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Read the excerpt from "American Indian Civil Rights.”One of the most sweeping blows to the American Indian community occurred in 1830 when President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. As a result, the government negotiated with tribes to move them to land west of the Mississippi River. The government then acquired their previously inhabited land. Some tribes reluctantly went along with the act. However, many did not want to abandon their homelands.

A
creates a mood.
B
develops a character.
C
fuels the external conflict.
D
creates an internal conflict.
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Read the excerpt from "My First March.”A group in the back started fanning themselves and singing the song "Heatwave,” making everyone laugh and sing along.

A
an allusion.
B
anaphora.
C
a metaphor.
D
repetition.
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Read the excerpt from President Kennedy's Report to the American People.Nor is this a partisan issue. In a time of domestic crisis men of good will and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics. This is not even a legal or legislative issue alone. It is better to settle these matters in the courts than on the streets, and new laws are needed at every level, but law alone cannot make men see right. We are confronted primarily with a moral issue. It is as old as the Scriptures and is as clear as the American Constitution.

A
In a time of domestic crisis men of good will and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics.
B
This is not even a legal or legislative issue alone.
C
It is better to settle these matters in the courts than on the streets, and new laws are needed at every level, but law alone cannot make men see right.
D
We are confronted primarily with a moral issue.
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Which sentence from "American Indian Civil Rights” best describes the conflict the author develops in the text?

A
Most experts agree that is was over ten thousand years ago, well before European settlers began exploring this region of the world.
B
Relationships between the Europeans and American Indians turned hostile, and rights were one by one stripped away from American Indians.
C
One of the most sweeping blows to the American Indian community occurred in 1830 when President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act.
D
Over the years, American Indian activists have valiantly fought for reform and for the government to honor certain treaty obligations.
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The speech President Kennedy's Report to the American People uses logos, ethos, and pathos, which are

A
historical contexts.
B
inaugural addresses.
C
parallel structures.
D
rhetorical appeals.
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Read the excerpt from "American Indian Civil Rights.”One of the most sweeping blows to the American Indian community occurred in 1830 when President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. As a result, the government negotiated with tribes to move them to land west of the Mississippi River. The government then acquired their previously inhabited land. Some tribes reluctantly went along with the act.

A
sweeping blows
B
community occurred
C
government negotiated
D
reluctantly went
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Read the excerpt from "American Indian Civil Rights.”Over the years, American Indian activists have valiantly fought for reform and for the government to honor certain treaty obligations. Sarah Winnemucca, a member of the Northern Paiutes tribe, campaigned for better living conditions for her tribe in the late 1800s. She lectured around the country in an effort to increase support for her cause. Physician and lecturer Charles Eastman, who was part of the Sioux tribe, also strove to improve the circumstances of American Indians in the early 1900s through public speaking and serving in organizations such as the Society of American Indians.

A
The author uses words, such as “valiantly,” that have strong emotional connotations of courage and respect.
B
The author repeats the word “tribe,” which places American Indian communities in a positive light.
C
The author uses the metaphor “physician and lecturer,” which emphasizes a feeling of authority.
D
The author makes an allusion to “the early 1900s,” which creates a sense of the significance of American Indians.
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Read the excerpt from President Kennedy's Report to the American People.It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to be backed up by troops. It ought to be possible for American consumers of any color to receive equal service in places of public accommodation, such as hotels and restaurants and theaters and retail stores, without being forced to resort to demonstrations in the street, and it ought to be possible for American citizens of any color to register and to vote in a free election without interference or fear of reprisal. It ought to be possible, in short, for every American to enjoy the privileges of being American without regard to his race or his color. In short, every American ought to have the right to be treated as he would wish to be treated, as one would wish his children to be treated.

A
allusions to explain what equality is.
B
anaphora to emphasize the lack of equality.
C
connotation to create an emotional response to equality.
D
metaphors to compare equality to things the audience knows.
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Read the excerpt from "2000 Buses.”1) A mass meeting they called it,2) The March for Jobs and Freedom3) Equal access, Equal justice,4) For all, and not just some

A
By using parallelism in line 1, the author appeals to the emotion of hope in the reader.
B
By using parallelism in line 2, the author emphasizes the reason for the march.
C
By using parallelism in line 3, the author places importance on the concept of equality.
D
By using parallelism in line 4, the author appeals to the intellect of the reader.
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Read the first sentences of President Kennedy's Report to the American People.This afternoon, following a series of threats and defiant statements, the presence of Alabama National Guardsmen was required on the University of Alabama to carry out the final and unequivocal order of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Alabama.

A
He relies on his credibility as the president to capture the attention of the audience.
B
He uses parallel structures in his speech to underscore the main points of his argument.
C
He creates a logical foundation of facts on which he can build an emotional appeal later.
D
He uses emotionally charged language so that the audience is immediately emotionally involved.
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A
vague pronoun
B
dangling modifier
C
subject without a verb
D
verb without a subject
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Read the short speech.Turn off your television, and talk to your family. You will be surprised at how much your siblings have to say. Turn off your television, and step outside. You will be surprised at how the cool air will refresh you. Turn off your television, and connect with the world around you. Your efforts will be rewarded.

A
offer criticism of the audience.
B
share memories with the audience.
C
inspire the audience to take action.
D
give hope to the audience.
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Read the introduction of a speech given by a park ranger.This is going to be a beautiful week at Windswept Dunes, and I hope you enjoy all the beach has to offer. There is a unique opportunity available because sea turtles are nesting on our northern shore. Volunteers are needed to patrol the beach to protect these endangered creatures from lurking predators. You can make a difference by just taking a stroll on the beach at an assigned time. While enjoying the view of the ocean at night, you can clap your hands or whistle a tune to discourage raccoons and possums from disrupting the turtle habitats.

A
persuade listeners to perform volunteer work.
B
inform listeners about organized beach activities.
C
inform listeners about the life cycles of turtles.
D
entertain listeners with stories about beach wildlife.
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Choose the pronoun that replaces the underlined word correctly.

A
they
B
them
C
their
D
there
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Which citation correctly reflects MLA guidelines for a website without an author?

A
N.A. The Land Down Under. Australia Department of Tourism, 1 February 2013. Net. 14 June 2013.
B
N.A. The Land Down Under. Australia Department of Tourism, 1 February 2013. Web. 14 June 2013.
C
The Land Down Under. Australia Department of Tourism, 1 February 2013. Net. 14 June 2013.
D
The Land Down Under. Australia Department of Tourism, 1 February 2013. Web. 14 June 2013.
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Read the short speech.Household chores are rarely exciting. Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse. Few people smile at the prospect of mopping. However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation. Young children who help in the kitchen gain confidence preparing food. When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills. These experiences provide support for future independence and success.

A
“Household chores are rarely exciting.”
B
“Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse.”
C
“However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation.”
D
“When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills.”
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Read the excerpt from Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in . . .

A
with
B
see
C
finish
D
work
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Read the passage from a research paper on improving sibling relationships.Strengthening Sibling RelationshipsParents can nurture sibling closeness by encouraging cooperation. When brothers and sisters work together to complete a chore, mutual appreciation is gained from the effort. Each one benefits from the other’s strengths (Vera 227).Works CitedDunn, Clara. Sibling Rivalry. Toronto: Modern Press, 1999. Print.Ramirez, Ana. Examining the Family Dynamic. New York: Prestige Publishers, 2011. Print.Thornton, Davis. Brothers, Sisters, Friends. Boston: Society Press, 2002. Print.Vera, Nikko. Sibling Relationships. Providence: Union House, 2007. Print.

A
Sibling Rivalry
B
Examining the Family Dynamic
C
Brothers, Sisters, Friends
D
Sibling Relationships
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Which phrases from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contain strong emotional connotations? Select 3 options.

A
“in a sense”
B
“sweltering with the heat of oppression”
C
“an oasis of freedom”
D
“vicious racists”
E
“there is something”
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A student has the following information that will be included in a works cited page for a website.Author: Dori UlmanName of Website: Healthy ChoicesOrganization: U.S. Department of AgricultureDate of Web Publication: May 25, 2009

A
the page numbers
B
the web address
C
the access date
D
the city of publication

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