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In the following paragraph, what does the word "kinesthetic" mean?

The dance instructor emphasized the importance of kinesthetic awareness, urging the students to feel every movement in their muscles and joints. By focusing on these senses, the dancers improved their fluidity and grace, moving as though they were one with the music.

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relating to one's sense of sight

relating to the author's attitude toward the text

relating to the sense of movement and action

relating to the atmosphere in the text

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In the following paragraph, which sentence BEST demonstrates the use of situational irony?

Thomas had spent weeks preparing for his big presentation at work, convinced that it would finally earn him the promotion he had been eyeing for months. He meticulously rehearsed his speech, double-checked his data, and even bought a new suit for the occasion. However, when the day of the presentation arrived, a sudden power outage left the entire office in darkness, canceling all activities for the day. Feeling frustrated, Thomas shook his head at the situation, realizing that sometimes even the best-laid plans could go awry.

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"Thomas had spent weeks preparing for his big presentation at work, convinced that it would finally earn him the promotion he had been eyeing for months."

"He meticulously rehearsed his speech, double-checked his data, and even bought a new suit for the occasion."

"However, when the day of the presentation arrived, a sudden power outage left the entire office in darkness, canceling all activities for the day."

"Feeling frustrated, Thomas shook his head at the situation, realizing that sometimes even the best-laid plans could go awry."
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In the following paragraph, which sentence BEST demonstrates the use of dramatic irony?

Julia eagerly prepared a surprise birthday party for her best friend, Lily. She decorated the living room with streamers and balloons, hiding behind the couch with a big smile. Little did she know, Lily had overheard Julia talking about the party days earlier and was now secretly planning her own surprise. As Julia waited in anticipation, Lily quietly slipped into the house with a cake, ready to turn the tables on her unsuspecting friend.

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"Julia eagerly prepared a surprise birthday party for her best friend, Lily."

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"She decorated the living room with streamers and balloons, hiding behind the couch with a big smile."

"Little did she know, Lily had overheard Julia talking about the party days earlier and was now secretly planning her own surprise."

"As Julia waited in anticipation, Lily quietly slipped into the house with a cake, ready to turn the tables on her unsuspecting friend.
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In the following paragraph, which sentence BEST shows the author's use of nuance to create a sense of underlying tension?

Samantha walked into the dimly lit room, her heart pounding in her chest. The faint aroma of vanilla candles filled the air, mingling with the soft murmur of voices. She scanned the room, noticing the worn furniture and the delicate paintings on the walls. Despite the warmth of the setting, an uneasiness lingered, hinting at unspoken words and unresolved conflicts.

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"Samantha walked into the dimly lit room, her heart pounding in her chest."

"The faint aroma of vanilla candles filled the air, mingling with the soft murmur of voices."

"She scanned the room, noticing the worn furniture and the delicate paintings on the walls."

"Despite the warmth of the setting, an uneasiness lingered, hinting at unspoken words and unresolved conflicts"

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In the following paragraph, which sentence BEST shows the author's use of imagery?

Mark sat on the porch, enjoying the quiet evening. The sky was painted in hues of pink and orange as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the neighborhood. He thought about the events of the day, feeling content with his accomplishments. The gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the oak tree nearby, creating a soft, whispering sound. It was a peaceful moment, a brief respite from his usually busy liffe.

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"Mark sat in the porch, enjoying the quiet evening."

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"The sky was painted in hues of pink and orange as the sun began to set, casting a warm

glow over the neighborhood."

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"He thought about the events of the day, feeling confent with his accomplishments."

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"It was a peaceful moment, a brief respite from his usually busy life
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The word "kinesthetic" in the paragraph refers to "relating to the sense of movement and action."
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The sentence that BEST demonstrates the use of situational irony is:

"However, when the day of the presentation arrived, a sudden power outage left the entire office in darkness, canceling all activities for the day."

This illustrates situational irony because Thomas prepared extensively for the presentation in hopes of achieving a promotion, but an unexpected event (the power outage) completely undermined his efforts.
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The sentence that BEST demonstrates the use of dramatic irony is:

"Little did she know, Lily had overheard Julia talking about the party days earlier and was now secretly planning her own surprise."

This sentence illustrates dramatic irony because the audience knows something that Julia does not: that Lily is already aware of the party and is planning her own surprise, creating tension and anticipation in the situation.
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The sentence that BEST shows the author's use of nuance to create a sense of underlying tension is:

"Despite the warmth of the setting, an uneasiness lingered, hinting at unspoken words and unresolved conflicts."

This sentence contrasts the warm, inviting elements of the setting with the underlying tension, effectively illustrating the complexity of the atmosphere and suggesting deeper issues at play.
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The sentence that BEST shows the author's use of imagery is:

"The sky was painted in hues of pink and orange as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the neighborhood."

This sentence creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind, using descriptive language to evoke the beauty of the sunset and the warm atmosphere of the evening.

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