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How does situational irony best contribute to satire?

A
Situational irony may amuse, which is the main purpose of satire.
B
Satire makes use of situational irony to point out ideal patterns of behavior.
C
Situational irony highlights the difference between what people say and what they believe.
D
Satire relies on situational irony to expose the difference between society’s beliefs and reality.
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Which excerpt from "The Storyteller” best supports the theme that the purpose of stories is to entertain?

A
“‘It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,’ she said stiffly.”
B
“‘Why weren’t there any sheep?’ came the inevitable question arising out of that answer. “The aunt permitted herself a smile, which might almost have been described as a grin.”
C
“A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching.”
D
“‘At any rate,’ said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, ‘I kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do.’”
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Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller.""Why weren't there any flowers?”"Because the pigs had eaten them all,” said the bachelor promptly. "The gardeners had told the Prince that you couldn't have pigs and flowers, so he decided to have pigs and no flowers.”There was a murmur of approval at the excellence of the Prince's decision; so many people would have decided the other way.

A
They are curious about what is in the garden.
B
They are pleased to learn that the prince chooses pigs over flowers.
C
They interrupt the bachelor just as much as they interrupt their aunt.
D
They sometimes interrupt because they like the story they are being told.
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Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller.”"You don’t seem to be a success as a storyteller,” said the bachelor suddenly from his corner.The aunt bristled in instant defense at this unexpected attack."It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,” she said stiffly."I don’t agree with you,” said the bachelor."Perhaps you would like to tell them a story,” was the aunt’s retort."Tell us a story,” demanded the bigger of the small girls."Once upon a time,” began the bachelor, "there was a little girl called Bertha, who was extraordinarily good.”The children’s momentarily-aroused interest began at once to flicker; all stories seemed dreadfully alike, no matter who told them.

A
The aunt wants the bachelor to tell a good story, but he does not.
B
The bachelor fears that the children will not like his story, but they do.
C
The bigger girl does not expect the bachelor to tell a story, but he does.
D
The aunt does not expect the bachelor to tell a story, but he does.
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How does characterization support satire? Select three options.

A
It pokes fun at characters by placing them in extreme situations.
B
It makes fun of human weaknesses through humorous characters.
C
It exposes human flaws by exaggerating characters’ weaknesses.
D
It reveals a gap between belief and reality by making characters unaware of their weaknesses.
E
It ridicules socially acceptable behavior by showing how characters’ good intentions backfire.
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Atoms of iron (Fe) form metallic bonds with other iron atoms. How are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds?

A
A few valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
B
Many valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
C
Electrons are transferred from the iron atoms to atoms in the air.
D
Electrons are transferred to the iron atoms from atoms in the air.
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Formaldehyde is an organic compound. Each molecule includes two hydrogen (H) atoms, one oxygen (O) atom, and one carbon (C) atom. Below are the dot structures for each of these elements.Which diagram shows how the covalent bonds most likely form in a formaldehyde molecule?

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A
Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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Which is the only element in group 1 on the periodic table that forms covalent bonds?

A
hydrogen
B
lithium
C
potassium
D
sodium
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Which type of reaction is Mg + S → MgS?

A
polymerization
B
synthesis
C
replacement
D
decomposition
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A
synthesis
B
polymerization
C
decomposition
D
oxidation
E
replacement
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What is produced during the replacement reaction of Cu(NO3)2 and Zn?

A
ZnNO3 + Cu
B
Zn + Cu(NO3)2
C
ZnCu + 2NO3
D
Zn(NO3)2 + Cu
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Lars is balancing equations with his study group. He is unsure about one equation because each member of the study group came up with a different answer. Which is the proper way to balance the equation Ca(OH)2 + H3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + H2O?

A
Ca(OH)2 + H3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + 6H2O
B
3Ca(OH)2 + 2H3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + 6H2O
C
3Ca(OH)2 + 2H3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + 3H2O
D
Ca(OH)2 + 2H3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + 6H2O
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The element sulfur (S) is most likely to form covalent bonds with the element

A
helium (He).
B
magnesium (Mg).
C
zinc (Zn).
D
oxygen (O).

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