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A)

Use the speech excerpt to answer the question.

Which evidence included in the second paragraph is least relevant to the speaker’s argument?

(1 point)
Responses

Having a vote is a faster process than judging individual contest entries.
Having a vote is a faster process than judging individual contest entries.

And finally, our neighboring town of Westmont also named its library by a vote.
And finally, our neighboring town of Westmont also named its library by a vote.

A higher percentage of people approved of building names compared to instances where names were decided through contests.
A higher percentage of people approved of building names compared to instances where names were decided through contests.

Citizens reported that they felt the process was fairer.
Citizens reported that they felt the process was fairer.
Question 3
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

It’s time to combat climate change. It’s time for legislators to make laws that reduce greenhouse gases. It’s time for large corporations to implement changes that reduce carbon emissions. It’s time to save our planet.
What rhetorical technique is used in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

allusion
allusion

anaphora
anaphora

epiphora
epiphora

simile
simile
Question 4
A)Decide whether each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style when giving a speech to an audience.(2 points)
Ineffective Effective
ends sentences with a rising tone

speaks in declarative sentences

shifting gaze across the audience while speaking

using filler statements such as “like” or “I mean”

Question 5
A)Select the correct answer from each list.(1 point)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Carefully chosen visuals can affect a presentation by Carefully chosen visuals can affect a presentation by Response Container 1 important points important points and supporting the and supporting the Response Container 2 of the speech of the speech.

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Sure! Here’s how you can answer the questions based on the provided excerpts and prompts:

Question 1: Which evidence included in the second paragraph is least relevant to the speaker’s argument?

  • Response: Having a vote is a faster process than judging individual contest entries.

Question 2: What rhetorical technique is used in the passage about combating climate change?

  • Response: anaphora

Question 3: Decide whether each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style when giving a speech to an audience.

  • Ineffective: ends sentences with a rising tone
  • Effective: speaks in declarative sentences
  • Effective: shifting gaze across the audience while speaking
  • Ineffective: using filler statements such as “like” or “I mean”

Question 4: Select the correct answer from each list.

  • Response Container 1: important points
  • Response Container 2: of the speech

So the completed response would read: "Carefully chosen visuals can affect a presentation by important points and supporting the of the speech."