Question

In a work of fiction, which plot stage introduces main characters, setting, and initial conflicts?

A.
climax
B.
falling action
C.
rising action
D.
exposition

Answer 1

D. exposition

Answer 2

Which sentence presents a claim that is supported in the excerpt?

excerpt from Remarks by the President on Promoting Community Broadband
by Barack Obama

When I first came into office and we were trying to make sure that we prevented a Great Depression but also start building some foundations for long-term growth, we built or improved more than 113,000 miles of network infrastructure throughout the country. . . .

But—and this is why I’m here—we’ve still got a lot of work to do. Right now, about 45 million Americans cannot purchase next-generation broadband. And that next generation of broadband creates connections that are six or seven times faster than today’s basic speeds. And by the way, only about half of rural Americans can log on at that super-fast rate.

Answer 3

The claim supported in the excerpt is: "about 45 million Americans cannot purchase next-generation broadband."

Answer 4

In the second paragraph, what type of evidence does the writer use to support her claim?

A.
the results of an experiment
B.
quotations from students
C.
a chain of logical reasoning
D.
a testimonial from a principal

Answer 5

The type of evidence the writer uses to support her claim in the second paragraph is C. a chain of logical reasoning.