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Evaluating The Power of Mass Media and Social Media — Unit test Answers

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Read the passage.(1) State leaders must ensure the safety of all citizens by stopping the construction of landfills. (2) Piles of garbage in an area close to homes can cause harmful diseases. (3) My uncle lived very close to a landfill and recently became very ill. (4) I am certain that many of his neighbors have also suffered due to the harmful nature of the landfill.

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The reason is logically sound, because the writer is expressing a fact that has been proven.
B
The reason is logically sound, because the writer validates the reason with empirical evidence.
C
The reason is not logically sound, because the writer does not include strong factual evidence.
D
The reason is not logically sound, because the writer does not connect the reason to the claim.
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Angeline is preparing an oral presentation about the need for an alternative to the town landfill. What is the best technique or strategy she can use to motivate and inspire her audience to take action?

A
She can speak respectfully in order to persuade her audience to take action.
B
She can use repetition in her conclusion to emphasize her request to take action.
C
She can use words that appeal to the logic of taking action, rather than to emotions.
D
She can speak loudly to convince her audience of the importance of taking action.
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Read the two passages about school uniforms.Passage 1"What should I wear today? Will this help me fit in?” If we listen to recent studies, which reveal the impact that school uniforms have, our children no longer have to ask themselves those questions. Uniforms decrease fighting. Uniforms decrease drug use. Uniforms decrease vandalism. There is no other possible solution to fix our schools.Passage 2When schools introduce uniforms, students become complacent, no longer interested in individuality. When schools introduce uniforms, schools lose their identities, blending in to look the same as other schools. When schools introduce uniforms, what is the true cost? The unfortunate answer will come as no surprise.

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Both passages use rhetorical questions and repetition.
B
Both passages use parallelism and understatements.
C
Passage 1 uses tricolon and an overstatement, while passage 2 uses anaphora and a rhetorical question.
D
Passage 1 uses an understatement and rhetorical questions, while passage 2 uses an overstatement and an allusion.
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Examine the public service ad.

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parents
B
children
C
government officials
D
car manufacturers
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You have been asked to create a multimedia presentation about the dangers of texting and driving. You have chosen the photo below as the final visual aid for your presentation.

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“Think about what you are doing!”
B
“Use both hands when steering a car!”
C
“Do you understand your local driving laws?”
D
“Is this text more important than your life?”
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Read the passage.Social media is here to stay. No amount of complaining by a generation who cannot even turn on a computer will change the fact that we live in a social media world. Increasing access to social media for people who are unfamiliar with it or afraid of using it should be the first step toward making the playing field a bit more even for everyone.

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My hope is that our generation can be the generation to create a path to social media success.
B
Unless everyone in the U.S. including our grandparents can successfully use social media, we will be left behind.
C
Not everyone needs to have the same passion for social media, but access is nonetheless important.
D
Success for beginners, through access, will lead to a more aware and active community of users.
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Read the passage.The salaries of athletes who take part in professional sports are well earned and well deserved. These athletes benefit more than just fans like me. In a recent survey, 92 percent of children stated that they viewed at least one athlete as a role model; 75 percent go on to state that they learn about fair play and sportsmanship from professional athletes. While not all athletes exhibit sportsmanship, most kids focus on athletes with admirable traits, since 76 percent of children surveyed agree that it is never okay to taunt an opponent.

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The author presents empirical evidence, then uses logical evidence to highlight the connection between the data and the claim.
B
The author focuses on logical evidence, then uses anecdotal evidence to share children’s viewpoints.
C
The author uses primarily anecdotal evidence, as a fan of professional athletes to provide support.
D
The author employs empirical, logical, and anecdotal evidence equally to support the claim with data, common sense, and a short narrative.
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Study the image.

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emotional appeal
B
ethical appeal
C
logical appeal
D
multimodal appeal
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Which rhetorical devices does President Trump use in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
Trump uses tricolon in sentence 1.
B
Trump uses an allusion in sentence 2.
C
Trump uses overstatement in sentence 5.
D
Trump uses tricolon in sentence 7.
E
Trump uses repetition in sentences 6 and 7.
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Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about the risk to farmers using standard farming methods such as pesticides, as compared to organic farming techniques. Use research and evidence to support your opinion. Use persuasive techniques and a variety of visual aids in your presentation.

A
a quote from a farmer discussing the difficult process of applying chemicals
B
a chart showing how commonly used chemicals negatively affect farmers' health
C
a map showing the number and locations of organic farms around the country
D
a photo of people enjoying fruits and vegetables grown on an organic farm
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Which image would be the best choice for convincing a middle school audience to clean up litter on a local waterway?

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A photo of a close up of water rippling over stones in a pond.
Option A
B
A photo of 2 older boys gathering water samples on a beach.
Option B
C
A photo of 2 kids holding garbage bags and picking up litter in a forest.
Option C
D
An illustration of a clean stream surrounded by meadows, trees, and mountains.
Option D
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Mary wants to write an email to thank her team for doing extra work while she was out of the office. Which opening statement would be most appropriate?

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“Thanks for your help while I was out. Much appreciated.”
B
“Thank you for your dedicated work while I was out of the office.”
C
“I really appreciate your help while I was out of the office!!!”
D
“You guys rock! You must know that you are the BEST team ever!”
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Which statements best describe this advertisement? Select three options.

A
The evidence and facts appeal to logic.
B
The image appeals to feelings and emotions.
C
The target audience is pet-store owners.
D
The target audience is potential pet owners.
E
It promotes one method of animal adoption.
F
It encourages the use of social media.
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Read the formal letter below, and then answer the question.255 Maple StreetBillings, Montana 31587March 8, 2019Ms. Taryn Mitchell456 Circle CanyonBoston, Massachusetts 53912Dear Ms. Mitchell:I am writing to ask about your upcoming robotics conference in Billings. I understand that you sometimes hire volunteers. I have enclosed my resume and a list of references for your consideration.As you will see, my course of study is related to the topic of robotics. In addition, I have experience as a volunteer for a local technology company. I believe I have many of the skills you are looking for in volunteers.Sincerely,Pat Williams

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to request information about the conference
B
to offer suggestions about topics for the conference
C
to explain how the conference would benefit the writer
D
to apply for a position to work at the conference
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Why might a public service campaign about recycling include a video game like this one? Select two options.

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to reach a young audience
B
to reinforce computer skills
C
to attract high-tech sponsors
D
to help fund new recycling programs
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to teach players about recycling
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Read the formal email, and then answer the question.Subject: HiDear Classmates,If you are interested in learning more about the Sunrise Club, please come to our first meeting on Tuesday, April 4, at 8:00 a.m. in Room 217. We will get to know one another and learn about the new club. I look forward to meeting you!Sincerely,Richie Moreno

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The closing should not be included.
B
The names of the recipients are not included.
C
Formal language is not used consistently.
D
The subject line does not identify the purpose.
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Examine the public service ads.This first ad is from 1917.This second ad is an excerpt of a poster from the US Department of Agriculture’s website. The brightly colored text is hyperlinked to other websites.

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The first ad appeals to logic, while the second appeals to ethics.
B
The first ad relies on the print medium, while the second is interactive.
C
The first ad targets food manufacturers, while the second targets school personnel.
D
The first ad targets communities in poverty, while the second targets wealthy ones.
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Eva wants to apply for a summer job teaching swimming lessons. She loves kids and has experience as a lifeguard. Which writing tasks would be most helpful for finding work she enjoys? Select three options.writing a resume outlining her qualificationscompleting applications at summer day campskeeping an online blog of her swimming activitieswriting a cover letter stating her experience as a babysitterwriting a short story about a child’s first experience in the water

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writing a resume outlining her qualifications
B
completing applications at summer day camps
C
keeping an online blog of her swimming activities
D
writing a cover letter stating her experience as a babysitter
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writing a short story about a child’s first experience in the water

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