English 11 Final

Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author's thesis in the passage?

"Americans are afraid of naps". (paragraph 3)

Which of the following versions of sentence 3 (reproduced below) best previews the line of reasoning in the passage? Though so different, both species domesticated themselves by joining humans for their own benefit and providing benefits in return, thus ensuring their places beside humans.

(as it is now)

Based on the passage as a whole, it can be inferred that the author will most likely continue with a discussion that includes which of the following?

An analysis of the Declaration that addresses the questions about texts introduced at the beginning of the passage

Which of the following sentences, if placed before sentence 1, would best orient the audience and provide an engaging introduction the the topic of the first paragraph?

As any pet owner knows, dogs and cats are very different

In the tenth paragraph, the author appeals twice to "our values" in order to

Claim that her family's experiences run counter to shared national ideals

According to the author, the example of Byron and Chateaubriand as writers served to?

Enhance the dignity of other artists

Which of the following best characterizes the author's mode of persuasion in the second paragraph?

He asserts his own credibility and authority on an issue

The writer wants to add a conclusion after sentence 14 that summarizes the argument of the passage. Which of the following sentences best achieves this purpose?

Hence, more schools should follow the trend of starting later in the morning if they want to see improved test scored, greater attendance numbers, and, most importantly, healthier, happier teens

Should the writer add this sentence after sentence 3?

No, because it gives evidence that is not relevant to the passage's overall line of reasoning and therefore does not strengthen the validity of the writer's argument.

Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 13 best accomplishes this goal?

One of the most successful investors in history

Identify a claim made by Sasse and explain the reasoning underlying this claim.

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List at least two pieces of supporting evidence from the passage, and briefly explain how they support the claim you have identified in task 1.

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Which of the following sentences in the passage can best be described as the writer's thesis statement?

Sentence 11

A central concept in the passage is the notion that

Speakers use different forms of language

Which of the following versions of the underlined text would best accomplish this goal?

This narrative, popularized by best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, exemplifies his and others' critique of

Why does the author mention Bill Gates and Valentino in Paragraph 4 ("sharing a bucket ... Valentino")?

To assert that people do not have a definitive path in life