3) In the final paragraph, the author writes, "My wild, rough boys, who were often so rude thing embarrassed me in public, gradually became a different species." Which of the following
literary Devices are used in this quotation?
A. Literal expression, characterized by the use of a word or phrase in accordance with,
involving, or being its primary or strict meaning.
B. Figurative expression characterized by the use of a word or phrase that deviates in from its
primary or strict meaning. Figurative expression is used in order to give meaning to a word of
phrase that goes beyond its literal meaning.
C. Anagram, characterized by the jumbling of the syllables of a phrase or the individual letters
of a word to create a new word. Anagram is a form of wordplay that allows the writer to infuse
mystery and a fun into the writing so that the reader can decipher the actual word on his or her
own and discover enhanced depth of meaning.
D. Aphorism, characterized by the use of a concise statement that is made in a matter of fact
tone to state a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth.
Aphorisms are often adages, wise sayings and maxims aimed at imparting sense and wisdom.
E. Defamiliarization, characterized by the deliberate attempt to get the reader to see a
common thing from a new perspective.

Which statement best represents a claim? a.people who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege. b.the benefits of mandatory voting in the united states far outweigh the potential drawbacks. c.some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine. d. i would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.

Lesson 10: crossing borders: unit test “borders” 1.what does the mother’s refusal to state her nationality as canadian or american signify? a)that she resents governmental interference with her life b)that she identifies with neither country c)that she comes from somewhere else d)that she is stubborn and proud 4.the author’s chosen visual images,sensory details, and dialogue all convey a particular feeling in “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” thus feeling is known as: a)tone b)mood c)pathos 5.compare and contrast the poem “mexicans begin jogging” and the story “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” a)both are written about similar themes (immigration), but the story has a more serious mood than the poem b)both focus on mexican immigrants, but the story has a lighter tone than the poem. c)both main characters are afraid: diez is afraid of being caught smuggling people over the border, and soto is afraid of being caught working illegally. d)the tone in both selections is similar, but the subject matter differs slightly. 15. the tone of the poem “ka’ba” versus the tone of the poem “harlem ii” might be described as a)grateful vs ungrateful b)certain vs doubtful c) hurtful vs defeated d)safe vs dangerous

Read the following excerpt from the declaration of independence: when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. the history of the present king of great britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world. he has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. how do the authors of the declaration best use deductive reasoning to support the idea that the colonists have a right to form a new government? o a. they first establish the widely accepted belief that governments derive their power from the people. o o b. they list the colonists' grievances against the british monarchy, starting with the king's refusal to "assent to laws." o c. they first establish the idea that declaring one's intentions is a decent and expected measure. o d. they follow his initial statement by pointing out that the colonists do not take these measures lightly.