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1
I can include phrases like
"I believe"
in a formal, academic essay.
Only in my hook as personal anecdote (story).
No
Yes
My 6th grade teacher said I could and I like her better than you.
2
Premise 1:
Students who review before the EOC feel more prepared.
Premise 2:
You are a student reviewing before the EOC.
You already passed the EOC.
You will definitely earn a perfect score.
You don’t need to take the EOC.
You feel more prepared for the EOC.
3
Which rhetorical appeal is most clearly used when an author includes personal experience to build credibility?
Pathos
Logos
Repetition
Ethos
4
What does
in medias res
mean in narrative structure?
The story is told through letters
The story is told backwards
The story ends with a cliffhanger
The story begins in the middle of the action
5
In poetry, what is a
controlling image
?
A dominant metaphor or symbol that unifies the poem
A character’s internal conflict
The rhyme pattern used throughout
The moral of the poem
6
Which sentence contains an example of
figurative language
?
She walked her dog around the block.
His words cut deeper than a knife.
The cat sat on the windowsill.
The sun set at 8:15 p.m.
7
How might the syntax best be varied to imply a causal relationship between the sentences?
I have a wife and seven children, but I am going insane.
I have a wife and seven children, and I am going insane.
I have a wife and seven children, while I am going insane.
I have a wife and seven children, yet I am going insane.
8
What kind of essay requires a counterargument & rebuttal?
An argumentative essay
A narrative
A constructed response
An informational essay
9
Before the EOC, I should...
Eat a healthy, filling breakfast.
Charge my Chromebook.
Get enough sleep the night before.
Show up to school late.
10
What is a central belief of Transcendentalism?
True knowledge comes from religious institutions
Individuals should trust their intuition and connect with nature
Success is measured by material wealth
People should rely on government and tradition
11
Which is the
BEST
meaning of the word
ravages
as used in the sentence?
blooms
cautions
damages
thoughts
12
A central idea is the same as a plot summary.
False
True
13
What is the function of a
frame narrative
in literature?
To introduce a story within a story
To present events out of chronological order
To explain the author's purpose
To tell a story through images
14
Choose the word with the correct spelling and context meaning to BEST complete this sentence:
sight
cite
site
cyte
15
What word is a synonym for
drudgery
?
brain rot
chaos
unpleasantness
pleasure
16
Which of the following is a correct MLA in-text citation?
(Bradbury pg. 12).
(Bradbury 12)
(Bradbury, page 12, paragraph 5)
(Bradbury 12).
17
Which of the following BEST illustrates
verbal irony
?
A student says, “Oh great, another pop quiz,” while rolling their eyes
A fire station burns down
A character laughs during a funeral
A surprise party ends early
18
Which of the following is NOT required in an essay?
A Thesis Statement
A Conclusion Paragraph
A Rhyme Scheme
Evidence from both passages
19
I need to have my school-issued Chromebook to take the EOC.
False
True
20
Which sentence is written correctly?
The students were filled with dis-belief about the results.
It was an unusually-quiet evening.
She wore a blue-green sweater.
My mother is actually the exmayor of our town.
21
ID the problem:
The pharmacist made an accidental mistake when she filled the prescription.
spelling error
redundancy (wordiness)
punctuation error
run-on sentence
22
What is a logical fallacy?
An error in reasoning that weakens an argument
A statement that uses figurative language
A technique used to make an argument stronger
A well-supported claim
23
Which is the BEST meaning for
rich
as it is used in this sentence?
excessive
wealthy
interesting
murky
24
Which word or phrase would most logically go into the blank in this sentence?
and
because
while
so
25
If I have no author, how should I cite from the text?
With the title of the text
With the title of the text in quotation marks
With the passage number
With the name of the author you think it might be
26
What figurative device does Thoreau use to establish the tone of this passage?
hyperbole
personification
oxymoron
idiom
27
Which dictionary definition of amuse
BEST
fits its usage in this quotation?
to entertain
to make laugh
to charm
to understand
28
An objective summary includes your opinions about the events in the text.
False
True
29
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The students studied hard they wanted to pass the exam.
The students studied hard, they wanted to pass the exam.
The students studied hard; they wanted to pass the exam.
The students studied hard: and they wanted to pass the exam.
30
Which sentence is written using
formal
language?
You are out of your mind if you think I am flying in that!
Hey, could you yeet me a pencil so I can complete this form?
Samantha had a negative aura day at work.
I cannot believe it will take three hours to complete.
31
A thesis statement should clearly state the author’s argument or claim and preview the main points of the essay.
False
True
32
Choose a word or phrase that completes the statement using conventional language.
yelled in outrage
turned red with rage
crashed out
flipped out
33
What elements must you have in a constructed response?
A T.A.G.S. topic sentence
A concluding statement
Two I.C.E. Quotes
A Works Cited Page
34
My favorite activities are to run, to swim, and _______
to mountain-bike
biking in the mountains
to mountain bike
mountain biking
35
When including textual evidence from a passage or text I should....
Cite it
Explain its connection to the prompt
Drop it in there with no introduction.
Introduce or Embed it
36
The tone of a text refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.
False
True
37
Which phrase uses a hyphen
INCORRECTLY
?
a two-thirds vote
a well-written article
a surprisingly-good movie
an anti-British organization
38
The American Literature & Composition EOC is worth ____________ of my final grade.
5%
2%
15%
10%
39
Which sentence is written in an
informal
tone?
We shall all go down to the restaurant to eat.
She's going to wear her nicest dress.
Susan B. Anthony really cooked in her speech, fam.
He will bring his credit card.
40
I need to include dialogue, sensory details, and a conclusion in my narrative.
False
True
41
Which of the following best defines the term
theme
in literature?
The emotional tone of the narrator
A statement about life or society the author conveys through the text
The order in which events occur
The time and place of the story
42
Which is the BEST example of personification?
The picnic had been scheduled for weeks in advance.
Mother Nature didn't feel like cooperating with our plans.
We saw some unique birds at the park.
My family was looking forward to some fun and relaxation.
43
Complete the equation: Comedy + _______________= Satire
Class vs. Wealth
Social Activism
Theme
Juxtaposition
44
Which of these statements expresses the most
positive
connotation?
Mrs. Castleberry asked the boys to take their seats.
Mrs. Castleberry begged the boys to take their seats.
Mrs. Castleberry force the boys to take their seats.
Mrs. Castleberry ordered the boys to take their seats.
45
Premise 1:
All tragic heroes experience a downfall.
Premise 2:
John Proctor is a tragic hero.
John Proctor causes a revolution
John Proctor survives until the end.
John Proctor experience a downfall
John Proctor never changes
46
“The novel’s themes are relevant to today’s society, _____ makes it a timeless work.”
that
which
who
it
47
What is an
archetype
in literature?
A unique, one-of-a-kind character
A symbol that only appears in one story
A mistake an author makes in their writing
A recurring character, symbol, or plot pattern found across cultures
48
Why does
re-sign
contain a hyphen in this sentence?
to emphasize that the original petition was edited
to avoid confusion between re-sign and resign
to draw attention to the subject of the sentence
to explain why the petition was being signed
49
An author’s use of irony most often serves to:
Highlight contrast between appearance and reality
Create suspense
Develop the setting
Add emotional appeal
