When you have a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you use a semicolon. Which of these is correct?

The cat slept through the storm; the dog cowered under the bed.

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure?

Oli likes to go fishing, swimming, and mudding.

Which of these is NOT a good example of a hook?

"Let me explain to you why the banana slug is fascinating. Firstly..."

Which of these is NOT a good technique when forming an argument?

Restate and reword a claim from the text to help your central argument

What is the KEY DIFFERENCE between the main idea and theme?

main idea = what the book is mostly about. theme = the message or moral

In the sentence “The tiger crept on the grass”, which part is a prepositional phrase? Why?

“On the grass” - what was the tiger creeping on? The grass

Why is a counter claim important when it comes to writing an essay?

It shows that you understand both sides of the argument

According to basic grammar rules, what does an adverb do?

Provides context in a sentence by describing how/where something occurs.

What is the difference between persuasion and expository essays?

Persuasion uses logic and rhetoric while expository ONLY explains, Expository explains while persuasive can use emotional appeals

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1
When you have a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you use a semicolon. Which of these is correct?
Maria likes pizza; she bought a pie after school even though Ryan hates it.
The cat slept through the storm; the dog cowered under the bed.
Marlon ran away; although, Camille went to the arcade with Pablo.
Ethel likes horror movies; Tiffany enjoys rap music.
2
The last sentence of one paragraph should connect with the following paragraph's first sentence?
True
False
3
Which of the following is not an adjective?
Tedious
Gloomy
Happy
Linebacker
4
Which of the following is an example of parallel structure?
Oli likes to go fishing, swimming, and mudding.
Johnny enjoyed going to the movies as well as skating.
Dani enjoyed baking; her cookies always come out delicious.
Matthew hated kayaking as much as he hated calculus.
5
You begin a good paper by having a...
Rhetoric
Anecdote
Simile
Hook
6
Which of these are important sources to use as evidence for your paper's claim?
All the above
Relevant journals and articles
Audio and visual recordings related to the topic
The text itself (book, story. poem, film, etc.)
7
What is the MINIMUM amount of paragraphs for a good academic/expository essay?
8
5+
3-5
4-6
8
Which of these is NOT a good example of a hook?
"The polar ice caps that we grew up with are melting at an alarming rate.."
"Let me explain to you why the banana slug is fascinating. Firstly..."
"You're standing in a dark corridor and you sense something..."
"Everyone has their favorite ice cream flavors - some like chocolate..."
9
Which of these is NOT a good technique when forming an argument?
Outline and draft paragraphs to strengthen your essay
Read and re-read the texts and materials provided for your argument
Restate and reword a claim from the text to help your central argument
Gather as much evidence as possible to defend your argument
10
Punctuation marks that can be used in a variety of ways to add emphasis, create breaks, and connect ideas are...
Dashes (-)
Periods (.)
Semicolons (;)
Exclamation mark (!)
Question mark (?)
Brackets [ ]
11
What is the KEY DIFFERENCE between the main idea and theme?
Main idea = the author's voice; theme = allegories and writing style
Main idea = moral; Theme = summary of text
They're...the same thing...
main idea = what the book is mostly about. theme = the message or moral
12
Passive Voice = the most important thing or person becomes the subject of the sentence.
True
False
13
In the sentence “The tiger crept on the grass”, which part is a prepositional phrase? Why?
“Crept” - what the tiger was doing
“The tiger crept” - has a subject and a predicate
“On the grass” - what was the tiger creeping on? The grass
“Tiger”- it is the “main subject” of the sentence
14
Why is a counter claim important when it comes to writing an essay?
A counter argument adds creativity and strength when it comes to writing
A counter argument is not really important, it's just part of the essay
It shows that you understand both sides of the argument
Because that teaching lady told me so in 9th/10th grade
15
According to basic grammar rules, what does an adverb do?
Describes a person, place, thing, or idea.
A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
Provides context in a sentence by describing how/where something occurs.
A group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
A type of reasoning where the conclusion is gotten from two linked ideas.
Describes an action of a noun in a sentence.
16
What is the difference between persuasion and expository essays?
Persuasion uses scientific evidence while expository is used for literature
Persuasion uses logic and rhetoric while expository ONLY explains
Expository explains while persuasive can use emotional appeals
Both are basically the same type of essay
17
“I’m so bored I can literally feel myself aging” is an example of what?
Paradox
Alliteration
Satire
Irony
Metaphor
Hyperbole
18
Which of these is NOT an example of a rhetorical device?
Ethos/Pathos/Logos
Metaphor
Citation
Analogy
19
The following a CORRECT example of parallel structure: "The author wants not only fame, but money."
False
True
20
“The tree’s branches grabbed onto Gavin as he ran through the woods at night” is an example of ____.
Kairos
Motif
Symbolism
Syntax
Personification
Assonance

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