1. If you were writing a brief profile of Rosa Parks explaining why you admire her, which of the following sentences would make the best thesis statement?
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus.
Rosa Parks's refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Many people believe that Rosa Parks was a great woman.***
Rosa Parks showed the county how one act of courage can make a difference.
(Now it could be D because C might not be considered a full thesis statement but for now I'll stick with my answer as C)
2. The sound device of alliteration involves repetition of which of the following?
A) Vowel sounds
B) Consonant sounds
C) Both vowels and consonants***
D) Whole lines of poetry
3. which of the following parenthetical citations is placed and punctuated correctly.
A the only casualty on lewis and clark's trip died from appendicitis (Davis 104).
B. (Davis, 104) Kenneth Davis explains that the only casualty on lewis and clark's trip died from appendicitis.
C The only casualty on Lewis and Clark's trip died from appendicitis.(Davis 104)***
D The only casualty on Lewis and Clark's trip (Davis 104) died from appendicitis.
4. Choose the topic that best limits the broad subject music.
A. Famous pianist
B. Modern rap music
C. History of the harmonica
D. History of the star spangled banner***
Because its a specific song
5. Which of the following is the most negative connotation of the word absconded?
A. left***
B. exited
C. fled
D. departed