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10th Semester 2 Final Exam Review Terms
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What is the central idea?
Crows are intelligent birds.
Crows use cars to break walnuts.
Bird brain is a compliment because all birds are smart.
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Text structure is:
how a book is made.
when the author builds the text.
how information is organized in a text.
what is happening in the story.
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What is author's purpose?
The meaning of life
To explain and teach
The reason an author writes a text
The way an author speaks to the audience
4
In order to write a successful argument, you must use ... to support claims
Opinions
Audience
Evidence
Purpose
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What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
Educate
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What is diction?
a big book
word choice
the way a person speaks
words that explain where someone is from
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Always make sure to disprove the ... argument.
Opposing
Appeals
Evidence
Audience
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What is omniscient point of view?
type of 3rd person- narrator knows all thoughts and feelings
type of second person p.o.v. author talks directly to reader
type of 1st person-person is in the story
type of 3rd person-narrator tells what characters see & hear
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Why do authors use similes and metaphors?
To be funny.
To make the story longer and use many words.
To help the reader imagine the scene.
To confuse the reader.
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The author's purpose for writing this is to...
To explain about the beaches in Hawaii and how they help us.
To entertain the reader with stories of a Hawaiian vacation.
To inform the reader about beaches in Hawaii.
To describe the beaches of Hawaii.
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What is the text structure?
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Sequence
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How is this image an example of satire?
Reveals how happy parents and children are with cell phones
Shows how parenting styles have improved over time because of technology
Supports parents tucking their children into bed at night
Points out a change in what comforts children with the advancement of tech
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How is this image an example of satire?
Criticizes the government for a lack of diversity in schools
Supports children reading more books on different subjects
Picks on children's responses to an extended school year
Shows that ghosts and vampires are more interesting to children
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How is this image an example of satire?
Shows a lack of appreciation for nature and too much focus on technology
It picks on the art style of the original picture because it is ugly
Supports using color and a cartoon style to grab a reader's attention
It criticizes the use of the word "Goodnight"
15
You should
always
include what in informative writing?
Facts
All of the above
Details
Information
16
Identify the point of view.
third person limited
second person
third person omniscient
first person
17
Use the photo to make an inference...
She is hot and is calling the electric company
She is calling in sick to work
She is calling someone to say goodnight
She is tired but love to talk on the phone
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Which of these is a simile?
It is as clean as a whistle
He is a night owl
Life is a rollercoaster
The pale pink rose was beautiful
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What is argument-synthesis writing?
The kind of argument that synthesizes
The kind of synthesis that is an argument
A combination of ideas from a single source
A written argument incorporating several sources of differing views
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Identify the point of view.
third person limited
first person
third person omniscient
second person
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What is a simile?
Words that help to create an image for the reader/listener
An over exaggeration of something
A comparison between two things without using like, as, or than
A comparison between two things using like, as, or than
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What is tone?
the audience's feelings about a topic
the author's word choice
the way a person speaks
the author's feelings about a topic
23
What is the central idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
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What is the central idea?
No ship can survive being hit by an iceberg.
The Titanic's crew caused it to sink.
No ship is totally unsinkable.
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When planning an argument, you must first choose your ...
Claim
Evidence
Pose
Audience
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Explain this metaphor:
You are my sunshine.
You are a star in the sky.
You are special to me.
You are hot and bright.
You are wearing yellow.
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What text structure is used in this text?
chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
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For synthesis writing, the author
needs to look up the word "synthesis" before next week's exam
shows how different authors' works relate to a common topic
stares blankly at a computer cursor and the infinite white empty page
writes nonstop for a set amount of time
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What is point of view?
the narrator who is telling a story
the way a person views the world
the perspective of how a story is being told
the way a story is created
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What is a Claim?
An opinion backed by evidence
An opinion backed with no evidence
An educated guess
A statement of faith
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Which of the following means the same as "Central Idea"?
Main Idea
The Point of View of the Narrator
The Focus of the Main Character
Supporting Details
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What is the text structure?
Compare/Contrast
Sequence
Description
Cause/Effect
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What is Satire?
An extreme exaggeration
methods a writer uses to reveal a character's values, feelings, goals, etc.
A writer’s attitude or feelings regarding the subject being discussed
Writing that ridicules with the intent of improving the world
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What is the central idea?
Australian football players are tougher than American player
American and Australian football are different games.
American football is boring compared to Australian football.
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A claim that can be made from this ad is...
Crest toothpaste is better than other toothpastes.
Crest 3D white toothpaste will make your smile super white.
Crest 3D white toothpaste is a great value.
Brunettes are prettier than blondes.
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Identify the point of view.
third person limited
second person
third person omniscient
first person
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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
to describe a scene
to give directions in order
to explain an idea
to convince a reader of your opinion
38
First person point of view uses...
Us vs. Them
He, she, they
I, me
You
39
What type of text structure is the below passage?
cause and effect
order and sequence
problem and solution
description
40
Explain this metaphor:
Marco thinks he is the class clown.
Marco is interrupting class with jokes.
Marco is wearing make up and a red nose.
Marco juggles and does tricks in class.
Marco works for a circus.
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What text structure is used in this text?
chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
42
What is another name for a narrative?
a long biography
a short story
a poem
the person who narrates
43
What is a claim that can be made from this ad?
Volvo is a beautiful car.
Volvo is a good car.
Volvo is a great family car.
Volvo is a great value for the money.
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Identify the point of view.
third person omniscient
third person limited
second person
first person
45
It is likely that: (make an inference)
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
The snow turned to rain.
46
Complete this simile:
He walked as slow as a
________.
snail
car
cheetah
person
47
Which text structure is this?
cause-effect
problem-solution
comparison
chronology
48
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
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What is dialogue?
The conversation between characters in a work of literature
When two unlike things are compared using like or as
The central or dominating idea
The sequence of events in a story
50
What is a theme?
a moral/lesson
a hint about the future
a rhetorical device
the main idea/central idea of a text
51
To identify Point of View you must do what?
Count the number of characters in the story.
Look at pronouns used in the text.
Use the word "I."
Look at the dialogue.
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How is this image an example of satire?
Criticizes using fantasy characters to compare oneself as a beauty standard
Supports using phones with selfie sticks for selfies
Argues against wearing an all black outfit
Mocking the use of cell phones and selfies
53
The author's purpose for writing the following is...
To entertain the reader with a recipe for a yummy pasta.
To inform about a recipe for tomato vegetable pasta.
To explain how to make a pasta recipe.
To describe tomato vegetable pasta.
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What does it mean to infer?
to make an assumption based on evidence
to make a guess
to go into a room
to explain in great detail
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What is a claim?
None of the above
It is when you state your opinion.
The attention grabber.
A quotation.
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It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
57
What is the central idea?
Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department.
Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.
Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philedelphia.
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How do you know if a phrase is a metaphor?
It contains a person, place, or thing.
It makes something that is not human seem human.
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
It compares by saying something is something else.
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Explain this simile:
Those two friends are like peas in a pod.
They are very similar.
They are dressed in a pea costume.
They are small, green veggies.
They are in a green case.
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How do you know if a phrase is a simile?
It compares by saying something is something else.
It makes something that is not human seem human.
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
It contains a person, place, or thing.
