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How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
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Read the excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick.He looked like a man cut away from the stake, when the fire has overrunningly wasted all the limbs without consuming them, or taking away one particle from their compacted aged robustness. His whole high, broad form, seemed made of solid bronze, and shaped in an unalterable mould, like Cellini’s cast Perseus.Which best states the theme that is developed in this excerpt?

A
a person’s ability to exercise free will
B
the paralysis that fate inflicts on humankind
C
the flexibility of a person’s intellect
D
humankind’s inability to impact nature
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion.At the beginning of a formal discussion, the moderator, Laine, tells participants that each person will be allowed to speak for five minutes. Then, there will be an additional three minutes for other participants to ask the speaker questions. Mario is the first to present. While Mario is speaking, Lindsay thinks of a question she wants to ask Mario.

A
Lindsay should quietly ask her question to a participant near her.
B
Lindsay should wait until the end of the discussion to question Mario.
C
Lindsay should write down her question and ask it after Mario presents.
D
Lindsay should make a note of the question and ask it during her time to present.
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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY. Oh, I guess they’re not very dangerous things the ladies have picked up. (Moves a few things about, disturbing the quilt pieces which cover the box. Steps back.) No, Mrs. Peters doesn’t need supervising. For that matter, a sheriff’s wife is married to the law. Ever think of it that way, Mrs. Peters?Which of the following most accurately describes this excerpt?

A
It is verbal irony because the County Attorney means precisely the opposite of what he is actually saying.
B
It is dramatic irony because the audience knows that the County Attorney does not actually mean what he is saying.
C
It is situational irony because the County Attorney has actually issued a relevant warning to Mrs. Peters without realizing it.
D
It is not an example of any type of irony because the County Attorney is simply making a statement.
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Read the excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 5 of Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott."What in the world are you going to do now, Jo?" asked Meg one snowyafternoon, as her sister came tramping through the hall, in rubberboots, old sack, and hood, with a broom in one hand and a shovel in theother."Going out for exercise," answered Jo with a mischievous twinkle in hereyes."I should think two long walks this morning would have been enough!It's cold and dull out, and I advise you to stay warm and dry by thefire, as I do," said Meg with a shiver."Never take advice! Can't keep still all day, and not being apussycat, I don't like to doze by the fire. I like adventures, and I'mgoing to find some."Why does Alcott most likely begin the chapter with character dialogue?

A
to introduce the characters in the story
B
to set up the problem in the story
C
to establish the mood of the story
D
to keep the momentum of the story going

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