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Which sentence best summarizes the central idea of the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

A
The United States was built, developed, and protected by women and men of various cultures and backgrounds.
B
The men begging for money on the street helped build and protect our country, and they deserve a better lot than they have been given.
C
Farms, railroads, and the military have greatly diminished in quality since the onset of the Great Depression.
D
A man named Al is responsible for the building, development, and protection of the United States of America.
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In a subject-by-subject comparative essay, each body paragraph must

A
present a separate viewpoint of the topic.
B
support the thesis statement.
C
rely on few supportive details.
D
depend on opinion rather than fact.
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Read the sentence.Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset.Which elements of this sentence are parallel?

A
“mountains” and “magnificent”
B
“camera” and “taking pictures”
C
“picked up” and “taking”
D
“majestic mountains” and “magnificent sunset”
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Pole vaulting—and shot put—are Olympic track and field events.
B
The Industrial Revolution (a period between 1750 and 1850) brought many changes to manufacturing.
C
Students will study economics, and history throughout the course.
D
The show (was a spectacular event) that people will remember for many subsequent years.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”With a profound sense of the solemn and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the grave responsibilities which it involves, but in unhesitating obedience to what I deem my constitutional duty . . . Which best expresses the type of appeal in this excerpt?

A
pathos, an appeal based on emotions
B
logos, an appeal based on logic or reason
C
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
D
financial, an appeal based on the audience’s finances
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Read the excerpt from "Rhapsody on a Windy Night."So the hand of a child, automatic, Slipped out and pocketed a toy that was running along the quay. I could see nothing behind that child’s eye. I have seen eyes in the street Trying to peer through lighted shutters What theme is reflected in this excerpt?

A
Young people especially enjoy living in a city.
B
It is impossible to be left alone in the city.
C
City life offers many cultural experiences.
D
City life can be alienating and lonely.
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Read the excerpt from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support—to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective—to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak—and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run.Based on context, what is the most likely definition for “invective”?

A
thanks
B
praise
C
criticism
D
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Read the excerpt from the Joint Statement by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill.Sixth, after the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny, they hope to see established a peace which will afford to all nations the means of dwelling in safety within their own boundaries, and which will afford assurance that all the men in all the lands may live out their lives in freedom from fear and want;Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the excerpt?

A
Roosevelt and Churchill are aiming to bring peace and freedom to the people of all nations.
B
Roosevelt and Churchill are determined to destroy the Nazi regime and to liberate the Europeans.
C
Roosevelt and Churchill will bring peace to the nations invaded by Nazi Germany.
D
Roosevelt and Churchill promise to win the war and bring peace and liberty to most European nations.
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Which excerpt from the Joint Statement by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill addresses the safety of those traveling by ship?

A
Third, they respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live; and they wish to see sovereign rights and self government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them;
B
Fourth, they will endeavor, with due respect for their existing obligations, to further the enjoyment by all States, great or small, victor or vanquished, of access, on equal terms, to the trade and to the raw materials of the world which are needed for their economic prosperity;
C
Fifth, they desire to bring about the fullest collaboration between all nations in the economic field with the objector securing, for all, improved labor standards, economic advancement and social security;
D
Seventh, such a peace should enable all men to traverse the high seas and oceans without hindrance;

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