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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address.We take off our hats to all the loyal, anonymous, untiring men and women who have worked in private employment and in Government and who have endured rationing and other stringencies with good humor and good will.Yes, we take off our hats to all Americans who have contributed so magnificently to our common cause.

A
The use of strong descriptors helps the audience better visualize the citizens being described.
B
The use of strong descriptors makes everyday citizens sound like accomplished heroes.
C
The use of strong descriptors stresses the idea that all citizens should act in the same manner.
D
The use of strong descriptors helps to clarify exactly whom Roosevelt is praising with his words.
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Ari is revising her essay to include more precise language. Which words should she replace? Select 3 options.

A
specific words
B
misused words
C
repeated words
D
vague words
E
scientific words
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Read the sentence.The advertisement shows a group of people on an assembly line helping to make a large piece of equipment.

A
invent
B
secure
C
manufacture
D
mold
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.As spokesmen for the United States Government, you and I take off our hats to those responsible for our American production—to the owners, managers, and supervisors, to the draftsmen and the engineers, and to the workers—men and women—in factories and arsenals and shipyards and mines and mills and forests—and railroads and on highways.

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A
The poster’s images feature the male factory workers more prominently and almost hides the female worker in the background, while the speech specifically acknowledges both male and female workers equally.
B
The poster’s images merely suggest that factory work is a thankless job, whereas the speech specifically acknowledges that it is.
C
The poster’s images portray a variety of different industries, whereas the speech acknowledges only those who work in factories.
D
The poster’s images clearly illustrate that factory work is a vital job, whereas the speech barely acknowledges its significance.
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Read the sentenceGordon gently persuaded his grandfather to play checkers.

A
coaxed
B
begged
C
asked
D
told
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Read this conclusion.Many car accidents are preventable. Skilled motorists with minimal distractions can react quickly and avert danger. Highways, side streets, and driveways all present unpredictable hazards.

A
Eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, and texting are examples of distractions.
B
Put your phone away when you drive, and keep your eyes on the road.
C
More than 40 states have banned texting because it is a serious distraction.
D
Get your license at your local department of motor vehicles and drive on!
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Consider this image.

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A
as an informative tool explaining how to transplant potted crops
B
as a persuasive device showing the potential of a community garden
C
as an informative tool providing the names and functions of plant parts
D
as a persuasive device proving the importance of irrigation systems
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Which behaviors are characteristics of an effective speaker? Check all that apply.

A
establishing eye contact
B
maintaining a lounging posture
C
referring to multimedia visual aids
D
using a suitable volume and pace
E
displaying indifference about the topic
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Which purpose might a political persuasive speech serve?

A
to convince the public to support an idea
B
to entertain the audience by describing a recent event
C
to explain a complicated political process
D
to showcase the speaker’s public speaking skills
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Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause?

A
Be sure to watch that movie I gave you.
B
The man who drives our bus is ill.
C
Take a left after that house with the yellow fence.
D
The old apron, which belonged to Mama, is torn.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Chase and McKay is visiting from Texas.
B
Milo’s puppies are still with their mother.
C
The bags of cookies is open on the table.
D
Either Hannah or Chloe are coming over.
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Look at the poster.

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A
encourage viewers to feel sympathy for those who are forced to fight against such a hostile enemy.
B
convince viewers that winning the war will result in a restructuring of the enemy’s unfair political system.
C
inspire viewers to support the war effort by portraying the enemy as a cruel and unfair political force.
D
empower viewers to join the military by suggesting that the war can be won only if everyone joins the fight.
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Nori is writing an essay to analyze an advertisement for a piece of athletic equipment. What elements should he include in order to write an effective analysis? Select 3 options.

A
personal opinions about the product being advertised
B
the advertising techniques used to persuade the viewer
C
information about competing products and advertisers
D
what tools the advertiser uses to sell the product
E
the purpose of the advertiser’s message
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

A
to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
B
to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children
C
to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county
D
to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar
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Which revisions for the underlined phrase make the writing more precise? Select two answers.

A
gave nice speeches
B
created powerful speeches
C
crafted meaningful speeches
D
used important speeches
E
said beautiful speeches

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