Creating a Multimedia Presentation — Unit test Answers

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device
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opinion
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reason
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fallacy
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A word’s denotation is

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its literal meaning.
B
its figurative meaning.
C
any associated idea.
D
any associated feeling.
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Read the excerpts from Roosevelt’s "Four Freedoms" speech and Lincoln’s "Gettysburg Address.”Roosevelt:Since the beginning of our American history, we have been engaged in change—in a perpetual peaceful revolution—a revolution which goes on steadily, quietly adjusting itself to changing conditions—without the concentration camp or the quick-lime in the ditch. The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women; and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights or keep them.Lincoln:It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion – that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

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Americans must never forget the unfinished work of deceased soldiers.
B
Americans must continue the deceased soldiers’ fight to preserve both democracy and equality.
C
Americans must create a new form of government to honor lost soldiers.
D
Americans must dedicate their lives to honoring those soldiers who lost their lives in a previous war.
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A teacher assigns the following prompt to a student and then directs the student to create a presentation.Research the current proposal for a baseball park in downtown Huntington. Use news releases and county documents. Determine the benefits and drawbacks of the proposal and take a position on the issue. Convince your classmates whether it should be constructed or not.

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to demonstrate
B
to entertain
C
to persuade
D
to inform
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Which assignment is most likely to require a works cited page?

A
a business letter seeking employment opportunities
B
a demonstration speech about how to bait a hook
C
a research paper describing the effects of erosion
D
a personal narrative telling the story of a vacation
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Review the information for a magazine that a student intends to include on a works cited page.Magazine: Academic ReviewTitle of Article: The College Application ProcessPage Numbers: 111-114Author: Judson CosbyDate of Publication: December 1, 2013

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Cosby, Judson. “The College Application Process.” Academic Review 1 December 2013: 111-114. Print.
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Cosby, Judson. “The College Application Process.” 111-114. Academic Review December 1, 2013: Web.
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Cosby, Judson. Academic Review “The College Application Process.” 1 December 2013. 111-114. Print.
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Cosby, Judson. “The College Application Process.” 111-114. Academic Review December 1, 2013: 111-114. Web.
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Shari is taking notes in preparation for her oral presentation on the impacts of excessive homework on high school students. She finds a study that shows that having less homework would allow students to engage in other enriching activities and spend more time bonding with family and friends.

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It describes a negative effect of the solution.
B
It shows a negative effect of the problem.
C
It shows a positive effect of the solution.
D
It describes an overview of the problem.
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Read the excerpt from President Ronald Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University.But I hope you know I go on about these things not simply to extol the virtues of my own country but to speak to the true greatness of the heart and soul of your land. Who, after all, needs to tell the land of Dostoyevsky about the quest for truth, the home of Kandinsky and Scriabin about imagination, the rich and noble culture of the Uzbek man of letters Alisher Navoi about beauty and heart? The great culture of your diverse land speaks with a glowing passion to all humanity.

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Reagan uses allusion to remind his audiences of Russian authors whose writings support his argument.
B
Reagan uses a bandwagon appeal as he persuades his audience that great literature is popular worldwide.
C
Procatalepsis is used by Reagan as he counters arguments his audience may have against freedom.
D
Repetition is used by Reagan to convince his audience to read the works of classic Russian writers.
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Which action is an example of plagiarism?

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forgetting to create a title for an original story
B
failing to cite references for a research paper
C
neglecting appropriate punctuation in an essay
D
ignoring grammatical rules on a writing test
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Read the excerpt from "A Quilt of a Country."Today the citizens of the United States have come together once more because of armed conflict and enemy attack. Terrorism has led to devastation—and unity.

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Knowing that Quindlen has an Italian and Irish heritage helps the reader better understand her viewpoint, which is that all immigrants are the same.
B
Knowing that Quindlen compares the American people to a quilt helps the reader better understand her viewpoint of America as a melting pot.
C
Knowing that Quindlen lives in New York helps the reader understand that she lives in a multicultural environment.
D
Knowing that Quindlen wrote this piece after the 9/11 attacks helps readers understand her viewpoint, which is that tragedy unites people.
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Which guidelines should be followed when creating a works cited page using MLA format? Check all that apply.“Works Cited” is centered on the page.Citations are listed in chronological order.Citations are double spaced.A hanging indent is used for lengthy citations.The researcher’s name and address are included.

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“Works Cited” is centered on the page.
B
Citations are listed in chronological order.
C
Citations are double spaced.
D
A hanging indent is used for lengthy citations.
E
The researcher’s name and address are included.
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Read the two excerpts from Roosevelt’s "Four Freedoms" speech.I have called for personal sacrifice. I am assured of the willingness of almost all Americans to respond to that call.***This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women; and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights or keep them. Our strength is our unity of purpose. To that high concept there can be no end save victory.

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national support for the war will lead to victory.
B
Americans have always fought for democracy.
C
one day everyone in the world will enjoy freedom.
D
all Americans will be willing to make sacrifices.

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