AnswersLanguage Arts 11A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism

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Which task is the responsibility of the moderator of a formal discussion, but not the other participants?

A
creating an agenda for the discussion
B
coming to the discussion prepared to speak
C
bringing resources to the discussion
D
arriving at the discussion on time
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Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate?

A
Huck’s use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd.
B
Jim’s use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king.
C
The duke’s use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.
D
The king’s use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one.
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Read the judge’s words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . "We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge’s statement?

A
Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others.
B
In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
C
Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.
D
Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show.
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Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? What is the purpose of this rhetorical question as it used by Douglass?

A
It is designed to introduce an idea.
B
It is designed to convey an emotion.
C
It is designed to express an opinion.
D
It is designed to obtain information.
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Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women’s suffrage movement?

A
The speech encourages people to join the movement to fight inequality.
B
The speech reminds members of the movement that they must work together.
C
The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights.
D
The speech suggests that the movement is not strong enough to win equal rights.
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Which statement from "Ain't I a Woman?" is an example of pathos?

A
Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter.
B
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere.
C
I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me!
D
If my cup won’t hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn’t you be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full?
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How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
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Which is the appropriate action for Lindsay to take?

A
Lindsay should write down her question and ask it after Mario presents.
B
Lindsay should make a note of the question and ask it during her time to present.
C
Lindsay should wait until the end of the discussion to question Mario.
D
Lindsay should quietly ask her question to a participant near her.
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Which images in the poem “We Wear the Mask” best portray an ironic contrast?

A
grins and lies
B
torn and bleeding hearts
C
cheeks and eyes
D
tears and sighs

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