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Part 3: Text Structure in an Informational Text — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."Then as to the females, it would, I think, with humble submission, be a loss to the publick, because they soon would become breeders themselves: And besides, it is not improbable that some scrupulous people might be apt to censure such a practice, (although indeed very unjustly) as a little bordering upon cruelty, which, I confess, hath always been with me the strongest objection against any project, how well soever intended.

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The criticism of the practice would be levied “very unjustly.”
B
Women becoming breeders would be a "loss to the publick."
C
Some people "might be apt to" criticize the practice.
D
Many women would "become breeders themselves."
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal.”Then as to the females, it would, I think, with humble submission, be a loss to the publick, because they soon would become breeders themselves: And besides, it is not improbable that some scrupulous people might be apt to censure such a practice, (although indeed very unjustly) as a little bordering upon cruelty, which, I confess, hath always been with me the strongest objection against any project, how well soever intended.

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a loss to the publick
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some scrupulous people
C
indeed very unjustly
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strongest objection against
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“However, notwithstanding all that has been done and written against it, that brutish barbarity, and unparalelled injustice, is still carried on to a very great extent in the colonies, and with an avidity as insidious, cruel and oppressive as ever.”
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“However, it cannot but be very discouraging to a man of my complexion in such an attempt as this, to meet with the evil aspersions of some men, who say, ‘That an African is not entitled to any competent degree of knowledge, or capable of imbibing any sentiments of probity; and that nature designed him for some inferior link in the chain, fitted only to be a slave.’”
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“By some of such complexion, as whether black or white it matters not, I was early snatched away from my native country, with about eighteen or twenty more boys and girls, as we were playing in a field.”
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“But the supporters and favourers of slavery make other things a pretence and an excuse in their own defence; such as, that they find that it was admitted under the Divine institution by Moses, as well as the long continued practice of different nations for ages; and that the Africans are peculiarly marked out by some signal prediction in nature and complexion for that purpose.”
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Which is an effective thesis?

T
There are many bees in the world, such as the ones in your garden.
B
Bees are a crucial part of any thriving ecosystem, including your garden.
W
While bees have some benefits, the buzzing around the garden gets annoying.
G
Generally speaking, bees are okay so long as they stay outside in the garden.
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When conducting research online for an essay, which tips should the researcher follow? Check all that apply.use broad keyword searchesthink about the smaller picturelook for reliable sourceskeep track of sourcesspecify relationships between keywords

A
use broad keyword searches
B
think about the smaller picture
C
look for reliable sources
D
keep track of sources
E
specify relationships between keywords
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."Swift artfully uses language to convey the undeniable fact that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and "already devoured most of the parents" who would serve as "breeders."

A
Swift skillfully uses language to convey his belief that landlords have mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
B
Swift vividly describes how landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
C
Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as the country’s “breeders.”
D
Swift states the undeniable fact that landlords have cruelly mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
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Read the sentence.Editing a film is similar to editing a novel: the editor puts together the pieces to create a wicked fun tale that you’d have to be nuts not to love, and also flows logically and smoothly.

a
a story that appeals to the audience
a
a tearjerker that’ll for sure grab the audience
a
a yarn that’s definitely gonna win awards
a
a film that is guaranteed to rock
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Which is one way that Swift criticizes society in "A Modest Proposal"?

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by suggesting that people care so little about children they would be willing to sell and eat them
B
by suggesting that people would be appalled by the idea of selling and eating children
C
by highlighting the ways in which the plan could help people support people’s families
D
by highlighting all the practical ways in which people have tried to remedy poverty
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."Swift’s skillful and abundant use of false premises to develop his argument was the most effective way to signal that he was writing a satire.

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objective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
B
objective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
C
subjective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
D
subjective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I have already computed the charge of nursing a beggar's child (in which list I reckon all cottagers, labourers, and four-fifths of the farmers) to be about two shillings per annum, rags included; and I believe no gentleman would repine to give ten shillings for the carcass of a good fat child, which, as I have said, will make four dishes of excellent nutritive meat, when he hath only some particular friend, or his own family to dine with him.

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understatement, because the author truly believes that his plan is worthwhile.
B
verbal irony, because the author does not truly believe his own words.
C
verbal irony, because the author wants others to see his point of view.
D
understatement, because the author does not think others will agree with him.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England.

A
Swift states that he has “been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts” and almost gave up any hope of ever achieving success of any kind.
B
Swift writes that after much time and effort, he has finally come up with a solution that is “solid and real, of no expence and little trouble” to address the problem of poverty.
C
“I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power,” claims Swift.
D
Since we can incur no danger in disobliging England, Swift believes he has come up with a proposal that will finally solve the issue of overwhelming poverty in England.
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Read the excerpt from Woman in the Nineteenth Century by Margaret Fuller.A house is no home unless it contain food and fire for the mind as well as for the body. The female Greek, of our day, is as much in the street as the male to cry, "What news?" We doubt not it was the same in Athens of old. The women, shut out from the market-place, made up for it at the religious festivals. For human beings are not so constituted that they can live without expansion. If they do not get it in one way, they must in another, or perish.

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by describing women’s religious roles
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by insisting that every human mind needs fuel
C
by explaining the significance of trading at Greek markets
D
by suggesting that women can learn without leaving their homes
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Read the thesis.Foley artists are essential to the success of a film, since they create the sound effects that make the film’s setting believable to the audience.

T
The thesis is effective because it covers a broad topic while maintaining an objective viewpoint.
T
The thesis is ineffective because it lacks clear transitions between the thoughts of the writer.
T
The thesis is effective because it contains a topic that is focused and a viewpoint that is clear.
T
The thesis is ineffective because it lacks proper citations and does not grab the reader’s attention.
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Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.But the whole business of slavery is an evil of the first magnitude, and a most horrible iniquity to traffic with slaves and souls of men; and an evil, sorry I am, that it still subsists, and more astonishing to think, that it is an iniquity committed amongst Christians, and contrary to all the genuine principles of Christianity, and yet carried on by men denominated thereby.Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.That s

B
Both men claim that good Christians and enlightened individuals will support the abolishment of slavery.
B
Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.
B
Both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-Christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral.
B
Both men call on the grace of God to help them make their arguments and to be heard.
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"a contradiction between what is said and what is really meant""a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is""the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society""the use of ridicule to emphasize a conflict between two ideas"

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"a contradiction between what is said and what is really meant"
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"a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is"
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"the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society"
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"the use of ridicule to emphasize a conflict between two ideas"

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