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Based on the highlighting, what is the author’s purpose in this passage?

A
to persuade readers to use different forms of English
B
to inform readers based on her personal experience
C
to entertain readers with her knowledge of different types of language
D
to describe her career to interested readers
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Select two ways in which Paine’s word choice contributes to the tone of this passage.

A
The words tyranny and slavery suggest that Britain abuses its power and mistreats the colonists.
B
The negative connotations of tyranny and slavery illustrate disgust with Britain’s behavior toward the colonists.
C
The plain words tyranny and slavery suggest that Britain’s behavior is easy to explain.
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What type of language does Tan use in this passage?

A
formal English
B
informal English
C
both formal and informal English
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What type of language would you use for this audience?

A
formal English
B
informal English
C
both formal and informal English
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Select two words that accurately describe Tan’s word choice in this passage.

A
conversational
B
humorous
C
playful
D
sophisticated
E
joyous
F
academic
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What type of language would you use for this audience?

A
formal English
B
informal English
C
both formal and informal English

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