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  1. Holly Sklar begins by quoting the CIA World Factbook, an almanac published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency that contains information about countries of the world. How does this source affect her ethos?

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    Questions: - Holly Sklar begins by quoting the CIA World Factbook, an almanac published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency that contains information about countries of the world. How does this source affect her ethos?
  2. What is the effect of the many statistics that Sklar includes in her short piece? Which of them do you find most compelling or startling?

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    Questions: - What is the effect of the many statistics that Sklar includes in her short piece? Which of them do you find most compelling or startling?
  3. Paragraph 13 consists of two sentences, the first of which delivers objective, factual information. In the second sentence, Sklar makes implications. What are they? How do they support her argument?

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    Questions: - Paragraph 13 consists of two sentences, the first of which delivers objective, factual information. In the second sentence, Sklar makes implications. What are they? How do they support her argument?
  4. In paragraphs 20 and 21, Sklar juxtaposes tax cuts with budget cuts. What, according to her, are their relative effects?

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    Questions: - In paragraphs 20 and 21, Sklar juxtaposes tax cuts with budget cuts. What, according to her, are their relative effects?
  5. Writing in 2005, Sklar concludes, “the gulf between the rich and the rest of America will continue to widen, weakening our economy and our democracy.” Was she correct in her assessment? Explain.

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    Questions: - Writing in 2005, Sklar concludes, “the gulf between the rich and the rest of America will continue to widen, weakening our economy and our democracy.” Was she correct in her assessment? Explain.