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What is the denotative meaning of “electrified fence”?

A
a fence with a unique design
B
a fence with lights
C
a fence with an electric current
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What is the denotative meaning of “electrified fence”? | What is the connotative meaning of “electrified fence” in the passage? | What does the use of this phrase reveal about how the author views communism?

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something charismatic and charming
B
something powerful and efficient
C
something dangerous and painful
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What is the denotative meaning of “electrified fence”? | What is the connotative meaning of “electrified fence” in the passage? | What does the use of this phrase reveal about how the author views communism?

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She believes that communism unifies nations.
B
She believes that communism excites citizens.
C
She believes that communism is oppressive.
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What connotation does the word “bemoan” have? What does the use of this word suggest about Quindlen’s opinion of the historians’ ideas?

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Selection 1:negative: “complain without fixing anything”
Selection 2:She disagrees with them.
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Which statement best summarizes the central idea of this paragraph?

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The ideals of individualism and community are no longer part of America.
B
The ideals of individualism and community have always been in conflict with one another in America.
C
The ideals of individualism and community have never really existed in America.
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The ideals of individualism and community coexist harmoniously in America.
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Which statement best traces the development of a central idea from one paragraph to the next?

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The first paragraph discusses what unifies Americans; the second describes America’s uniqueness among nations.
B
The first paragraph discusses America’s diversity; the second gives examples.
C
The first paragraph discusses conflict in America; the second discusses solutions.
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The first paragraph discusses America’s diversity; the second discusses the wealth of recent immigrants.
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