Question 1

When comparing and contrasting authors' arguments, it is important to identify key ______ and differences.

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similarities

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contradictions

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connections

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outcomes

Question 2

Authors may use different ______ to support their arguments.

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evidence

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feelings

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opinions

Question 3

One way to compare authors' arguments is to analyze their use of ______ and examples.

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statistics

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dialogue

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emotions

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humor

Question 4

When comparing and contrasting authors' arguments, readers should pay attention to the ______ of their claims.

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credibility

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quantity

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length

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complexity

Question 5

Authors often present a ______ statement or claim to convey their main argument.

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thesis ( thesis statement guides the reader on what to expect in the text and serves as the foundation for the author's argument.)

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setting

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character

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plot

Question 6

In order to effectively compare and contrast authors' arguments, readers should consider the ______ of their reasoning.

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logic

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emotion

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opinion

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creativity

Question 7

Authors may use ______ language to appeal to the emotions of their readers.

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persuasive

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formal

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technical

Question 8

When contrasting authors' arguments, readers should look for ______ in their perspectives.

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differences

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clarities

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similarities

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associations

Question 9

Authors often provide ______ to help readers understand complex ideas in their arguments.

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examples

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predictions

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questions

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definitions

Question 10

When comparing and contrasting authors' arguments, it is important to analyze their _____.

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evidence

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opinions

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predictions

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conclusions

Question 11

One way authors can strengthen their arguments is by acknowledging and addressing _____.

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counterarguments

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quotes

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similarities

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summaries

Question 12

Authors' arguments can be strengthened by providing relevant and credible ____ to support their claims.

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sources

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questions

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puzzles

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colors

Question 13

When analyzing authors' arguments, it is crucial to consider the ____ they use to convey their message.

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tone

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titles

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characters

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genres

Question 14

To effectively compare and contrast authors' arguments, students should pay attention to the ____ used to convey the main ideas.

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diction/ word choice/ language

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translations

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measurements

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calculations

Question 15

Authors often use _______ to summarize their main points and leave a lasting impression on readers.

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conclusions

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questions

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predictions

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explanations

Question 16

Authors may use ______ in their arguments to emphasize the significance of certain points and ideas.

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repetition

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addition

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division

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subtraction

Question 17

Which of the following best explains the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

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A simile is a type of metaphor.

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There is no difference between them.

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Both use 'like' or 'as' to compare things.

Question 18

What is a key similarity between a nonfiction book and a fiction book?

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Both can tell a story and convey themes.

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Nonfiction books are always true, while fiction books are always false.

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Nonfiction books cannot have characters.

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Fiction books have more pages than nonfiction books.

Question 19

What is one major difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, whereas nonrenewable resources cannot.

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Nonrenewable resources include solar and wind energy.

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Renewable resources are always more expensive than nonrenewable resources.

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Both types of resources can be used infinitely.

Question 20

How do a primary source and a secondary source differ?

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A primary source provides direct evidence from the time, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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Primary sources are always written documents.

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Secondary sources are more reliable than primary sources.

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Both sources present the same type of information.

Question 21

What is a key difference between poetry and prose?

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Poetry often uses structured verse and can employ rhyme, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs without a formal structure.

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Both poetry and prose have the same structure.

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Prose uses more metaphors than poetry.

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Poetry is always longer than prose.

Question 22

Which of the following statements accurately contrasts a cliche and an original phrase?

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A cliche is an overused expression that lacks originality, while an original phrase offers a unique perspective.

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Both are equally creative expressions.

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An original phrase is often a common saying.

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Cliches are always presented in poetry, while original phrases are used in novels.

Question 23

What is a significant similarity between an autobiography and a biography?

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Both tell the life story of a person.

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An autobiography is usually shorter than a biography.

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An autobiography is always fictional.

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Biographies are written by the subject themselves.

Question 24

How does a democratic government differ from a dictatorship?

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In a democracy, power is held by the people through voting, while in a dictatorship, power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group.

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Dictatorships encourage open debate and freedom of speech.

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Democratic governments always have a king.

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Both systems allow citizens to vote on every decision.

Question 25

What is a key similarity between mammals and reptiles?

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Both are vertebrates and have backbones.

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Both mammals and reptiles can fly.

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Mammals are cold-blooded, while reptiles are warm-blooded.

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Mammals lay eggs, while reptiles do not.

Question 26

What is a primary distinction between a hurricane and a tornado?

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Hurricanes are large, slow-moving storms formed over warm ocean waters, whereas tornadoes are smaller, rapidly rotating columns of air that can form from thunderstorms.

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Hurricanes always occur over land.

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Both are types of thunderstorms.

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Tornadoes can cover larger areas than hurricanes.

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