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(LC) Which of the following words suggests a point of view? (4 points)

(6.03, LC) In writing, the word diction means (3 points)

(6.12, LC) Which of these is not a feature of parallel structure? (3 points)

(6.09, LC) You are working on your conclusion, but you’re having trouble challenging your readers. Which of the following strategies will help you with that? (3 points)

(6.04, 6.05, MC) Read the following poem and then respond to the question below: “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” By Emily Dickinson I’m Nobody! Who are you?Are you – Nobody – too?Then there’s a pair of us!Don’t tell! they’d advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody!How public – like a Frog – To tell one’s name – the livelong June – To an admiring Bog! In this poem, Emily Dickinson expresses the importance of being “Nobody.” In a paragraph of four to six sentences, explain how the poet feels about being “Nobody” and use specific examples from the poem to support your interpretation. (9 points)

(6.09, LC) You are working on your conclusion, but you’re having trouble signaling closure. Which of the following strategies will help you with that? (3 points)

(6.03, LC) In writing, the word synonym means the (3 points)

(5.05, LC) When Donald uses an idea, quotation, or summary from a source in his research and he does not cite the source, that is called (3 points)

(5.04, MC) You are working on a research project in which you must present a speech on the societal impact of modern media (such as music, movies, etc.). Which of the following sources would be considered most credible for this project? (3 points)

(5.01, 5.03, 5.06, LC) Because the zookeeper let Jeff pet the giraffe’s neck, Jeff told his friends that all giraffes were friendly to people. This statement is a logical fallacy called (3 points)