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In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because

• their actions were unwise and untimely.
• their letter shows them to be extremists.
• he believes them to be sincere and good.
• he wants his letter to bring about change.

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What was Lincoln’s primary purpose for delivering the Gettysburg Address?

• to commemorate a great Union victory
•  to dedicate a cemetery
• to launch his reelection campaign
• to consecrate the ground

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Determine the author's purpose:

Celebrity photographers, also known as paparazzi, have gone too far in their quest to snap pictures of the stars. Everyone—even celebrities—should have the right to privacy, yet photographers routinely hound famous people everywhere they go. The creepiest of these photographers are not above following their prey into bathrooms or climbing trees to get shots of celebrities in their own homes. This constant invasion forces the rich and famous to become rude and mean, setting a bad example for their often youthful fans. Even worse, though, the paparazzi's behavior is frequently downright dangerous and irresponsible. One newspaper recently reported that pop singer Britney Spears was forced to drive 90 miles an hour in an attempt to outrun relentless photographers. And who can forget that in 1997, England's Princess Diana was killed in a car accident while her driver tried to evade the paparazzi in a high-speed chase. People may crave pictures of the stars, but most readers certainly would not want them at the expense of a celebrity's safety. Newspapers and magazines should cease paying for these kinds of photos while photographers who put celebrities in harm's way should be arrested for stalking.(Source of information: Michael Paul, Lenoir, NC, "Paparazzi Go Much Too Far," USA Today, September 9, 2004, p. 12A)

• To inform

• To persuade

• To solve the problem

• To show

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To whom is the letter possibly addressed?

A.

For one semester I acted as a Teaching Assistant in Chemistry, working with Professor Simons. My thesis involves polymer chemistry, which I understand is a specialty at the University of Colorado. I would like to concentrate in that field for my advanced studies.

B.

I have read the announcement of the scholarship in Chemistry that the University of Colorado is offering, and I would like to submit my application.

C.

If you should require further information, I shall be happy to provide it. I would welcome the opportunity to have a personal interview.

D.

The enclosed application form for admission to the graduate school of your university will give my educational history. However, I would like to point out that I have just received an M.S. degree in Chemistry with highest honors.

• Chairman of Student Board, University of Colorado

• Committee of Student Board Election, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Engineering Department, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Chemistry Department, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Language Department, University of Colorado

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One technique we can practice to help us with questioning is

• Look up words we are unsure of

• Make an assumption about what we read

• Ask questions about the author's purpose

• Draw out what we picture

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What is the author's purpose

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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What is the author's purpose

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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Carl Sandburg writes from the perspective that suggests he is _________________________

• a writer describing Chicago for the outside world

• an outsider looking in

• an impressed observer

• a proud citizen of Chicago

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The narrator of A Modest Proposal assumes the character of an

• American giving advice to politicians in England

• political planner devising strategies to conquer Ireland

• economic planner acting for the benefit of England and Ireland

• Irish Catholic who criticizes in the inefficiency of the British

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You should always consider if an argument is persuasive and ______________________.

• who the intended audience is

• how much money is involved

• how does it help you

• who Aristotle was

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