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Which heading best exemplifies the format for an e-mail subject line?

A
Join the festivities on Earth Day.
B
Earth Day at the park . . .
C
The Earth Needs You!!
D
Remember last Earth Day?
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Read the sentences.The school board needs to represent a more diverse population.A student member should be elected to represent local youth.

A
however
B
therefore
C
nevertheless
D
because
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Read the claim.A student tutoring program should be established so that peers can help one another.

A
Honor Roll students could offer homework help to students with specific academic needs.
B
With careful student pairings, academics would improve and new friendships would form.
C
Last spring, nearly twenty percent of all geometry students visited the guidance center to find a tutor.
D
Families often complain about the cost of tutors, but a student-run program would be free.
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What are the components of a formal tone? Select three answers.

A
standard spelling
B
familiar slang terms
C
lively dialogue
D
a clear and direct purpose
E
appropriate transitions
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Which statement best describes the purpose of a conclusion in a persuasive letter?

A
The conclusion should restate the claim and describe the research.
B
The conclusion should summarize the claim and call readers to action.
C
The conclusion should emphasize the claim and cite literary sources.
D
The conclusion should rebut the claim and offer alternative solutions.
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Read the claim.Kennedy High School should offer club sports in addition to varsity athletics.

A
A student survey revealed that fifty percent of students expressed an interest in recreational sports.
B
Every student needs a way to feel like an important part of a high school community.
C
Kennedy High students would enjoy spending time with their friends in an active setting.
D
Students from other nearby high schools have suggested that club sports are popular.
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Which heading best exemplifies the format for an e-mail subject line?

A
Uniforms Are a Good Call for All!
B
Aren’t you tired of picking out clothes for school?
C
Consider a vote in favor of school uniforms.
D
Hey, let’s put an end to the trends . . .
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Which statement best defines ethos as a rhetorical device?

A
Ethos appeals to readers’ sense of reason.
B
Ethos appeals to readers’ emotions or sentiments.
C
Ethos promotes the credibility or character of the speaker.
D
Ethos promotes the kindness or compassion of the speaker.
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Read the persuasive conclusion.Bike paths should be added to Main Street to encourage commuters and establish a bike-friendly community downtown. The wide, unpaved shoulders of the road promise an easy transition to paved paths, and the employees of three local businesses have voiced an interest in biking to work.

A
Bike around your neighborhood to hone your skills for a longer ride.
B
Main Street is a busy thoroughfare, but there is ample space for bike lanes.
C
A decreased use of cars during commuting hours would improve air quality.
D
Contact your town council representative to voice your support for bike paths.
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Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim?

A
The local school board is not aware of students’ opinions on current issues.
B
The school board should include a student member to represent youths’ opinions.
C
When the school board establishes new policies, they affect youth every day.
D
When the school board determines its priorities, many people voice opinions.

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