AnswersRKAA- Common Core English 10 1.0Analyzing a Seminal US Document

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Which features of the passage are typical of a compare/contrast structure? Select three options.

A
It identifies two groups that will be discussed.
B
It explains the reasons invading forces did not succeed.
C
It uses the signal word nevertheless to indicate a difference.
D
It uses the signal phrase for example to introduce evidence.
E
It describes similar and different outcomes to similar actions.
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After the high point of a story, what includes the resolution of the conflict?

A
the rising action
B
the exposition
C
the falling action
D
the conclusion
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Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Dred Scott v. Sandford, written by Justice Taney.Upon the whole, therefore, it is the judgment of this court, that it appears by the record before us that the plaintiff in error is not a citizen of Missouri, in the sense in which that word is used in the Constitution; and that the Circuit Court of the United States, for that reason, had no jurisdiction in the case, and could give no judgment in it. Its judgment for the defendant must, consequentl

C
Citizens of Missouri cannot sue in a court of the United States.
D
Dred Scott cannot sue in court because he is not a citizen.
S
Sanford should not have won the previous case in circuit court.
T
The Constitution’s definition of citizenship does not include Missouri.
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Which elements does strong narrative writing always contain? Check all that apply.a connection to an outlinea series of stepsa clear point of viewa set of directionsa description of events

A
a connection to an outline
B
a series of steps
C
a clear point of view
D
a set of directions
E
a description of events
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Read the passage from chapter 17 of The Prince.Therefore a prince, so long as he keeps his subjects united and loyal, ought not to remind the reproach of cruelty; because with a few examples he will be more merciful than those who, through too much mercy, allow disorders to arise, from which follow murders or robberies; for these are wont to injure the whole people, whilst those executions which originate with a prince offend the individual only.

A
A cruel prince risks robberies and murders.
B
A cruel prince may be better for his subjects in the long run.
C
A cruel prince should not mind having murders and robberies.
D
A cruel prince will always have subjects who work hard for him.
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What is a counterclaim?

a
a detail that supports reasons for a claim
a
an opinion or belief that a claim is true
a
a refutation of a claim, with evidence
a
an invalid or flawed claim, with reasons
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How does Machiavelli work to achieve his secondary purpose—to inform his readers? Select two options

A
He explains that principalities don’t know how to rule themselves.
B
He describes the steps people take when they join rebellions.
C
He describes the emotions of people in a conquered republic.
D
He shows the different roles within a royal family.
E
He argues why a prince should sometimes ruin a city.
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What can a writer describe about two characters to help develop their personalities?

A
their communication
B
the setting
C
the exposition
D
a transition
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Which type of fallacy uses circular reasoning to support an argument?

g
genetic fallacy
b
begging the claim
h
hasty generalization
a
ad populum
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Read this passage from chapter 5 of The Prince.There are, for example, the Spartans and the Romans. The Spartans held Athens and Thebes, establishing there an oligarchy: nevertheless they lost them. The Romans, in order to hold Capua, Carthage, and Numantia, dismantled them, and did not lose them. They wished to hold Greece as the Spartans held it, making it free and permitting its laws, and did not succeed.

B
By describing the actions taken by the Spartans and the Romans, Machiavelli sets up a comparison with the actions of other conquering forces discussed in the chapter.
B
By contrasting the outcomes of Spartan and Roman conquests, Machiavelli provides evidence to support his claim that a prince must destroy a free city in order to hold it.
B
By contrasting the goals of the Spartans and the Romans, Machiavelli establishes the problem of maintaining control of a conquered city, to which he will propose a solution.
B
By listing the effects of these Spartan and Roman conquests, Machiavelli supports his overall description of how princes do or do not maintain control over the cities they conquer.
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When analyzing an argument, which element should you identify first?

t
the reasons
t
the claim
t
the evidence
t
the author
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To summarize the central idea in a text, readers should identify the topic and then identify

A
little-known facts about the topic.
B
the author's opinion about the topic.
C
other readers' opinions about the topic.
D
scientific facts about the topic.
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Read the passage from chapter 17 of The Prince.against my will, my fateA throne unsettled, and an infant state,Bid me defend my realms with all my pow'rs,And guard with these severities my shores.

A
It changes the tone to make it more threatening.
B
It supports the overall tone of fear.
C
It changes the tone to become more serious.
D
It suggests a tone of loving concern.
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Select the verb or verb phrase that is the best option to replace the verb watched in the following sentence.Kimo watched the waves, hoping to see the whale breach again.

A
gazed at
B
blinked at
C
glared at
D
glanced at
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What is the definition of anecdotal evidence?

A
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on scientific research, experiments, and observation.
B
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives.
C
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on accepted truths, facts, and definitions.
D
Anecdotal evidence is evidence based on historical examples and events.

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