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The Language of Power and Submission / 108
The Language of Language and Literature / 115
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The Language of Judgment / 118
The Language of Extremism and Exaggeration / 121
The Language of Care and Restraint / 122
The Language of Freedom / 125
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Organize Your Thoughts / 267
Write the Essay / 270
Sample Essay / 277
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CHAPTER 7 The SAT Math Test: The Heart of Algebra 279
Working with Expressions / 281
Working with Linear Equations / 296
Working with Inequalities and Absolute Values / 307 D
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