Style and Tone

The satirical group is a side project for musicians in other bands to release stress about inequalities and corporate pressures in the music industry and more!

• NO CHANGE
• in society as a whole.
• in other stuff too.
• all of that.

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The boat captain’s fate may never be known definitively, but in our hearts he is still sailing over the seven seas.

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• remains a really great guy.
• continues to exhibit his nautical skills.
• still displays proficiency in checking his longitude and speed, using the many cockpit gauges.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Like other popular music styles, ska is upbeat, targets a wide variety of listeners, and utilizes similar rhythms and harmonies that means it will be around for a bit.

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• causes it to be an enduring style with an ageless appeal.
• makes many people really enjoy it.
• confirms its continued appeal.

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The iPhone 6 sold faster than lightning and was immensely popular with consumers.

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• was a huge success and
• sold out in a jiffy and
• OMIT red portion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Essentially, I spend every waking second making these crafts.2. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?

• all my free time
• assigned vacation days
• any leisure time
• whatever time I can find

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Equality battles sexism, willpower triumphs over destitution, integrity wars with corruption, and individuals look for lifelong friends.
Which answer best maintains this concept in a style consistent with the previous statements in the sentence?

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• those who are alone search for friends.
• seclusion can become camaraderie.
• companionship fights isolation.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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As expected, though, the small website really shone the spotlight on unknown musicians, many of whom, including Cam Baker, an up-and-coming country artist, would become immensely famous throughout the world.

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• website’s monthly reviews were primarily of
• website focused primarily on
• website paid attention with

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When the last color hardens like a rock, she knows the painting is finished.
Assuming all the answers are true, which choice provides the greatest detail while maintaining a casual tone and style?

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• dries on the page,
• slowly begins to harden to permanence,
• incrementally hardens until the paint is dry and becomes permanent on the surface,

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The scale is accurate to—can you believe it?—a hundredth of a pound.

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• to a hundredth of a pound. Remarkable!
• to an incredible hundredth of a pound.
• to a hundredth of a pound.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

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