Text Analysis

In passage 1 by comparing people who disagree with tax policy to “Puritans” in lines 42–46 (“I’ll tell... good time”), the writer implies his opponents are

• extremely religious.

• needlessly complicated.

• excessively rigid.

• openly irritable.

• markedly wealthy.

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In passage 1 in the fifth paragraph, the writer uses “big guy” and “little guy” (lines 50–51) in order to

• assuage the opinion that upper-class people are better than lower-class people.

• intimidate audience members who disagree with his policies.

• convey a sense of simplicity to an otherwise complex dynamic.

• encourage a combative approach between the wealthy and the impoverished.

• embolden everyday people to appeal to famous people for financial contributions.

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In passage 1 the writer includes the statement "I know... partisan terms" (lines 55–57) primarily in order to

• persuade people that his intentions are for the good of the American people

• distract audience from focusing on the disagreements that have long plagued Republicans and Democrats

• urge individuals not to think of politics in black-and-white terms

• admonish members of Congress for tending to debate in simplistic ways

• explain the complexity of his policies and the patience that's required to comprehend them

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In passage 1 when the writer says, "But I ask... will help" (lines 57–60), he is using which of the following approaches to persuade his audience?

• Reasoning and logic

• Emotion and personal character

• Facts and figures

• Moral and ethical claims

• Analysis and inference

Which of the following best describes the process of text analysis?

• A) Analyzing the structure and meaning of a text.

• B) Writing a summary of a text.

• C) Memorizing the content of a text.

• D) Translating a text into another language.

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In text analysis, what is the primary purpose of identifying the main idea?

• A) To understand the author's background.

• B) To grasp the central message of the text.

• C) To count the number of words in the text.

• D) To find grammatical errors.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Which literary device is often identified during text analysis to understand deeper meanings?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Metaphor

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What is the role of context in text analysis?

• A) It helps in understanding the text's historical and cultural background.

• B) It is used to memorize the text.

• C) It is irrelevant to text analysis.

• D) It is only important for poetry.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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In text analysis, what does the term 'tone' refer to?

• A) The author's attitude towards the subject.

• B) The length of the text.

• C) The number of characters in the text.

• D) The text's publication date.

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Which of the following is a common method used in text analysis to identify themes?

• A) Counting the number of paragraphs.

• B) Analyzing recurring ideas and concepts.

• C) Checking the text's font size.

• D) Reading the text aloud.

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