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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Who is here sovile that will not love his country? If any, speak,for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.ALL. None, Brutus, none.BRUTUS. Then none have I offended. I have doneno more toCaesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question ofhis death is enrolled in the Capitol: his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offencesenforced, for which he suffered death.[Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR’s body]Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony, who,though he had no hand in his death, shall receivethe benefit of his dying: a place in thecommonwealth—as which of you shall not? With thisI depart: that, as I slew my best lover for thegood of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself,when it shall please my country to need my death.

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Brutus explains that though he has offended many people, he has not done anything to Caesar that the people will not do to him someday.
B
Brutus questions if anyone in the crowd hates Rome and clarifies that only that person could be offended by Caesar’s death. Brutus explains that he killed Caesar for the good of Rome, he would be willing to die for Rome too someday if it is what the country needed. As Caesar’s body is delivered, Brutus also acknowledges that Antony is not guilty, but will benefit from Caesar’s death, just as everyone will.
C
Brutus tries to justify Caesar’s death by suggesting that the people should kill him someday if it is for the good of Rome.
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Brutus asks if he has offended anyone, and they say no. He then explains that he has not done anything to Caesar that the people should not have already done to Caesar if only they were brave enough.
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Which details should be included in a paraphrase of the passage? Select three options.

A
Cassius retells the story of the river to show that Caesar was stronger than Cassius and other ordinary men.
B
On a cold and windy day while the waves of the river beat upon the shores.
C
Even though I was still dressed in armor, I jumped in on his dare and asked him to follow me.
D
Caesar and Cassius argued about the river.
E
Before we could reach our determined point, Caesar started to sink, and cried out to me for help.
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Which excerpts from "Two Kinds” show a connection between conflict and culture? Select two options.“Three days after watching The Ed Sullivan Show, my mother told me what my schedule would be for piano lessons and piano practice.”“My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America.”“‘Why don't you like me the way I am? I'm not a genius! I can't play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn't go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!’ I cried.”“My mother slapped me. ‘Who ask you be genius?’ she shouted. ‘Only ask you be your best. For you sake. You think I want you to be genius? Hnnh! What for! Who ask you!’”“The instructor of the beauty training school had to lop off these soggy clumps to make my hair even again.”

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“Three days after watching The Ed Sullivan Show, my mother told me what my schedule would be for piano lessons and piano practice.”
B
“My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America.”
C
“‘Why don't you like me the way I am? I'm not a genius! I can't play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn't go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!’ I cried.”
D
“My mother slapped me. ‘Who ask you be genius?’ she shouted. ‘Only ask you be your best. For you sake. You think I want you to be genius? Hnnh! What for! Who ask you!’”
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“The instructor of the beauty training school had to lop off these soggy clumps to make my hair even again.”
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Read the excerpt from a creative nonfiction assignment.The dog trotted behind me as I hiked through the woods. A dog is a loyal companion, I thought to myself, even when the person it's loyal to is a total stranger. Up ahead, I saw my old friend, Lake Tasika. I looked at the dog. He looked at me, tail waving. I looked at the lake. It looked back at me. "Jump in,” it said in cool laps against the bank, though I’d never jumped in before. "Why not?” I said aloud to the dog. The dog barked his affirmation, though I was no expert on the meaning behind dog barks. I dropped my pack and ran.

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It creates an eager mood by repeating actions taken and observed by the narrator.
B
It creates an annoyed mood by showing how the narrator views the dog as a nuisance.
C
It creates a serene mood by emphasizing the solace and joy the lake provides to the narrator.
D
It creates a lonely mood by imitating an echo sometimes found near a remote mountain lake.
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What is the definition of anecdotal evidence?

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Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on scientific research, experiments, and observation.
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Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives.
C
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on accepted truths, facts, and definitions.
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Anecdotal evidence is evidence based on historical examples and events.

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