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(1) absolve

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To forgive or free from blame.

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(1) advocate

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To support or be in favor of (you cannot advocate a person, only an action).

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(1) aesthetic

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Concerned with or appreciative of beauty.

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(1) altruistic

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Concerned for the welfare of others.

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(1) animosity

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Ill will; active dislike.

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(1) arduous

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Difficult to do; laborious.

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(1) augment

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To increase or enlarge.

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(1) austere

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Stern in manner or appearance.

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(1) aversion

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Strong or fixed dislike; a feeling of repugnance.

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(1) cache

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A hiding place; something hidden in a secret place.

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(1) callous

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Unfeeling and insensitive.

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(1) censure

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The act of blaming or condemning.

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(1) chastise

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To punish for the sake of discipline.

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(1) circumspect

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Careful; thought through.

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(1) coalesce

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To come together as one; to fuse or unite.

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Medieval 500-1500 A.D.

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1. Style/Aspects -Written in old English. Epic poems, stories, and religious writings. 2. Historical context/events - This was a violent time with clans (Beowulf) as well as knights and feudal lords, the crusades, etc. (Canterbury Tales) 3. Examples and Authors - Beowulf Geoffrey Chaucer—Canterbury Tales

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Renaissance 1500-1670

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1. Style/Aspects -Comedies, tragedies, sonnets, plays 2. Historical context/events - During this time, there was a great flourishing of literature and the arts. 3. Examples and Authors -Shakespeare

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Enlightenment 1700-1800

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1. Style/Aspects -Scientific rationalism 2. Historical context/events - The Enlightenment is also known as "the Age of Reason." 3. Examples and Authors -Benjamin Franklin --Poor Richard's Almanack

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Romanticism 1798-1860

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1. Style/Aspects -Poetry and short stories full of feeling, suspense, and drama; concerned with the individual more than with society 2. Historical context/events - Period following the American and French Revolutions; slavery debates; industrial revolution 3. Examples and Authors -Percy Bysshe Shelley William Blake Emily Dickinson Walt Whitman

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American Renaissance—Transcendentalism & Dark Romanticism/Gothic 1840-1860

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1. Style/Aspects -Notice that there is overlap here with romanticism. Transcendentalists searched for true beauty in nature. Dark romanticism explores society's fascination with evil villains and dark plots 2. Historical context/events - Renewed national self-confidence following the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 3. Examples and Authors -Edgar Allen Poe—"The Tell-Tale Heart" Nathaniel Hawthorne—The Scarlet Letter Henry Thoreau Herman Melville—Moby Dick

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Realism 1820-1920

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1. Style/Aspects -Writing that attempts to describe the world as it really is; writers in the United States examine the issue of slavery and morality 2. Historical context/events - Civil War and Postwar period 3. Examples and Authors -Mark Twain—The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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Modernism 1910-1965

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1. Style/Aspects -Writing that examines the thoughts of the individual; clear sharp language and imagery; rejection of traditional thoughts and expectations; many modernist texts examine chaos and the loss of humanity 2. Historical context/events - World War I and World War II 3. Examples and Authors -F. Scott Fitzgerald—The Great Gatsby Ernest Hemingway—A Farewell to Arms William Faulkner—As I Lay Dying Poets—Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot Robert Frost

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Harlem Renaissance 1920s

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1. Style/Aspects -African American writing—blues and jazz influence 2. Historical context/events - African American migration to cities—explosion of culture in Harlem 3. Examples and Authors -Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du, Countee Cullen,

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Postmodernism/Contemporary 1965-Today

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1. Style/Aspects -Blurring lines of reality—fantasy, science fiction Feminist writing Anti-heroes Storytelling Cultural influences—examination of racial experiences Young Adult Fiction 2. Historical context/events - Post-World War II culture and prosperity Technological advances Media influences culture 3. Examples and Authors -J.D. Salinger—Catcher in the Rye Maya Angelou—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Sylvia Plath Sandra Cisneros Anne Sexton Orson Scott Card John Grisham Pablo Neruda

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Similes

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Comparison between two unrelated nouns that have something in common. The words like or as are used to make the comparison.

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Metaphors

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An implied comparison that does not use the words like or as. In most instances, something vague is compared to something specific so that the vague item is more easily understood.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggeration for the sake of emphasis, not to be taken literally.

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Personification

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Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.

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Allusion

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A reference to a famous person, event, or literary work.

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Meiosis

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In literature, meiosis is the use of a deliberate understatement.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the initial letter or sound in two or more words in a line of verse

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Onomatopoeia

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The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.

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Assonance

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The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.

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Consonance

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The repetition of final consonant sounds within a line of verse

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The money in your savings amount will slowly augment if you leave it alone. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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Melissa is a very aesthetic and perceptive young artist. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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I need to find a bank so I can cache my check. appropriate; inappropriate;

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inappropriate

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After hours of trying, Jennifer finally absolved the math problem. appropriate; inappropriate;

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inappropriate

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My history teacher is very austere. She never smiles and always wears dark clothes. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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I have a strong aversion to exercise. In fact, I run every day. appropriate; inappropriate;

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inappropriate

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The principal advocated with the student during their meeting. appropriate; inappropriate;

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inappropriate

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Jeff's animosity for Peter was so strong that he went out of the way to avoid him. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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After an arduous day of digging the hole for our pool, I decided it was time to rest. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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My altruistic grandmother is always taking in meals to the homeless shelter. appropriate; inappropriate;

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appropriate

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This suit is like the used rags in our basement. metaphor; hyperbole; personification; simile;

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simile

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She is a picture of beauty. metaphor; personification; hyperbole; simile;

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metaphor

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The still lake reflects the mountains like a mirror. simile; hyperbole; personification; metaphor;

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simile

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My baby sister is as pretty as a picture. metaphor; hyperbole; personification; simile;

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simile

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A book is a ship that takes you to distant lands. personification; simile; hyperbole; metaphor;

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metaphor

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His fist was a knotty hammer. personification; metaphor; hyperbole; simile;

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metaphor

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It was so hot today that I melted from the heat. simile; hyperbole; personification; metaphor;

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hyperbole

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The whistle blast made me jump ten feet in the air. simile; metaphor; hyperbole; personification;

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hyperbole

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I must have walked a thousand miles today. simile; metaphor; hyperbole; personification;

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hyperbole

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The wind cried in the still of the night. simile; metaphor; hyperbole; personification;

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personification

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I am the stall that is always without toilet paper. simile; metaphor; hyperbole; personification;

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metaphor

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"Doubting, dreaming, dreams—no mortal ever dared to dream before." assonance; alliteration; onomatopoeia; consonance;

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alliteration

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"The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the yard." onomatopoeia and assonance; consonance and assonance; assonance and alliteration; alliteration and consonance;

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assonance and alliteration

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"Hear the mellow wedding bells." assonance; alliteration; consonance; onomatopoeia;

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assonance

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"it is better to be happy for a moment and be burned up with beauty than to live a long time." assonance; alliteration; consonance; onomatopoeia;

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alliteration

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"From the molten, golden, notes . . ." assonance; alliteration; consonance; onomatopoeia;

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alliteration

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"First and last," "Odds and ends," "Short and sweet" assonance; alliteration; consonance; onomatopoeia;

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consonance

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"From labor in the weekday weather made/banked fires blaze . . ." assonance and alliteration; onomatopoeia and consonance; consonance and assonance; onomatopoeia and assonance;

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assonance and alliteration

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Jubal Early Confederacy; Union;

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Confederacy

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Winfield Scott Hancock Union; Confederacy;

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Union

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It's easy to see where the writer is going in his or her writing, but he or she could use more specifics. 1, 5, 3,

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3

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The information that the writer shares is unclear and vague. 1, 3, 5,

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1

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The writer's ideas are fresh and original. 1, 3, 5,

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5

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The writer has a hard time going from general to specific when he or she writes. 5, 3, 1,

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3

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Ozymandias is _______________. ("Ozymandias") The name of the king depicted in the statue; The name of the narrator; The name of the land the traveler in the poem visited; The name of the traveler in the poem;

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The name of the king depicted in the statue

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What figure of speech is evident in the following line: "thin as a scythe he stood there." ("Incident in a Rose Garden") onomatopoeia; hyperbole; simile; metaphor;

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simile

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In the poem "the lesson of the moth" by Don Marquis, what is the most predominant type of figurative language? simile; metaphor; hyperbole; personification;

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personification

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What keeps Archy from having the time to argue the moth out of his philosophy? ("The Lesson of the Moth") 1. The moth immolates himself on a cigar lighter before Archy can change the moth's mind. 2. He is distracted by the light of the bulb. 3. He has another engagement with a butterfly. 4. He could not care less about the moth and his opinions.

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1. The moth immolates himself on a cigar lighter before Archy can change the moth's mind.

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When the poet says that the boy "saw all spoiled," what does he mean? ("Out, Out—") 1. His parents will be upset with him. 2. His life will end along with his hopes, dreams, and desires. 3. He has ruined the evening due to not being more careful. 4. The supper food will be wasted, as he will be in too much pain to eat.

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2. His life will end along with his hopes, dreams, and desires.

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Why does the gardener decide to leave so suddenly? ("Incident in a Rose Garden") 1. He is afraid and uses the excuse of wanting to visit his sons in California before his death. 2. He is anxious to end his employment with his master, and this is an excuse to leave. 3. He realizes that he has not completed his other duties on the master's property. 4. He realizes that he is late for a previous appointment.

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1. He is afraid and uses the excuse of wanting to visit his sons in California before his death.

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What occurs when the sister comes to announce supper? ("Out, Out—") 1. The boy's sister mocks him because he is not finished with his chores. 2. The boy becomes distracted and loses control of the saw. 3. The boy explains that he is not finished and will be in to eat shortly. 4. The boy drops what he is doing and goes inside.

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2. The boy becomes distracted and loses control of the saw.

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What figure of speech is "love is as perennial as the grass." ("Desiderata") personification; hyperbole; simile; metaphor;

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simile

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According to the speaker, what might occur if you compare yourself to others? ("Desiderata") One might forget what is really important. One might fail to be grateful. One might become bitter and vain. One might never learn to appreciate others.

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One might never learn to appreciate others.

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A cash crop was 1. A crop that was sold for money. 2. A crop that is sold for food. 3. A crop that brought in more money than another crop. 4. A crop that was used to create dollar bills.

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1. A crop that was sold for money

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Blacks were not discriminated against in the North. True; False;

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FALSE

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The Confederate army arrives in Pennsylvania beaten down and discouraged. True; False;

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FALSE

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What is the boy's reaction to the incident? ("Out, Out—") He laughs. He faints from the pain. He screams for help. His first reaction is to scream in agony.

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He laughs.

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Why does the poem end with this particular question: "I take it you are he?" ("Incident in a Rose Garden") 1. Death has caught up to the Master. 2. The question is a surprise to the reader, as we do not assume that Death has come for the Master. 3. Death asks his question to make sure that he has the correct person. 4. all of the above

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4. all of the above

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Which type of figurative language is evident in the following line of "Out, Out—"? ("Out, Out—") "At the word, the saw, as if to prove saws knew what supper meant, leaped out at the boy's hand..." simile; personification; metaphor; onomatopoeia;

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personification

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What does the dialogue of the poem suggest about the Master? ("Incident in a Rose Garden") uneducated and poor. wealthy and used to giving "orders". angry and violent. rich and cruel.

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wealthy and used to giving "orders"

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Whom does the speaker address in the last three lines? ("I am a Black Woman") the reader; the lost mate; the fallen soldiers; her ancestors;

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the reader

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Who does the speaker say you should avoid? ("Desiderata") submissive and frightened people; self centered and cocky people; greedy and power hunger people; loud and aggressive people'

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loud and aggressive people

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F. Scott Fitgerald Realism; Modernism; Harlem Renaissance; Postmoderism/Contemporary;

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Modernism

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Canterbury Tales Medieval; Enlightenment; Renaissance; Romanticism;

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Medieval

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William Faulkner Modernism; Postmoderism/Contemporary; Harlem Renaissance; Realism;

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Modernism

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What do all of the places the speaker mentions have in common? ("I am a Black Woman") 1. Each place represents the terrible treatment of African-Americans. 2. Each place is mentioned to illustrate the destructive results of intolerance. 3. They are places where African-American men have been imprisoned. 4. Each place is where African-American men have died fighting to gain their people's freedom or to show support for their country.

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4. Each place is where African-American men have died fighting to gain their people's freedom or to show support for their country.

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Why might the speaker's song be in a minor key? ("I am a Black Woman") 1. The song is in a minor key because she is unhappy with being a black female. 2. The word "minor" reflects how little she believes in herself. 3. The song is in a minor key to reflect the speaker's hopeless tone. 4. The song is in a minor key because it relates the suffering she and other African-American individual's have experienced.

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4. The song is in a minor key because it relates the suffering she and other African-American individual's have experienced.

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What do the final three lines of the poem reveal about Archy? ("The Lesson of the Moth") 1. that he wishes he, too, could long for something badly enough to die for it. 2. that he admires the moth, but would never risk his life for anything. 3. that he believes the moth should have focused more on longevity rather than beauty. 4. that he thinks the moth is a fool.

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1. that he wishes he, too, could long for something badly enough to die for it

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What reason does the moth give for acting as he does? ("The Lesson of the Moth") 1. He says that he wants to get Archy's attention. 2. He says that his wings are cold, and that the light will warm them. 3. He says that moths become bored by routine. He wants beauty and excitement. 4. He says that moths are naturally interested in light.

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3. He says that moths become bored by routine. He wants beauty and excitement.

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What is the tone of the poem? ("I am a Black Woman") upbeat, loud, exuberant; sad, mellow, soft; afraid, pensive, naive; explosive, violent, angry;

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sad, mellow, soft

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Identify the two types of figurative language in this line from the "The Starry Night" "Even the moon bulges in its orange irons to push children, like a god, from its eye" Simile and metaphor; Assonance and onomatopoeia; Simile and personification; Personification and onomatopoeia;

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Simile and personification

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(2) Affable (adj.)

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friendly or pleasant

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(2) Cower (v.)

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to shrink or hide oneself in fear

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(2) Dank (adj.)

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miserably damp and chilly

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(2) Deplorable (adj.)

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regrettable or terrible

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(2) Dire (adj.)

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dreadful

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(2) Emanate (v.)

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to come from or flow forth

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(2) Exuberant (adj.)

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lively

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(2) Fervid (adj.)

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full of emotion

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(2) Grotesque (adj.)

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not pleasing to the eye

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(2) Incorruptible (adj.)

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not subject to becoming dishonest

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(2) Impartial (adj.)

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showing no favoritism

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(2) Indolent (adj.)

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lazy

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(2) Palpable (adj.)

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capable of being touched

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(2) Sallow (adj.)

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sickly; yellow color

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(2) Zealous (adj.)

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enthusiastically devoted to a certain interest

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(3) attaché (n.)

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military officer assigned to an embassy

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(3) balk (v.)

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to hesitate at doing something

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(3) commotion (n)

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confused and noisy disturbance

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(3) disarrayed (adj)

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thrown into disorder; untidy

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(3) discrepancy (n)

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contradiction

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(3) unperceived (adj.)

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unnoticed

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(3) incongruous (adj.)

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out of place

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(3) linguistics (n)

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the study of languages

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(3) myriads (adj.)

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in large number

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(3) retribution (n)

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punishment; especially punishment that is considered morally right

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(3) elusive (adj)

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unable to be caught

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(3) discretion (n)

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the ability or power to decide responsibly

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(3) immensely (adv.)

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extremely; to a great extent

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(3) ebullient (adj.)

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overflowing with excitement

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(3) tempestuous (adj.)

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resembling a severe storm

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(3) chivalrous (adj.)

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courteous or generous toward women

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(4) adulation (n)

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praise; flattery

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(4) affront (n.)

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an open, intentional insult; a slight to one's dignity

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(4) audacious (adj.)

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bold; daring

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(4) benevolent (adj.)

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inclined to do good; kindly

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(4) compunction (n.)

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a feeling of slight regret for something done

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4) demeanor (n.)

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outward behavior; conduct

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4) despondent (adj.)

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discouraged or hopeless

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4) esoteric (adj.)

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beyond the understanding of most people; only known by a certain group

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4) ignominious (adj.)

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shameful; dishonorable

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4) illiterate (adj.)

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not knowing how to read or write

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4) imprudence (n.)

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an action taken without judgement or caution; rashness; indiscretion

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4) patronize (v.)

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to treat in a condescending manner

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4) segregated (adj.)

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separated into racial groups

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4) trepidation (n.)

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fearful uncertainty

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4) viscous (adj.)

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having a sticky, fluid consistency

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pious (adj.)

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reverent; devout; dutiful

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plausible

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believable

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precept (n.)

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a rule or principle to guide conduct

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pretentious (adj.)

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showy; self-important

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prudent (adj.)

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careful; cautious

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quaint (adj.)

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pleasantly old-fashioned

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raucous (adj.)

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boisterous; harsh sounding; noisy and disorderly

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relic (n.)

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an object associated with a saint; something that remains from the past

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reprehensible (adj.)

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deserving of blame

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reprove (v.)

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to gently criticize

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resilient (adj.)

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an ability to recover or adjust easily

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respite (n.)

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an interval of rest; a temporary delay

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resplendent (adj.)

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brilliant; gloriously bright

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servile (adj.)

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submissive; behaving like a slave

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impassioned (adj.)

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emotionally moving; filled with passion; ardent; fervent

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Steven is extremely circumspect. He always talks with me before making a decision. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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Is the following a direct or indirect quotation? "The sunset is beautiful this evening," Nora said. Direct Indirect

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Direct

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? What did you mean when you said, "The hike was long and hot"? Correct Incorrect

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Correct

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The deplorable sunshine shone on the tents and warmed the air inside. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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If you were the instructor grading a paper, what points would you give in the following situations? Match the following rubric numbers with the following writing scenarios. The writer repeats him- or herself a lot and his or her writing seems like a bunch of disconnected thoughts. 3 1 5

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1

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How does Narcissus react to those attracted to him? He takes advantage of their love. He welcomes their attention. He is only interested in Echo. He rejects them all.

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He rejects them all.

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Why was Pandora given to Epimetheus as his bride? Zeus believed that Epimetheus was a valued Titan and should be rewarded. Zeus knew that Epimetheus was not very bright and would willingly accept a gift from the gods, no matter what the consequence. Pandora had seen Epimetheus and had fallen in love with him. Zeus wanted her to be happy. Prometheus wished his brother happiness and asked Zeus to give Pandora to his brother.

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Zeus knew that Epimetheus was not very bright and would willingly accept a gift from the gods, no matter what the consequence.

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Who witnesses the death of Narcissus? Hera Hades Aphrodite Echo

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Echo

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Why does Icarus choose to disobey his father? He wants to see if the sun will really melt his wings. He wants to fly back to Crete and live with King Minos. He wants to see if his father will get upset if he disobeyed. He wants to experience more of the thrill and joy of flying high.

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He wants to experience more of the thrill and joy of flying high.

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What was locked away in the black box? negative attributes to pain others unmeasurable wealth superior intellect positive attributes to benefit others

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negative attributes to pain others

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How does Demeter react when Zeus informs her that Persephone must stay in the Underworld? 1. Her anger is so intense that she ceases to bestow life on the earth. 2. She warns Zeus that if he does not return Persephone to her that all mankind will perish. 3. She is determined to make everything suffer, as she is suffering. 4. all of the above

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all of the above

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What did the Confederate army call "Little Round Top"? 1. Cemetery Hill 2. They did not have a specific name for "Little Round Top" 3. Little Round Top 4. The Rocky Hill

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3. Little Round Top

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On the morning of the second day, Fremantle has a premonition that General Hood will die in the coming battle. True False

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False

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Match each individual to the correct army: 1. John Buford 2. James Longstreet a. Union b. Confederacy

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1. John Buford - Union 2. James Longstreet - Confederacy

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What happens to John Reynolds? He is sent back to Washington, D.C. to report on the battle's progress. He leads the Union soldiers to victory. He is killed shortly after arriving in Gettysburg with the infantry. He is killed when the Union soldiers were trying to hold Little Round Top.

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He is killed shortly after arriving in Gettysburg with the infantry.

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Determine if the sentence uses the italicized vocabulary word appropriately or inappropriately. I think it's important to censure children when they work hard to accomplish a goal. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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I get chastised every time I break my curfew. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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My callous boyfriend always writes me love letters and sends me roses. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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My husband never knows what I am thinking. It's as if our minds have coalesced. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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Choose the synonym for each given vocabulary word. imprudence competence carefulness rashness

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rashness

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ignominious praiseworthy shameful thrilling

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shameful

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Select the correct word for each sentence The elderly woman's alert mind and sense of humor impressed her guests so much that her physical illness went _________________________ by all. retribution incongruous unperceived

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unperceived

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. My father has worked as a liaison in many different countries. He is currently involved with the French Embassy in London, on a military assignment, working as an______________________. ambassador officer attaché

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attaché

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Please select the correct literary period for each of the following major works or authors of literature. Maya Angelou Harlem Renaissance Postmoderism/Contemporary Modernism Realism

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Postmoderism/Contemporary

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Mark Twain Modernism Postmoderism/Contemporary Harlem Renaissance Realism

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Realism

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What type of conflict exists in the following paragraph from "War"? The ridge ended in a steep descent—so steep that he zigzagged back and forth across the face of the slope, sliding and stumbling among the dead leaves and matted vines and keeping a watchful eye on the horse above, that threatened to fall down upon him. The sweat ran from him, and the pollen-dust, settling pungently in mouth and nostrils, increased his thirst. Try as he would, nevertheless the descent was noisy, and frequently he stopped, panting in the dry heat, and listening for any warning from beneath. Person vs. person Person vs. society Person vs. nature Person vs. self

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Person vs. nature

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What is the significance of the comment at the end of the poem, "No more to build on there?" ("Out, Out—") One grows, builds, and develops every minute of every day, and now that the boy is dead, others cannot build him into a man. The family will not build any lasting relationships with others, due to the fear of death. There is nothing more that can be done to save the boy's hand. The wood the boy was cutting will not be used for any building purposes, because it would be too painful for his family.

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One grows, builds, and develops every minute of every day, and now that the boy is dead, others cannot build him into a man.

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What specific trials or ordeals experienced by African Americans are mentioned in the poem? ("I am a Black Woman") What specific trials or ordeals experienced by African Americans are mentioned in the poem? ("I am a Black Woman") The poet mentions slavery. The poet mentions witnessing the death of a loved one. The poet mentions the death of African-Americans who fought in American Wars. All of the above are specific trials mentioned by the poet.

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All of the above are specific trials mentioned by the poet.

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What does the speaker, in "Desiderata," say you are? ("Desiderata") He states that you are a child of the universe. He states that you are the sun and the moon. He states that you are the life force behind fire. He states that you are the world in motion.

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He states that you are a child of the universe.

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By the end of the third day, Longstreet realized that the situation was very dire. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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The story of "Orpheus and Eurydice" contains the literary element of irony. Why is the story ironic? Choose the best response. The myth is ironic because he was able to travel to the world of the dead, even though he was living. The myth is ironic because he was such an exceptional musician. The myth is ironic because Oprheus is willing to risk so much to travel to Hades for his true love, expects to be with his true love, but ends up without her. none of the above

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none of the above

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Identify which figures of speech are used in the following statements. "But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." hyperbole simile metaphor personification

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metaphor

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"The merry month of May is full of fun." assonance onomatopoeia alliteration consonance

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alliteration

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"Hear the bells how they clang." alliteration onomatopoeia assonance consonance

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alliteration

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You could have knocked me over with a feather. metaphor personification simile hyperbole

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hyperbole

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"dried up, waterproof, like a swan made of felt steering my way in a water of wombs and ashes." onomatopoeia hyperbole allusion alliteration

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alliteration

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The city shivered during the snowstorm. simile personification metaphor hyperbole

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personification

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What figure of speech is used the following: Then weave again for sweet Eurydice, Life's pattern that was taken from the loom too quickly. simile hyperbole metaphor personification

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metaphor

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The following questions refer to the nonfiction texts you read in lesson 4: Why didn't Dell's parents tell their son about the family's finances? ("Fool's Paradise") They thought children should be protected from unpleasantness. They did not feel Dell would understand their financial circumstances. Children were too busy with other affairs to be consulted on such matters.

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They thought children should be protected from unpleasantness.

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Biographers can be critical of their subjects, or admiring, or both. How would you describe Lash's attitude toward Annie Sullivan in his biography? ("Annie Sullivean") He finds the feistiness that helped her escape the limitations of her world refreshing. He clearly admired her courage and strength. He feels compassion toward her for her great suffering. all of the above

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all of the above

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Which of the following details is not an example of foreshadowing that some disaster is about to happen to the climbers. ("Annapurna.") abnormal heat "feeling" in the atmosphere climbers were blinded by the snow the danger Herzog feels through every pore of his body

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climbers were blinded by the snow

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What is the ultimate goal of the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau? ("Excerpt from The Loch Ness Monster.") to gain a positive and final identification of the genus to destroy the monster and study its remains to take a vivid picture of the monster none of the above

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to gain a positive and final identification of the genus

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According to the author Dell, what is his definition of respectability? ("Fool's Paradise") being well dressed living in a large home being able to have lavish meals

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being well dressed

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What event prompted the South to secede (formally withdraw) from the Union? The Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln was elected president The writing of Frederick Douglass The Battle of Gettysburg

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Abraham Lincoln was elected president

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In 1861, Abraham Lincoln called the United States a house divided because there were ____ states that opposed slavery and ____ states that advocated (supported) it. 15, 15 17, 15 19, 15 15, 19

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17, 15 19, 15 15, 19

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Abraham Lincoln was not a successful Lawyer. True False

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False

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The Emancipation Proclamation ensured that the border states did not join the Confederacy. True False

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False

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Trustworthy, reliable websites will usually not have links that do not work. True False

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True

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"Marcus is quite a unique individual. It is uncertain what his future life goals are. For the time being, he is content with his automobile, to which he refers with terms of endearment. He is often found repairing it in the garage." Formal Colloquial

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Formal

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If you include the author's name in the text of your essay, it is ________________ to include that name in the parenthetical citation. Not necessary Still necessary

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Not Necessary

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In an in-text citation, you should include the source's ___________ and ________________ whenever possible. Title and page number Paragraph and page number Author and page number Author and publication date

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Author and page number

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If there is no author listed for a source, ______________________________ in the parenthetical citation. Just include the page number List the first 1-2 words of the title Include the website Include the title

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List the first 1-2 words of the title

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The right and left margins of your essay should be There are no set margins 1 inch 1.5 inches .5 inches

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1 inch

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If there are 2-3 authors, ______________________________ in the parenthetical citation. List only the first author's name List the names in the order they are listed in the source List the names in alphabetical order List only the first author's name followed by et al.

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List the names in the order they are listed in the source

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The top and bottom margins of your essay should be 1.5 inches 1 inch There are no set margins .5 inches

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1 inch

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In a block quote, the entire quotation is indented ______ inch from the left margin. 3 2 1 4

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1

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When using more than one source by the same author Use the titles in the parenthetical citations Just use page numbers in the parenthetical citations

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Use the titles in the parenthetical citations

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If there are 4 or more authors, ______________________________ in the parenthetical citation. List the names in alphabetical order List the names in the order they are listed in the source List only the first author's name List only the first author's name followed by et al.

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List only the first author's name followed by et al.

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In your header, your last name and page number should be ____________________ from the top of the page. .5 inches 1 inch 1.5 inches There is no set measurement indicated

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.5 inches 1 inch 1.5 inches

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Abraham Lincoln did not have any children. True False

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False

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Lincoln was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald Stephen A. Douglas A general in the Confederate army John Wilkes Booth

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John Wilkes Booth

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Abraham Lincoln was born in Maryland Virginia Kentucky Tennessee

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Kentucky

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Looking at ads on a website can help you determine if it is reliable. True False

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True

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Although Lincoln disagreed with secession, he believed it to be legal. True False

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False

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In Alan November's acronym REAL, the A stands for Alert others to misleading websites Accept help from teachers Approach websites with caution Ask questions

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Ask Questions

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In Alan November's acronym REAL, the E stands for Examine the web address Edit carefully Emphasize careful web use Examine the content of the page

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Examine the content of the page

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The word "groovy" was a popular slang term in the 1970s. correct incorrect

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correct

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I just finished reading an article from Newsweek entitled Who will teach our children? correct incorrect

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incorrect

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The Kansas-Nebraska Bill prevented slavery from spreading into the northern territories. True False

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false

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Abraham Lincoln famously debated ____________________ in his race for the Senate. Horace Greeley John Crittenden William Dennison Stephen Douglas

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Stephen Douglas

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In Alan November's acronym REAL, the R stands for Relate the information to your life Read the web address Read the content Research carefully

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Read the web address

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Before the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln had opposed allowing blacks to serve in the Union army. True False

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True

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In the following example, what level of diction is used? "LOL, Katie is SOO cute! I can't wait to see her & tell her how much I luv her outfit!" Colloquial Formal Informal Slang

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slang

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Which of the following statements about sentence fluency is true? 1. Short sentences should only be used occasionally. 2. The longer your sentences, the better your writing will sound. 3. Sentence length should be varied and fit with your content. 4. Your fluency will be better if you play a musical instrument.

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3. Sentence length should be varied and fit with your content.

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Brackets signify that material is added to a quotation that wasn't in the original quote. It is usually done for clarity. true false

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True

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Brackets around the letters "sic" show that you don't have any idea what a quote is talking about. true false

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False

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If I received a "3" in sentence fluency, which statement would be true about my writing? 1. My sentences are choppy and incomplete. 2. The sentences in my essay flow smoothly and are all easy to read aloud. 3. Many of my sentences begin in the same way. 4. Phrasing does not sound natural.

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Many of my sentences begin the same way

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If I received a "5" in sentence fluency, which statement would be true? 1. The dialogue I use in my paper sounds natural. 2. Some of my sentences should merge; others need to be cut out. 3. There is some variation in my sentence length and structure. 4. The reader sometimes has to hunt for clues to make sense of my writing.

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1. The dialogue I use in my paper sounds natural.

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If I received a "1" in sentence fluency, which statement would be true about my writing? 1. The language in my paper is jumbled. 2. My sentences have unique beginnings and each sentence builds on the last. 3. My sentences vary in both length and structure. 4. The fragment sentences I use add style to my writing.

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The language in my paper is jumbled.

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If you ever need to use parentheses within parentheses, then use brackets for the outer pair of parentheses. true false

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false

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How did the theater goers during Shakespeare's time know that a play was going to be performed? 1. Newspapers were sent out to each residence. 2. Musicians would play through the streets of London announcing the performance 3. A flag was flown from the top of the theater. 4. none of the above

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3. A flag was flown from the top of the theater.

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In Act III, which of the following does Shylock appear to be most upset about losing? his daughter a merchant ship the keys to his strong box the ring his late wife, Leah, had given him

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the ring his late wife, Leah, had given him

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The lead casket contains a jeweled dagger 3000 gold ducats Portia's portrait nothing

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Portia's portrait

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Identify the character to which the italicized pronoun of the quote refers—not necessarily the speaker! "She hath directed how I should take her from her father's house." Bassanio Shylock Gobbo Lorenzo

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Lorenzo

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Portia offers to pay 1. three times the amount that Antonio borrowed 2. the whole of her estate to help repay Antonio's debt 3. the combined total of Antonio's and Bassanio's combined wealth 4. nothing to help Antonio pay his debt

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1. three times the amount that Antonio borrowed

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Due to the primary ruler during the time of Shakespeare, the time period is known as the Renaissance Elizabethan Age Restoration Jacobean Age

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Elizabethan Age

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How does the scene between Portia and the Prince of Morocco further Portia's characterization? 1. Her character is one of cruel reality; she tells the suitors exactly what she thinks of them. 2. She tells the Prince that if she were not denied the right to choose her own mate, she would regard him as an unworthy candidate. 3. Portia is shown to be gracious and diplomatic despite her unhappiness with her situation. 4. none of the above

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Portia is shown to be gracious and diplomatic despite her unhappiness with her situation.

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He has many debts.

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Bassanio

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If Bassanio could recover this, he can be trusted to recover any lost money.

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arrow

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"The lottery . . . He hath devised in three chests of gold, silver, and lead."

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Portia's father

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"You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, and spit upon my Jewish gaberdine.

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Shylock

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"Let the forfeit be . . . an equal pound of your fair flesh."

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payment due for the debt

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Why is Shylock reluctant to have dinner with Bassanio? 1. He hears that there is going to be a masque (party) that same evening and this concerns him. 2. Shylock is uneasy about leaving home because he has had a dreams about moneybags; and he thinks this is a bad omen. 3. Bassanio is a Christian and Shylock is not fond of them. 4. all of the above

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All the above

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Lincoln uses repetition throughout "The Gettysburg Address." Which of the following words does he not repeat in his address? Freedom Living Dedicated Nation Dead

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Freedom

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Select the answer that best explains the meaning of Lincoln's words: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation." 67 years ago, the founding fathers created a new country 47 years ago, the founding fathers created a new country 27 years ago, the founding fathers created a new country 87 years ago, the founding fathers created a new country

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87 years ago, the founding fathers created a new country

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Select the answer that best explains the meaning of Lincoln's words: "testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure" Trying to see if a nation founded on freedom can continue to exist Trying to see if a nation founded through revolution can last forever Trying to see if a nation that survives civil war can last

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Trying to see if a nation founded on freedom can continue to exist

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Select the answer that best explains the meaning of Lincoln's words: "But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract." Looking at the bigger picture, we cannot make this ground more sacred because the men who died here already have made it sacred through their deaths. Overall, we should not build on this ground because it would be disrespectful to those who gave their lives

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Looking at the bigger picture, we cannot make this ground more sacred because the men who died here already have made it sacred through their deaths.

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My uncle undermines watches and clocks for a living. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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I surmise clothing stores with my friends on the weekend. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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After wrecking our Suburban, I had to listen to my father's tirade for an hour. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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The vivacious cheerleader got the whole crowd on its feet. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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Pedro came with a viable solution for the broken-down machinery. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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My brother doesn't care about anyone or anything. He is a zealot! appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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My succinct candle burned all through the night. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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We hiked to the zenith of the mountain and looked down at the city. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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My teacher gave me a "C" on my ten-page paper and wrote "verbose" at the top. I was wrong to suppose she'd give more points for writing a lot. appropriate inappropriate

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appropriate

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I'd waver a hundred dollars for the poor, if I had the money. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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I ate wanton soup at the Chinese restaurant. appropriate inappropriate

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inappropriate

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"Indeed if memory helps us to survive, forgetting allows us to go on living." Lee's Farewell Address Gettysburg Address "Hope, Despair, and Memory" Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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"Hope, Despair, and Memory"

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"Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with or even before the conflict itself should cease." "Hope, Despair, and Memory" Gettysburg Address Lee's Farewell Address Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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"You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly." Gettysburg Address "Hope, Despair, and Memory" Lee's Farewell Address Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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Lee's Farewell Address

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"The survivors wanted to communicate everything to the living: the victim's solitude and sorrow, the tears of mothers driven to madness, the prayers of the doomed beneath a fiery sky." Lee's Farewell Address "Hope, Despair, and Memory" Gettysburg Address Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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"Hope, Despair, and Memory"

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A paper with paragraphs that sometimes run together or begin in the wrong places would receive a "3" according to the Six-Trait Analytical Writing Assessment Model. true false

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true

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Conventions are the rules of language. true false

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true

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A paper that would require light editing to polish the text for publication would receive a "1." true false

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false

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Spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, paragraphing, and capitalization are all considered conventions. true false

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true

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A paper that reads like a first draft would receive a "5." true false

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false

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The Battle Hymn of the Republic Was rewritten from a song about a man who was hanged Was taken from a gospel hymn Was originally sung by slaves about freedom Was originally written for the Confederacy about their mission

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Was rewritten from a song about a man who was hanged

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At the time of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, _________________ of the population were slaves. 1/4 This information was not provided. 1/8 1/16

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1/8

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General Lee surrendered to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on April 10, 1865 April 9, 1865 April 10, 1863 April 9, 1863

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April 9, 1865

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An inaugural address is an address given by a president when It is the night of the election He or she enters office after each election He or she leaves office He or she enters office for the first time

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He or she enters office after each election

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stagnant (adj.)

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something that lies inactive or stays in one place

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succinct (adj.)

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concise; clearly expressed with a few words

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surmise (v.):

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to infer on minimal grounds; conjecture; suppose

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tedious (adj.)

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boring; tiresome

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terse (adj.):

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concise; brief; free of extra words

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tirade (n.)

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go on and on

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undermine (v.)

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to weaken the support of; to injure in a slow or sneaky way

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verbose (adj.)

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wordy

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viable (adj.):

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workable; capable of living and growing; able to succeed

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vilify (v.)

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to defame; to slander; to blacken the character of

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vivacious (adj.)

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lively; spirited

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wanton (adj.)

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immoral; lewd; deliberate maliciousness; having no regard for others

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waver (v.)

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to be indecisive or inconstant; to fluctuate in opinion

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zealot (n.)

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a person with great enthusiasm for and committed to a cause

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zenith (n.)

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the highest point

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What kind of irony is the action of Shylock leaving his keys with his daughter? Hint: the reader knows that Jessica has planned to attend the evening's activities. situational irony dramatic irony verbal irony

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dramatic

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1. Antonio gives this reason for his sorrow. a. Antonio b. Antonio's credit c. he does not know d. to woo a woman e. Gratiano

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he does not know

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2. Bassanio is relying on it to get the money he needs. a. Antonio b. Antonio's credit c. he does not know d. to woo a woman e. Gratiano

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Antonio's credit

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3. the fool of the play a. Antonio b. Antonio's credit c. he does not know d. to woo a woman e. Gratiano

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Gratiano

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4. a merchant a. Antonio b. Antonio's credit c. he does not know d. to woo a woman e. Gratiano

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Antonio

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5. Bassanio's reason for needing money a. Antonio b. Antonio's credit c. he does not know d. to woo a woman e. Gratiano

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to woo a woman

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Portia is characterized chiefly by her intelligence childishness flightiness selfishness

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intelligence

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1. "They have acquainted me with their determination . . . to return to their home and to trouble me with their determination." a. archery b. Shylock c. Portia's suitors d. Antonio e. Portia

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Portia's suitors

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2. "I hold the world, but as the world. A stage where every man must play a part, and mine a sad one." a. archery b. Shylock c. Portia's suitors d. Antonio e. Portia

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Antonio

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3. "O me, the word `choose'! I many neither choose whom I would, nor refuse whom I dislike." a. archery b. Shylock c. Portia's suitors d. Antonio e. Portia

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Portia

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4. "I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you, walk with you, but I will not pray with you." a. archery b. Shylock c. Portia's suitors d. Antonio e. Portia

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Shylock

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5. Bassinio's boyhood interest a. archery b. Shylock c. Portia's suitors d. Antonio e. Portia

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archery

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The Duke of Venice expects Shylock to show Antonio mercy. true false

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true

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The husbands in Act IV do not recognize their wives. true false

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true

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Portia, in disguise, is able to convince Bassanio to give up his ring. true false

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true

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Portia takes the place of Dr. Bellario in the courtroom. true false

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true

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Portia cannot find a loophole in the law. true false

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false

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Your act of vandalism is very reprehensible. correct incorrect

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correct

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His servile girlfriend carries his books to class for him. correct incorrect

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correct

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She is very nice, respite what everyone else says about her. correct incorrect

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incorrect

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My aunt owns a very modern, quaint condominium in downtown New York. correct incorrect

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incorrect

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The move to a new city has been very difficult for me and it has taken me months to make new friends because I am resilient. correct incorrect

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incorrect

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Mr. Larson says he has a relic worth $100,000. He claims he owns a chain worn by Joan of Arc. correct incorrect

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correct

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Jeff says he is the best athlete in the entire world. What a pretentious young man. correct incorrect

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correct

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That grating sound you're making is the most raucous noise I've ever heard. correct incorrect

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correct

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Pam isn't very prudent. She left the iron on all day with a toddler around. correct incorrect

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correct

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Our family lives by these precepts: be kind, clean up your messes, and stick up for each other. correct incorrect

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correct

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"You were to blame, I must be plain with you, To part so slightly with my first gift; A thing stuck on with oaths upon your finger and so riveted with faith upon your flesh." Bassanio Lorenzo Jessica Portia

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Portia

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"I am the unhappy subject of these quarrels." Bassanio Antonio Gratiano Lorenzo

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Antonio

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"I have toward heaven breathed a secret vow to live in prayer and contemplation, only tended by my good friend." Nerissa Portia Bassanio Gratiano

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Portia

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"Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections and passions? fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases . . . " Lorenzo Shylock Jessica Portia

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Shylock

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"Therefore, thou gaudy gold, Hard food for Midas, I will none of thee." Portia Gratiano Bassanio Nerissa

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Bassanio

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"I'll have my bond; I will not hear thee speak . . . " Shylock Gratiano Antonio none of the above

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Shylock

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A romantic comedy will often involve disguises, stumbling blocks to true love, and unfortunate endings. true false

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false

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An aside is words spoken by a character under his/her breath or directly to the audience. The words are not meant to be heard by anyone else but the audience. true false

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true

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A soliloquy is a speech given by one of the principal characters to another principal character about his/her deepest thoughts and emotions. true false

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false

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A tragicomedy is a type of drama that contains funny moments, but ends tragically. true false

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false

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Shakespeare used puns in his plays to heighten the mood of tragic moments. true; false;

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false

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Catcher in the Rye Modernism; Postmoderism/Contemporary; Harlem Renaissance; Realism;

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Postmoderism/Contemporary

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Langston Hughes Modernism; Realism; Postmoderism/Contemporary; Harlem Renaissance;

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Harlem Renaissance

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Shelly said that her favorite song of all time was "Blue Suede Shoes," by Elvis Presley. correct; incorrect;

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correct

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The situation of the "hidden identities" of Portia and Nerissa from their husbands is what kind of irony? dramatic; situational; verbal;

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dramatic

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"I got a promise of this fair one here (Nerissa). To have her love, provided that your fortune achieved her mistress." Gobbo; Salanio; Gratiano; none of the above;

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Gratiano

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"I wish my daughter were dead at my feet, and the jewels in her ear." Lancelot Gobbo; Shylock; Lorenzo; Gratiano;

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Shylock

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Joseph Lash is writing a biography of Annie Sullivan, but he quotes passages written by Sullivan herself. Which of the following is not one of the passages that is included within the biography? ("Annie Sullivan") 1. Annie recounting her mother's death and funeral. 2. recollections of Jimmie's death. 3. memories of her father's stories of Irish folklore. 4. remembering her first day at Perkins School for the Blind.

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4. remembering her first day at Perkins School for the Blind.

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What does Martin Luther King, Jr. want for his children? ("I Have a Dream") 1. He hopes that one day they will be able to be friends with white children. 2. He hopes that one day they will be able to sing "My Country Tis of Thee" believing that it applies to them. 3. He hopes that one day they will not be judged by the color of their skin. 4. all of the above

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4. all of the above

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What type of nonfiction is "Fool's Paradise?" biography; essay; true-life adventure; autobiography

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autobiography

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How did the writer discover the truth about his family's poverty? ("Fool's Paradise") They were unable to give gifts at Christmas time. He overheard his parents discussing their dire financial situation. He was mocked by other children who had nice clothes and were still attending school.

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They were unable to give gifts at Christmas time.

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Shakespeare's theater was known as the Little Theater; the Globe; Elizabeth's Seat; the Sphere

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the Globe

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Sorry, but your story about your dog learning to read isn't very plausible. correct; incorrect;

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correct;

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My dad reproved my sister for forgetting to bring suntan lotion. correct; incorrect;

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correct

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My stagnant three-year-old cousin tears the house apart when he visits us. correct; incorrect;

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incorrect

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My pious uncle goes to church every week without fail. correct; incorrect;

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correct

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My sister was so resplendent on her wedding day. She seemed to glow with happiness . correct; incorrect;

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correct

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Michael's terse poem, "Be true/ I love you" said it all. correct; incorrect;

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correct

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In the novel we are reading, the main character vilifies her sister out of jealousy. correct; incorrect;

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correct

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What is the reason for Icarus' fate? 1. Icarus' fate is the result of Daedalus' transgression against the laws of nature. 2. Icarus' fate is the result of being young and foolhardy. 3. Icarus' fate is the result of failing to heed his father's advice. 4. all of the above

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all of the above

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Who informs Hades that Persephone has eaten the food of the dead? the gardener; Zeus; Persephone herself; Hermes;

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the gardener

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At what event did President Lincoln give the Gettysburg address? 1. The second inauguration. 2. The dedication of a cemetery for deceased soldiers. 3. The signing of the treaty to end the Civil War. 4. The surrender of Lee at Gettysburg.

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The dedication of a cemetery for deceased soldiers

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Rhetoric means, Persuasive writing. The effective use of speech. The effective use of speech/writing.

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The effective use of speech/writing

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The man had two sons who died. 1. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is something you can infer from what you read.

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1. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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Based on the above passage, which of the following can you infer? Select "a" if the statement is something you can infer from what you read. Select "b" if the statement is not something you can infer from what you read. "She" is the man's wife. 1. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is something you can infer from what you read.

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2. the statement is something you can infer from what you read

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The man's children died in an accident. 1. the statement is something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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the statement is not something you can infer from what you read

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The man had four children. 1. the statement is something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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2. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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The man's family had lived in Richmond. 1. the statement is something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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1. the statement is something you can infer from what you read. 2. the statement is not something you can infer from what you read.

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Who is "he" in the above passage? James Longstreet, Robert E. Lee, Lewis Armistead, Lawrence Chamberlain.

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James Longstreet

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"By yonder moon, I swear you do me wrong; In faith, I gave it to the judge's clerk." Nerissa, Bassanio, Gratiano, Portia.

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Bassanio

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General Lee wrote his farewell on April 10, 1865; April 9, 1863; April 10, 1863; April 9, 1865;

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April 10, 1865

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identify the character to which the italicized pronoun of the quote refers—not necessarily the speaker! "Mislike me not for my complexion, dear Lady." Gratiano; Bassanio; Prince of Aragon; Prince of Morrocco.

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Prince of Morrocco.

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identify the character to which the italicized pronoun of the quote refers—not necessarily the speaker! "Thou are too wild, too rude, and bold of voice." Gratiano; Lorenzo; Shylock; Gobbo.

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Gratiano;

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The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. 1. The world may not remember about the men who died here, but we will always remember. 2. The men who fought here will never forget those who gave their lives to keep this nation free. 3. The world may not remember the words of this ceremony, but they will remember the men who fought and died here.

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3. The world may not remember the words of this ceremony, but they will remember the men who fought and died here.

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character. You may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all. "It is all my fault, it is all my fault." a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Lee

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character. you may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all. "What I'm fighting for is the right to prove I'm a better man than many." a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Kilrain

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character (you may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all). "I knew...well, you looked in the eye and there was a man. There was the divine spark..." a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Lawrence Chamberlain

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character (you may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all). "If it weren't for the slaves, there'd never have been no war, now would there?" a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Tom Chamberlain

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character (you may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all). "I have to tell you now, sir, that I believe this attack will fail." a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Longstreet

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Match each major quote from The Killer Angels with correct character (you may use the same character more than once and you may not use some characters at all). "To be a good soldier you must love the army. But to be a good officer you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love." a. Kilrain; b. Lee; c. Lawrence Chamberlain; d. Longstreet; e. Pickett; f. Tom Chamberlain;

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Lee

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Who fired the first shots in the Civil War? Union soldiers who fired on Fort Sumter; Southern troops who fired on Fort Sumter;

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Southern troops who fired on Fort Sumter

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Both the Confederacy and the Union believed that their cause was the will of God. False; True;

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True

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"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..." Lee's Farewell Address; Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address; "Hope, Despair, and Memory"; Gettysburg Address;

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Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to the result from no distrust of them. Gettysburg Address; Lee's Farewell Address; "Hope, Despair, and Memory"; Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address;

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Lee's Farewell Address;

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"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." Gettysburg Address; Lee's Farewell Address; "Hope, Despair, and Memory"; Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address;

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"Hope, Despair, and Memory"

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sallow, to appear ill; to appear happy; to appear excited;

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to appear ill

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impartial, thoughtful; equal; intellectual;

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equal

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emanate, to relate easily to; to radiate from; to recover quickly;

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to radiate from

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ebullient, somnambulant; lethargic; animated;

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animated

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palpable, tangible; lucid; quick;

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tangible

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Even the moon bulges in its orange irons to push children, like a god, from its eye. Simile and metaphor; Assonance and onomatopoeia; Simile and personification; Personification and onomatopoeia;

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Simile and personification;

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Which of the following is punctuated correctly? 1. "I know you wanted to stop at the store," Madeline said, "but I am just too tired today". 2. "I know you wanted to stop at the store," Madeline said, "but I am just too tired today." 3. "I know you wanted to stop at the store," Madeline said, "But I am just too tired today." 4. "I know you wanted to stop at the store." Madeline said, "but I am just too tired today."

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2. "I know you wanted to stop at the store," Madeline said, "but I am just too tired today."

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In the Second Inaugural Address, Lincoln states that God was on the Union side. False; True;

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False

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The Battle of Gettysburg ended the Civil War. False True

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False

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The invention of the cotton gin made separating cotton fibers from the seeds so much easier that the demand for slaves decreased in the South. True False

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False

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You can avoid the overuse of parentheses by using commas effectively. true false

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true

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Choose a synonym for the following words: discrepancy. difference, comparison, likeness,

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difference

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retribution. practical; prosperous; penalty;

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penalty

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benevolent. confused; generous; cruel;

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generous

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trepidation. certain; hilarious; cautious;

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cautious

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myriads. abundance; sparse; frequent;

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abundance

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Audacious. abundant; shy; bold;

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bold

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For each of the following characters, select whether or not he survived the Battle of Gettysburg: 1. Longstreet 2. Kilrain 3. Tom Chamberlain 4. Lawrence Chamberlain 5. George Pickett 6. Lewis Armistead 7. Richard Garnett a. killed at Gettysburg b. survived

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1. Longstreet - b 2. Kilrain - a 3. Tom Chamberlain - b 4. Lawrence Chamberlain - b 5. George Pickett -b 6. Lewis Armistead -a 7. Richard Garnett - a a. killed at Gettysburg b. survived

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According to William Zinser, which part of speech is a writer's most important tool? jargon modifiers verbs nouns

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Verbs

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Which of the following pieces of advice about word choice should you not follow? 1. In order to get your message across, you should repeat yourself. 2. Don't use a lot of clichés in your writing. 3. Don't use a lot of big words thinking you'll impress people. 4. all of the above

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1. In order to get your message across, you should repeat yourself.

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Every new word increases your power. true false

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true

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Specific words are not that important if the vague words you used are understandable. true false

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false

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If I received a "3" in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing? 1. My words don't make pictures in the reader's mind. 2. All the words in my paper fit and seem just right. 3. My language is so vague that only the general message comes through. 4. I use words that are familiar but not imaginative.

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4. I use words that are familiar but not imaginative.

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If I received a "1" in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing? 1. I use clichés and jargon sparingly. 2. I use words that are correct and adequate, but lack flair. 3. I often use words incorrectly. 4. My words are specific and accurate.

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3. I often use words incorrectly.

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If I received a "5" in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing? 1. Usually my reader can figure out what I mean, even when I use the wrong words. 2. I use known and unknown clichés in my writing. 3. I use energetic verbs and fresh new phrases. 4. My words aren't very specific—I need to use more detail.

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3. I use energetic verbs and fresh new phrases.

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Your vocabulary should sound natural. true false

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true

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Lee and Longstreet reminisce a lot about Stonewall Jackson in these chapters. What did Jackson love to chew? Lemons Gum Tobacco An old piece of leather

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Lemons

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At the end of the first day, General Trimble is furious and tells Longstreet that he refuses to serve with _______________________. General Ewell General Doubleday General Pickett General Early

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General Ewell

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Is the following a direct or indirect quotation? Mary said that she wanted to go to the store. Direct Indirect

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Indirect

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What do we call "Butterfield's Lullaby" today? "Butterfield's Lullaby" "Taps" It is not a melody that is commonly known in today's world. "The Union Battle Cry"

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Taps

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William said, "The weather is absolutely beautiful today." Incorrect Correct

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Correct

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"Dinner will be ready right at 5:00." said Annie. Correct Incorrect

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incorrect

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"I am not sure what I want to do today." Said Harold. Incorrect Correct

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incorrect

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If you were the instructor grading my paper, what points would you give me in the following situations? Match the following rubric numbers with the subsequent writing scenarios. It's hard for the reader to follow my main point. 5 3 1

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1

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The connections between my ideas are confusing or missing all together. 3 5 1

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1

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My sequencing is logical but sometimes is so predictable that the structure takes away from the content. 5 1 3

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3

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I use thoughtful transitions that clearly show how my ideas connect. 5 1 3

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5

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My paper has an inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion. 3 1 5

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5

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"The flowers in the garden are vibrant shades of blue, orange, and purple," said Drew. Correct Incorrect

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correct

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Who said the following? "I am in earnest; I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch—AND I WILL BE HEARD" Sojourner Truth Frederick Douglass Harriet Tubman William Lloyd Garrison

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William Lloyd Garrison

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Who had wanted to fight a duel with Longstreet? Powell Hill George Meade Robert E. Lee George Pickett

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Powell Hill

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Who was the most influential African American abolitionist? Frederick Douglass William Lloyd Garrison Sojourner Truth Harriet Tubman

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Frederick Douglas

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In Longstreet's conversation with Fremantle about Stonewall Jackson, he tells Fremantle about Jackson's injury that resulted when __________ was "shot away." A finger A leg His hand An arm

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A finger

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A vivid picture is painted of Annie's father. Which of the following descriptions does not fit his character? 1. soft spoken and gentle 2. hot tempered and shiftless 3. a drinker and a brawler 4. imaginative storyteller

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1. soft spoken and gentle

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Annie had never been in Ireland and had not even been born in 1847, the time of the Great Famine in Ireland. Why was the famine, for her, the "only event in history?" 1. Her parents were among the survivors of the famine. Thus, the famine shaped her entire life. 2. She had been asked to write a report on the famine for school. 3. She found it to be a fascinating event—one that she wanted to research and study. 4. Annie's ancestors were Irish, and she wanted to know as much about them as she possibly could.

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1. Her parents were among the survivors of the famine. Thus, the famine shaped her entire life.

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What do you think Annie meant when she said, "The essence of poverty is shame?" 1. She is referring to the fact that her parents were illiterate. 2. She is explaining that she will always feel shame because of the poverty of her childhood. 3. Shame for Annie was synonymous with failing to fit in; the official's pity linked shame and poverty in her mind. 4. Shame for Annie was living in poverty from the time she was born until she left the poorhouse.

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3. Shame for Annie was synonymous with failing to fit in; the official's pity linked shame and poverty in her mind.

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Why is the title of the epilogue, "Bitter Victory," appropriate to the outcome of Herzog's expedition to Annapurna? 1. The title is appropriate because it lets the reader know that the story will end on a positive note. The word "Victory" is indication of this. 2. The title is appropriate because it lets the reader know that the story will focus on a negative topic. 3, The title is appropriate because it lets the reader know that a victory is gained, but only at great cost. 4. all of the above

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3, The title is appropriate because it lets the reader know that a victory is gained, but only at great cost.

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Why does Foutharkey feel almost embarrassed? 1. He is embarrassed because it was his fault that the avalanche happened. 2. Herzog's hands have been so damaged by the journey. 3. He is embarrassed because he was not able to help Herzog more. 4. none of the above

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2. Herzog's hands have been so damaged by the journey.

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"I turned round and round like a puppet" is what figure of speech? hyperbole simile metaphor personification

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simile

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What type of nonfiction is "Annapurna?" biography autobiography true-life adventure essay

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true life adventure

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. adulation insult welcoming frustration

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insult

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. imprudence competence rashness carefulness

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carefulness

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. compunction impenitence guilt regret

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impenitence

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. audacious abundant shy bold

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shy

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. affront anger praise unkind

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praise

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. segregated whole few divided

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whole

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. ignominious thrilling shameful praiseworthy

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praiseworthy

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. patronize selfish praise condescend

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praise

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. benevolent cruel generous confused

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cruel

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. despondent excited depressed discouraged

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excited

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Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word. trepidation cautious hilarious certain

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certain

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King paints many vivid word pictures of his dream. For example, he calls brotherhood a symphony. What figure of speech is that? simile metaphor hyperbole personification

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metaphor

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Why does King mention the names of so many states in his speech? Choose the best response. 1. The majority of the people in the audience were from the states mentioned. 2. He wants to indicate the size and diversity of the United States. 3. He mentions those states because the government officials in those states were giving the civil rights movement the most opposition. 4. King wants to suggest that civil rights are the concern of all Americans no matter where they live.

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4. King wants to suggest that civil rights are the concern of all Americans no matter where they live.

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The next 4 questions refer to the story "Fool's Paradise." How do you know that the narrator is indeed poor? 1. His clothes are tattered. 2. The soles of his shoes are worn out. 3. He has not eaten a proper meal in several days.

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2. The soles of his shoes are worn out.

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How did Dell react to the knowledge of his parents' poverty? 1. He decided that he would never keep things from his own children. 2. He ran away from home because he was so angry at their deception. 3. He gave up wanting anything; his wishes shriveled.

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3. He gave up wanting anything; his wishes shriveled.

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What type of irony is it when the narrator, who does not realize he is poor himself, says, "I felt very sorry for the poor children"? verbal irony situational irony dramatic irony

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dramatic irony

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How do you know that Dell is unaware of being poor? 1. His feelings are hurt, when a neighborhood child says that he is poor. 2. He rarely comments on his unfortunate circumstances. 3. He has just learned about these hard times, and he says that he feels sorry for the "poor children."

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3. He has just learned about these hard times, and he says that he feels sorry for the "poor children."

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According to Thurber, how might the bad habit of using "you know" have started? 1. The "curse" may have started on Broadway or in Hollywood. 2. People became lazy and started running their words together. 3. The habit began from simple phone conversations.

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1. The "curse" may have started on Broadway or in Hollywood.

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Why does Thurber say he is taking notes for a book to be called A Farewell to Speech? 1. He has always wanted to author a book about linguistics. 2. He wants to write a book for the younger generation on the appropriate uses of our language. 3. Thurber believes that our language is deteriorating.

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3. Thurber believes that our language is deteriorating.

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Why does Thurber object to the repetition of the phrase "you know?" 1. He objects because he finds himself developing a strong hatred for those who use it. 2. He objects because he gets bored with conversation when the phrase is used. 3. He objects because it is overused and garbles meaning.

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3. He objects because it is overused and garbles meaning.

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What type of nonfiction is "The Spreading `You Know'"? true-life adventure autobiography biography essay

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essay

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What type of nonfiction work is "The Loch Ness Monster?" real-life adventure biography autobiography essay

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essay

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Why does the author include the story about the killing of a small snake? 1. He believes that the fear, fascination, and repulsion that the snake calls up are the same feelings evoked by the monster. 2. He believes that those who are afraid of something should be given the opportunity to watch it suffer and die, in order to alleviate their fears. 3. He believes that if the monster is captured it should be killed, just as the snake is killed. 4. none of the above

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1. He believes that the fear, fascination, and repulsion that the snake calls up are the same feelings evoked by the monster.

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What causes the monster to remain so elusive? 1. It prefers the cold temperature of the water. 2. The air is harmful to its skin. 3. It has a genuine sensitivity to sound. 4. It is aware of the threat to its existence if captured.

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3. It has a genuine sensitivity to sound.

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