HSA 2007 English Item 28print

HSA 2007 English Item 28

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Read the essay “Down with the Forests.” Then answer the following:

Which of these statements best explains the effect of repeating the word paper throughout the essay?

  1. It simplifies the vocabulary.
  2. It emphasizes the essay’s main idea.
  3. It highlights the benefits of clear-cutting forests.
  4. It stresses the author’s anger toward the lumber industry.

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