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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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Read the key ideas below and answer the question that follows. kindness, respect Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects best the key ideas listed above?

A
“It was a beautiful day in May.”
B
“Around midnight, we were told to run.”
C
“Those were the first human words.”
D
“Work makes you free.”
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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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Which genre uses narrative techniques to provide a glimpse into the human experience?

A
tragedy
B
short story
C
lyric poem
D
expository essay

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