What is the denotation of the word “bound” in this excerpt?
Which phrase from the excerpt best reflects the excerpt’s passionate tone?
The words “slavery,” “devils,” and “murderer” evoke a sense of
Read the excerpt from Rudolfo Anaya’s essay “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.” Tortillas and poetry. They go hand in hand. Books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. Our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . . . I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. I travel to foreign countries, and I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings. Censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one. Which phrase from the excerpt best uses persuasion?
Which choice best defines a word’s connotative meaning?
Read the paragraph. Tortillas are delicious round flatbreads made with cornmeal or wheat flour. Although they are most often used in tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas, tortillas can __________ any dish. If the purpose of this paragraph is to persuade readers to eat tortillas, which word or phrase best fits in the blank?
Which phrase best defines the denotative meaning of a word?
What type of language should be used in a critical analysis essay?
Read the sentence from a student’s critical analysis essay. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills. Which is the best revision to the sentence?
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