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Study the poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote handwashing.

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A
The group of people displayed demonstrates that everyone is at risk for illness.
B
The use of the pronoun “we” in the bottom text indicates that everyone is involved.
C
The arrangement of the images links the people as if they are a part of one community.
D
The phrase “Handwashing is IN” means that it is in fashion for people to wash their hands.
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Read the claim.Children should avoid playing violent video games that could have a negative influence; instead, they should play nonviolent games, of which there are thousands available.Read the counterclaim.Because there is no proven link between violence in video games and real-life violence, children should, with adult supervision, be given the opportunity to play any video games they choose.Read the rebuttal.While the proof of a link is debatable, what is not debatable is the foolishness of allowing children to choose whatever video game they would like, since it empowers children unnecessarily.

A
It is effective because it uses fair and unbiased logic to present a flaw in the counterclaim.
B
It is effective because it sets an authoritative tone incorporating strong reasoning.
C
It is ineffective because it does not provide a logical reason for opposing the counterclaim.
D
It is ineffective because it does not acknowledge any part of the counterclaim.
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What evidence supports the conclusion that the narrator’s mother reads about children who excel and tries to awaken similar talents in her daughter? Select three options.

A
“Every night after dinner, my mother and I would sit at the Formica kitchen table.”
B
“She would present new tests, taking her examples from stories of amazing children she had read in Ripley's Believe It or Not, or Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, and a dozen other magazines she kept in a pile in our bathroom.”
C
“My mother got these magazines from people whose houses she cleaned. And since she cleaned many houses each week, we had a great assortment.”
D
“She would look through them all, searching for stories about remarkable children.”
E
“The first night she brought out a story about a three-year-old boy who knew the capitals of all the states and even most of the European countries. . . . ‘What’s the capital of Finland?’ my mother asked me, looking at the magazine story.”
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Read the passage from Animal Farm.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. On the contrary, it was he who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan which Snowball had drawn on the floor of the incubator shed had actually been stolen from among Napoleon's papers. The windmill was, in fact, Napoleon's own creation. Why, then, asked somebody, had he spoken so strongly against it? Here Squealer looked very sly. That, he said, was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. He had seemed to oppose the windmill, simply as a maneuver to get rid of Snowball, who was a dangerous character and a bad influence. Now that Snowball was out of the way, the plan could go forward without his interference. This, said Squealer, was something called tactics. He repeated a number of times, "Tactics, comrades, tactics!" skipping round and whisking his tail with a merry laugh. The animals were not certain what the word meant, but Squealer spoke so persuasively, and the three dogs who happened to be with him growled so threateningly, that they accepted his explanation without further questions.

A
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics is representative of a dictator who reverses policies and lies about his reasons.
B
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics is meant to shed light on why it is often necessary for dictators to lie to their people.
C
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics demonstrates a connection between Napoleon and Squealer that was not previously clear.
D
Squealer's explanation of Napoleon's tactics reveals a connection with Stalin's intent to do what was right for his people.
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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] If then that friend demandwhy Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:not that I loved Caesar less, but that I lovedRome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, anddie all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to liveall free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he wasvaliant, I honour him. But as he was ambitious, Islew him. There is tears for his love, joy for hisfortune, honour for his valour, and death for hisambition.

A
The crowd rises up against the conspirators.
B
The crowd mourns Caesar for his generosity.
C
The crowd begins to accept the argument that the conspirators were obligated to murder Caesar.
D
The crowd believes that Brutus was lied to by Cassius.
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Which statements describe what to do when writing an effective summary of a speech? Select three options.Include the rhetorical techniques used in the speech.State the speaker’s central idea in your own words.Include all the details and examples given in the speech.Present the ideas in the same order they appear in the speech.Begin with the central idea and then include a few key details.

A
Include the rhetorical techniques used in the speech.
B
State the speaker’s central idea in your own words.
C
Include all the details and examples given in the speech.
D
Present the ideas in the same order they appear in the speech.
E
Begin with the central idea and then include a few key details.
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Which scenario shows an example of situational irony?

A
Portia says she believes Brutus, when really, she thinks he is lying to her.
B
Brutus lies to Portia about his health, knowing that he is fine.
C
The audience knows that Brutus is actually ill even though Brutus does not.
D
Brutus says that he is about to do something that will make him well, but his actions bring about his death.
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Why does Roosevelt use repetition in his request for a declaration of war?

A
to highlight his own credibility
B
to provide alternative courses of action
C
to compare the experiences of countries
D
to emphasize the threat posed by Japan
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Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Dred Scott v. Sandford, written by Justice Taney.The question before us is, whether the class of persons described in the plea in abatement compose a portion of this people, and are constituent members of this sovereignty? We think they are not, and that they are not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word "citizens" in the Constitution, and can therefore claim none of the rights and privileges which that instrument provides for and secures to citizens of the United States. On the contrary, they were at that time considered as a subordinate and inferior class of beings, who had been subjugated by the dominant race, and, whether emancipated or not, yet remained subject to their authority, and had no rights or privileges but such as those who held the power and the Government might choose to grant them.

A
that Black people were covered by the Constitution’s definition of citizen
B
that emancipated Black people had rights guaranteed by the government
C
that Black people were not part of the group considered citizens by the Constitution
D
that Black people would have to get the government's permission to be citizens
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Read the passage.When she realized that she had missed the bus, Jia became distraught. She paced back and forth, wringing her hands and trying not to cry. There was no doubt about it—she would be late for her meeting and might lose her job as a result of her tardiness.Based on context clues in the passage, what is the most likely meaning of distraught?

A
tardy
B
agitated
C
doubtful
D
earnest
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Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes."In Thebes, Creon was in control and he proclaimed that none of those who had fought against the city should be given burial. Eteocles should be honored with every rite that the noblest received at death, but Polyneices should be left for beasts and birds to tear and devour. This was to carry vengeance beyond the ordinance of the gods, beyond the law of right; it was to punish the dead. The souls of the unburied might not pass the river that encircles the kingdom of death, but must wander in desolation, with no abiding-place, no rest ever for their weariness. To bury the dead was a most sacred duty, not only to bury one's own, but any stranger one might come upon. But this duty, Creon's proclamation said, was changed in the cause of Polyneices to a crime. He who buried him would be put to death.

A
remaining the king of Thebes
B
placing revenge above sacred duty
C
honoring Eteocles for defending Thebes
D
making proclamations after the war
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Read the excerpt from Enrique’s Journey.Today, Enrique is terrified of another beating. Every time someone new jumps onto his car, he tenses. Fear, he realizes, helps to keep him awake, so he decides to induce it. He climbs to the top of the tank car and takes a running leap. With arms spread, as if he were flying, he jumps to one swaying boxcar, then to another. Some have four- to five-foot gaps. Others are nine feet apart.

A
It shows how difficult travel has been for Enrique.
B
It illustrates the one thing that Enrique is afraid of.
C
It explains why Enrique does not want to be part of a gang.
D
It demonstrates that Enrique takes drastic measures to survive.
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Read the passage from chapter 5 of Animal Farm.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. On the contrary, it was he who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan which Snowball had drawn on the floor of the incubator shed had actually been stolen from among Napoleon's papers. The windmill was, in fact, Napoleon's own creation. Why, then, asked somebody, had he spoken so strongly against it? Here Squealer looked very sly. That, he said, was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. He had seemed to oppose the windmill, simply as a maneuver to get rid of Snowball, who was a dangerous character and a bad influence. Now that Snowball was out of the way, the plan could go forward without his interference. This, said Squealer, was something called tactics. He repeated a number of times, "Tactics, comrades, tactics!" skipping round and whisking his tail with a merry laugh. The animals were not certain what the word meant, but Squealer spoke so persuasively, and the three dogs who happened to be with him growled so threateningly, that they accepted his explanation without further questions.

A
Lenin, who led the rebellion against the tsar in the name of communism
B
Marx, who outlined a new social philosophy in the Communist Manifesto
C
Stalin, who built a dictatorship under the guise of communism
D
Trotsky, who was ultimately banished from the Communist Party
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How does Orwell use satire to achieve his purpose in this passage? Select two options.

A
He uses parody to show how dictators deflect blame to others.
B
He uses the three dogs to parody the idea that loyalty will be rewarded.
C
He uses reversal to show that dictators do not abide by their principles.
D
He uses Squealer's character to parody an indifferent follower of a corrupt leader.
E
He uses ridicule to make fun of how people are focused on economic gain.
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Read the sentence.Reyna will have finished all the essays required for the class by this Friday.Which verb tense is underlined?

A
future perfect
B
past
C
present
D
past perfect
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Which examples of propaganda are found in this passage? Select two options.

A
Snowball is used as a scapegoat.
B
Napoleon talks to the animals through Squealer.
C
Squealer targets his message to emphasize plain folks.
D
Squealer uses glittering generalities to describe Napoleon’s tactics.
E
Napoleon uses name-calling to differentiate the pigs from the other animals.
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Which sentences use the active voice? Select three options.You'll have to hurry if you want to catch the next bus into the city!Shakespeare's plays may have been written by more than one person.The tree was struck by lightning, and then had to be cut down by Maria.You should use wool cloth to make a winter coat, and line it, too.Jake threw the laundry into the machine and put quarters in the slots.

A
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch the next bus into the city!
B
Shakespeare's plays may have been written by more than one person.
C
The tree was struck by lightning, and then had to be cut down by Maria.
D
You should use wool cloth to make a winter coat, and line it, too.
E
Jake threw the laundry into the machine and put quarters in the slots.
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A reporter is planning to write a review of the newest restaurant in town for a city magazine. According to guidelines from the Society of Professional Journalists, what should she do before she writes the review?

A
call the restaurant and let them know her purpose for coming in so she can be guaranteed a table
B
call the restaurant to set up an interview with the head chef so he knows to prepare his best dish
C
dine at the restaurant without alerting the management that she is coming in to do a review
D
dine at the restaurant and identify herself so that the restaurant management will pay for her meal
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Read the sentence.Sayeed Johnson, who is running for mayor, will be speaking at the city library tonight.Which terms describe the underlined portion of the sentence? Select two options.appositiveclausenonrestrictivephraserestrictive

A
appositive
B
clause
C
nonrestrictive
D
phrase
E
restrictive
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Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Dred Scott v. Sandford, written by Justice Taney.The question then arises, whether the provisions of the Constitution, in relation to the personal rights and privileges to which the citizen of a State should be entitled, embraced the negro African race, at that time in this country, or who might afterwards be imported, who had then or should afterwards be made free in any State; and to put it in the power of a single State to make him a citizen of the United States, and endue him with the full rights of citizenship in every other State without their consent? Does the Constitution of the United States act upon him whenever he shall be made free under the laws of a State, and raised there to the rank of a citizen, and immediately clothe him with all the privileges of a citizen in every other State, and in its own courts?The court thinks the affirmative of these propositions cannot be maintained. And if it cannot, the plaintiff in error could not be a citizen of the State of Missouri, within the meaning of the Constitution of the United States, and, consequently, was not entitled to sue in its courts.

A
He uses the freedom of Black people as evidence.
B
He uses a previous status of Black people as evidence.
C
He uses the dissenting argument of the court as evidence.
D
He uses the ruling of the previous court as evidence.

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