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The following question refers to On Writing by Stephen King. Who, according to King, will not like the idea that competent writers can be made into good writers?

A
many writing teachers
B
most parents
C
typical vacationers
D
sophisticated poets
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The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. What is a key difference between the main ideas of the texts?

A
Poe states that the writer’s job is simple, while King states that the writer’s job is the most difficult of all jobs.
B
Poe suggests that people should pursue employment that pays well, while King suggests that people should look for jobs that they enjoy.
C
Poe professes that writers should be young, while King professes that the best writing occurs in middle age.
D
Poe claims that the story is the most essential element, while King claims that the writer is the most essential element.
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I __________ requested to speak with a manager when the waiter brought our check and charged us for additional appetizers.

A
crevicely
B
incidently
C
indignantly
D
immutably
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Which phrase defines “immutable” best?

A
not desirable
B
not comparable
C
not changeable
D
not edible
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The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. What is a key difference between the organizational aspects of the texts?

A
The conclusion of the Poe excerpt indicates cheerfulness, while the conclusion of the King excerpt indicates anger.
B
The organization of Poe’s essay is logical and clear, while the organization of King’s memoir is illogical and confusing.
C
The hook in Poe’s essay is its own short paragraph, while the hook in King’s memoir appears at the beginning of a long paragraph.
D
The introduction and conclusion of Poe’s essay are absent, while the introduction and conclusion of King’s memoir are present but insufficient.
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The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. What is a key difference in the use of details in the texts?

A
Poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while King’s memoir is dominated by images and examples.
B
Poe references numerous authors and literary works, while King does not reference any other authors or literary works.
C
Poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while King includes a list of all the books he has written.
D
Poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while King’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.
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Which of the following is the least important aspect of a work to examine when evaluating an argument?

A
the consistency and clarity of the message
B
the length of the text
C
the reader’s capacity to feel and see what the writer feels and sees
D
the credibility of the writer
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What is the definition of “vile”?

A
overly arrogant
B
highly interesting
C
overwhelmingly beautiful
D
extremely bad or disgusting
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Pontificating is ________.

A
speaking with claims of importance
B
speaking in a pompous way
C
drawing incorrect conclusions
D
drawing conclusions with insufficient information

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