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Which is the best example of an explicit statement from Thoughts and Sentiments that shows Cugoano's beliefs about slavery?

A
“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.”
B
“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.’”
C
“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.”
D
“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 statement best describes why Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Declaration of Sentiments mirrors the language of the Declaration of Independance?

A
Stanton wants to encourage women to appreciate the freedoms that they enjoy in American society.
B
Stanton wants to acknowledge the efforts of American forefathers and the cooperation that prompted independence from Britain.
C
Stanton wants to promote an understanding of the American political system that allows men to vote for a representative government.
D
Stanton wants to emphasize the historical significance of the women’s movement and its potential for revolutionary change.
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Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.Let there be then no coercion established in society, and the common law of gravity prevailing, the sexes will fall into their proper places. And, now that more equitable laws are forming your citizens, marriage may become more sacred: your young men may choose wives from motives of affection, and your maidens allow love to root out vanity.The father of a family will not then weaken his constitution and debase his sentiments, by visiting the harlot, nor forget, in obeying the call of appetite, the purpose for which it was implanted. And, the mother will not neglect her children to practise the arts of coquetry, when sense and modesty secure her the friendship of her husband.

A
As women achieve a more equal status, they will begin to question their husbands’ immoral behavior.
B
As women acquire more equal rights, husbands and wives will behave with respect for one another.
C
As marriage laws become more reformed, men and women will establish friendships with other couples.
D
As laws begin to change, the roles of men and women in marriage will become less clear.
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Samuel Johnson’s dictionary is best described as the first

A
study of word origins.
B
collection of word meanings.
C
modern English dictionary.
D
modern literary study.
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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.

A
by describing women’s religious roles
B
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 excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts?

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Excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, but excerpt 2 suggests that studying word origins could be a waste of time.
B
Excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, and excerpt 2 suggests that etymology is more important than syntax.
C
Excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, but excerpt 2 asserts the need to include etymology in dictionaries.
D
Excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, and excerpt 2 insists that etymology is best studied over the course of one’s lifetime.
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Read the excerpt from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.I applied myself to the perusal of our writers; and noting whatever might be of use to ascertain or illustrate any word or phrase, accumulated in time the materials of a dictionary, which, by degrees, I reduced to method, establishing to myself, in the progress of the work, such rules as experience and analogy suggested to me; experience, which practice and observation were continually increasing; and analogy, which, though in some words obscure, was evident in others.

A
teaches readers how to understand analogies.
B
follows a method prescribed by other dictionaries.
C
reflects an exhaustive study of its words.
D
includes obscure words not previously defined.
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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 subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.

A
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.
C
Both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-Christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral.
D
Both men call on the grace of God to help them make their arguments and to be heard.
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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
B
a tearjerker that’ll for sure grab the audience
C
a yarn that’s definitely gonna win awards
D
a film that is guaranteed to rock
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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.

A
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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Which is an effective thesis?

A
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.
C
While bees have some benefits, the buzzing around the garden gets annoying.
D
Generally speaking, bees are okay so long as they stay outside in the garden.
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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 paragraph.People tend to adopt the style of writing and speaking that they read the most. If hours of each day are spent absorbing the casual banter of social media, the reader’s own language will reflect that casual style. If this material is balanced with more serious content, such as newspapers, journals, or classic novels, the reader’s language is likely to reflect the depth and maturity of these sources. Students should strive for such balance, regularly immersing themselves in text that is more intellectual than a passing "tweet.”

A
Social media is becoming increasingly popular with students.
B
The language of newspapers is well researched and clever.
C
Students’ language is a reflection of what they read.
D
Reading is the most important subject for serious students.
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When conducting research online for an essay, which tips should the researcher follow? Check all that apply.

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 sentence from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.To have attempted much is always laudable, even when the enterprize is above the strength that undertakes it.

A
foolish or unwise; rash
B
displaying intellect; academic
C
humorous or comical; droll
D
deserving praise; admirable

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