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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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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
A photo of a young boy and an adult planting a tree.
Option A
B
An illustration of the planting process for planting an apple tree.
Option B
C
A photo of a group of young people gardening.
Option C
D
An illustration of a young boy and adult male planting a tree.
Option D
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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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Which source would be most appropriate for researching the question "How does social media affect personal relationships?”

A
a blog post discussing the blogger’s large number of followers
B
a journal article by a psychologist who is studying social media
C
a social media site showing the process of connecting to other users
D
a wiki page discussing appropriate interactions on the internet
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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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Examine the public service ads. This first ad is from 1985.This second ad is from 2015.

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A
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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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.

A
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 this prompt.Create a presentation to convince school board members that district 16 should add a week-long October break to next year’s school calendar, like other districts in the state.Which reason best supports the claim in this prompt?

A
Schoolchildren need time in the fall to prepare for upcoming holidays.
B
The number of school days required by the board is too many for students.
C
Students need a break to study for their rigorous midterm exams.
D
There are too many fast-approaching events on the school calendar.
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The image shows a glass of dirty water with a straw in it.

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A
“Although many people drink water that looks like this, it is still safe to drink.”
B
“If our water supply is not cleaned up, your next glass could look like this.”
C
“Too many people around the world do not have access to clean water.”
D
“A clean water supply ensures that an area’s population remains healthy.”
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Ryan is writing to his local school board as part of a letter-writing campaign to address the problem of overcrowding in his high school. Which purposes will his letter most likely serve? Select three options.

A
to propose a possible solution for consideration
B
to argue about the school board’s position
C
to persuade the school board to take action
D
to inform the school board about the problem
E
to persuade the school board to research solutions
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Examine the public service ads. This first ad is from 1944. This second ad is from 2013.

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A
They have different sponsors.
B
They have different appeals.
C
They have different purposes.
D
They have different target audiences.
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Which fallacies appear in this passage? Select three options.

A
An appeal to emotion is used to make Congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation.
B
A false dilemma is used to claim that legislation is the only way to protect the environment.
C
An ad hominem is used to attack representatives for being distracted when hearing evidence.
D
A bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every American wants to help endangered species.
E
A false dilemma is used to introduce the idea that the legislation will save us all.
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Examine the public service ads.This first ad is from 1917. This second ad is from 2007.

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A
They have different purposes.
B
They target different audiences.
C
They use different types of media.
D
They transmit different cultural values.
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Examine the public service ad.

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A
emotional appeal
B
ethical appeal
C
logical appeal
D
proactive appeal
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Which changes should be made to establish and maintain formal writing conventions? Select two options.

A
Change “Thank you” to “Thanks” in the first paragraph.
B
Change “blocked” to “lousy” in the first paragraph.
C
Delete “Being late to school is a major bummer.” in the second paragraph.
D
Change “I’m” to “I am” in the third paragraph.
E
Make the final paragraph longer.
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Which statement best uses formal language to present an issue to a school board in a formal email?

A
“Three traffic accidents occurred at the entrance to Westville High School in the last month alone.”
B
“You really should have a cop direct traffic at the school’s entrance before someone gets hurt.”
C
“Perhaps you’ve already considered speed bumps, but I think it’s high time to look into them again.”
D
“When traffic is not completely jammed, drivers zoom past the school entrance like wild people!”
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Joseph Smith is looking for a summer job as a bookkeeper or accounting assistant. Look at his resume. Then answer the question.What changes should Joseph make to this resume? Select three options.

A
Use a font that is easier to read and less ornate.
B
Fix the formatting so it is consistent throughout.
C
Change “graduating this year” to show the date.
D
Remove “Jackson Accountants” from “Experience” since it is an unpaid job.
E
Remove “Ma’s Pizza” from “Experience” since it is not related to this summer job.
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Evelyn is applying to college and has a question about the application process. She wants to make a good impression in her email inquiry. Which elements will help her achieve her purpose? Select two options.

A
an informal closing to show she is friendly
B
precise words that clearly identify her purpose
C
a formal greeting to identify to whom she is writing
D
a happy-face emoji to express interest in the school
E
slang phrases and abbreviations to show she is trendy
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Read the two passages.Passage 1The need for standardized testing in education is a sensitive topic to some. Many fear that the use of these tests with students of all ages would lead to a decline in both academic growth and innovation; however, if standardized testing continues to be a reliable and objective source of measuring student achievement, we must conclude that the means justify the end. We can simply state the results of a 100-year analysis of testing research for proof: 93 percent of studies on student testing found a favorable outcome for student achievement.Passage 2When the Brookings Institution, a 100-year-old organization made up of experts in education and government, reports that up to 80 percent of standardized test score improvements were temporary and did not lead to improvements in learning, we must realize that student testing is not working. I have visited several schools during testing time, so I can personally vouch for the negative effect that standardized tests have on students’ emotions. Standardized testing is unnecessary and must end.

A
Passage 1 uses anecdotal evidence, while passage 2 uses empirical evidence.
B
Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2 uses logical evidence.
C
Passage 1 uses anecdotal evidence, while passage 2 uses logical evidence.
D
Passage 1 uses logical evidence, while passage 2 uses logical and anecdotal evidence.
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Which element would be most appropriate for a multimedia presentation on the causes of animal extinction?

A
a feature-length documentary on an animal that recently became extinct
B
a full podcast on animals that have gone extinct in the past one hundred years
C
the name of a video about animal extinction that the audience can find online
D
a short video clip about a few animals that were recently declared extinct

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