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(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)

(5.03, 6.02 MC) Read the following speech excerpt and then select the correct answer to the question below: President George W. Bush’s speech to the troops on the USS Abraham LincolnOur mission continues. Al-Qaida is wounded, not destroyed. The scattered cells of the terrorist network still operate in many nations, and we know from daily intelligence that they continue to plot against free people. The proliferation of deadly weapons remains a serious danger. The enemies of freedom are not idle, and neither are we. Our government has taken unprecedented measures to defend the homeland – and we will continue to hunt down the enemy before he can strike. The war on terror is not over, yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide. No act of the terrorists will change our purpose, or weaken our resolve, or alter their fate. Their cause is lost. Free nations will press on to victory. Other nations in history have fought in foreign lands and remained to occupy and exploit. Americans, following a battle, want nothing more than to return home. And that is your direction tonight. After service in the Afghan and Iraqi theaters of war – after 100,000 miles, on the longest carrier deployment in recent history – you are homeward bound. Some of you will see new family members for the first time – 150 babies were born while their fathers were on the Lincoln. Your families are proud of you, and your nation will welcome you. Why does this part of the speech end with “Your families are proud of you, and your nation will welcome you”? (3 points)

(4.04, 4.05 MC) Read the following speech excerpt and then select the correct answer to the question below: President George W. Bush’s speech to the troops on the USS Abraham LincolnThe war on terror is not over, yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide. No act of the terrorists will change our purpose, or weaken our resolve, or alter their fate. Their cause is lost. Free nations will press on to victory. Which topic best relates to the central idea in this part of the speech? (3 points)

(6.04, 6.05, MC) Read the following poem and then select the correct answer 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! The use of the phrase admiring Bog reveals the poet thinks that being well known is (3 points)

(5.01, 5.02, MC) Read the following excerpt from a student’s essay: The speaker uses structure and figurative language to conclude his speech effectively. “Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important.” He said this at the beginning of his conclusion. He wants to keep the audience focused on the purpose of his speech. Which revision effectively incorporates a signaling phrase to transition from the idea to the quotation? (3 points)

(5.13, LC) Read the sentence below: Unwittingly, she received change at the grocery store that contained a counterfiet dollar. Which word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly? (3 points)

(4.03, 6.02, 6.03, MC) Read the following excerpt and pay close attention to the words the author uses: In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world. In a paragraph of four to six sentences, identify three words or phrases with positive connotations and explain how these words influence the paragraph. Be sure to specifically answer the following questions in your response: What images or ideas are associated with each word? How do these words influence the meaning and tone of this passage? Use proper spelling and grammar in your response. (9 points)

(4.04, 4.05 HC) Read the following speech excerpt and then select the correct answer to the question below: President George W. Bush’s speech to the troops on the USS Abraham LincolnOur mission continues. Al-Qaida is wounded, not destroyed. The scattered cells of the terrorist network still operate in many nations, and we know from daily intelligence that they continue to plot against free people. The proliferation of deadly weapons remains a serious danger. The enemies of freedom are not idle, and neither are we. Our government has taken unprecedented measures to defend the homeland – and we will continue to hunt down the enemy before he can strike. The war on terror is not over, yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide. No act of the terrorists will change our purpose, or weaken our resolve, or alter their fate. Their cause is lost. Free nations will press on to victory. Other nations in history have fought in foreign lands and remained to occupy and exploit. Americans, following a battle, want nothing more than to return home. And that is your direction tonight. After service in the Afghan and Iraqi theaters of war – after 100,000 miles, on the longest carrier deployment in recent history – you are homeward bound. Some of you will see new family members for the first time – 150 babies were born while their fathers were on the Lincoln. Your families are proud of you, and your nation will welcome you. How does the sentence “Free nations will press on to victory” relate to the central idea of the speech? (3 points)

(5.13, LC) Read the sentence below: The gymnasium is equiped with the proper weightlifting apparatus for competitions. Which word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly? (3 points)