AnswersTPS EdX English Language Arts 11I, too, Am America: The Harlem Renaissance and Cultural Rebellion

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Which is the best main topic for his response essay?

A
a description of the advertising campaign’s target audience
B
an analysis of the impact of the advertising campaign
C
a summary of the goals of the Department of Education
D
an argument for why literacy is important
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Which line from Anthem best illustrates how the author uses a dystopian setting to develop a theme?

A
I stand here on the summit of the mountain.
B
My hands . . . My spirit . . . My sky . . . My forest . . . This earth of mine . . .
C
I know not if this earth on which I stand is the core of the universe or if it is but a speck of dust lost in eternity.
D
But such has been the story, for I have lived in the City of the damned, and I know what horror men permitted to be brought upon them.
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Which excerpt from Anthem best illustrates the theme that collectivism and group thinking limit man’s potential?

A
I look upon the history of men, which I have learned from the books, and I wonder.
B
I stand here on the summit of the mountain. I lift my head and I spread my arms.
C
Many words have been granted me, and some are wise, and some are false, but only three are holy: “I will it!”
D
What disaster took their reason away from men? What whip lashed them to their knees in shame and submission? The worship of the word “We.”
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. How does King support this claim in the rest of his letter?

A
by quoting Socrates and establishing historical precedent
B
by chronicling the history of violent tension throughout the South
C
by providing examples of recent nonviolent sit-ins
D
by presenting a visual image of a world in which equality reigns
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Which excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron" best illustrates irony?

A
Hazel had a perfectly average intelligence, which meant she couldn’t think about anything except in short bursts.
B
There were tears on Hazel’s cheeks, but she’d forgotten for the moment what they were about.
C
And she had to apologize at once for her voice, which was a very unfair voice for a woman to use. Her voice was a warm, luminous, timeless melody.
D
A buzzer sounded in George’s head. His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm.
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What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education ?

A
admission to public schools
B
shared entrances and water fountains
C
higher-quality teachers
D
advanced curriculum
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The speaker in "The Weary Blues" is most likely

A
a historian studying blues musicians.
B
an audience member at a blues show.
C
a contemporary blues critic.
D
a band member for a blues singer.
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Read the stanza from Allen Ginsberg’s "A Supermarket in California." In my hungry fatigue, and shopping for images, I went into the neon fruit supermarket, dreaming of your enumerations! Which statement best reflects the feeling conveyed in this stanza?

A
The superficial lighting and large market create a feeling of isolationism.
B
The oversized store and numerous visuals create a confused feeling.
C
The huge market and bright images create a feeling of being overwhelmed.
D
The colorful signage and fresh produce create an energetic feeling.
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Use the following definitions to answer the question. conscience: 1. (noun) the sense of right and wrong 2. (noun) inner thoughts conscious: 1. (adjective) aware 2. (noun) area of the mind aware of surroundings Which sentence contains correct word usage?

A
I was not conscious after my head hit the ground.
B
His conscious told him to tell the truth about the window.
C
Matilda's conscience mind focused on a lush forest.
D
The patient was conscience after surgery.
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Now, review the prompt for hints about the audience. Who will read your writing?

A
a general audience
B
literacy specialists
C
fellow students
D
only teachers

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