English U4 exam

Which suffix would you add to the noun satire to create a related adjective?

-ical

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson's speech "The Meaning of Liberty." My dream is that as the years go on and the world knows more and more of America it will also drink at these fountains of youth and renewal; that it also will turn to America for those moral inspirations which lie at the basis of all freedom; that the world will never fear America unless it feels that it is engaged in some enterprise which is inconsistent with the rights of humanity; and that America will come into the full light of the day when all shall know that she puts human rights above all other rights and that her flag is the flag not only of America but of humanity. What other great people has devoted itself to this exalted ideal? To what other nation in the world can all eyes look for an instant sympathy that thrills the whole body politic when men anywhere are fighting for their rights? I do not know that there will ever be a declaration of independence and of grievances for mankind, but I believe that if any such document is ever drawn it will be drawn in the spirit of the American Declaration of Independence, and that America has lifted high the light which will shine unto all generations and guide the feet of mankind to the goal of justice and liberty and peace. Which option most accurately explains how Wilson supports the theme that American ideals can be a unique force for human rights in the world?

He explains that, if there were a declaration of rights for all of humanity, it would be modeled on the Declaration of Independence because America's founding ideals are based on the highest level of morality.

Read the excerpt from the TED Talks presentation "I Am the Son of a Terrorist." For the victims of terrorism, I will speak out against these senseless acts and condemn my father's actions. And with that simple fact, I stand here as proof that violence isn't inherent in one's religion or race, and the son does not have to follow the ways of his father. I am not my father. Zak Ebrahim ends this section with the simple statement "I am not my father." Which is the most accurate explanation of the effect Ebrahim achieves with this simple syntax?

He highlights and consolidates his core message into a single, memorable idea.

Your teacher has asked you to write an argumentative essay. You decide on a topic related to social media. After some preliminary reading and research, you come up with this thesis statement: Teenagers' use of social media should be limited because frequent use of social media can lead to cyberbullying, Internet addiction, and distortion of body image. Which options accurately evaluate the thesis statement? Select all that apply.

The thesis statement is potentially too broad because the three reasons are substantial topics on their own. The thesis statement clearly restricts its claim to only one group of people.

Read the sentence. While mindfulness is often considered an adult practice, it can benefit teens in three ways; lessening the stress of daily life, helping develop empathy, and aiding in concentration. Which option revises the sentence correctly?

While mindfulness is often considered an adult practice, it can benefit teens in three ways: lessening the stress of daily life, helping develop empathy, and aiding in concentration.

Read the sentence. Several readers contacted the editor with the _[blank]_ that one of the writers had plagiarized material for a number of articles. Which word form correctly completes the sentence?

allegation

Which options provide correct details about the word fervently? Select all that apply.

correct A synonym of fervently is "passionately." incorrect A synonym of fervently is "stealthily."

Reread President Woodrow Wilson's speech "The Meaning of Liberty." In which excerpt does Wilson most clearly use diction designed to glorify the nation?

incorrect ... [O]ne of the most serious questions for sober-minded men to address themselves to in the United States is this: What are we going to do with the influence and power of this great Nation?

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson's speech "The Meaning of Liberty." A patriotic American is a man who is not niggardly and selfish in the things that he enjoys that make for human liberty and the rights of man. He wants to share them with the whole world, and he is never so proud of the great flag under which he lives as when it comes to mean to other people as well as to himself a symbol of hope and liberty. I would be ashamed of this flag if it ever did anything outside America that we would not permit it to do inside of America. Which option most clearly identifies Wilson's argument in the excerpt?

incorrect A true patriot spreads America's reputation as a symbol of hope by protecting American freedom.

Read the excerpt from the TED Talks presentation "I Am the Son of a Terrorist." So why would I out myself and potentially put myself in danger? Well, that's simple. I do it in the hopes that perhaps someone someday who is compelled to use violence may hear my story and realize that there is a better way, that although I had been subjected to this violent, intolerant ideology, that I did not become fanaticized. Which option most accurately explains Zak Ebrahim's purpose in including this passage?

to share with the public the idea that those raised with violence can choose to reject it and to act with tolerance

Which answer correctly defines diction as a rhetorical feature?

using emotional or striking language to emphasize an argument

Read the sentence. From the moment he announced his candidacy for political office, Santiago knew he wanted his campaign to promote pluralism and tolerance. Which option most accurately explains what Santiago might do to support this goal if he is elected?

He might seek input from a variety of community leaders to establish common goals and interests.

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson's speech "The Meaning of Liberty." What other great people has devoted itself to this exalted ideal? To what other nation in the world can all eyes look for an instant sympathy that thrills the whole body politic when men anywhere are fighting for their rights? I do not know that there will ever be a declaration of independence and of grievances for mankind, but I believe that if any such document is ever drawn it will be drawn in the spirit of the American Declaration of Independence, and that America has lifted high the light which will shine unto all generations and guide the feet of mankind to the goal of justice and liberty and peace. How does Wilson employ metaphor to convey his message to the audience? Select all that apply.

He says that democracy will "guide the feet of mankind to justice and liberty and peace," which compares democracy to a path that America has already traveled. He says the nation has "lifted high the light," which sends the message that America will help others see the way to democracy.

Which quotations from the TED Talks presentation "I Am the Son of a Terrorist" show the use of parallelism as a rhetorical feature? Select all that apply.

I choose to use my experience to fight back against terrorism, against the bigotry. However, in every religion, in every population, you'll find a small percentage of people who hold so fervently to their beliefs that they feel they must use any means necessary to make others live as they do.

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson's speech "The Meaning of Liberty." What other great people has devoted itself to this exalted ideal? To what other nation in the world can all eyes look for an instant sympathy that thrills the whole body politic when men anywhere are fighting for their rights? I do not know that there will ever be a declaration of independence and of grievances for mankind, but I believe that if any such document is ever drawn it will be drawn in the spirit of the American Declaration of Independence, and that America has lifted high the light which will shine unto all generations and guide the feet of mankind to the goal of justice and liberty and peace. Which statement most accurately explains the rhetorical impact of Wilson's use of diction in the excerpt?

Wilson's use of words such as "exalted," "believe," and "spirit" links the freedoms Americans experience to a lofty sense of mankind's purpose.

Read the excerpt from the TED Talks presentation "I Am the Son of a Terrorist." For the victims of terrorism, I will speak out against these senseless acts and condemn my father's actions. And with that simple fact, I stand here as proof that violence isn't inherent in one's religion or race, and the son does not have to follow the ways of his father. I am not my father. Which options most effectively analyze how Zak Ebrahim uses diction to convey a point? Select all that apply.

With words like "fact," "proof," and "inherent," Ebrahim highlights the logic in his argument that, based on his own example, it must be possible to rehabilitate young men raised by terrorists. With words like "victims," "senseless," and "condemn," Ebrahim reminds the audience that although he was raised with terrorists, he now sympathizes with the victims of terrorism.

Read the excerpt from the TED Talks presentation "I Am the Son of a Terrorist." Another major turning point came when I found a summer job at Busch Gardens, an amusement park. There, I was exposed to people from all sorts of faiths and cultures, and that experience proved to be fundamental to the development of my character. Most of my life, I'd been taught that homosexuality was a sin, and by extension, that all gay people were a negative influence. As chance would have it, I had the opportunity to work with some of the gay performers at a show there, and soon found that many were the kindest, least judgmental people I had ever met. Which option identifies the rhetorical feature used to highlight Zak Ebrahim's misconception about being homosexual?

antithesis

Read the passage from a science lesson. Human respiration is a chemical process that results in the release of energy. In this process, organic compounds transform into different compounds through exergonic reactions. Which term in the passage would most likely be used only in a scientific context?

exergonic

Zack, a high-school senior working 20 hours per week and earning minimum wage, decides to write a letter to the mayor of his hometown after local legislation to raise the minimum wage has been voted down. What evidence would provide the most relevant support for Zack's claim that raising the minimum wage would help the town's economy? Select all that apply.

facts about which cities in the state have already raised the minimum wage and the resulting impact on the economies of those cities statistics showing the relationship between the increase in the amount of money earned by local workers and the increase in their projected spending over time