Nonfiction Interim Practice

According to the excerpt, how does P.T. Barnum suggest the term “humbug” is generally understood by the public? (AKS 10)

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which excerpt from the text supports the inference that Barnum intends to use a broader definition of "humbug" in his discussions, beyond just "impositions under fair pretences"? (AKS 10)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What are the two main ideas Barnum discusses about "humbug" and how people use this term? (AKS 11)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of a choice that Barnum made to make his claim more relatable for the reader? (AKS 12)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How do the central ideas about the term "humbug" develop and interact throughout the text? (AKS 13)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

In the excerpt, which phrase best demonstrates the connotative meaning of "humbug" as used by Barnum? (AKS 13)

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the context of the excerpt, why does Barnum repeatedly bring up Webster's Dictionary when discussing "humbug"? (AKS 13)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How does Barnum's use of examples (like the swindler, forger, and pickpocket) affect the clarity and persuasiveness of his argument about the definition of "humbug"? (AKS 14)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

How does the text reveal the author’s point of view on “humbugs”? (AKS 15)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How does Barnum’s use of the different types of “humbugs” in paragraphs 2-4 contribute to the persuasiveness of the passage? (AKS 15)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6