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		<phrase isaudiomp3="1" mp3="../MEDIA/1.0.mp3"></phrase>
		<question isaudiomp3="1" rationale="0" picture="images/question1.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/1.mp3" exercise_type="" questionmode="" choicemode="" answerbankid="" answerbankmode="" rationalemode="" playonload="" mp3speed="" ttsspeed="" passage="1" show_passage="" show_passage_audioplayer="" passage_audio_type="" showvideo="" video="" enable_audio_recorder="" recorder_mode=""><![CDATA[Read the sentence from the section "Tips For Writing Your Speech."<br><br>    Don't be confrontational in your argument.<br><br>The word "confrontational" has a negative connotation. Which phrase from the section BEST emphasizes that connotation? ]]></question>
		<saythis><![CDATA[Read the sentence from the section "Tips For Writing Your Speech."      Don't be confrontational in your argument.  The word "confrontational" has a negative connotation. Which phrase from the section BEST emphasizes that connotation?]]></saythis>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c1.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/1.1.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/correct.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/1.1.jpg" rationale="Correct." value="1" choicesay="put down the other side"><![CDATA[put down the other side]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c2.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/1.2.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/1.2.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="just convince your audience"><![CDATA[just convince your audience]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c3.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/1.3.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/1.3.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="it might seem simplistic"><![CDATA[it might seem simplistic]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c4.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/1.4.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/1.4.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="hearing as opposed to reading"><![CDATA[hearing as opposed to reading]]></answer>
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	<question>
		<phrase isaudiomp3="1" mp3="../MEDIA/2.0.mp3"></phrase>
		<question isaudiomp3="1" rationale="0" picture="images/question2.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/2.mp3" exercise_type="" questionmode="" choicemode="" answerbankid="" answerbankmode="" rationalemode="" playonload="" mp3speed="" ttsspeed="" passage="1" show_passage="" show_passage_audioplayer="" passage_audio_type="" showvideo="" video="" enable_audio_recorder="" recorder_mode=""><![CDATA[Which selection from the article BEST reflects that tone? ]]></question>
		<saythis><![CDATA[Which selection from the article BEST reflects that tone?]]></saythis>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c1.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/2.1.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/correct.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/2.1.jpg" rationale="Correct." value="1" choicesay="First youll need to select a side on a controversial topic then you will write a speech to explain your side and convince the audience to agree with you"><![CDATA[First, you'll need to select a side on a controversial topic, then you will write a speech to explain your side and convince the audience to agree with you.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c2.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/2.2.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/2.2.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="Bad moods caused by morning chaos will affect your workday performance If you skip breakfast to buy time youre making a harmful health decision"><![CDATA[Bad moods caused by morning chaos will affect your workday performance. If you skip breakfast to buy time, you're making a harmful health decision.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c3.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/2.3.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/2.3.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="Finally you must make sure to write a clear final sentence or passage to keep yourself from stammering at the end or fading off in an awkward moment"><![CDATA[Finally, you must make sure to write a clear final sentence or passage to keep yourself from stammering at the end or fading off in an awkward moment.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c4.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/2.4.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/2.4.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="If you follow my guidelines and make the effort to get up a little bit earlier every day you reap rewards in your home and on your report card"><![CDATA[If you follow my guidelines and make the effort to get up a little bit earlier every day, you reap rewards in your home and on your report card.]]></answer>
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	<question>
		<phrase isaudiomp3="1" mp3="../MEDIA/3.0.mp3"></phrase>
		<question isaudiomp3="1" rationale="0" picture="images/question3.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/3.mp3" exercise_type="" questionmode="" choicemode="" answerbankid="" answerbankmode="" rationalemode="" playonload="" mp3speed="" ttsspeed="" passage="1" show_passage="" show_passage_audioplayer="" passage_audio_type="" showvideo="" video="" enable_audio_recorder="" recorder_mode=""><![CDATA[Read the following selection from the section "Writing The Text."<br><br>    We all like to sleep. I know it's hard to get up some mornings, but I can assure you that the reward is well worth the effort.<br><br>Which of the following explains how the author uses rhetoric to help construct the overall argument? ]]></question>
		<saythis><![CDATA[Read the following selection from the section "Writing The Text."      We all like to sleep. I know it's hard to get up some mornings, but I can assure you that the reward is well worth the effort.  Which of the following explains how the author uses rhetoric to help construct the overall argument?]]></saythis>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c1.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/3.1.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/correct.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/3.1.jpg" rationale="Correct." value="1" choicesay="The author expresses familiarity with the struggles of the audience to relate to them and gain credibility"><![CDATA[The author expresses familiarity with the struggles of the audience to relate to them and gain credibility.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c2.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/3.2.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/3.2.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="The author attempts to inspire the audience by describing past experiences he or she overcame"><![CDATA[The author attempts to inspire the audience by describing past experiences he or she overcame.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c3.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/3.3.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/3.3.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="The author shares personal experiences with the audience to help them to feel more comfortable"><![CDATA[The author shares personal experiences with the audience to help them to feel more comfortable.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c4.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/3.4.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/3.4.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="The author invites audience participation by promising to reward their efforts"><![CDATA[The author invites audience participation by promising to reward their efforts.]]></answer>
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	<question>
		<phrase isaudiomp3="1" mp3="../MEDIA/4.0.mp3"></phrase>
		<question isaudiomp3="1" rationale="0" picture="images/question4.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/4.mp3" exercise_type="" questionmode="" choicemode="" answerbankid="" answerbankmode="" rationalemode="" playonload="" mp3speed="" ttsspeed="" passage="1" show_passage="" show_passage_audioplayer="" passage_audio_type="" showvideo="" video="" enable_audio_recorder="" recorder_mode=""><![CDATA[The author MOSTLY uses an informal and casual tone.<br><br>In which of the following details from the article does the author use a more assertive tone? ]]></question>
		<saythis><![CDATA[The author MOSTLY uses an informal and casual tone.  In which of the following details from the article does the author use a more assertive tone?]]></saythis>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c1.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/4.1.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/correct.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/4.1.jpg" rationale="Correct." value="1" choicesay="Dont overwhelm your audience with confusing numbers Dont complicate your speech by going outside the standard three points format"><![CDATA[Don't overwhelm your audience with confusing numbers. Don't complicate your speech by going outside the standard "three points" format.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c2.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/4.2.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/4.2.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="Your goal will be to persuade classmates to get themselves out of bed an hour earlier every morning"><![CDATA[Your goal will be to persuade classmates to get themselves out of bed an hour earlier every morning.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c3.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/4.3.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/4.3.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="You can improve your mood and your school performance by adding more time to your morning schedule"><![CDATA[You can improve your mood and your school performance by adding more time to your morning schedule.]]></answer>
		<answer isaudiomp3="1" picture="images/c4.jpg" mp3="../MEDIA/4.4.mp3" isrationalemp3="1" rationalemp3="../MEDIA/incorrect.mp3" rationaleimage="images/rationale/4.4.jpg" rationale="Incorrect." value="0" choicesay="This can be a little tricky You dont want to sound repetitive but you do need to repeat Just find a way to reword the same main points"><![CDATA[This can be a little tricky. You don't want to sound repetitive, but you do need to repeat! Just find a way to re-word the same main points.]]></answer>
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