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Which is an effective thesis?

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There are many bees in the world, such as the ones in your garden.
B
Bees are a crucial part of any thriving ecosystem, including your garden.
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While bees have some benefits, the buzzing around the garden gets annoying.
G
Generally speaking, bees are okay so long as they stay outside in the garden.
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Read the sentence.Alma plans to visit London and Paris, where her parents went on their first trip together as a married couple.

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It is a restrictive relative clause because it begins with a relative pronoun, has both a subject and a verb, and is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
B
It is a nonrestrictive relative clause because it begins with a relative pronoun, has both a subject and a verb, and is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
C
It is a restrictive relative clause because it begins with a relative pronoun, has both a subject and a verb, and is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
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It is a nonrestrictive relative clause because it begins with a relative pronoun, has both a subject and a verb, and is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
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When conducting research online for an essay, which tips should the researcher follow? Check all that apply.use broad keyword searchesthink about the smaller picturelook for reliable sourceskeep track of sourcesspecify relationships between keywords

A
use broad keyword searches
B
think about the smaller picture
C
look for reliable sources
D
keep track of sources
E
specify relationships between keywords
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Read the reflection from Kara’s narrative.1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that

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Watching him bravely tell the truth about what had really happened that day and how he had been the one responsible for the destruction of our neighbor’s award-winning flower garden, I realized that he knew he would likely face unpleasant consequences.
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I tried to imagine how difficult it must have been for someone so young to do something so courageous and what must have been going through his mind, but all I could think about was the punishment he would probably receive for doing the right thing.
A
Although my brother appeared to be acting bravely, I was certain he was tempted to do the wrong thing that day to avoid some sort of unpleasant punishment, and I thought for a second that he would change his mind at the last moment.
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My brother’s actions that day were very admirable, and I remember wondering how someone so young could do something like that, and then I wondered if I would do the same thing or something different just to avoid getting into unwanted trouble.
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Read the thesis.Foley artists are essential to the success of a film, since they create the sound effects that make the film’s setting believable to the audience.

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The thesis is effective because it covers a broad topic while maintaining an objective viewpoint.
T
The thesis is ineffective because it lacks clear transitions between the thoughts of the writer.
T
The thesis is effective because it contains a topic that is focused and a viewpoint that is clear.
T
The thesis is ineffective because it lacks proper citations and does not grab the reader’s attention.
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Which statement best describes why Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Declaration of Sentiments mirrors the language of the Declaration of Independance?

A
Stanton wants to encourage women to appreciate the freedoms that they enjoy in American society.
B
Stanton wants to acknowledge the efforts of American forefathers and the cooperation that prompted independence from Britain.
C
Stanton wants to promote an understanding of the American political system that allows men to vote for a representative government.
D
Stanton wants to emphasize the historical significance of the women’s movement and its potential for revolutionary change.
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best

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study of word origins.
c
collection of word meanings.
m
modern English dictionary.
m
modern literary study.
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restrictivenonrestrictiverelativeappositive

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restrictive
B
nonrestrictive
C
relative
D
appositive
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradua

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Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
V
Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
V
Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
V
Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.
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Read the sentence.Editing a film is similar to editing a novel: the editor puts together the pieces to create a wicked fun tale that you’d have to be nuts not to love, and also flows logically and smoothly.

a
a story that appeals to the audience
a
a tearjerker that’ll for sure grab the audience
a
a yarn that’s definitely gonna win awards
a
a film that is guaranteed to rock
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Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.But the whole business of slavery is an evil of the first magnitude, and a most horrible iniquity to traffic with slaves and souls of men; and an evil, sorry I am, that it still subsists, and more astonishing to think, that it is an iniquity committed amongst Christians, and contrary to all the genuine principles of Christianity, and yet carried on by men denominated thereby.Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.That s

B
Both men claim that good Christians and enlightened individuals will support the abolishment of slavery.
B
Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.
B
Both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-Christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral.
B
Both men call on the grace of God to help them make their arguments and to be heard.
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."Swift artfully uses language to convey the undeniable fact that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and "already devoured most of the parents" who would serve as "breeders."

A
Swift skillfully uses language to convey his belief that landlords have mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
B
Swift vividly describes how landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
C
Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as the country’s “breeders.”
D
Swift states the undeniable fact that landlords have cruelly mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."Swift’s skillful and abundant use of false premises to develop his argument was the most effective way to signal that he was writing a satire.

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objective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
B
objective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
C
subjective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
D
subjective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
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"a contradiction between what is said and what is really meant""a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is""the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society""the use of ridicule to emphasize a conflict between two ideas"

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"a contradiction between what is said and what is really meant"
B
"a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is"
C
"the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society"
D
"the use of ridicule to emphasize a conflict between two ideas"
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Read the sentence.Digestion is divided into four parts, ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.

A
add a colon after “divided”
B
add a colon after “is”
C
remove the comma after “absorption”
D
change the comma after “parts” to a colon

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