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Read the excerpt from a newspaper article.Last night, Fairview police arrested six university students for involvement in an illegal gambling ring. Today, community leaders and university officials are claiming that Professor Shuman, the students’ academic advisor, should also be arrested. Dr. Harris, the department chairperson, reports that Schuman has recently started holding group tutoring sessions in his campus office in the evenings. Video footage from security cameras outside the campus building shows him exiting on several occasions with some of the accused students. Although Shuman denies the gambling ring allegations, he was most likely involved with this illegal activity.

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by including direct quotations from the professor about his knowledge of the gambling ring
B
by interviewing the department chairman and the professor to get both sides of the story
C
by removing the commentary that the professor is most likely involved in the gambling ring
D
by deleting the department chairman’s and professor’s names from the article
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Read the two passages.Passage 1Violence in video games is unavoidable. More than half of the top video games contain some element of violence. Does this lead to violence in the real world? Logical people know the answer, and the facts prove it. Between 1994 and 2004, video game sales increased by 204 percent. During that same time period, the arrest rate for juveniles committing violent crimes decreased by 63 percent. These facts make it obvious that video games are not a problem.Passage 2The majority of video games contain violence. Children playing these games leads directly to acts of violence. Several studies, including a 2014 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, have shown a correlation between persistent video game use and aggressive behavior. While my own children play video games, they do not play games labeled "Mature.” Simply avoiding these games and allowing children to play the thousands of other available games is a logical way to avoid a potential problem.

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Passage 1 is more effective because passage 2 relies on personal anecdotes as the main evidence.
B
Passage 1 is more effective because it uses overstatement for extra emphasis, and passage 2 does not.
C
Passage 2 is more effective because it contains logical and anecdotal, while passage 1 contains a bandwagon appeal and a false dilemma.
D
Passage 2 is more effective because it presents data as empirical evidence, and passage 1 does not.
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Read the scenario.A pilot is being investigated after an air-traffic accident led to many passengers being injured and hospitalized. Reports about a cover-up by the airline are surfacing, and people have accused the pilot of negligence.The editor-in-chief of the local newspaper has just assigned the story to the most experienced investigative reporter in the newsroom. However, the reporter’s uncle is the pilot being investigated. No one in the newsroom knows about this connection.

A
investigate the claims without revealing that the pilot is her uncle; the fact that he is a relative will not affect her reporting
B
tell the editor-in-chief about her relationship to the pilot, and ask that the story be assigned to another reporter
C
convince the editor-in-chief not to run the story, because the reporter knows that her uncle is a skilled pilot and believes that the allegations are false
D
research and write the article, but have a colleague edit it before it is submitted to make sure there are no signs of bias
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Examine the excerpt from a public service campaign website. Which words from this campaign best indicate the target audience?

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A
“send kindness”
B
“I am a witness”
C
“someone getting bullied”
D
“something you could say”
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Which statements best evaluate the evidence in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
The authors use a personal story to illustrate the argument that, despite new and ever-changing forms of social media, Arab American print and broadcast media are stronger than ever.
B
The authors use data about the types and effectiveness of social media to support the argument that social media is driving Arab American broadcast media out of business.
C
The authors use a quotation from an expert to support the argument that social media has been both helpful and hazardous for the Arab American news media.
D
The authors use a quotation from an eyewitness to support the argument that the Arab American news media face different challenges than smaller news media outlets in Arab countries.
E
The authors use examples of different types of media to support the argument that social media has changed how the Arab American news media operate.
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Examine the public service ads. This first ad is from 1985.This second ad is from 2015.

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Both ads feature ethical appeals.
B
Both ads target automobile manufacturers.
C
Both ads promote a culture of safety.
D
Both ads use humor to convey a message.
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How does the writer best use evidence to support the claim? Select three options.

A
The writer uses empirical evidence by including specific data about student debt and loans.
B
The writer uses empirical evidence by referring to the amount of money that his daughter and her friends owe in student debt.
C
The writer uses logical evidence by claiming that his daughter owes a significant amount of money.
D
The writer uses logical evidence by explaining a reasonable theory about paychecks being less.
E
The writer uses anecdotal evidence by sharing a personal connection to the student debt problem.
F
The writer uses anecdotal evidence by discussing how his daughter’s debt is more than his was.
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What evidence could be used to support the authors’ claims in this excerpt? Select three options.

A
tweets (Twitter messages) describing the overthrow of Ben Ali at the time it happened
B
verifiable facts that help explain that social media has little effect on citizen journalism
C
speeches that give biographical accounts of the life and accomplishments of Mubarak
D
journal entries from a student describing how social media helped him join a protest
E
quotations from experts on social media use during uprisings within the Arab world
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Read the first paragraph from an article in the local online newspaper.Local businesswoman Inés Garcia-Ruiz is joining the race for the state senate seat that is soon to be vacated by retiring senator Benjamin Hall. A long-time resident of this community, Garcia-Ruiz says that, if she is elected, she will "dive into projects that aid low-income families.” This should be obvious to most constituents because she is well known for her impressive charity work. Time and time again, she has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those living in poverty in our community.

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by removing the reference to Garcia-Ruiz being a local businesswoman
B
by removing idioms, such as “dive into” and “time and time again”
C
by eliminating the reference to projects that aid low-income families
D
by eliminating emotional language used to describe the charity work
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Read the passage from a debate speech.The current trade situation in this nation is unacceptable. We continue to lose money to other nations, while those nations prosper. I have a detailed plan to get our country—and its people—back on the right track. My opponent, who uses her time to spread lies and rumors while eating nice dinners bought by you taxpayers, does not even have a plan. I question her priorities.

A
The speaker uses anecdotal evidence with phrases like “back on the right track.”
B
The speaker uses a bandwagon statement by complaining that other nations prosper.
C
The speaker uses an ad hominem argument by attacking an opponent’s honesty.
D
The speaker uses a false dilemma by claiming to have the ideal plan.
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Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Twitter, Facebook and other new media offer ways for the Arab-American news media to reach audiences, but also pose a threat to smaller outlets. In addition to keeping up with the online presence of larger news organizations, Arab-American media are forced to compete with user-generated content that is rapidly available to audiences. The utility of social media in accessing information became clear during the Arab uprisings and events such as Egypt’s parliamentary and presidential elections. However, [Suzanne] Manneh of New America Media points out that the credibility of this information is difficult to verify "depending on where it’s from, to whom it’s attributed, [and] especially when various events are happening very quickly."Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information.

A
Social media poses a threat to more traditional media outlets.
B
Traditional media can find truthful information within social media posts.
C
Social media content is difficult to create and publish.
D
Social media is generally a credible source of information.
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Read the passage from a speech by President Barack Obama.Good afternoon. Mr. Secretary General; Your Excellencies, we are here because, right now, in crowded camps and cities around the world, there are families—from Darfur in Chad, Palestinians in Lebanon, Afghans in Pakistan, Colombians in Ecuador—who’ve endured years—in some cases, decades—as refugees, surviving on rations and aid, and who dream of someday, somehow, having a home of their own.We’re here because, right now, there are young girls . . . like my daughters . . . who are just as precious and just as gifted—like the 16-year-old refugee from Myanmar that I met in Malaysia—who’ve suffered unspeakable abuse . . . girls who pray at night that someone might rescue them from their torment.

A
Obama uses empirical evidence, since he uses a verifiable source in the refugee from Myanmar.
B
Obama uses logical evidence, since it is common sense that most young girls are gifted.
C
Obama uses logical evidence, since it is reasonable to state that refugees want homes of their own.
D
Obama uses empirical evidence, since he names the specific countries where refugees live.
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Consider this claim:School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

A
According to the board of education, “school uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and develop a student’s sense of belonging.”
B
Making school uniforms mandatory directly contradicts Americans’ First Amendment right to express themselves freely.
C
Chris Hammock, a mother of three high school students, said that mandatory school uniforms would make back-to-school shopping much easier.
D
Recent reports indicate that school uniforms have a minimal impact on attendance rates in New York City Public Schools.
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Which examples of evidence would best support this claim? Select three options.

A
a live television report from a youth fundraiser for Wilkins’s campaign
B
an anecdote from a family member about why Wilkins is the best person to vote for
C
an excerpt from a novel about a character named Wilkins who fights for democracy
D
a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by Wilkins at a local high school
E
a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about Wilkins during the campaign
F
a story a neighbor overheard about Wilkins while commuting to work last week
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Read the opening paragraphs from two articles about the same news story.Paragraph 1:Santiago Lopez, a retired Professional Football League quarterback for the San Diego Waves, has publicly accused his former employers of negligence. While he played on the team, he sustained two severe knee injuries. Both injuries were to the right knee and happened within six months of each other. According to Lopez, the league knew of the seriousness of the injuries, but required him to continue to play instead of allowing him to recuperate properly. He continues by saying, "I made a commitment to the league, the Waves, and the fans, and I wanted to fulfill that, but not at the cost of my career. If I had been allowed to heal properly, I believe that I could still be playing today.” League officials have declined to comment.Paragraph 2:Santiago Lopez, one of the all-time greats of the Professional Football League, was forced to retire because he can no longer walk unassisted. While playing with the San Diego Waves, he sustained painful injuries to his right knee. Lopez says that the league knew he was hurt but required him to continue to play throughout the remainder of the season. The league’s actions are disappointing and irresponsible. By refusing to allow Lopez to properly treat his injuries, the league has essentially forced him into early retirement. This mismanagement has robbed him of the rest of his career and the fans of the opportunity to see him play.

A
Both paragraphs are objective, using plain language to inform the reader.
B
Both paragraphs are subjective, using emotional language to persuade the reader.
C
Paragraph 1 uses objective language, while paragraph 2 uses subjective language.
D
Paragraph 1 uses subjective language, while paragraph 2 uses objective language.
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Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Twitter, Facebook and other new media offer ways for the Arab-American news media to reach audiences, but also pose a threat to smaller outlets. In addition to keeping up with the online presence of larger news organizations, Arab-American media are forced to compete with user-generated content that is rapidly available to audiences. The utility of social media in accessing information became clear during the Arab uprisings and events such as Egypt’s parliamentary and presidential elections. However, [Suzanne] Manneh of New America Media points out that the credibility of this information is difficult to verify "depending on where it’s from, to whom it’s attributed, [and] especially when various events are happening very quickly."Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information. Newspapers have made the greatest inroads here so far, with most offering at least some form of digital content, while still maintaining print versions for older generations and those who prefer a physical newspaper. Radio programs, in light of the continuing challenge to find advertising sponsorship, are beginning to shift online. Arab-American television, on the other hand, has yet to even really find a place amid the satellite programming available from Arab countries.

A
The authors' use of quotations from eyewitnesses support the argument well, but the descriptions from their own experiences do little to support the claim.
B
The authors effectively use anecdotes to explain the challenges to Arab American news media, but the statistics they incorporate detract from the claim.
C
The authors do not effectively support their claim because they do not include eyewitness testimony.
D
The authors effectively use verifiable information and a quotation from an expert to support their claim.
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Read the claim.The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students.Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Select two options.High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.

A
High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.
B
Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.
C
Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.
D
You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.
E
Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.
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What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
data showing the widespread use of social media in countries involved in the uprisings
B
verifiable facts that explain why social media's impact was so broad during the uprisings
C
statistics that describe Egyptians’ use of the internet and social media during the uprisings
D
an eyewitness account that explains how social media posts may have caused the uprisings
E
a personal story that explains the authors’ interest in social media use during the uprisings
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What reasons do the authors give to support their claim about the importance of social media in the Arab uprisings? Select two options.

A
the description of social media as a causal mechanism
B
the explanation that most Egyptians do not use the technology
C
the clarification that Twitter is relatively new and frequently used
D
the fact that information from bit.ly links was shared around the world
E
the detail that a US institute collected data in multiple countries
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Which elements of an op-ed are evident in the excerpt? Select three options.

A
The op-ed shares opinions about each candidate running.
B
The op-ed uses strong, emotional language.
C
The op-ed comes to a conclusion for the audience.
D
The op-ed includes first-person pronouns.
E
The op-ed attempts to persuade the audience.

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