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Which statement about expository writing is true?

A
It conveys information in a straightforward way.
B
It entertains by telling a narrative story.
C
It argues to convince the reader of an opinion.
D
It encourages readers to take action.
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Will is writing a comparative essay about two texts. He would like to write about three different topics, comparing the texts throughout the essay.

A
point-by-point
B
blocking
C
chronological
D
historical
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Read the excerpt from The Dark Game.On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.

A
The Dark Game includes personal narrative.
B
The Dark Game includes historical detail.
C
The author uses humorous dialogue.
D
The author uses scientific terminology.
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"Cipher” is another word for

A
“spy.”
B
“code.”
C
“mystery.”
D
“codebreaker.”
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Read Melissa’s thesis statement.Both The Dark Game and The Code Book explain the importance of codebreaking.

A
main ideas of each book
B
subtopics explained in later paragraphs
C
other books written about codebreaking
D
historical facts from each text
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Which is an example of blocking organization in a comparative essay?

A
The Code Book is written with technical language, but The Dark Game is written in a simpler style.
B
The Code Book and The Dark Game both explain the importance of codes and codebreakers historically.
C
The Dark Game is an example of narrative writing. Author Paul Janeczko shares historical events in a storytelling style.
D
The Dark Game is an example of narrative writing, while The Code Book is written in an expository style.
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What should a well-written essay include? Select 4 options.

A
an introductory paragraph
B
a thesis statement
C
supporting details
D
scientific language
E
personal examples
F
a concluding paragraph
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Which is an example of point-by-point organization in a comparative essay?

A
The Code Book is written in an expository style. The author uses dense, scientific language to provide information.
B
The Code Book uses historical examples from recent history. Author Simon Singh uses these to emphasize the importance of security.
C
The Dark Game is an example of narrative writing. Author Paul Janeczko weaves historical examples together beautifully.
D
The Dark Game uses historical examples from the Civil War. The Code Book also uses historical examples, but from the Cold War.
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Read the sentences below.Rachael is interested in solving mysteries and puzzles. When she is older, she would like to work as a person who breaks codes.

A
cipher
B
decipher
C
encryption
D
cryptanalyst

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