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One way a Lincoln-Douglas debate differs from a policy debate is that in a Lincoln-Douglas debate,

A
two individuals compete, whereas in a policy debate, teams of two compete.
B
teams of two compete, whereas in a policy debate, two individuals compete.
C
competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year, whereas in a policy debate, competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate.
D
competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate, whereas in a policy debate, competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year.
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Which line best helps the reader understand Grendel’s character?

A
In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . .
B
Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked.
C
In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn’t matter to me what they did to each other.
D
Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
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chron = "time"The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as

A
a hononym.
B
a prefix.
C
an adverbial suffix.
D
a word root.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

A
He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
B
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
C
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
D
He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility. It was hard to believe that anything could disrupt the serenity of this place . . . but I could not have been more wrong.Version 2: Exhausted, I took one last look around me. I had been camping for only two short days, but I could not wait to get home and recount the adventures of my short stay in peace and tranquility. Hoisting my backpack onto my back, I grabbed my canteen and began the long trek back to my car. The question was not which story I should tell, but rather which one I should tell first.

A
Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
B
Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
C
Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
D
Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.
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Read the sentence.The team won the majority of the regular season games, so they were optimistic about a victorious post-season.

A
one dependent clause.
B
one independent clause.
C
two dependent clauses.
D
two independent clauses.
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[BLANK]

A
counterclaim
B
debate
C
rebuttal
D
resolution
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Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

A
We listened to the rhythmic sound of the waves as we walked along the beach.
B
The sun peeked from behind the clouds while the gulls flew overhead.
C
Shiny seashells dotted the sand; and, I placed one in my pocket.
D
The sandcastle stood far from the tide line, so it was safe from the waves.
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Read the passage.H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.

A
to entertain readers with a story about H. G. Wells
B
to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing
C
to entertain readers with an excerpt from a novel
D
to persuade readers to read science fiction

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