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Writing an Argument about How to Define Success — Unit test Answers

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Which excerpt from "How Should One Read a Book?” best states the author’s purpose?

A
Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices.
B
But if you open your mind as widely as possible, then signs and hints of almost imperceptible fineness, from the twist and turn of the first sentences, will bring you into the presence of a human being unlike any other.
C
Thus to go from one great novelist to another—from Jane Austen to Hardy, from Peacock to Trollope, from Scott to Meredith—is to be wrenched and uprooted; to be thrown this way and then that.
D
But a glance at the heterogeneous company on the shelf will show you that writers are very seldom “great artists”; far more often a book makes no claim to be a work of art at all.
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compassionleadership skillspatiencephysical stamina

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compassion
B
leadership skills
C
patience
D
physical stamina
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Read the subheadings from "Physicians and Surgeons.”Important QualitiesCommunication skills.Compassion.Detail oriented.Dexterity.Leadership skills.Organizational skills.Patience.Physical stamina.Problem-solving skills.

A
focusing mainly on developing strong mental abilities.
B
having great sympathy and understanding for patients.
C
having a blend of physical, mental, and emotional skills.
D
developing physical coordination, endurance, and strength.
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Read the passage from "Physicians and Surgeons.”EducationMost applicants to medical school have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. Although no specific major is required, all students must complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English. Students also take courses in the humanities and social sciences. Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to gain experience in a healthcare setting.

A
She should take science courses and do extracurricular science activities.
B
She should study a variety of disciplines and do healthcare volunteer work.
C
She should round out her schedule by adding several liberal arts classes.
D
She should obtain a job working in the healthcare industry after school.
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Read a list of the headings from "Physicians and Surgeons.”How to Become a Physician or a SurgeonImportant QualitiesTrainingLicenses, Certifications, and Registrations

A
How to Become a Physician or a Surgeon
B
Important Qualities
C
Training
D
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
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Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”The thirty-two chapters of a novel—if we consider how to read a novel first—are an attempt to make something as formed and controlled as a building: but words are more impalpable than bricks; reading is a longer and more complicated process than seeing.

A
criticize.
B
entertain.
C
inform.
D
persuade.
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Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”Yet few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. If we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.

A
biography.
B
essay.
C
myth.
D
play.
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Read the passage from "How Should One Read a Book?”Then turn from your blurred and littered pages to the opening pages of some great novelist—Defoe, Jane Austen, Hardy. Now you will be better able to appreciate their mastery.

A
The author might place Defoe, Austen, and Hardy in a setting on Jupiter.
B
The author might go into detail about the lives of Defoe, Austen, and Hardy.
C
The author might write a plot in which Defoe, Austen, and Hardy solve a crime.
D
The author might include dialogue for the roles of Defoe, Austen, and Hardy.
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Read the sentence.Mr. Liu is shopping for the perfect shelf on which to display his bowling trophy.

A
by inserting an adverb between the two parts of the infinitive
B
by switching from active voice to passive voice.
C
by choosing to end the sentence in a preposition
D
by switching from passive voice to active voice
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Javed’s teacher tells him she would like to see him improve his speaking skills in the next debate by including a rhetorical appeal. To be a more effective speaker, what is the best rhetorical appeal for Javed to add?

A
He should add pathos, with an emphasis on proper word choice to set a tone.
B
He should add pathos, with points of emphasis to make his ideas convincing.
C
He should add ethos, with credible resources to support his claim.
D
He should add logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.
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Read the excerpt from "Digging"The cold smell of potato mould, the squelch and slapOf soggy peat, the curt cuts of an edgeThrough living roots awaken in my head.But I’ve no spade to follow men like them.Between my finger and my thumbThe squat pen rests.I’ll dig with it.Read the haiku by Bashō. When the winter chrysanthemums go,there’s nothing to write about but radishes.What common concern do these poems share?

A
Both poems recognize the passing of seasons.
B
Both poems find a link between farming and the act of writing.
C
Both poems put a higher value on farming than writing.
D
Both poems lament the dying of flowers and other vegetation.
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Read the excerpt from a letter.Dear Ann,The funniest thing happened during my ski lesson! I tried a new ski run and I was doing very well. The sun was shining and the snow was fresh. My instructor encouraged me to bring my skis closer together so I could gain a little speed. I don’t know exactly what happened next, but suddenly my skis had criss-crossed and I was skiing backward!

A
to entertain the reader with a humorous story
B
to provide practical ski instruction tips
C
to educate the reader about skiing techniques
D
to persuade a friend to try a new winter sport
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Read the description of the debate.Henrique introduced Anita and Lorenzo and explained the rules of the debate. After Henrique stated the resolution, Anita spoke first. Though Lorenzo tried to prove Anita wrong, she stuck to her support of the resolution. After both sides had spoken, the teacher announced the winner of the debate.

A
Henrique acted as the negative party, since he warned the parties about what to avoid doing wrong.
B
Lorenzo acted as the neutral party, since he offered evidence disproving the resolution.
C
Anita acted as the affirmative party, since she offered evidence supporting the resolution.
D
The teacher acted as the moderator, since she did not offer any evidence during the debate.
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Read the excerpt from a speech.I hope everyone in attendance tonight will consider making a donation to the City Park Fund. This neighborhood treasure provides a safe place for children to play. It is a gathering place for summer concerts and community sporting events. City Park makes our town unique and special.

A
to entertain listeners with stories of City Park
B
to provide humorous neighborhood anecdotes
C
to educate people about the history of City Park
D
to persuade others to contribute money for the park
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
B
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
C
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
D
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
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Which sentence from "Civil Peace” contains dialect?

A
“Who is knocking?” he asked then, his voice parched and trembling.
B
“I am a poor man. Everything I had went with this war.”
C
“Lookia my frien, no be play we come play for your house.”
D
“Or is it greater than other things that went with the war?”
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Look at the informational text.

Question illustration
A
how the railway companies helped those in need
B
how railways dealt with people riding the trains without paying
C
how railway profits suffered during the Great Depression
D
how much the railway companies charged customers
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Read the paragraph.The process is simple, but the results could be extraordinary. Fill out an application at Lakeside Park today. Working as a park monitor will provide hours of fun in the sun this summer and a glimpse of a career in forestry. Full- and part-time jobs are now available. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy life at the lake. Seize this opportunity now!

A
to entertain readers with an anecdote about working at a park
B
to inform readers about the responsibilities of a park monitor
C
to inform readers about careers in the forestry industry
D
to persuade readers to apply for employment at the park
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In a debate, an active listener should make eye contact with the speaker because it

A
unnerves the speaker.
B
challenges the speaker.
C
encourages the speaker.
D
shows respect for the speaker.
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[BLANK]

A
fear
B
happiness
C
hope
D
longing

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