrases common in everyday conversation
B
facts supported by evidence without any opinion or bias
C
syntax and diction that are appropriate to the topic and audience
D
slang and idioms that show knowledge of modern culture
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Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall."We keep the wall between us as we go.To each the boulders that have fallen to each.And some are loaves and some so nearly ballsWe have to use a spell to make them balance:"Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"We wear our fingers rough with handling them.Oh, just another kind of out-door game,One on a side. It comes to little more:There where it is we do not need the wall:He is all pine and I am apple orchard.What does the line “And some are loaves and some so nearly balls” refer to?

A
the lunch that the speaker shares
B
toys that they find while working
C
a game that the neighbor plays
D
the rocks that make the wall
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Which excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" best supports the theme that a person cannot escape reality through fantasy?

A
The water, the banks, the forests, the now distant bridge, fort and men—all were commingled and blurred.
B
A strange, roseate light shone through the spaces among their trunks and the wind made in their branches the music of Aeolian harps.
C
Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium.
D
Peyton Farquhar was dead; his body, with a broken neck, swung gently from side to side beneath the timbers of the Owl Creek bridge.
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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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Read "One Generation Passeth Away and Another Cometh” and "Pilgrimage.”What do the poems have in common?

A
Both address the importance of hope by establishing that people hope they will be remembered.
B
Both address the search for meaning by demonstrating that being remembered gives life purpose.
C
Both address the value of learning by showing that learning about the past can inform the present.
D
Both address the impact of the past on the present by asserting that legacy relies on physical items.
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Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. He thanked her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. An hour later, after nightfall, he repassed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. He was a Federal scout.Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
B
Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.
C
Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
D
Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.
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How does President Wilson build his argument and persuade his listeners in "War Message to Congress"?

A
He uses positive words to describe the enemy.
B
He cites published works to support his view.
C
He uses confident and powerful words.
D
He tells a personal story that relates to the topic.
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Read the following paragraph.The learning process at many schools is being compromised. Instead of focusing on their education, students are concerned with their appearances. Fashion choices are of higher importance than completing homework assignments and passing tests. In addition, many current clothing trends are entirely inappropriate for the school setting. School uniforms will remove these distractions and allow schools to once again become a place of learning. According to the author, what are the benefits of school uniforms?

A
School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students.
B
School uniforms will distract students by shifting the focus from education to clothing.
C
School uniforms are an excellent fashion choice for all public school students.
D
School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances.
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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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Read the excerpt from “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.And all my days are trances,And all my nightly dreamsAre where thy grey eye glances,And where thy footstep gleams-In what ethereal dances,By what eternal streams.How are the ideas in the excerpt similar to Poe’s ideas in the final stanza of "Annabel Lee"?

A
Both suggest that love endures after death.
B
Both describe the haunting power of dreams.
C
Both present beautiful images of nature.
D
Both claim that night is superior to day.
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The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to

A
antagonize your readers.
B
voice your opinion on personal matters.
C
explain facts and statistics from varied sources.
D
persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
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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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What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?

A
his opinion on the purpose of government
B
his ability to bring people together
C
his views on the trade of enslaved people
D
his aspirations to one day run for president
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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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Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher."Shaking this off with a gasp and a struggle, I uplifted myself upon the pillows, and, peering earnestly within the intense darkness of the chamber, hearkened -- I know not why, except that an instinctive spirit prompted me -- to certain low and indefinite sounds which came, through the pauses of the storm, at long intervals, I knew not whence. Overpowered by an intense sentiment of horror, unaccountable yet unendurable, I threw on my clothes with haste.Which word from this excerpt best suggests that the narrator is unreliable?

A
“Uplifted” suggests the narrator's act of propping against a pillow.
B
“Peering” suggests the narrator's act of looking into the darkness.
C
“Earnestly” shows the narrator's focus and attentiveness.
D
“Overpowered” suggests the narrator’s lack of control.
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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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Which statement best describes an effective one-on-one formal discussion?

A
Both participants take turns listening and speaking.
B
One participant enforces the rules while the other follows the rules.
C
One participant does most of the speaking while the other takes notes.
D
Both participants freely interrupt each other when they have good ideas to share.
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Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?

A
Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.
B
Both passages explain what makes up a solid and productive society.
C
Both passages discourage either too much socializing or too much solitude.
D
Both passages offer time spent in nature as a substitute for human company.
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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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Read the paragraph.[1] The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. [2] This marked the first year that professional basketball players were permitted to represent their countries in the games. [3] Previously, only amateur players were allowed to participate such as college athletes. [4] The US squad was called “The Dream Team” because it consisted of some of the best players in the history of the game, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph’s sentence fluency?

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4

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