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Elise needs to revise her essay’s conclusion to use a more formal tone. Elise's Work Hera is a Greek goddess you should get to know. I like her because she’s strong, smart, and beautiful. Which revision of Elise's conclusion best uses a formal tone?

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I think Hera is the greatest of the Greek goddesses. She’s not just beautiful, she’s also smart and strong.
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Hera isn’t just an ordinary Greek goddess. She’s powerful because she’s beautiful, smart, and really strong.
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Readers should become familiar with the Greek goddess, Hera. Her strength, wisdom, and beauty set her apart from other Olympians.
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Everyone who reads about Hera knows that she is a beauty. She also has strength and wisdom to boot!
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Sammy will paraphrase an article for his class. To paraphrase correctly, Sammy must

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find well-written phrases and quote them directly.
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restate the ideas of the article in his own words.
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use language taken directly from the article.
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include quotation marks around the author’s words.
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Which best defines plagiarism?

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the careful citation of language taken directly from another source
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the illegal practice of restating the work of another in one’s own words
C
the illegal practice of passing the work of another as one’s own work
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the careful citation of ideas taken directly from an outside source
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Spencer needs to revise his essay to use a more formal tone. Spencer's Work One cool fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. For instance, my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of the awesome Greek warriors! Which revision of Spencer's essay best uses a formal tone?

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Isn’t it interesting how Greek mythology connects to modern names? East Sparta, Ohio, for instance, is named after Sparta in Greece, which you know is home to the strong Greek warriors.
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One interesting fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. My hometown is East Sparta, Ohio, which is named after the home of the fierce Greek warriors.
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An interesting fact about Greek mythology is its connection to many modern names. One example is East Sparta, Ohio, a town that takes its name from the home of Greece’s famous warriors.
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Have you noticed how many modern names come from Greek mythology? I didn’t know until now that my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of some very fierce Greek warriors.
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Lucas is given this paragraph to read and paraphrase. Achilles, a powerful Greek warrior, was thought to be immortal because he had been submerged in the River Styx during infancy. However, because his mother dipped him into the water while holding his heel, he was left vulnerable in that small spot. Today “Achilles’ heel” refers to a weakness that can lead to downfall. Which is the best paraphrase of the paragraph?

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Because he was dipped in the River Styx, Achilles was thought to be immortal. Unfortunately his mother held him by the heel, and he was weak in that area. An “Achilles’ heel” is a weakness that can lead to downfall.
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Today the phrase “Achilles’ heel” refers to a weakness that can lead to downfall. This refers to the story of a powerful Greek warrior who had been submerged in the River Styx during childhood.
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“Achilles’ heel” is a term used to describe a weak spot. The phrase comes from the story of a Greek soldier who was thought to be unbeatable—but was actually vulnerable.
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The article says, “Achilles, a powerful Greek warrior, was thought to be immortal because he had been submerged in the River Styx during infancy.” It explains the meaning of “Achilles’ heel.”
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Spencer needs to revise his essay to use a more formal tone. Spencer's Work One cool fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. For instance, my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of the awesome Greek warriors! Which revision of Spencer's essay best uses a formal tone?

A
One interesting fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. My hometown is East Sparta, Ohio, which is named after the home of the fierce Greek warriors.
B
Have you noticed how many modern names come from Greek mythology? I didn’t know until now that my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of some very fierce Greek warriors.
C
An interesting fact about Greek mythology is its connection to many modern names. One example is East Sparta, Ohio, a town that takes its name from the home of Greece’s famous warriors.
D
Isn’t it interesting how Greek mythology connects to modern names? East Sparta, Ohio, for instance, is named after Sparta in Greece, which you know is home to the strong Greek warriors.
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Read this student essay written about Greek mythology. Student Work 1. Greek mythology, though ancient, has a long-reaching influence upon modern life. 2. The US space program, for instance, is called Apollo, after the god who never missed a target and who ruled light. 3. Titanium, an elemental metal, is named after the Titans, who were locked far under the ground. 4. Even video games include characters such as Icarus and Kratos. Where should this quotation be placed to further develop the paragraph? One Greek scholar states, “The influence of the Olympians on everyday culture is equal to that of Shakespeare and the Bible” (Thomas 87).

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before sentence 1
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before sentence 2
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before sentence 3
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before sentence 4
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Read this student essay written about Greek mythology. Student Work 1. Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was responsible for healing in ancient mythology. 2. His daughter, Hygieia, was the goddess of health and cleanliness. 3. Tradition states that Asclepius angered Hades, god of the underworld, by saving others from death. 4. Hades asked Zeus to use his mighty lightning bolt to stop Asclepius. Where should this quotation be placed to further develop the paragraph? A noted expert has written, “Health and hygiene are still represented today by the rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff” (Atkin 286).

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before sentence 1
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before sentence 2
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before sentence 3
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before sentence 4
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Which is an example of a direct quotation?

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Artists usually portray Zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.
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According to my research, Zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire Trojan War.
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Greek scholars agree that Zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others.
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Dr. W. Wharton explains, “Zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.”
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Which is an example of a direct quotation?

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Dr. W. Wharton explains, “Zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.”
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Greek scholars agree that Zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others.
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Artists usually portray Zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.
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According to my research, Zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire Trojan War.

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