Nursing Elites

1. When students study character development, setting, and plot, what are they studying?

• A. Word analysis
• B. Points of view
• C. Literary analysis of fictional texts
• D. Fluency

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When students study character development, setting, and plot, they are engaging in the analysis of fictional texts. These elements are central to understanding the narrative and how various literary devices are used to convey meaning. Word analysis (choice A) focuses on the study of individual words, which is different from analyzing the broader aspects of a text like character development, setting, and plot. Points of view (choice B) refer to the perspective from which a story is told, which is not the same as studying character development, setting, and plot. Fluency (choice D) pertains to the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression, and is not directly related to the analysis of fictional texts.

2. What is the main idea of this passage?

• A. Studying a foreign language will help graduating students find jobs after high school.
• B. Studying a foreign language should be a mandatory requirement for high school graduation.
• C. Studying a foreign language helps students gain an understanding of other cultures.
• D. Studying a foreign language is essential if a student hopes to get into college.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main idea of the passage is that studying a foreign language should be a compulsory requirement for high school graduation. This is emphasized due to its increasing importance for the global economy, college acceptance rates, and job market competitiveness. The passage argues for states to amend their requirements to reflect this necessity, highlighting the benefits of studying a foreign language. Choice A is incorrect because while the passage mentions job market competitiveness, the main focus is on the requirement for high school graduation. Choice C is incorrect as while understanding other cultures is a benefit of studying a foreign language, it is not the primary message of the passage. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not solely focus on the necessity of studying a foreign language for college acceptance; rather, it advocates for its inclusion as a high school graduation requirement.

3. Which of the following statements represents the central idea of this passage?

• A. Self-improvement classes teach work-related skills.
• B. Attendance is voluntary for self-improvement classes.
• C. Many different kinds of self-improvement classes are available.
• D. Cooking is one type of self-improvement classes.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The central idea of the passage is that there are many different kinds of self-improvement classes available. The passage discusses various topics such as cooking, yoga, language learning, and computer skills, emphasizing the range of options for self-improvement classes. This choice captures the main theme of the passage focusing on the diversity of available classes for personal development.

4. In a lesson on mass media, a teacher is showing commercials and analyzing their hidden messages. Which of the following is an example of a commercial that claims professional authority not supported by evidence?

• A. A commercial selling pain relief featuring a professional basketball player who says he uses the product
• B. A commercial for cold medicine narrated by a man in a doctor's coat
• C. A commercial for a new toy showing footage of children playing happily with it
• D. A commercial for a prepared food with testimonials by real consumers

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The commercial for cold medicine narrated by a man in a doctor's coat is the correct answer. This commercial claims professional authority without providing any evidence of the narrator's credentials. While the man may appear to be a doctor with his coat, there is no proof that he is actually a medical professional or that the product is recommended by experts. This lack of evidence can mislead consumers by giving the product an air of legitimacy and credibility without factual support. Choices A, C, and D do not fit the criteria as they involve a professional athlete endorsing a product, children enjoying a toy, and real consumers providing testimonials respectively.

5. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?

• A. The start of the revolution
• B. American march from the sea
• C. The full armies face off
• D. In the state of Massachusetts

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage outlines significant events in Clara Barton's life, starting from her birth in Massachusetts, moving to Washington D.C., her humanitarian work during the Civil War, and her later efforts in Europe and with the Red Cross. The most accurate subtitle for this passage would be 'The start of the revolution,' as it refers to the beginning and progression of Barton's revolutionary work in humanitarian aid and establishing the American branch of the International Red Cross Organization. The other choices are not suitable subtitles as they do not encompass the breadth of Barton's impactful life events described in the passage.

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