Before writing about a historical event or issue, what is the best source to consult?

a detailed encyclopedia article about the event

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

It announces what the report will prove or demonstrate.

How might the structure of a narrative poem help create a feeling of mystery or surprise?

The structure may help the poet reveal information slowly for suspense.

What does it mean to include a quotation as a block quote?

separate the direct quote from introductory text by skipping a line space

Which statement best explains the purpose of a thesis statement?

It should answer your question and state the claim the report will prove.

Unlike informational writing, literature may persuade by doing which of the following?

inspiring empathy in the lives of characters

Which of the following is most likely to engage the audience’s emotions on the subject of poverty?

a video showing a day in the life of a child living below the poverty line

What belongs in the body of an oral report?

the most important and compelling details that support the main idea

What literary devices might a play share with a work of fiction such as a short story?

rising action, foreshadowing, flashback

Why should you take careful notes during a research project?

Taking notes helps you “remember” what you found--and where you found it.

Which question should you ask yourself when you want to evaluate the success of a lyrical poem?

Does it effectively express an idea or convey a strong feeling?

What criteria must you consider before evaluating any work of literature?

the author’s purpose and the genre of the work

Which sentence demonstrates that the writer understands how to revise for better use of sensory details?

The cold rain battered the tin roof we huddled under.

Howard is having difficulty choosing a subject for his digital story. Which would be a good suggestion for him?

Tell a personal story that has emotional appeal.

What are the characteristics of a reliable source?

It has gone through a peer-review process and has verified facts.

To find out if her presentation is too long, Jess creates a storyboard. What should she include in the storyboard?

placeholders for images and most of the script text

Which of the following is a good rule for using multimedia in a presentation?

Choose the right medium for the message.

Select the fact that does NOT support the claim Women have played many important roles in the U.S. military.

In 2013, Panetta said women would no longer be excluded from ground combat., Women made up 37% of the U.S. workforce in 1945 when men left for the war.

What is the final step of comparing original and new formats of a literary work?

Suggest why they made the choices they did in adapting to another format.

What is one important thing you can learn about a secondary source by analyzing it?

the viewpoint of the author or creator

In a literary analysis, what does textual evidence consist of?

examples from the work that directly or indirectly support your claim

What is the purpose of a clincher in a presentation?

to leave the audience with a strong, memorable message

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Jorge went to practice every day; he hoped to score 3 points in the game.

using other people’s work or ideas without crediting them

Which topic is most appropriate for a reflective essay?

I lost my best friend over a hockey game

What is the purpose of a research report outline?

to organize information in a way that readers can follow easily

Which of the following is an important rule for evaluating oral arguments?

Be sure that the speaker is citing enough objective, unbiased evidence.

What might cause you to revise your research plan?

you learn information that causes you to change your research question.

What should a research plan contain?

the information for your project and where you think you can find it

How does a memoir differ from a short story or novel?

A memoir's plot is determined by history, not imagination

Which best describes the difference between primary and secondary sources?

primary source=firsthand account or original, secondary source-summarizes

Which point is important to remember when analyzing historical fiction?

Despite the historical focus, many elements of the story are fictitious.

Which of the following does NOT need to be treated as a quote?

a well-known saying or common idiom

When should you use a citation in a research report?

any time you use a direct quote, paraphrase or summarize an author’s words

Once you have completed your research, how should you decide whether or not to include a fact in your research report?

You should include facts that relate to and support your thesis statement

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1
Before writing about a historical event or issue, what is the best source to consult?
a detailed encyclopedia article about the event
a historical fiction novel set in that time period
a poem that briefly mentions the event
the screenplay of a Hollywood film about the event
2
Which word best describes a logical fallacy?
factual
credible
misleading
reasonable
3
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
It presents contrasting viewpoints of experts on the topic.
It announces what the report will prove or demonstrate.
It outlines the sources included in the body of the report.
It shares the writer’s background knowledge about the topic.
4
How might the structure of a narrative poem help create a feeling of mystery or surprise?
The structure may involve the use of assonance and alliteration to engage
The structure may help the poet reveal information slowly for suspense.
The structure may support poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
The structure may keep the reader from ever knowing what happens.
5
What does it mean to include a quotation as a block quote?
use capitalized letters throughout the direct quote, for emphasis
place a comma after the text that introduces the direct quote
separate the direct quote from introductory text by skipping a line space
change all margins in the essay to 1 inch but set the quote margins to 2
6
What are the two most important criteria when evaluating sources to use in a research report or presentation?
instructions and steps
length and difficulty of vocabulary
reliability and relevance
accessibility and level of engagement
7
Which statement best explains the purpose of a thesis statement?
It should answer your question and state the claim the report will prove.
It discusses any problems you had and how you addressed them
It discusses the steps for your research question and your report.
it should outline the sources you are using and tell how you will use them
8
Unlike informational writing, literature may persuade by doing which of the following?
making false claims
inspiring empathy in the lives of characters
giving factual information about the lives of characters
using illogical arguments
9
Which of the following is most likely to engage the audience’s emotions on the subject of poverty?
text describing the impact of poverty in various parts of the world
a graphic showing the disparity in income among people around the world
a slide showing a map of the places where poverty is most prevalent
a video showing a day in the life of a child living below the poverty line
10
Lyric poetry uses musical language to do what?
give the impression of reading rhymed poetry
tell a story about something that happened
express thoughts and feelings
create the effect of a song
11
What belongs in the body of an oral report?
everything the speaker knows or has learned about the topic
a 20-minute multimedia presentation about the topic
the most important and compelling details that support the main idea
the most engaging or intriguing detail that the speaker has to share
12
What literary devices might a play share with a work of fiction such as a short story?
theme, foreshadowing, soliloquy
rising action, foreshadowing, flashback
plot, theme, and chorus
monologue, soliloquy, drama
13
Why should you take careful notes during a research project?
Taking notes helps you decide what information to discard
Taking notes helps show that you spent many hours working on the project.
Taking notes helps you “remember” what you found--and where you found it.
Taking notes helps you figure out what point of view to utilize
14
Which transitional words and phrases would most likely appear in the text of historical writing?
due to, because, since
soon after, next, later
however, but, in contrast
consequently, thus, therefore
15
Which question should you ask yourself when you want to evaluate the success of a lyrical poem?
Does it have a catchy, songlike rhythm?
Does it effectively express an idea or convey a strong feeling?
Does the poem tell an entertaining story?
Does it convince the reader to take an action or to think in a certain way?
16
What criteria must you consider before evaluating any work of literature?
the author’s purpose and the genre of the work
the genre and the popularity of the work
the way the work handles contemporary issues
the historical accuracy of the work’s setting
17
Which sentence demonstrates that the writer understands how to revise for better use of sensory details?
Now I know what it's like to lose a best friend.
Then she said, “We can’t be friends anymore.”
I was devastated and started to cry.
The cold rain battered the tin roof we huddled under.
18
Which of the following should you look for when reviewing a peer’s multimedia presentation?
the importance of the topic in the student's life
a logical flow of ideas
a professional tone of voice in audio
footnotes on each slide or screen
19
Howard is having difficulty choosing a subject for his digital story. Which would be a good suggestion for him?
Tell a story that you think your friends will enjoy.
Tell a personal story that has emotional appeal.
Tell a story about a person you admire.
Tell a personal story about anything in your life.
20
What are the characteristics of a reliable source?
It contains information discussing the author and can be found online.
It can be found online and is widely read and used by many people.
It has gone through a peer-review process and has verified facts.
It's well-known by many people and contains facts that seem to be accurate.
21
To find out if her presentation is too long, Jess creates a storyboard. What should she include in the storyboard?
placeholders for both images and script text
all the text and images she plans to use
placeholders for text and some images
placeholders for images and most of the script text
22
Which of the following is a good rule for using multimedia in a presentation?
Choose the right medium for the message.
Use as few different formats as possible.
Keep your audience guessing.
Keep your audience on the edge of their seats.
23
Which of the following organizational structures is most appropriate for a presentation about a historical event?
specific to general
Chronological
general to specific
spatial
24
Select the fact that does NOT support the claim Women have played many important roles in the U.S. military.
In 2013, Panetta said women would no longer be excluded from ground combat.
In WWI many women served in the Nurse Corps at home and abroad.
Women made up 37% of the U.S. workforce in 1945 when men left for the war.
During two wars, women disguised themselves as men to fight in battle
25
What is the last day of the semester?
May 15
May 14
May 13
May 16
26
What is the final step of comparing original and new formats of a literary work?
Suggest why they made the choices they did in adapting to another format.
Consider how it might have been better if adapted to a different format.
Decide which version is better, the original or the adaptation.
Express how successfully the original work was represented.
27
What is one important thing you can learn about a secondary source by analyzing it?
the viewpoint of the author or creator
the meaning of the events shown in the document
the feelings of people directly involved in the event
the full historical context of the events described
28
In a literary analysis, what does textual evidence consist of?
evidence for your statement of the work’s theme
examples from the work that provide evidence for a specific judgment
evidence to support your opinion about the work
examples from the work that directly or indirectly support your claim
29
What is the purpose of a clincher in a presentation?
to use different media formats to tell a story
to summarize the entire presentation
to provide evidence that supports the presentation’s main idea
to leave the audience with a strong, memorable message
30
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Jorge went to practice every day, he hoped to score 3 points in the game.
Jorge went to practice every day: he hoped to score 3 points in the game.
Jorge went to practice every day; he hoped to score 3 points in the game.
Jorge went to practice every day he hoped to score 3 points in the game.
31
What is plagiarism?
using the incorrect citation format in a research project
using other people’s research topics without crediting them
using a series of unreliable sources in a research project
using other people’s work or ideas without crediting them
32
Which topic is most appropriate for a reflective essay?
Cesar Chavez transformed civil rights
school uniforms should be mandatory
I lost my best friend over a hockey game
the migratory patterns of hummingbirds are intriguing
33
What type of clause is the following? whenever he decided to finish the exam
compound clause
dependent clause
independent clause
complex clause
34
What is the purpose of a research report outline?
to show all of the source information in the writer's notecards
to help readers preview what the report will say
to organize information in a way that readers can follow easily
to show all of the information gathered for the report
35
What types of reasoning make an argument invalid?
logical fallacies
endorsements
rhetoric
lack of detail
36
In an argument, a logical fallacy is a wrong or misleading statement about what?
the relationship between reasons and evidence
the author's relationship to the subject
the author's conflict of interest
the relationship between ideas
37
Which of the following is an important rule for evaluating oral arguments?
Be sure that the speaker is citing enough objective, unbiased evidence.
Be sure that the speaker has a strong background in rhetoric.
Be sure that the speaker is basing his argument on a strongly held belief.
Be sure that the speaker has experience in the field he’s speaking about.
38
What might cause you to revise your research plan?
Nothing--it should stay the same no matter what happens.
you learn information that causes you to change your research question.
You finish your project and realize that you didn't stick to the plan.
you find a new source of information that you hadn't considered.
39
What should a research plan contain?
the information you need for your project and a possible thesis statement
a thesis statement and the sources you plan to use to prove it
the information for your project and where you think you can find it
a thesis statement for your project and the information you think you need
40
A student couldn’t find a chart or graph to support his thesis. What should he do?
Present his thesis without a visual aid.
Substitute photos instead
Create his own chart or graph.
Revise his thesis based on available visuals
41
How does a memoir differ from a short story or novel?
A fictional story cannot reveal anything about the author's own life
A memoir's plot is determined by history, not imagination
A memoir does not include any of the elements that reveal a theme.
A fictional story cannot include references to real people or events
42
Which best describes the difference between primary and secondary sources?
primary source=firsthand account or original, secondary source-summarizes
primary source- direct effect on events, secondary source- summarizes them.
A primary source=inaccurate view, secondary source=correct view
primary source=subjective document, secondary source=objective information.
43
Which point is important to remember when analyzing historical fiction?
The author wrote the story as fiction because the real history was boring.
It’s impossible to determine which events are true and which are imaginary.
Despite the historical focus, many elements of the story are fictitious.
Although the story is fictional, the characters are real people.
44
Which of the following does NOT need to be treated as a quote?
explaining a technical or scientific idea
a well-known saying or common idiom
a memorable saying by a famous person
someone’s comments about an event
45
When should you use a citation in a research report?
any time you use a direct quote, paraphrase, or make a new point
any time you use a direct quote, paraphrase or summarize an author’s words
any time you make a new point, summarize words, or use a direct quote
any time you paraphrase or summarize an author’s words, or make a new point
46
Which of the following is a relevant concern when discussing literary quality?
genre
accuracy
persuasiveness
evidence
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Once you have completed your research, how should you decide whether or not to include a fact in your research report?
You should include only facts that readers are not likely to know already.
You should include facts that relate to and support your thesis statement
You should find a way to include all of the facts and ideas you found.
You should use enough facts to make you sound like an expert on the topic.

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