Which sentence best summarizes what the author is doing in paragraph 6?

Countering claims that college is always the right decision

In general, how does the author present his argument?

Logical appeals in response to common counterclaims

To what audience is the author appealing to in the introduction?

readers old enough to remember shop class

Which statement best explains the purpose of the author's questions at the end of paragraph 8?

He implies vocational schools are a worthwhile investment

What is the purpose of the author's rhetorical questions in paragraph 5?

To question a common practice and set up the counterclaim

In paragraph 7, how do the underlined words contribute to the passage?

By organizing and developing a counterclaim

Which reason best explains why the author uses repetition and alliteration in this paragraph?

To emphasize the extreme diversity in learners' skills

What counterclaim is the author acknowledging in paragraph 9?

Vocational training limits higher education opportunities

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1
Which sentence best summarizes what the author is doing in paragraph 6?
Using logic to show the benefits of a four-year college
Using logic to show the causes of college dropout
Countering claims that school doesn't prepare us for college
Countering claims that college is always the right decision
2
In general, how does the author present his argument?
Logical appeals in response to his nostalgia for shop class
Logical appeals in response to common counterclaims
Emotional appeals to common counterclaims
Intros facts followed by vocation school success stories
3
To what audience is the author appealing to in the introduction?
readers old enough to remember shop class
all American educators
all American high school students
readers who are invested in reading, writing and math
4
Which statement best explains the purpose of the author's questions at the end of paragraph 8?
To realize the value of investing in college preparation
He implies vocational schools are a worthwhile investment
He dismisses the value of investing in vocational schools
Highlights the indecisive conclusion on vocational schools
5
How would you describe the author's tone in the final paragraph?
optimistic
concerned
cynical
critical
6
What is the purpose of the author's rhetorical questions in paragraph 5?
Ro make readers question their own education
To make sure the readers are paying attention
To make reader's question the harm of vocational school
To question a common practice and set up the counterclaim
7
In paragraph 7, how do the underlined words contribute to the passage?
By organizing and developing thesis
By organizing and developing a counterclaim
By creating a pattern of cause and effect
By distinguishing between fact and opinion
8
Which reason best explains why the author uses repetition and alliteration in this paragraph?
To emphasize the extreme diversity in learners' skills
To emphasize how pointless traditional courses are
To emphasize how schools can meet a wide range of students
To emphasize how schools use classic courses to fail kids
9
In paragraphs 3 & 4, which words most clearly identify the tone toward "tracking"?
socio-economic status, perfectly respectable, prep
remedial, restricted, backlash
mainstream, aptitude, shifted
ability,core, path
10
What counterclaim is the author acknowledging in paragraph 9?
Vocational training limits students' financial successes
Vocational training limits job opporuntities
Vocational training is a cycle of multiple careers
Vocational training limits higher education opportunities
11
Which word below best defines "ubiquitous"?
out-dated
challenging
everywhere
irrelevant
12
As it is used in paragraph 9, what is the meaning of "demise"?
elimination
relevance
construction
prosperity

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