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Read the excerpt from "We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar.(1) Why should the world be over-wise, (2) In counting all our tears and sighs? (3) Nay, let them only see us, while(4) We wear the mask.

A
It supports the speaker’s decision to embrace individuality and present his true self to society.
B
It emphasizes the speaker’s opinion that society’s judgments are important.
C
It reveals the speaker’s disappointment over how society judges others’ lives.
D
It shows the speaker’s rejection of the idea that society should have access to private emotions.
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A student is studying by watching videos online and reading chapters from a textbook. Which modalities is the student using to gain information? Select two options.auditorygustatoryolfactorytactilevisual

A
auditory
B
gustatory
C
olfactory
D
tactile
E
visual
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Which sentence should be revised to avoid a misconception?

A
To be a successful actor, you must live in Los Angeles.
B
To become a good musician, you should practice often.
C
To become a successful athlete, you might train daily.
D
To be a good student, you must be willing to learn.
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Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring shows an element of fantasy?

A
There was a splendid supper for everyone; for everyone, that is, except those invited to the special family dinner-party. This was held in the great pavilion with the tree.
B
Bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree. The light of the lanterns fell on his beaming face; the golden buttons shone on his embroidered silk waistcoat.
C
They all feared that a song or some poetry was now imminent; and they were getting bored. Why couldn’t he stop talking and let them drink his health?
D
He stepped down and vanished. There was a blinding flash of light, and the guests all blinked. When they opened their eyes Bilbo was nowhere to be seen.
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Read the introduction from an argumentative essay.Think about the number of chores you do in any given week. According to a recent newspaper article, robots may soon be doing your chores for you. Robots also may be taking over more "human” roles like teaching children and caring for older people. On the plus side, robots could make room for people to spend their time doing more interesting things, but having robots doing all the work has disadvantages, too.

A
provide a clear viewpoint.
B
use more informal language.
C
offer an alternative solution.
D
address the counterclaim.
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Read the instructions for making crepes, a type of French pancake.[1] In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour and 2 eggs. [2] Gradually add in half a cup of milk and half a cup of water, stirring to combine. [3] Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. [4] Heat a slightly oiled griddle over medium heat. [5] Scoop the batter onto the griddle, using about 1/4 cup each time. [6] Move the pan around to get batter everywhere. [7] Cook for two minutes, and then flip the crepe to cook the other side. [8] Serve hot.

A
Beat the ingredients until smooth.
B
Measure out all the ingredients.
C
Choose the type of butter that is best suited to your dietary needs.
D
Making larger crepes is much better since they are easier to fill.
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biasclaimevidencereason

A
bias
B
claim
C
evidence
D
reason
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Read the excerpt from "Gate A-4” by Naomi Shihab Nye.We called her son, I spoke with him in English. I told him I would stay with his mother till we got on the plane and ride next to her. She talked to him. Then we called her other sons just for the fun of it. Then we called my dad and he and she spoke for a while in Arabic and found out of course they had ten shared friends. Then I thought just for the heck of it why not call some Palestinian poets I know and let them chat with her? This all took up two hours.(Naomi Shihab Nye, "Gate A-4" from Honeybee. Copyright © 2008 by Naomi Shihab Nye. Reprinted with permission. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)

A
meter, as the speaker uses a rhythm of syllables to stress her connection with the woman
B
refrain, as the speaker repeats an emotional sentiment to show her feelings for the woman
C
plot, as the speaker catalogues the different ways she interacts with the woman
D
rhyme, as the speaker uses a pattern to show her appreciation for the woman
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How do text features contribute to a text’s structure? Check all that apply.by offering supplemental informationby stating counterclaimsby providing organizationby offering a bibliographyby reinforcing ideas

A
by offering supplemental information
B
by stating counterclaims
C
by providing organization
D
by offering a bibliography
E
by reinforcing ideas
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beforeafterinstead ofbetween

A
before
B
after
C
instead of
D
between
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Read the passage.Setting a formal table involves completing a few basic steps. First, place the dinner plate in the center of each place setting. Then, put the soup bowl in the center of the plate. Place the knife to the right of the plate, and the soup spoon to the right of the knife. Place the dinner fork to the immediate left of the plate, followed by the salad fork. Put the dessert fork or spoon above the plate and pointing to the right. The bread plate and knife belong at the top left of the setting, and the water glass belongs at the top right. Fold the napkin in a double diamond, and place it in the soup bowl.

A
underlining the final step to make sure all the previous steps are completed
B
drawing a dinner fork and a salad fork at the top to show the difference
C
circling “in the center of each place setting” to make sure the starting point is correct
D
highlighting the first sentence to keep focused on the goal for the set of instructions
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Which pair of words best describes the setting of Bilbo Baggins’ party?

A
close and dark
B
dank and cheerless
C
private and exclusive
D
grand and inclusive
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Read the excerpt from "Gate A-4” by Naomi Shihab Nye.And I looked around that gate of late and weary ones and I thought, This is the world I want to live in. The shared world. Not a single person in that gate—once the crying of confusion stopped—seemed apprehensive about any other person. They took the cookies. I wanted to hug all those other women, too.(Naomi Shihab Nye, "Gate A-4" from Honeybee. Copyright © 2008 by Naomi Shihab Nye. Reprinted with permission. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)

A
word positions
B
center justification
C
capital letters
D
short lines
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Read this excerpt from "Ritmo/Rhythm” by Margarita Engle.Older cousins show me how to shake the mule’s quijada, to make the blunt teeth rattle.Guitars. Drums. Gourds. Sticks.A cow bell. A washboard. Pretty soon, we have a whole orchestra.

A
It builds momentum by demonstrating how the speaker respects the “older cousins.”
B
It places an emphasis on the materials the speaker is using to construct the “orchestra.”
C
It signals time passing by showing how “pretty soon” the speaker is able to collect many items.
D
It characterizes the setting as absurd as the speaker is using a “washboard” to make sound.
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Which line best highlights Frodo’s loyal nature?

A
Frodo was the only one present who had said nothing.
B
He had enjoyed the joke, of course, even though he had been in the know.
C
[H]e realized suddenly that he loved the old hobbit dearly.
D
Frodo did not want to have any more to do with the party.

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