When writing a claim you need to take a stance on a particular issue. In this case the issue is whether or not "standardized tests are the proper measuring sticks for student performance." This stance should be the first part of your claim. Then follow it up with "because..." and your three reasons.
For example, Standardized tests are a proper measuring stick for student performance because they can test a student's knowledge on a wide range of subjects, they are the same for everyone, and they are an accurate indicator of how well a student will do in their future studies especially for fields like medicine and law.
"Wider still, and wider, shall thy bounds be set;" if this refers to the British Empire I believe it means that it is commenting on the expanding boundaries of this Empire as new lands are conquered and turned into colonies. At one time, Britain had far flung colonies in Africa, Asia and also the 13 colonies and Canada before the independence movements of the late 18th century in America and also 20th century in Africa. In other words, at one time the world was colonized by primarily the Spanish, the Portuguese and the British and the colonies had to supply the raw materials to the colonizers and were an appendage of the big powers.
The correct answer should be <span>by invoking their muse
The muse is a source of inspiration. If you look at Iliad, he starts by saying "Sing, O, Goddess", where he mentions the muse as a goddess because she is the one who enabled him to tell the story with her inspiration. This is quite common in ancient Greek Epics. The Greek gods are however mentioned later and are often the central part of all epics, aside from heroes since usually the course of things is that they made a mess between each other and the people are the ones who have to suffer the consequences.</span>
Answer:. To establish credibility with the interviewee
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