The first step you should take when writing a persuasive essay is to

a. form a thesis statement.

b. perform research.

c. generate questions.

d. select a topic.

What message does the narrator communicate by describing the death of his father? a. that he believes the race riots are ultimately a good thing b. that he will never forgive white people c. that his feelings on race are conflicted d.

What is a metaphor? Can you give some examples?

In the poem "Sympathy", the caged bird's song is a song of joy.

Read the following sentence: My daughter is a strong fan of the latest Top 40 pop singers. Which of the following replacements for "strong" would give the sentence a more negative connotation? A. Eager B. Overzealous C. Enthusiastic D. Passionate

Detining Skills What is an accurate definition of a skill? O something specific a person wants to achieve in the future O a natural ability a person is born with O an ability a person has created through learning and experience O a subject a person

What does vicarious mean?

Which is the best example of manipulating an audience through media? A. Playing sinister music while interviewing a celebrity B. Criticizing a professional athlete without providing reasons C. Starting a web form for a discussion about a new app D.

Which of the following is NOT a valid theme statement? Select one: The old ways are the best ways after all. Our lives are essentially meaningless. The loss of innocence of a ten-year old child.

What does Della's action of cutting her hair to buy Jim a gift reveal about her character and her relationship with Jim? What does it show about Della's conflicts, motivations, and traits?

Which of the following did not contribute to low Chicano graduation rates? A. Students wanted the same jobs their parents had. B. Students moved frequently due to their parents jobs. C. Students spoke little to no English. D.