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Create an  angry tone-- "Be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ___________ Mrs. Walker.

• yelled
• said
• whispered
• asked

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Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

• Ethos
• Logos
• Pathos

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He was learning how to solve equations. He found a trick that would make it easier.
 
What is the most effective way to combine the 2 sentences? 

• While learning how to solve equations, he found a trick that would make it easier.
• He was learning how to solve equations because he found a trick that would make it easier.
• While learning how to solve equations, a trick that he figured out made it easier.
• He was learning to solves the equations, then, he found a trick that would make it easier. 

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What is a good way to add a counter-argument?

• write a thesis for the opposing argument

• include a paragraph about the opposing argument

• Some people may say - end with your thesis

• you should never include an opposing argument

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Identify the rhetorical appeal Dr. King employs:

"...when you have to concoct an answer for a five-year-old son who is asking: 'Daddy, why do white people treat colored people so mean?'..."

• ethos

• kairos

• logos

• pathos

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.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
  
  
• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

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Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

“It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need.”

• Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

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Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Dear John,

• To whom it may concern,

• Dear Mr Lubby,

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What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?

• Humorous

• Informal

• Formal

• Dramatic

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To convince the reader to agree with your position

• To convince the reader to argue your position

• To balance out both sides of the position

• To inform the reader about a topic

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