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Read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.Consequently the perfection of our nature and capability of happiness, must be estimated by the degree of reason, virtue, and knowledge, that distinguish the individual, and direct the laws which bind society: and that from the exercise of reason, knowledge and virtue naturally flow, is equally undeniable, if mankind be viewed collectively.

The author sticks to words with neutral connotations and does not make a point.

The author repeats words with positive connotations to help emphasize her point.

The author relies on words with negative connotations to show why other points are wrong.

The author contrasts words with positive and negative connotations to show both sides of a point.

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Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.In both excerpts, the word endeavour means to

probe, investigate, or examine.

make an effort or attempt, or to try.

judge harshly or criticize.

overlook, ignore, or neglect.

Which sentences correctly use quotations from "A Modest Proposal"? Select three options.

“It is a melancholy object to those, who walk through this great town, or travel in the country, when they see the streets, the roads and cabbin-doors crowded with beggars, states Swift.”

Swift asserts that whoever finds “a fair, cheap and easy method” for solving the overwhelming issue of poverty in England would deserve to have “his statue set up for a preserver of the nation.”

Swift claims that his proposal would be profitable because no wealthy gentleman would think twice about paying ten shillings for the carcass of a good fat child.

Swift explains that his proposal would bring relief to impoverished parents because they would “be rid of the charge of maintaining them after the first year.”

“This would be a great inducement to marriage, which all wise nations have either encouraged by rewards, or enforced by laws and penalties,” writes Swift about his proposal.

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . .

by establishing the source of the representatives’ authority

by describing the elected leaders’ levels of education

by explaining the upcoming election of representatives

by offering a prayer for the future of the colonies

Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. I have no children, by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child-bearing.

Swift states that he is speaking from “the sincerity in [his] heart.”

Swift states that he has no interest in “the publick good of [his] country.”

Swift states that the youngest of his children is “nine years old.”

Swift states that his “wife is past child-bearing” age.

Read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.That the society is formed in the wisest manner, whose constitution is founded on the nature of man, strikes, in the abstract, every thinking being so forcibly, that it looks like presumption to endeavour to bring forward proofs; though proof must be brought, or the strong hold of prescription will never be forced by reason; yet to urge prescription as an argument to justify the depriving men (or women) of their natural rights, is one of the absurd sophisms which daily insult common sense.

Yes, because she uses objective language such as “society is formed in the wisest manner.”

Yes, because she uses objective language such as “it looks like presumption to endeavor.”

No, because she uses subjective language such as “though proof must be brought, or the strong hold.”

No, because she uses subjective language such as “absurd sophisms which daily insult common sense.”

Read this conclusion.When people carelessly discard plastic, the world’s oceans suffer. Marine life must share space with water bottles and sandwich bags. Sea creatures often mistake plastic waste for food, and they suffer dire consequences. Do not contribute to this growing problem.

Make an effort to properly dispose of plastic trash and recyclables.

There is a growing island of plastic waste off the coast of California.

Plastic waste is not easily biodegradable, and it stays in the ecosystem.

Study the ocean and learn about the needs of endangered marine wildlife.

Read the facts about Mary Wollstonecraft.· Lived during the time of the American and French Revolutions· Published A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792 (in response to a French government report advocating that women should be educated only for household duties)· Was embraced by twentieth-century women’s rights advocatesNow read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.

By reinforcing existing prejudices, Wollstonecraft delayed the beginning of the women’s rights movement.

By challenging society, Wollstonecraft revealed that she supported the American and French Revolutions.

By supporting the truths of the time, Wollstonecraft reasoned against revolutionary thinking.

By challenging accepted principles, Wollstonecraft was one of the first proponents of women’s rights.

Which topic is suitable for the size and scope of a five-paragraph essay?

the history of weather science and climatology

the study of extreme weather events

the average temperature of snow

the biggest snowstorms of the decade

Which sentence should be revised to have a formal style and objective language?

The colorful autumn foliage in New England attracts tourists each year.

The long winters in New England sometimes feel like they last forever.

Once the spring thaw begins, a variety of flowers bloom in New England.

In contrast to winter, summer in New England can be both hot and humid.

Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about curfew laws for teenagers. Use research and evidence to support your opinion. Use persuasive techniques and a variety of visual aids in your presentation.

Many towns have curfew laws requiring teenagers to be home at a given hour.

Curfew laws often allow for exceptions, such as traveling home from work.

Curfew laws are ineffective and costly, and they should be abolished.

There is no way I will ever adhere to our town’s curfew laws.

In A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Wollstonecraft contrasts her logic and reasoning with

various priests’ works.

her earlier work.

Rousseau’s work.

various European authors.

Which activities support the central idea about financial planning? Select 3 options.

saving money in a piggy bank

making impulsive candy purchases

investing extra money to earn interest

spending lavishly as a personal reward

purchasing stock in a growing company

Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.I have repeatedly asserted, and produced what appeared to me irrefragable arguments drawn from matters of fact, to prove my assertion, that women cannot, by force, be confined to domestic concerns; for they will, however ignorant, intermeddle with more weighty affairs, neglecting private duties only to disturb, by cunning tricks, the orderly plans of reason which rise above their comprehension.

insisting that women deserve to be educated despite their inferior capacity for learning.

suggesting that women’s natural curiosity will lead to trickery if it is not nurtured through education.

asserting that domestic chores offer fulfillment because they require a vast knowledge of the world.

claiming that women who excel in domestic roles should be called upon to serve as world leaders.

Read the haiku by Buson.Lighting the lantern—the yellow chrysanthemumslose their color.

art

change

nature

time

Which evaluation of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman makes an accurate conclusion about Wollstonecraft’s beliefs and correctly supports it with text evidence?

Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly.

Wollstonecraft writes, “Men, in general, seem to employ their reason to justify prejudices.” This supports the idea that she believes all men are prejudiced and are therefore unable to reason truthfully.

Wollstonecraft writes, “The society is formed in the wisest manner.” This supports the idea that she believes that humans are so smart that their ability to reason is unquestionable.

Wollstonecraft writes, “For why should the gracious fountain of life give us passions.” This supports the idea that she believes that people’s passions should be ignored in favor of their reason.

Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I desire those politicians who dislike my overture, and may perhaps be so bold to attempt an answer, that they will first ask the parents of these mortals, whether they would not at this day think it a great happiness to have been sold for food at a year old, in the manner I prescribe, and thereby have avoided such a perpetual scene of misfortunes, as they have since gone through, by the oppression of landlords, the impossibility of paying rent without money or trade, the want of common sustenance, with neither house nor cloaths to cover them from the inclemencies of the weather, and the most inevitable prospect of intailing the like, or greater miseries, upon their breed for ever.

Swift maintains that, if asked, people who have lived in poverty their entire lives would say that they would rather have been sold for food at one year of age.

Swift states that adults who have grown up in poverty have experienced a sequence of misfortunes, such as being unable to obtain food or clothing.

Swift argues that poverty-stricken people have been oppressed and mistreated by landlords for being unable to pay rent with either money or traded goods.

Swift challenges politicians to ask adults who have been raised in poverty questions before criticizing his proposal to help impoverished people.

Read the body paragraphs from an essay on sound effects in film.1. Here comes the fun part. You get to use all those props to create sound effects. So start breaking that celery and crunching that cellophane!2. You’ll need to be prepared before you start recording. Planning ahead is crucial. Make a list of everything in the film scene that could make a noise, whether it’s a piece of clothing rustling or a bunch of leaves skittering.3. Now that you’ve got your list, it’s time to assemble your "noisemakers.” You can find useful information online for what to use to make the best sounds. For example, to make the sound of walking on snow, you put corn starch in a leather pouch.

2, 1, 3

1, 3, 2

3, 2, 1

2, 3, 1

Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.It is therefore manifest, that something else ought yet to be done; and what is required, is evidently the incumbent duty of all men of enlightened understanding, and of every man that has any claim or affinity to the name of Christian, that the base treatment which the African Slaves undergo, ought to be abolished; and it is moreover evident, that the whole, or any part of that iniquitous traffic of slavery, can no where, or in any degree, be admitted, but among those who must eventually resign their own claim to any degree of sensibility and humanity, for that of barbarians.Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.I am sure you will applaud me for beseeching you to give one half hour's attention to slavery, as it is at this day practised in our West Indies.—That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.—You, who are universally read, and as universally admired—you could not fail

Cugoano is hoping that a few enslaved people can be released, while Sancho is hoping that Sterne can abolish slavery altogether.

Cugoano makes references to his Christian faith, while Sancho stays away from the topic of religion altogether.

Sancho is humbly asking for someone’s help, while Cugoano is asking for immediate and drastic changes in policies about slavery.

Sancho is informing the general public about the horrors of slavery, while Cugoano is writing a private letter.

When developing the paragraphs in an essay, why should the writer include information about sources for all quoted information?

to avoid plagiarism

to support the thesis

to prevent repetition

to help with transitions

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