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Read the excerpt from The Republic by Plato. True, I replied, I had forgotten; of course they must have a relish—salt, and olives, and cheese, and they will boil roots and herbs such as country people prepare; for a dessert we shall give them figs, and peas, and beans; and they will roast myrtle-berries and acorns at the fire, drinking in moderation. And with such a diet they may be expected to live in peace and health to a good old age, and bequeath a similar life to their children after them.

He starts with a general idea of what is considered necessary and moves to a specific conclusion.

He moves from a pattern of behaviors to a generalization about the people of the city.

He starts by showing how different social classes live, then makes a broad conclusion about society.

He moves toward a broad conclusion after listing some of the advantages the people will have.

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intensiveobjectivepossessivesubjective

intensive

objective

possessive

subjective

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen in a compound modifier?

My little sister was well-behaved throughout the entire ride.

The supplies that you brought were much-needed.

A newly-married couple moved into the apartment across the hall.

Enrique’s dream is to become a full-time singer.

What must a reader do to analyze diction? Check all that apply.identify rhyme schemerecognize important wordsdetermine the denotation of each wordidentify the connotations of wordsdetermine the main idea of the poem

identify rhyme scheme

recognize important words

determine the denotation of each word

identify the connotations of words

determine the main idea of the poem

Read the sentence.Cora Emily and Elliot visited relatives in Boston, Massachusetts Durham, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine.

They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use commas to separate items.

They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use semicolons to separate items.

They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by commas. The items in the second list should be separated by semicolons.

They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by semicolons. The items in the second list should be separated by commas.

A genre is a(n)

object with meaning.

category of writing or speech.

reason for doing something.

main idea within a text.

Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leaveThy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!

"youth."

"song."

"kiss."

"love."

The Harvesters by Bruegel

the laborers involved in the corn harvest

the profit gained from the corn harvest

the land owner’s management of the harvest

the steps involved in the harvesting of corn

Read the excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death."I know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above;Read the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night."Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Death is an uncertain event in the excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death," while the main idea in the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night" is that death is certain to happen to everyone.

The main idea in the excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" is that death can be avoided if one tries, while the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night" claims that death is a positive experience.

In the excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death," the speaker is frightened of death, while in the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night," death is described as a natural event that happens at old age.

The excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" reveals an acceptance of death, while the main idea in the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into the good night" is to fight death at all costs.

Read the sentence.If writers want to reach more readers, you can write a blog.

they

best

They and their Dutch and English competitors, who followed later in the sixteenth century, carried gold and ivory to Europe and in return brought commodities from all over the world.

All European visitors were struck by the Oba’s position as both the spiritual and the secular head of the kingdom, and the Benin brass plaques are principally concerned with praising him.

A British delegation seeking to enter Benin City during an important religious ceremony had been attacked and some of its members killed. The details of what actually happened are far from clear.

It is a bewildering fact that by the end of the nineteenth century the broadly equal and harmonious contacts between Europeans and West Africans established in the sixteenth century had disappeared from European memory.

Read the excerpt from Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit. You are failing us. But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say: We will never forgive you.We will not let you get away with this. Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.

ethos; the speaker is proving her credibility by showing her knowledge

kairos; the speaker is emphasizing the importance of the current moment in time

kairos; the speaker is using data and research to persuade the audience

ethos; the speaker is appealing to emotions by discussing change for the future

A statement that seems to be contradictory but proves to be true in some sense is a(n)

pun.

paradox.

epigram.

understatement.

accurately portrayshumorously critiquesscientifically studiesmathematically measures

accurately portrays

humorously critiques

scientifically studies

mathematically measures

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.As spokesmen for the United States Government, you and I take off our hats to those responsible for our American production—to the owners, managers, and supervisors, to the draftsmen and the engineers, and to the workers—men and women—in factories and arsenals and shipyards and mines and mills and forests—and railroads and on highways.

The poster’s images feature the male factory workers more prominently and almost hides the female worker in the background, while the speech specifically acknowledges both male and female workers equally.

The poster’s images merely suggest that factory work is a thankless job, whereas the speech specifically acknowledges that it is.

The poster’s images portray a variety of different industries, whereas the speech acknowledges only those who work in factories.

The poster’s images clearly illustrate that factory work is a vital job, whereas the speech barely acknowledges its significance.

Read the line from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest. Cecily. It is always painful to part from people whom one has known for a very brief space of time.

understatement.

paradox.

epigram.

pun.

Which statements describe haiku? Check all that apply.A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines.A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme.A haiku often contains a kigo.A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.

A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines.

A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme.

A haiku often contains a kigo.

A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.

A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.

Which statement about Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror" is correct?

Mora’s essay reports on a local speech she heard.

Mora’s essay reports on education in El Paso.

Although only a small number can read Mora’s essay, many listeners were able to attend the speech in person.

Although only a small number personally attended Mora’s speech, many more people can access her written essay.

Which line is written in iambic pentameter?

I really like horses and giraffes.

I have ridden a horse, but I never fell off.

I know a man who owns a horse.

I came to see a man about a horse.

Which pair of words best describes the setting of Bilbo Baggins’ party?

close and dark

dank and cheerless

private and exclusive

grand and inclusive

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