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Purpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror” — Unit test Answers

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Look at the excerpt from "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything.More to our purpose, we need to ask answerable questions for the eminently practical reason that if a question has no end, neither does the research. Pursuing an open-ended question can be a fool’s errand. So, to become a skilled researcher, step number one is learning how to craft the answerable question.______________To become a skilled researcher, step number one is learning how to craft the answerable question._______________Say you’re a reporter for a business magazine and your editor wants to run an article on computer executive compensation. The editor asks you to find out if computer executives are overpaid. This is a great idea for a magazine article. It would probably make for a nifty feature in any number of business and tech magazines.

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a sidebar
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a heading
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a callout
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a subtitle
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Which elements can a writer include in a well-written conclusion to a personal statement? Check all that apply.a list of the writer’s skills and accomplishmentsa meaningful restatement of the topic and purposea strong opinion backed up by supporting evidencea relevant connection between the topic and the storya reflection on the experiences discussed in the essay

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a list of the writer’s skills and accomplishments
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a meaningful restatement of the topic and purpose
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a strong opinion backed up by supporting evidence
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a relevant connection between the topic and the story
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a reflection on the experiences discussed in the essay
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What should a writer include in the introduction to a personal statement? Check all that apply.a clear topic of focusthe writer’s full namethe writer’s point of viewthe writer’s main complainta creative opening remark

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a clear topic of focus
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the writer’s full name
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the writer’s point of view
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the writer’s main complaint
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a creative opening remark
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Which genres are used in "The Leader in the Mirror"? Check all that apply. screenplaypoetrynovelessaye-mail

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screenplay
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poetry
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novel
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essay
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e-mail
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A genre is a(n)

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object with meaning.
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category of writing or speech.
C
reason for doing something.
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main idea within a text.
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Which excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers" best shows that the author’s purpose is to inform the reader?

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“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Megan Lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday.
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“All your life you’ve been asked what you want to do when you grow up,” says Steve Schneider . . .
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About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS . . .
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Everyone’s career path is different, and there is no “right” way to start a career.
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In a personal statement, a writer uses precise details to

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show the reader what the writer has to offer.
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impress the reader with the writer’s vocabulary.
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dazzle the reader with the writer’s choice of topic.
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explain to the reader any concerns the writer has.
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Which statement about Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror" is correct?

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Mora’s essay reports on a local speech she heard.
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Mora’s essay reports on education in El Paso.
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Although only a small number can read Mora’s essay, many listeners were able to attend the speech in person.
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Although only a small number personally attended Mora’s speech, many more people can access her written essay.
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Read the conclusion to a personal statement.In conclusion, my trips to the seashore have awakened an interest in marine biology. I am ready to move forward with my dream of becoming a marine biologist.

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Add a sentence to the ending that summarizes the writer’s topic.
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Add a sentence to the middle that reflects on the writer’s experiences.
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Revise the final sentence to have a different tone.
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Revise the first sentence to state a future goal.
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How do text features contribute to a text’s structure? Check all that apply.by offering supplemental informationby stating counterclaimsby providing organizationby offering a bibliographyby reinforcing ideas

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by offering supplemental information
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by stating counterclaims
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by providing organization
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by offering a bibliography
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by reinforcing ideas
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Read the excerpt from Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror."I hoped that most of the students were going to enroll in college. The confetti would be for their private celebrations, those solitary moments when they had passed a test that worried them, finished a difficult paper at 2 A.M., found a summer internship. Sometimes, even when no one else is around, it’s important to celebrate when we have struggled and succeeded—to sprinkle a little confetti on our own heads.Now read the excerpt from the article "Career Planning for High Schoolers."About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS: 42 percent in baccalaureate (4-year) colleges and 24 percent in 2-year schools. Of the remaining one-third of 2013 graduates, who opted not to go to college, 74 percent entered the labor force.College-bound high school graduates may not know it, but BLS data show that wages are usually higher, and unemployment rates lower, for people who continue their education after high school.

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The essay encourages students to celebrate small accomplishments during college, while the article uses facts and numbers to show how many students attend college.
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The essay uses facts and numbers to show the importance of attending college, while the article shares personal examples of students in college.
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The essay is written by someone who does not think college is important, while the article is written by someone who encourages college education.
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The essay is written by someone who encourages college education, while the article is written by someone who encourages students to enter the labor force.
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Read the graph.

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cashiers
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registered nurses
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waiters and waitresses
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customer service representatives
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Read the table of contents and sample page from a procedural text.

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shop on a budget.
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obtain a job as a chef.
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write a cookbook.
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become a better cook.
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Read the procedural text.The procedure for making homemade lemonade is quite easy. First, combine one cup of sugar with one cup of water. To make a simple syrup, heat the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved. Next, juice eight lemons. Then, combine the simple syrup, the lemon juice, and four cups of cold water in a pitcher. Enjoy your lemonade!Selma followed the process described in the text above. After tasting her lemonade, she decided it did not taste right.

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What can I add to this lemonade to try and make it taste better?
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Should I consider using a different lemonade recipe in the future?
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Does my mother use the same recipe to make her lemonade?
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Did I dissolve the sugar before adding the final three ingredients?

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