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Which excerpt from "Ghost House" uses both alliteration and assonance to add emphasis?

A
Who share the unlit place with me—
B
Doubtless bear names that the mosses mar.
C
Though two, close-keeping, are lass and lad,—
D
As sweet companions as might be had.
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A
context
B
dialect
C
setting
D
theme
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Read the excerpt from "Ghost House."The whippoorwill is coming to shoutAnd hush and cluck and flutter about

A
to point out important ideas in the first line.
B
to create pleasing sounds in the second line.
C
to place emphasis on the word “shout” in the first line.
D
to link “coming” in the first line with “cluck” in the second line.
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"Bother! Well, go ’long with you. I’d made sure you’d played hookey and been a-swimming.”

A
Darn! Okay, you can go. I was sure you’d skipped school and gone swimming.
B
Great! I’ll go along with you. I made certain you skipped school so we could go swimming.
C
Oh dear. I didn’t realize we’d be talking so late. I meant to be sure you played hookey and went swimming.
D
Fine. I’ll believe you. But I’ll be certain you don’t skip school and go swimming.
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A
creeds
B
sufficed
C
harbor
D
energy
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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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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 "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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A
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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To effectively compare and contrast two texts written in different genres, a reader must

A
look for the same words used in both texts.
B
find the text that most supports personal views.
C
understand what is gained by treating a topic two different ways.
D
identify which text uses the most scientific and scholarly language.
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe."Na tief-man and him people," came the cool reply. "Make you hopen de door."

A
“The thief and his people,” came the cool reply. “Open the door.”
B
“The thief’s man and his friends,” came the cool reply. “He opened the door.”
C
“The thief and his people,” came the cool reply. “They opened the door.”
D
“The thief’s friends,” came the cool reply. “We opened the door.”
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What are the three main purposes for writing?

A
to inform
B
to persuade
C
to impress
D
to entertain
E
to prevent
54

Which text features are included in this text? Check all that apply.

A
a title
B
a subtitle
C
headings
D
a callout
E
illustrations
F
a sidebar
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Read the sentence.When she arrived at the concert hall, the singer walked through a crowd of cheering fans.Which word is a preposition?

A
she
B
at
C
walked
D
crowd
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Select 3 options.Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive when

A
the sentence is already clear.
B
it sounds awkward to split the infinitive.
C
using one makes the sentence stronger.
D
doing so is necessary to avoid confusion.
E
too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.
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Read the sentence.The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s.The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

A
the date.
B
the location.
C
the sculptor.
D
the statue.
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
If no one answers the door, then please let yourself in.
B
The top steps are fine, but be careful of the slippery stairs below.
C
Where are Katelyn and Ella walking to?
D
Do you know what Naveen was talking about?
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Read the body paragraph from an argumentative essay.Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society. All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible. Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers. Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.

A
Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society.
B
All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible.
C
Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers.
D
Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.
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Read the excerpt from "Digging."Between my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests...

A
The assonance connects the thumb and finger to the act of farming.
B
The assonance adds emphasis to the speaker’s past as a farmer.
C
The assonance creates a pleasing and interesting sound.
D
The assonance emphasizes that the speaker is writing about his father.

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