Mc Questions For "Learning To Read"
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- The overall organization of this passage can be best described as:
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A. a chronological sequence of events
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B. a series of personal anecdotes
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C. a diatribe exposing racism in America, particularly in the education system
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D. an explanation of how the speaker gained an education
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E. a study of the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and their influence on History
Correct Answer
D. D. an explanation of how the speaker gained an educationExplanation
The passage explains how the speaker gained an education, detailing their experiences and struggles. It does not follow a chronological sequence of events, as it jumps back and forth in time. It also does not consist of personal anecdotes or a diatribe exposing racism in America. The passage briefly mentions the teachings of Elijah Muhammad but does not focus on them as a study or their influence on history. Therefore, the best description of the overall organization of the passage is that it is an explanation of how the speaker gained an education.Rate this question:
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2. What is Malcolm X's main purpose in describing the character "Bimbi" in par 4?
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A. to illustrate the speaker's competitive spirit
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B. to establish a motivation for the speaker's actions
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C. to contrast the speaker's own skills with those of a rival
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D. to indicate the importance of having a person to emulate
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E. to indicate the source of the speaker's knowledge
Correct Answer
B. B. to establish a motivation for the speaker's actionsExplanation
In paragraph 4, Malcolm X describes the character "Bimbi" as an intelligent and articulate speaker who captivates the audience with his words. By highlighting Bimbi's skills and abilities, the purpose is to establish a motivation for the speaker's actions. The speaker is inspired by Bimbi's ability to command attention and influence others through his words, which motivates the speaker to improve their own speaking skills and become a powerful orator like Bimbi. This motivation drives the speaker's actions and desire to become a skilled public speaker.Rate this question:
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3. Par 9 has which of the following: i:periodic sentence ii:cumulative sentence iii: inverted syntax
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A. I only
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B. II only
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C. III only
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D. II and III only
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E. I, II, and III
Correct Answer
B. B. II onlyExplanation
Par 9 has a cumulative sentence. A cumulative sentence is a sentence that starts with an independent clause and is followed by additional phrases or clauses that provide extra information or details. In this case, Par 9 likely has a sentence structure where the main idea is presented first, followed by additional information that expands on that idea.Rate this question:
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4. Par 11 contains all of the following EXCEPT:
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A. figurative language
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B. parallel syntax
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C. periodic sentence
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D. irony
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E. retrospective point of view
Correct Answer
B. B. parallel syntaxExplanation
Par 11 contains figurative language, periodic sentence, irony, and retrospective point of view, but it does not contain parallel syntax. Parallel syntax refers to the repetition of grammatical structures in a sentence or a paragraph. Since the paragraph does not exhibit this repetition, it can be concluded that parallel syntax is not present in Par 11.Rate this question:
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5. The principal symbolic movement of the excerpt is from:
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A. dullness to brilliance
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B. anger to compassion
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C. disbelief to faith
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D. denial to acceptance
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E. ignorance to knowledge
Correct Answer
E. E. ignorance to knowledgeExplanation
The excerpt suggests a shift in perspective or understanding from a state of ignorance to knowledge. This can be inferred from the context of the passage, which likely presents information or experiences that lead to a change in the narrator's awareness or understanding of a certain subject.Rate this question:
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6. Which of the following sentences establishes the theme of personal determination? I: "When I just skipped those words, of course, i really ended up with little idea of what the book said," (Paragraph 4.) II. "Over and over; aloud, to myself, I read my own handwriting." (Paragraph 8) III: "You couldn't have gotten me out of books with a wedge." (Paragraph 11)
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A. I only
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B. II only
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C. III only
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D. II and III only
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E. I, II, and III
Correct Answer
D. D. II and III onlyExplanation
The correct answer is D. II and III only. This is because both sentence II and III highlight the theme of personal determination. In sentence II, the speaker emphasizes their determination by repeatedly reading their own handwriting. In sentence III, the speaker expresses their strong attachment to books and their unwillingness to be separated from them, indicating their personal determination to continue reading. Sentence I, on the other hand, does not directly establish the theme of personal determination as it focuses more on the consequences of skipping words in a book.Rate this question:
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7. Which rhetorical mode is being used: I. cause/effect II: process analysis III: description
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A. I only
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B. I and II only
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C. II and III only
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D. III only
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E. I, II, and III
Correct Answer
E. E. I, II, and IIIExplanation
The correct answer is E. I, II, and III. This means that all three rhetorical modes - cause/effect, process analysis, and description - are being used in the given question.Rate this question:
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Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
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A. proud and prejudiced
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B. angry and ironic
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C. sincere and determined
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D. didactic and defensive
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E. serious and systematic
Correct Answer
E. E. serious and systematicExplanation
The passage is described as "serious and systematic" because it presents information in a straightforward and organized manner, without any emotional or biased language. The tone is serious, indicating that the topic being discussed is important and should be taken seriously. The passage also follows a systematic structure, presenting information in a logical and orderly way, which further supports the description of the tone as systematic.Rate this question:
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