AnswersCA-English Language Arts 12 B – 1744Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging”

Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging” Answers

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Which sentence best serves as the missing claim in this paragraph?

A
One important Supreme Court case about freedom of speech is Tinker v. Des Moines.
B
We really don’t have the right to freedom of speech, and this theory has been supported throughout history.
C
The First Amendment right to freedom of speech and the right to protest peacefully are rights that must be protected.
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On the other handIn additionHowever

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On the other hand
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In addition
C
However
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Despite thisFor exampleSince

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Despite this
B
For example
C
Since
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For instanceDue toHowever

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For instance
B
Due to
C
However
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Why is the concluding statement in this paragraph effective?

A
It explains how text messaging makes a crash twenty-three times more likely to happen.
B
It shows the counterclaim that many people believe they can safely text and drive.
C
It suggests that teenagers are the only ones who should not text and drive.
D
It provides a call to action to stop texting and driving.
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Which sentences are inappropriate for an e-mail with a formal tone? Check all that apply.The First Amendment right to freedom of speech and the right to protest peacefully are rights that must be protected. You can’t believe how many people die in car wrecks every year because they can’t get away from their phones.Everyone knows it’s a human right to be able to do and say whatever you want whenever you want to say it.I’m sick and tired of irresponsible drivers in their gas-guzzling vehicles not caring about what’s important in life.Hybrid cars allow people to make smart environmental decisions every time they start up their vehicles.

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The First Amendment right to freedom of speech and the right to protest peacefully are rights that must be protected.
B
You can’t believe how many people die in car wrecks every year because they can’t get away from their phones.
C
Everyone knows it’s a human right to be able to do and say whatever you want whenever you want to say it.
D
I’m sick and tired of irresponsible drivers in their gas-guzzling vehicles not caring about what’s important in life.
E
Hybrid cars allow people to make smart environmental decisions every time they start up their vehicles.
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Which of these are strong subject lines? Check all that apply.Community requests your support.It is imperative that . . .SAVE OUR FORESTS!!Bullying has reached new levels of danger. Animals are dying—we must speak up.Hello there, Mr. Jones.

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Community requests your support.
B
It is imperative that . . .
C
SAVE OUR FORESTS!!
D
Bullying has reached new levels of danger.
E
Animals are dying—we must speak up.
F
Hello there, Mr. Jones.
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a community leadera social concerna formal e-mail

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a community leader
B
a social concern
C
a formal e-mail
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Identify the reasons that support the claim. Check all that apply.Claim: Students should be required to take at least one online class.Learning entirely remotely is one option that many schools offer.Online classes provide more flexibility in students’ schedules. Everyone enjoys using a computer, so online learning is more fun than traditional learning. One online class should be a mandated part of any school’s curriculum.Students learn valuable skills they can apply in online college courses.

A
Learning entirely remotely is one option that many schools offer.
B
Online classes provide more flexibility in students’ schedules.
C
Everyone enjoys using a computer, so online learning is more fun than traditional learning.
D
One online class should be a mandated part of any school’s curriculum.
E
Students learn valuable skills they can apply in online college courses.
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Which statement is the best rebuttal to the counterclaim given?

A
When working on an online class, students have more freedom to choose an environment that is best for them.
B
A traditional classroom is the best environment for learning, but an online class can be good for students too.
C
Students should only be taught in a traditional classroom environment, because it works best for everyone.
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What should you include in a persuasive letter to a local mayor? Check all that apply.a description of the town and its populationa clear claim stating the purpose of the lettera description of my extended family who also lives in towna reason why some people may disagree with my viewevidence to support my claim from a specialist in the field I am writing about

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a description of the town and its population
B
a clear claim stating the purpose of the letter
C
a description of my extended family who also lives in town
D
a reason why some people may disagree with my view
E
evidence to support my claim from a specialist in the field I am writing about
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to explainto describeto persuade

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to explain
B
to describe
C
to persuade

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