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Which statement best describes the effect of the words we and our?

A
It allows the reader to feel superior to Elizabethans.
B
It creates a personal connection by grouping the reader and the author together.
C
It creates an argumentative structure.
D
It persuades the reader to learn more about medicine.
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Second-person point of view: [___]

A
"Let’s say you want to go to one of the theaters"
B
"the Swan, the Rose, or the Globe"
C
"the Globe is twenty-sided"
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[___]

A
a concluding statement
B
a point about the topic
C
an explanation of the evidence
D
a topic sentence
E
evidence that supports the point
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Which statement is an evaluation of Mortimer’s writing style?

A
Using really academic language and second-person point of view is the best way to make a book about going back in time.
B
Mortimer’s use of academic language and the second-person point of view support his purpose of sharing information about Elizabethan England.
C
In The Time Traveler’s Guide to Elizabethan England, Mortimer uses academic language and second-person point of view.
D
The academic language and second-person point of view of Mortimer’s writing create an authoritative tone.
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In what ways is the evidence in this passage effective? Check all that apply.

A
It is relevant to the topic.
B
It supports the explanation of a point.
C
It repeats the topic sentence.
D
It provides a specific example.
E
It is a summary of a topic.
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How does the evidence most clearly support the point?

A
It gives an example of how modern and Elizabethan perspectives differ.
B
Its use of second-person point of view helps readers imagine Elizabethan England.
C
The term “striking” allows readers to envision the landscape.
D
Details like “open fields” allow modern readers to understand the Elizabethan perspective.
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Which concluding statement most effectively uses precise and domain-specific vocabulary?

A
Readers learn a lot about the topic because of the way that Mortimer uses words.
B
Mortimer’s tone and word choice create a style that allows readers to envision Elizabethan England.
C
By writing like he is speaking directly to us, Mortimer makes his story interesting to read.
D
Mortimer’s style supports his purpose of sharing information about a historical time period with readers.

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