In previewing a magazine what is likely to be the first step you take
a) scan through the magazine from to front
b) note the title of the magazine
c) scan through the magazine to see illustrator catches your eye
d) check out the table of contents

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

[v]ast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . which satirical element is most dominant in the passage above?

Can you describe the word chalk without saying the words chalk or chalky? (type your own definition of the word.)