Which word in the passage creates a sense of tension before the speaker performs?

• stage

• lights

• shadowy

• energy

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Which word choice best conveys the speaker's growing courage?

• mass

• surging

• skin

• faces

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Which word from the passage has the strongest positive connotation?

• burn

• surging

• told

• shadowy

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The long opening sentence helps the author:

• slow the pace and show reflection

• build emotional tension and anticipation

• make the tone more formal

• create humor

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The phrase "not for myself alone but for everyone who had been told to be silent" is set off by dashes to:

• add unnecessary detail

• indicate sarcasm

• emphasize a shift in purpose

• correct an earlier mistake

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The short final clause "but for everyone who had been told to be silent" affects the tone by:

• adding abruptness and surprise

• creating closure and conviction

• showing uncertainty

• making the tone humorous

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The tone of the passage is best described as:

• anxious yet empowered

• frustrated and bitter

• humorous and lighthearted

• calm and detached

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Which phrase most clearly shows a shift in tone?

• at the edge of the stage

• lights burn hot against my skin

• I took a breath and let my voice rise

• a shadowy mass of faces

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The author's tone toward speaking out can best be described as:

• admiring and passionate

• critical and harsh

• doubtful and uncertain

• analytical

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The author's voice in this passage is best described as:

• detached and neutral

• reflective and sincere

• formal and distant

• cold

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