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In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, a thesis statement must

A
show how the theme is developed in both works.
B
sum up all of the major points.
C
compare and contrast the theme in both works.
D
clearly explain the essay’s topic and viewpoint.
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Read the paragraph from a student’s literary essay comparing two different works.(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. Which best describes this paragraph?

A
the introduction to the essay
B
a body paragraph of the essay
C
the thesis of the essay
D
the conclusion of the essay
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Read the sentence.Many American writers, lots of times, talk about the topic of American personality.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
American poets, novelists, and writers often write about American identity.
B
American writers often write about the topic of being American.
C
American authors often write about the topic of American identity.
D
American writers often write about how to be an American.
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Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”I’ve packed my galoshesand three packets of tomato seeds. Denise calls themlove apples. My father says where we’re goingthey won’t grow. Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” She’s so busy taking Junior’s picture, she doesn’t notice me and Keeks. “Hey, Michele, Keeks. You guys want gum?” “But you speak English!”“Yeah,” my brother says, “we’re Mericans.”Which of the statements best describes both excerpts?

A
The speaker in Okita’s poem uses the tomato, a food native to the Americas, to highlight the speaker’s American identity, while the speaker in “Mericans” uses the English language to give her characters an American identity
B
The writers use bleak imagery to convey the sense of isolation they feel from their respective cultures.
C
The speaker of Okita’s poem feels a sense of loss at the prospect of being moved from her home, while the speaker of Cisneros’s short story longs to leave her current location and return to the United States.
D
Both speakers frequently refer to their cultural identities, which they strongly prefer over an American identity.
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In a subject-by-subject comparative essay, each body paragraph must

A
present a separate viewpoint of the topic.
B
support the thesis statement.
C
rely on few supportive details.
D
depend on opinion rather than fact.
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Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”I have always felt funny using chopsticksand my favorite food is hot dogs. Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren’t supposed to wear shorts.Which best describes the common idea in the excerpts?

A
Both refer to the speaker’s sense of loss.
B
Both have a tone of disapproval.
C
Both reference American stereotypes.
D
Both suggest imminent change.
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Read the paragraph from a student’s essay comparing Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” and Dwight Okita’s “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. Which is the best thesis statement for the entire essay?

A
While the speaker of Okita’s poem feels strongly about her identity as an American citizen, the speaker of Cisneros’s short story identifies more closely with her Mexican family.
B
Both Okita’s poem and Cisneros’s short story show that people can feel tension between their cultural heritage and American identity due to racism and discrimination.
C
The family members in Cisneros’s and Okita’s works play a significant role in the lives of both narrators as they contemplate their place in hostile environments.
D
Cisneros and Okita rely on imagery to convey their ideas about American identity.
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Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”If it helps any, I will tell youI have always felt funny using chopsticksand my favorite food is hot dogs.Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” We cannot spend our allowance on fried cookies or Familia Burrón comic books or those clear cone-shaped suckers that make everything look like a rainbow when you look through them.Which theme best describes the two excerpts?

A
Traditional foods do not bring families together.
B
Sharing special foods with family is an American tradition.
C
Young people frequently resist trying foods of cultures different than their own.
D
Culture is frequently linked to traditional foods.
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Which best describes the overall themes of Okita’s “In Response to Executive Order 9066” and Cisneros’s “Mericans”?

A
Individuals often face discrimination because of their appearances, especially during war time.
B
Physical appearances are more significant than cultural heritage in determining nationality.
C
People can feel tension between their cultural heritage and American identity due to racism and discrimination.
D
Many older immigrants find it difficult to discover their identities within the culturally varied American landscape.
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Read the sentence.The poem is about the way Japanese Americans were relocated.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The poet talks about how Japanese people were forced to move to internment camps.
B
The poem addresses the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps.
C
Mainly the poem is about the putting of Japanese people into internment camps during the war.
D
Japanese Americans were put into internment camps, and the poem talks about that.
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Read the paragraph from a student’s literary essay comparing two different works.(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. Which best describes this paragraph?

A
the introduction to the essay
B
a body paragraph of the essay
C
the thesis of the essay
D
the conclusion of the essay
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Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”I have always felt funny using chopsticksand my favorite food is hot dogs. Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren’t supposed to wear shorts.Which best describes the common idea in the excerpts?

A
Both refer to the speaker’s sense of loss.
B
Both have a tone of disapproval.
C
Both reference American stereotypes.
D
Both suggest imminent change.
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Read the sentence.The speaker of Okita’s poem likes to eat American things like hot dogs.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The speaker of the poem prefers Japanese food to American food.
B
The narrator of the poem likes hot dogs, which are considered a typical American food.
C
The poem’s narrator likes to eat junk food and hot dogs, just like most kids.
D
The speaker of the poem likes to eat American foods, not Japanese foods.
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Read the paragraph from a student’s literary essay comparing two different works.(1) Sandra Cisneros’s “Mericans” is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling between her cultural heritage and American identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother “awful,” and seems to resent the woman’s strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family’s church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States. This paragraph supports the idea that Micaela

A
wishes her heritage was different because she has difficulty relating to her grandmother.
B
wants to find her own unique identity that is separate from her brother and her grandmother.
C
will never accept her Mexican roots because of her feelings toward her grandmother.
D
identifies with her Mexican heritage in a different way than her grandmother.
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A strong thesis statement must

A
incorporate as much information as possible.
B
offer an impartial opinion on any topic.
C
present a topic and the writer’s viewpoint.
D
include the writer’s viewpoint and supporting evidence.
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Read the sentence.The poem is about the way Japanese Americans were relocated.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The poet talks about how Japanese people were forced to move to internment camps.
B
The poem addresses the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps.
C
Mainly the poem is about the putting of Japanese people into internment camps during the war.
D
Japanese Americans were put into internment camps, and the poem talks about that.

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