Which of these is an annual publication with weather history and forecasts, moon phases, sunrise and sunset times, and best planting dates.

• atlas

• glossary

• almanac

• thesaurus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When writing, why consult a style manual? Select all that apply.

• usage rules for words and phrases

• to find facts about important issues

• help with citing sources

• help with writing papers

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What's the difference between a dictionary and a glossary?

• a dictionary only contains domain-specific words while a glossary defines all words

• a glossary includes facts about countries, including maps, while a dictionary includes parts of speech and pronunciation

• a glossary contains domain-specific words while a dictionary defines all words

• a dictionary contains parts of speech and pronunciation, while a glossary contains word etymology and humorous terms

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What's the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

• a thesaurus contains synonyms and related words while a dictionary defines words

• a thesaurus contains domain-specific definitions while a dictionary defines words

• a thesaurus typically appears at the end of a book, while a dictionary is used to look up words

• a dictionary contains synonyms and related words while a thesaurus defines words

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What's the difference between an encyclopedia and a dictionary?

• a dictionary defines words and an encyclopedia gives information about people, organized by location, historical era, or industry

• a dictionary defines words while an encyclopedia provides information on many subjects, typically arranged alphabetically

• a dictionary defines words while an encyclopedia is a collection of maps and related information

• a dictionary defines words while an encyclopedia lists terms used in English Language Arts

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Read this thesaurus entry.

opulent adj. lavish, plush, rich, sumptuous

Now, read this sentence.

The actor felt the need to live a wildly opulent lifestyle in order to maintain her image.

Which synonym best matches the meaning of opulent as it is used in the sentence?

• sumptuous

• lavish

• plush

• rich

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When you think you have answered a question on a test completely, what should you do next?

• Click submit

• reread the question

• phone a friend

• second guess yourself

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which rhetorical device has to do with the credibility of the speaker

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device has to do with emotional appeals?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage from John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address.”

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

What rhetorical appeal is used in this passage?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5