The sentence "Have you ever heard of the theory of evolution or studied it in school?" in Passage 1 is best described as a(n)—
thesis statement.
attention-getter.
example.
acknowledgement of a counterclaim.
All three essays are examples of—
formal writing.
informal writing.
arguments.
characterization.
Which of the following are examples in Passage 2, in the author’s opinion, of William Jennings Bryan’s negative qualities? Select all that apply.
his religious sincerity
his lack of interest in reading
his impassive expression
his love for the common people
Why does the author of Passage 1 consider Clarence Darrow "clever"?
She respects his commitment to science.
She believes his plan to bring expert witnesses to the stand was genius even though the judge eventually barred them from testifying.
She believes his decision to put Bryan on the stand was creative and effective.
She respects his refusal to take Bryan’s dogma at face value.
The purpose of Passage 1 is to—
educate readers about the Scopes Monkey Trial and encourage them to think about the issues it raised.
convince readers to embrace the theory of evolution.
scare readers about the negative potential of scientific advancement.
convince readers that expert witnesses should never be barred from testifying.
