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MediaA techniqueA thesisPropaganda

A
Media
B
A technique
C
A thesis
D
Propaganda
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When items in a list already contain commas, the writer should separate the items in the list using

c
commas.
h
hyphens.
p
periods.
s
semicolons.
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Read the sentence.We’re performing a scene from my favorite book (the second in the trilogy).

A
The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
B
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.
C
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.
D
The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
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Which line most directly states the speaker’s feelings in "Song VII" by Rabindranath Tagore?

A
“She has no pride of dress and decoration.”
B
“their jingling would drown thy whispers.”
C
“My poet’s vanity dies in shame before thy sight.”
D
“like a flute of reed for thee to fill with music.”
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.

Question illustration
A
The poster focuses on the effort of sending food abroad, but the speech does not.
B
The speech focuses on both making contributions at home and sending food abroad, but the poster does not.
C
The poster directly reminds civilians how they can contribute to the war effort, but the speech does not.
D
The speech directly reminds civilians how they can contribute to the war effort, but the poster does not.
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Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?

A
My favorite foods include tamales- chicken and beef chimichangas.
B
One day, I hope to own a car, a house, and a boat.
C
The farm we visited grew vegetables; fresh herbs; and flowers.
D
For the camping trip, we packed a water bottle a nylon tent, and a fishing pole.
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iambic pentameteriambic tetrameteriambic hexameterno regular meter

A
iambic pentameter
B
iambic tetrameter
C
iambic hexameter
D
no regular meter
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Read the sentence.We’re performing a scene from my favorite book (the second in the trilogy).

T
The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
T
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.
T
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.
T
The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
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Which lists are punctuated correctly? Select 3 options.The students competing in the debate were from schools in: Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Santa Fe, NM.The plant came in three varieties: yellow, pink, and white flowers; orange, pink, and yellow flowers; and plain white flowers. I arranged my schedule so that I have study hall first thing in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis, so we decided to play all three.Because Shira could sing, dance, and act, she decided to audition for the school’s annual spring musical.

A
The students competing in the debate were from schools in: Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Santa Fe, NM.
B
The plant came in three varieties: yellow, pink, and white flowers; orange, pink, and yellow flowers; and plain white flowers.
C
I arranged my schedule so that I have study hall first thing in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
D
We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis, so we decided to play all three.
E
Because Shira could sing, dance, and act, she decided to audition for the school’s annual spring musical.
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Read the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night."Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Though wise men at their end know dark is right,Because their words had forked no lightning theyDo not go gentle into that good night.

A
aaa bbb
B
aba bab
C
aba aba
D
aab bba
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What do you call language that appeals to the senses and creates an impression?

A
metaphor
B
personification
C
imagery
D
apostrophe
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Read the lines from "84" by Rabindranath Tagore.Let none go back home, brothers, this morning, let none go to workLet us take the blue sky by storm and plunder space as we run.

t
the musical quality
t
the single speaker
t
the speaker’s emotions
t
the long length
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Look at the poster.

Question illustration
A
people who are working in factories
B
people who are questioning the war
C
people who are fighting on the front lines
D
people who are seeking employment
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persuasionmediapropaganda evaluation

A
persuasion
B
media
C
propaganda
D
evaluation
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A writer should hyphenate a compound modifier that

c
contains an adverb ending in -ly.
c
comes after the noun it modifies.
c
comes before the noun it modifies.
c
contains an adjective ending in -ive.
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Read the sentence.We’re not sure if the tickets are for the preview night, the opening night, this weekend or next week.

A
Both commas should be deleted.
B
There should be a colon after “for.”
C
The commas should be replaced by semicolons.
D
There should be a comma after “weekend.”
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Read the sentence.We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds: walnuts and pecans.

A
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries; chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
B
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries: and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter: and fudge; or almonds: walnuts: and pecans.
C
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge, or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
D
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries; cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips; peanut butter; and fudge; or almonds; walnuts; and pecans.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.

Question illustration
A
conserving resources at home so troops can have more.
B
making sure that all citizens receive a fair share.
C
displaying patriotism in all facets of one’s daily life.
D
donating money to provide supplies for the troops.
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Which of these are metaphors? Choose two answers.She is the sun of my sky.They fought like cats and dogs.The child is as quiet as a mouse.Her coat was as black as coal.Life is a roller coaster.

S
She is the sun of my sky.
T
They fought like cats and dogs.
T
The child is as quiet as a mouse.
H
Her coat was as black as coal.
L
Life is a roller coaster.
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A metaphor makes a comparison

A
that is between two unlike things.
B
that is between two similar things.
C
that uses the word like.
D
that uses the word as.

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