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Writing a Research-Based Informative Essay about Language — Unit test Answers

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Which is the most reliable source to support a paper on the proper care of peach trees?

A
the article “Peach Trees” on a local university website
B
the wiki “Twenty Things to Know about Peach Trees”
C
the blog “Peachy Peaches: 360 Days of Healthy Peaches”
D
the article “Best Peaches” on a local farmer’s website
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Read the paragraph from the Declaration of Independence.When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.Now, read the paragraph from the Declaration of Sentiments.When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume among the people of the earth a position different from that which they have hitherto occupied, but one to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes that impel them to such a course.

A
the similarities in the wording.
B
the origins of the two authors.
C
the dates the texts were written.
D
the differences in rhetorical appeals.
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Read the passage from An Essay on Man.Self-love and reason to one end aspire,Pain their aversion, pleasure their desire;But greedy that, its object would devour,This taste the honey, and not wound the flow'r

A
create humor.
B
encourage debate.
C
clarify his argument.
D
make an emotional appeal.
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Read the two passages from Of the Wisdom of the Ancients.Passage 1:The fable relates to the cradle and infancy of nature, and pierces deep. This Love I understand to be the appetite or instinct of primal matter; or to speak more plainly, the natural motion of the atom; which is indeed the original and unique force that constitutes and fashions all things out of matter.Passage 2:Let us now consider his attributes. He is described with great elegance as a little child, and a child for ever; for things compounded are larger and are affected by age; whereas the primary seeds of things, or atoms, are minute and remain in perpetual infancy.

A
Passage 1 explains his central idea, while passage 2 supports it.
B
Passage 1 provides a counter argument, while passage 2 disproves it.
C
Passage 1 supports the central idea, while passage 2 explains what the central idea is.
D
Passage 1 lists a supporting example, while passage 2 provides a counter argument.
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Read the passage from Of the Wisdom of the Ancients.Now the philosophy of the Greeks, which in investigating the material principles of things is careful and acute, in inquiring the principles of motion, wherein lies all vigour of operation, is negligent and languid; and on the point now in question seems to be altogether blind and babbling; for that opinion of the Peripatetics which refers the original impulse of matter to privation, is little more than words—a name for the thing rather than a description of it.

A
the philosophy of the Greeks, which in investigating the material principles of things is careful and acute
B
in inquiring the principles of motion, wherein lies all vigour of operation, is negligent and languid
C
refers the original impulse of matter to privation
D
a name for the thing rather than a description of it
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricasie, or a ragoust.

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to highlight to the reader that the government would likely agree with his plan
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to emphasize that he is serious about implementing his plan
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to show the reader that his plan is reasonable and no cause for alarm
t
to grab the reader’s attention by using understatement to talk about brutal acts
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Read the passage from Of the Wisdom of the Ancients.For Venus excites the general appetite of conjunction and procreation; Cupid, her son, applies the appetite to an individual object. From Venus therefore comes the general disposition, from Cupid the more exact sympathy.

A
He uses logos to convince the reader of his point.
B
He uses pathos to engage the reader emotionally.
C
He uses positive connotations to amuse the reader.
D
He uses negative connotations to frighten the reader.
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A
electricity
B
conservation
C
finances
D
horticulture
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To determine the central idea of An Essay on Man, what should the reader do first?

A
paraphrase the author’s argument
B
locate key details
C
decide the author’s message
D
identify the topic
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Read the passage from Gulliver's Travels.There was a most ingenious architect, who had contrived a new method for building houses, by beginning at the roof, and working downward to the foundation.

A
In his travels, Gulliver is fooled by a silly architect he meets.
B
When he meets a ridiculous architect, Gulliver is oddly impressed.
C
Gulliver encounters an architect who builds houses from the top down.
D
Gulliver meets an architect who has a crazy way of building houses.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."A very worthy person, a true lover of his country, and whose virtues I highly esteem, was lately pleased, in discoursing on this matter, to offer a refinement upon my scheme. He said, that many gentlemen of this kingdom, having of late destroyed their deer, he conceived that the want of venison might be well supply'd by the bodies of young lads and maidens, not exceeding fourteen years of age, nor under twelve; so great a number of both sexes in every country being now ready to starve for want of work and service.

A
Swift uses a false premise when he says that people of the kingdom are in “want of venison.”
B
Swift uses irony when he says “so great a number of both sexes” are in desperate need of “work and service.”
C
Swift uses irony when he says the person with whom he discussed his plan is “very worthy” and “a true lover of this country.”
D
Swift uses a false premise when he says the “gentlemen of the kingdom” have “destroyed their deer.”
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Which words in the excerpt have negative connotations? Choose three answer options.

A
prevent
B
population
C
purpose
D
obstructing
E
refusing
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England.

A
to remind readers that his plan is very cost effective
B
to show that implementing the plan would not disrupt daily life
C
to show that most people value human life too much
D
to remind readers that each human being is valuable
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."This I freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. I desire the reader will observe, that I calculate my remedy for this one individual Kingdom of Ireland, and for no other that ever was, is, or, I think, ever can be upon Earth. Therefore let no man talk to me of other expedients: Of taxing our absentees at five shillings a pound: Of using neither cloaths, nor houshold furniture, except what is of our own growth and manufacture: Of utterly rejecting the materials and instruments that promote foreign luxury . . .

A
to show that his plan to sell children is the most reasonable plan that has been put forth
B
to show that society is already asking too much of wealthy individuals
C
to show that real reform is possible with reasonable sacrifice
D
to show that there are many other people who are trying to bring about reform
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What is the author’s purpose in writing "A Modest Proposal"?

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to submit a plan to solve an important societal issue
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to draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country
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to show that only an extreme solution can fix poverty
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to defend those who have avoided falling into poverty

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