Unit 2 Test Answers

The author’s exigence in the passage can best be described as

Which of the following best describes the function of the first sentence of the second paragraph (lines 13–17) (reproduced below)?The only notable thing about Arbour’s video is, perhaps, how dated it feels; while fat people still face daily harassment and systemic discrimination, body positive activists have gotten enough of a toehold in the public consciousness that, in 2015, most mainstream, non-anonymous media outlets at least have the decency to use coded language when they shame us.

The speaker of the passage assumes that the audience she addresses has

In lines 18–23 of the second paragraph, the writer quotes Arbour ("What are you . . . of their pores") primarily to

Which of the following best characterizes the writer’s position on the relevance of her topic for all women?

In the third paragraph (lines 24–33), the author compares Arbour’s bravery on Twitter to that of Braveheart in order to

In the third paragraph (lines 24–33), the author elaborates on the recent shift in comedic material primarily to

In the fourth paragraph (lines 34–41), the author draws on evidence from her personal experiences primarily to

Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author’s thesis in the passage?

In the sixth paragraph (lines 44–56), the author makes all of the following claims EXCEPT:

In the context of the passage, the author includes paragraph 7 (lines 58-61) to

Which version of sentence 3 (reproduced below) provides the most effective thesis statement for the passage?In many ways, modern society has developed an unhealthy dependency on technology.

The writer wants to add more information to the first paragraph (sentences 1–3) to illustrate the significance of the topic introduced in the first paragraph. Which of the following pieces of evidence will help the writer achieve this purpose?

In sentence 4 (reproduced below), the writer wants to include a piece of relevant evidence to acknowledge the idea that increased digital literacy in classroom settings is due, in part, to studies reflecting its merits.Because classic classroom structure has been transformed, many schools are now assigning devices to students to create a more dynamic and engaging learning experience.

In sentence 6 (reproduced below), the writer wants to illustrate the point being made by adding a piece of relevant evidence to the end of the sentence.Technology is gradually diminishing the individual skill sets of students and replacing them with a reliance on technology, as evidenced in many studies.

The writer is considering adding the following sentence to the passage after sentence 10. In fact, a recent study indicates that the average individual’s attention span decreases by 88% each year.

The writer is working on a revision of the passage and has written the following thesis statement for it.An unhealthy dependency on technology negatively affects an individual’s memory and one’s mental well-being.

The writer wants to support the main argument of the third paragraph by adding relevant evidence from another reliable source. Which of the following reputable sources would achieve this purpose?

The writer intends the passage to be read by a general audience. Which of the following sentences, if added after sentence 14 (reproduced below), would best aid a reader’s understanding of the passage?Internet slang or "text-talk” has become popular in short, electronic written messages, but in recent years this language has made its way into formal writing and become an impediment to basic language functions.

In sentence 17 (reproduced below), which of the following versions of the underlined text best encapsulates the writer’s position on the main argument of the passage?The ease of technological applications is rapidly eradicating the concept of learning from one’s mistakes or acquiring knowledge from nontechnical sources, blurring the lines between knowledge and application more by the day.