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What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?

his opinion on the purpose of government

his ability to bring people together

his views on the trade of enslaved people

his aspirations to one day run for president

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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?

Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.

Both passages explain what makes up a solid and productive society.

Both passages discourage either too much socializing or too much solitude.

Both passages offer time spent in nature as a substitute for human company.

Read the sentence.During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.”

The “space race” by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.

During the Cold War, scientists led the “space race” competition.

During the Cold War “space race,” scientists competed.

The “space race” was a Cold War competition by scientists.

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?

sentence 1

sentence 2

sentence 3

sentence 4

An effective moderator of a group discussion

tells participants what they should say.

encourages contention and disorder.

introduces personal opinions into the discussion.

helps the group remember the rules of discussion.

Julia wants to be sure that she can listen effectively to the speaker at the town hall meeting. Which strategy will help her succeed?

jumping to conclusions

multi-tasking during the speech

prejudging the speaker

researching the topic in advance

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?

the lunch that the speaker shares

toys that they find while working

a game that the neighbor plays

the rocks that make the wall

Which best explains why Melville begins Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick with a description of Ahab’s physical absence above the ship’s hatches for several days?

to show that Ahab has no real command over his ship

to make Ahab’s eventual appearance on deck more dramatic

to show that Ahab is no longer interested in the whale hunt

to make Ahab’s eventual appearance on deck predictable

Fill in the blank.My teacher heaped _______ on me for my research project about the civil rights movement.

preys

praise

praize

prays

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?

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Which excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" best supports the theme that a person cannot escape reality through fantasy?

The water, the banks, the forests, the now distant bridge, fort and men—all were commingled and blurred.

A strange, roseate light shone through the spaces among their trunks and the wind made in their branches the music of Aeolian harps.

Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium.

Peyton Farquhar was dead; his body, with a broken neck, swung gently from side to side beneath the timbers of the Owl Creek bridge.

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?

Hester’s fear and Roger’s cunningness

Hester’s honesty and Roger’s cunningness

Hester’s fear and Roger’s love

Hester’s honesty and Roger’s love

Which sentence most needs to be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

I plan on stretching my paycheck to almost last all month.

I hope to slowly stretch my muscles before the big race.

Mother plans to gradually renovate the house near the lake.

Ariana is planning to take a long road trip after she retires.

Read the beginning of Ian’s personal narrative, “Una, Una!”I [WOL] up on a farm in Scotland. Every morning, I [WOL] into the pasture with a warm milk bottle to feed my favorite sheep, Una.Fill in the blanks in order.

grow . . . . ventured

grow . . . . venture

grew . . . . venture

grew . . . . ventured

What does the speaker observe in "London's Summer Morning"?

a peaceful morning in a park in London

the work of a shop owner in London

a busy morning in a London market

the rising of the sun over an empty London

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?

Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.

Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.

Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.

Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.

Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.

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.

Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city.

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.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “will be mad.”

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “Will be mad”.

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “will be mad”.

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “Will be mad.”

Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

Bradstreet simply describes her care for writing, while Wheatley simply describes care for nature.

Bradstreet describes an individual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.

Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize care that goes into writing, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show gratitude.

Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a mother’s role, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize god’s actions.

Which sentence is written correctly?

As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

(As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

How does Twain’s use of dialect in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contribute to the realist nature of the novel?

by convincing the reader that this story is nonfiction

by creating dialogue that is difficult to understand

by helping the reader relate to different characters

by making the characters and the setting more convincing

How did Thoreau’s general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.

He believed that government was dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.

He believed that government was a positive force and that his imprisonment could improve the relationship between the government and the people.

He believed that government was helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.

Read the excerpt from "Civil Disobedience."As they could not reach me, they had resolved to punish my body; just as boys, if they cannot come at some person against whom they have a spite, will abuse his dog. Based on his transcendental beliefs, Thoreau most likely believed that the state

was angry it could never truly imprison him.

had the authority to force him to pay the poll tax.

was preparing to imprison others to teach him a lesson.

could imprison him but could never confine his soul.

Read the sentences. Sentence 1: As I turned onto Bryce Road, I saw the Parkers’ cat crouched under a tree, hissing at something on the ground. Sentence 2: I decided to ride my skateboard to school this morning.Sentence 3: I shooed the cat away and called my older stepbrother, a veterinarian, because he would know just how to help them. Sentence 4: Approaching the cat, I noticed that a nest full of tiny birds was on the ground; it must have fallen from a branch. What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?

sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2

sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3

sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4

sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3

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?

“Uplifted” suggests the narrator's act of propping against a pillow.

“Peering” suggests the narrator's act of looking into the darkness.

“Earnestly” shows the narrator's focus and attentiveness.

“Overpowered” suggests the narrator’s lack of control.

Read the quotation from "The Author to Her Book"."I cast thee by as one unfit for light,Thy Visage was so irksome in my sight;Yet being mine own, at length affection wouldThy blemishes amend, if so I could"In this excerpt, Bradstreet uses the word Visage to express the idea that

she felt her writing was perfect to all.

her writing had the appearance of a child.

her writing was beautiful to look at.

she was not happy with her writing’s appearance.

Chase and his classmates are discussing local service opportunities. Chase is excited to share his idea of providing sack lunches for those in need. During the discussion, Chase offers information about his service project. He listens carefully to the questions of the group and answers respectfully.

Chase is not an effective speaker because he uses very informal language.

Chase is not an effective speaker because he is not confident about his idea.

Chase is a very effective speaker because he comes prepared to share.

Chase is a very effective speaker because he communicates non-verbally.

According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the origin of man?

A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men.

Two gods were competing to see who could create the most powerful and cunning animal, and one of them made man.

Two gods were working together to create the Earth, and they decided to create man to provide balance in nature.

A god fell from the sky and created man so her daughter and grandsons would have company.

The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to

antagonize your readers.

voice your opinion on personal matters.

explain facts and statistics from varied sources.

persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.

How does President Wilson build his argument and persuade his listeners in "War Message to Congress"?

He uses positive words to describe the enemy.

He cites published works to support his view.

He uses confident and powerful words.

He tells a personal story that relates to the topic.

Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"This wise man put me to bed and applied the rest cure, to which a still-good physique responded so promptly that he concluded there was nothing much the matter with me, and sent me home with solemn advice to “live as domestic a life as far as possible,” to “have but two hours’ intellectual life a day,” and “never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again” as long as I lived.Why was Gilman advised “never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again”?

Her doctor believed that she’d been poisoned by ink, paint, and lead.

Her doctor believed that intellectual effort was making her ill.

Her doctor was afraid that she would write something negative about him.

Her doctor was afraid that she was not strong enough to hold the tools.

Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"This wise man put me to bed and applied the rest cure, to which a still-good physique responded so promptly that he concluded there was nothing much the matter with me, and sent me home with solemn advice to “live as domestic a life as far as possible,” to “have but two hours’ intellectual life a day,” and “never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again” as long as I lived.What social attitude of Gilman’s era does this excerpt best demonstrate?

Women who were not married were considered dangerous.

Women were not allowed to vote in local or national elections.

Women were not supposed to exert themselves much physically.

Women were not considered suited to work outside the home.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads.

The hotel in the business district, has many accommodations, for its corporate visitors.

The discovery of gold led to population growth, in the West, during the late 1800s.

Restaurants must adhere to, health department guidelines, in order to obtain a permit.

Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter.The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison.What part of the plot does this excerpt reveal?

It is part of the exposition that describes the importance of the Puritan prison.

It is part of the exposition that describes the happiness of the Puritan settlers.

It is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity.

It is part of the rising action that reveals the Puritan work ethic.

Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options.strengthunhappyinchwormrereadrestlesscomfortable

strength

unhappy

inchworm

reread

restless

comfortable

What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this section of the Iroquois Constitution?

to describe the meaning of the shell strings

to describe the consequences of disobeying one’s tribe

to describe the traditions of the Lords

to describe the history of each tribe in the Five Nations

Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.What technique does Poe use to build suspense in the excerpt?

The pace of the story quickens.

The word choice darkens the tone.

The outcome of events becomes certain.

The setting moves outside.

Read the excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death."It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all. He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?

It fosters a belief that the narrator is unreliable.

It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue.

It inspires confidence that everything will work out fine in the end.

It encourages surprising delight in blood and gore.

What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

The ebony clock symbolizes humankind’s inability to escape death.

The ebony clock symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Prince Prospero.

The ebony clock symbolizes humankind’s obsession with achieving success.

The ebony clock symbolizes the night of the masquerade ball.

black chamber

fire-light

blood-tinted

bold enough

Read the third stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."The morning breaks; the steeds in their stallsStamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;The day returns, but nevermoreReturns the traveller to the shore, And the tide rises, the tide falls.Which statement best describes the purpose of the word “nevermore”?

The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread.

The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.

The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.

The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.

Read the last stanza of "That I did always love."This—dost thou doubt—Sweet—Then have INothing to showBut Calvary—What does the word “Calvary” most likely suggest?

The speaker considers love akin to religion.

The speaker is martyred by her love.

The speaker finds human love unpleasant.

The speaker is in a great deal of pain.

Read the quotation from "That I did always love."That I did always loveI bring thee ProofThat till I lovedI never lived—Enough—What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?

It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.

It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.

It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.

It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.

Which is the most likely purpose of the dashes in "That I did always love"?

to replace a word missing from the manuscript

to encourage readers to note individual words

to indicate a shift in the author’s thoughts

to denote stages in the poem’s development

What is the central claim of "What the Black Man Wants"?

The history of the United States’ treatment of Black people is strikingly unjust and atrocious.

There is no logic behind the oppression of certain groups, such as Black people and women.

Slavery is a violation of human rights and should be abolished immediately.

Black men deserve full equality as citizens, especially the right to vote.

Which best describes the diction of "What the Black Man Wants"?

informal and direct

informal and casual

formal and impersonal

formal and scholarly

Read the excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants."[W]hen any individual or combination of individuals undertakes to decide for any man when he shall work, where he shall work, at what he shall work, and for what he shall work, he or they practically reduce him to slavery. [Applause.] He is a slave. That I understand Gen. Banks to do—to determine for the so-called freedman, when, and where, and at what, and for how much he shall work, when he shall be punished, and by whom punished. It is absolute slavery. It defeats the beneficent intention of the Government, if it has beneficent intentions, in regards to the freedom of our people.How does Douglass appeal to the audience’s sense of logic in the excerpt?

by using his own personal experiences to gain their trust

by recounting emotional events to evoke sadness

by explaining the reasoning behind his argument

by describing how he plans to effect change in the US

Read the excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants."I am for the "immediate, unconditional, and universal" enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union. [Loud applause.] Without this, his liberty is a mockery; without this, you might as well almost retain the old name of slavery for his condition; for in fact, if he is not the slave of the individual master, he is the slave of society, and holds his liberty as a privilege, not as a right. He is at the mercy of the mob, and has no means of protecting himself.How does the repetition of the phrase “without this” support the paragraph’s argument?

It reinforces the idea that without equality in the US, the idea of a free society is a joke.

It suggests that a free society is possible, with or without equal rights for all people.

It indicates that Douglass would be content without material possessions or status.

It proposes that slavery will not be abolished in the US without the support of all citizens.

Which statement best describes the main idea of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

President Kennedy discusses the need for freedom and peace through the cooperation of the nation’s bordering neighbors.

President Kennedy vows to uphold the principles the country was founded on, while assisting the poor as well as promoting peaceful relationships with allies and enemies.

President Kennedy explains that creating peace and helping struggling nations will take considerable time and much effort.

President Kennedy outlines how the world is very different, and it is important for Americans to stand together and support the United Nations in its quest for peace.

In the third paragraph of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Kennedy makes a comparison between the world during his time and the time the nation was founded. What idea is Kennedy most likely attempting to explain by this comparison?

Our country's ability to change the world with science is the way of the future.

We must be more generous than in past times if we are to end poverty.

Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.

The many changes in the world make it difficult to remember a time when life was much different.

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