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Which statements about Alexander Pope’s An Essay on Man are accurate? Check all that apply.It is written in iambic pentameter.It is written in heroic couplets.It contains ten syllables per line.It contains twelve syllables per line.It uses parallelism to show optimism.It uses parallelism to create rhythm.

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It is written in iambic pentameter.
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It is written in heroic couplets.
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It contains ten syllables per line.
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It contains twelve syllables per line.
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It uses parallelism to show optimism.
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It uses parallelism to create rhythm.
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Read the lines from An Essay on Man.Know, then, thyself, presume not God to scan;The proper study of mankind is man.Placed on this isthmus of a middle state,A being darkly wise, and rudely great:

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Equality among all people should be encouraged.
P
People must not forget traditional ideas in their learning.
M
Man should use logic to study and understand the universe.
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Science can be used to solve common social problems.
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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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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.

f
foolish or unwise; rash
d
displaying intellect; academic
h
humorous or comical; droll
d
deserving praise; admirable
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Antithesis is used in An Essay on Man to

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explore the similarities between all men.
e
explore the opposing sides of human nature.
e
emphasize the traditional values of the poet.
e
emphasize the need for more emotion.
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Which is an effective thesis?

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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.
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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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Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.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.

a
angry and disgusted
c
calm and understanding
s
sad and defeated
p
passive and detached
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Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

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We listened to the rhythmic sound of the waves as we walked along the beach.
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The sun peeked from behind the clouds while the gulls flew overhead.
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Shiny seashells dotted the sand; and, I placed one in my pocket.
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The sandcastle stood far from the tide line, so it was safe from the waves.
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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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[BLANK]

A
coordinating conjunction
B
dependent clause
C
conjunctive adverb
D
subordinating conjunction
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adjectiveadverbclauseconjunction

A
adjective
B
adverb
C
clause
D
conjunction
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What is meter?

a
a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
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a line that contains five iambs, or ten syllables
t
the speed at which a poem should be recited
t
the length of the words used in a poetic line
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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 tex

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Social media is becoming increasingly popular with students.
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The language of newspapers is well researched and clever.
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Students’ language is a reflection of what they read.
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Reading is the most important subject for serious students.
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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.

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The thesis is effective because it covers a broad topic while maintaining an objective viewpoint.
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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 sentence.The team won the majority of the regular season games, so they were optimistic about a victorious post-season.

o
one dependent clause.
o
one independent clause.
t
two dependent clauses.
t
two independent clauses.

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