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Which character has a personality that is most similar to that of Vera in "The Open Window" by H. H. Munro?

Romeo from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet because he is brave and fearless

Equality 7-2521 from Anthem because he defies authority

Friar Laurence from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet because he gives advice to other characters

Juliet from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet because she is clever and outwits adults

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QUESTION 3

Read the excerpt from "The Open Window" by H. H. Munro:

Framton shivered slightly and turned towards the niece with a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension. The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes. In a chill shock of nameless fear Framton swung round in his seat and looked in the same direction.

What prediction can be made to synthesize the information in the excerpt?

When he turns, Framton will see the figures of Mrs. Sappleton's husbands and brothers approaching the open window.

When he sees the figures outside of the window, Framton will doubt Vera's story.

Vera made up the story about the ghosts because she is, in fact, mentally unstable.

Framton will continue to have sympathy for Mrs. Sappleton because he also suffers from a mental disorder.

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QUESTION 4

Review the scenario:

Your teacher has asked that each student respond to the following discussion board prompt:

Eckels crumbles under pressure when he is faced with shooting the Tyrannosaurus Rex. What do you believe causes his sudden cowardice? Use evidence from the story to support your claim.

Which argument would be most suitable in addressing the task?

Eckels longs for the chance to see the T-rex, but loses his nerve quickly once he is faced with real danger.

Many people find that when faced with the thing they most want, they become embarrassed or frightened.

Like most thrill-seekers, Eckels enjoys the rush of fear that comes with dangerous activities. However, he underestimates his own courage.

Long before Eckels confronts the T-rex and loses his nerve, characterization details in the text point to the fact that he is experiencing heightened anxiety.

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QUESTION 5

In which excerpt from "A Sound of Thunder" does Bradbury build suspense?

"People called us up, you know, joking but not joking. Said if Deutscher became President they wanted to go live in 1492."

"First a day and then a night and then a day and then a night, then it was day-night-day-night-day. A week, a month, a year, a decade! a.d. 2055. a.d. 2019. 1999! 1957! Gone!"

"Christ isn't born yet,' said Travis. 'Moses has not gone to the mountain to talk with God. The Pyramids are still in the earth, waiting to be cut out and put up. Remember that. Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon, Hitler—none of them exists."

"Step on a mouse and you crush the Pyramids. Step on a mouse and you leave your print, like a Grand Canyon, across Eternity."

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QUESTION 6

What is a common theme for "The Open Window" and "A Sound of Thunder"?

Superstition prevents progress.

History should be respected.

Humor is usually the best defense.

Things are not always as they seem.

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QUESTION 7

How does the use of the supernatural genre contribute to "A Sound of Thunder" and "The Open Window"?

In "A Sound of Thunder," it is used to establish a sense of horror; in "The Open Window," it is used to establish a sense of ironic humor.

In "A Sound of Thunder," it is used to establish the setting; in "The Open Window," it is merely a story within a story.

In "A Sound of Thunder," it is used to explain technological developments; in "The Open Window," it used to set historical context.

In "A Sound of Thunder," it is used to show the character's motivations; in "The Open Window," it used to frighten the reader.

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QUESTION 8

Read the excerpt from "The Open Window" by H. H. Munro:

"I hope you don 't mind the open window," said Mrs. Sappleton briskly; "my husband and brothers will be home directly from shooting, and they always come in this way. They 've been out for snipe in the marshes today, so they 'll make a fine mess over my poor carpets. So like you men-folk, isn 't it?"

What is the connotative meaning of the underlined word and how does this meaning contribute to the cultural context of the story?

The connotative meaning is adequate; it establishes that during this time, women enjoyed attending to household duties.

The connotative meaning is delicate; it establishes that during this time, women were experts in cleaning.

The connotative meaning is refined; it establishes that during this time, hunting was considered a gentleman's sport.

The connotative meaning is complete; it establishes that during this time, domestic tasks were considered the responsibility of women.

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QUESTION 9

What is one characteristic of a procedural text?

It uses technical jargon to explain complex or foreign ideas.

It uses chapters to explain complex or foreign ideas.

It uses graphics to illustrate complex or foreign ideas.

It uses bullets to explain complex or foreign ideas.

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QUESTION 10

When is jargon used in informational texts?

It may be used when the writer cannot think of a suitable word to use as a substitute.

It may be used when the intended audience for the writing is a general audience.

It may be used when the purpose for the text is to educate.

It may be used when it appears with a diagram or graphic that helps the reader visualize what it represents.

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QUESTION 11

Read the excerpt from a technical document:

Have a Per Diem Question?

The General Services Administration (GSA) establishes travel policy (includes per diem) only for federal employees (excluding federal contractors) on official travel away from their local duty station or areas defined by their agency, and cannot speak for any other state, city, or agency's travel policy.

Which phrase from the excerpt is most likely derived from a Greek or Latin root?

General Services Administration

per diem

federal contractors

travel policy

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QUESTION 12

How are headings used in technical writing?

They are used to mark the subsections of information within a larger section of the text.

They are used to indicate where the important information in the text can be found.

They are used to help the reader find page numbers for necessary information.

They are used to summarize the main idea of each paragraph.

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QUESTION 13

Read the scenario:

Fatima is watching a documentary about the process for safely sealing lead-based paint. She notes that the text uses a sequential order.

What is the purpose of the sequential organization in this text?

It clarifies exactly the order of tasks that need to be completed.

It gives an overview of the history of health risks associated with lead-based paint.

It provides advice on how to find paint that is not lead-based.

It offers multiple options for how to complete the process.

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QUESTION 14

Review the example of a procedural text: Instructions on how to use a software system to obtain end-of-year tax forms from your employer.

What is the purpose of this text?

to explain why all employees must download their tax information

to make it easier for the company to distribute the tax information to employees

to demonstrate how to file taxes with the federal government

to outline the process employees will use to download tax information

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QUESTION 15

Review the excerpt from a technical text:

Frequently Asked Questions about Splitting Federal Income Tax Refunds

You have several options for receiving your federal income tax refund. You can:

Split your direct deposit refund among two or three different accounts, with up to three different U.S. financial institutions;

Direct deposit your refund into a single checking or savings account; or

Receive your refund in a paper check.

Buy up to $5,000 in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds with your refund.

Splitting your refund is easy. Use IRS ' (Including Savings Bond Purchases) Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases), to split your refund among two or three different accounts. Form 8888 is not required if you want IRS to direct deposit your refund into a single account; you can use the direct deposit line on Forms 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

With split refunds, you have a convenient option for managing your money — sending some of your refund to an account for immediate use and some for future savings — teamed with the speed and safety of direct deposit. It 's a win-win.

Which answer best explains the function of the bulleted items in the excerpt?

to outline the different ways that a tax refund can be split

to offer instructions on how to split a tax refund

to encourage people to buy U.S. savings bonds

to help readers determine which option is best for them

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QUESTION 16

Review the procedural text:

How Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity?

If you . . . Then And

. . .suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as

False Exemptions or Deductions

Kickbacks

False/Altered Document

Failure to Pay Tax

Unreported Income

Organized Crime

Failure to Withhold

Use Form 3949-A,

Information Referral

CAUTION: Do NOT use Form 3949-A to report the issues below

Print the form and mail to

Internal Revenue Service

Fresno, CA 93888

If you do not wish to use Form 3949-A, you may send a letter to the address above. Please include as much information as possible, such as these important points:

Name and Address of person or business you are reporting

The individual’s social security number or the business’ employer identification number

A brief description of the alleged violation(s), including how you became aware or obtained information about the violation(s)

The years involved

The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income

Your name, address and telephone number*

*Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity will be kept confidential.

Which objective is achieved in this text?

to explain which issues should not be reported on Form 3949-A

to outline the consequences of tax fraud

to explain all of the issues that can be reported on Form 3949-A

to provide people with a direct link to the information necessary to report tax fraud

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QUESTION 17

Read the excerpt:

Question: What should I do if I made a mistake on my federal return that I have already filed?

Answer:

It depends on the type of mistake that you made:

Many mathematical errors are caught in the processing of the tax return itself so you may not need to correct these mistakes.

If you did not attach a required schedule, the IRS will contact you and ask for the missing information.

If you did not report all of your income or did not claim a credit, you should file an amended or corrected return using Form 1040X (PDF), Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

When filing an amended or corrected return:

Include copies of any schedules that have been changed or any Form(s) W-2 (PDF) you did not include. File 1040X only after you have filed your original return. Generally, for a credit or refund, you must file Form 1040X within 3 years (including extensions) after the date you timely filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

Please allow the IRS 8-12 weeks to process an amended return.

Which answer best explains the organization of the bulleted points in the excerpt?

The bulleted points are listed in order of importance.

The bulleted point with the most information is listed last to allow for elaboration.

The bulleted points are used instead of paragraphs because multiple topics are covered.

The bulleted points are listed in sequential order to outline a process.

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QUESTION 18

Read the scenario:

Casey has been following a highly publicized criminal court case. In his research he comes across two sources: one is a courtroom opinion issued by a reporter who has been attending the trial and the other is an opinion piece published on the blog of a concerned citizen.

Which answer is true of the tone that Casey would most likely discover in these two sources?

The blog source probably takes more of a formal tone.

The courtroom opinion probably takes more of a formal tone.

The blog source probably features a more critical tone towards the accused.

The courtroom opinion probably features a more critical tone towards the accused.

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QUESTION 19

Read the scenario:

Carlos runs a business and has noticed lately that a few of his employees are taking longer breaks than are allowed. This is affecting the morale between employees, so Carlos decides to compose an e-mail to all of his staff addressing the problem.

What is the most accurate and professional phrasing that Carlos could use in his e-mail?

He could ask that all employees be "mindful" of the time allotted for breaks and how "tardiness" affects their relationships with their colleagues.

He could point out that using too much break time is "stealing" and that it "burns bridges" with colleagues.

He could state that the "dishonesty" regarding break time limits will no longer be "tolerated.

He could demand that all employees "report" to him before and after breaks so that he can "monitor" the situation.

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QUESTION 20

Read the scenario:

Joanne is writing a cover letter to include with an application for employment for a position that she found online. The position does not list an agency contact, and Joanne is unsure of how to address the greeting for the letter.

What is the best option for the greeting to Joanne's cover letter?

Dear Hiring Manager:

Attn: Chief Executive Officer,

Mr. or Mrs. Human Resources Manager,

To Whom It May Concern:

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QUESTION 21

Read the sentence:

While many people who choose to live in rural and suburban neighborhoods select these areas because of their beliefs about the security of these environments, most school shootings occur in neighborhoods with low violent crime rates, not in ghettos.

Which word or phrase could be substituted for the underlined word to establish a more authoritative tone?

"ghettos"

minority neighborhoods

racially diverse areas

inner-city neighborhoods

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