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"A commercial with clowns advertising the Fun Daze Amusement Park."

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"a novel about a young orphaned boy who is raised by a cranky old man who learns the boy has a secret no one ever imagined."

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"a story about three women from three different generations learning to live together; they work together in a yogurt shop."

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"a speech written about the negative effects of distracted driving; urging students to pledge "NO TEXTING" while driving."

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"a public service message notifying residents of the changes in waste management collection"

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"a video of an EEG monitoring study"

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"a song expressing the emotional roller coaster of a young couple"

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"an essay describing the latest methods of archaeological excavations in Veracruz, Mexico"

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"an editorial citing the benefits of massage therapy for seniors; encouraging all seniors to visit a certified massage therapist"

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"a brochure for parents explaining the online attendance and grading procedures."

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