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What is the definition of the rhetorical device ANALOGY
an exaggeration
a comparison using like or as
a comparison based on a similar characteristic
elements placed side by side to show their differences/similarities
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an opposing viewpoint or argument against a main claim
convey
inference
argument
counterargument
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What is a linear narrative?
A story that follows a clear, chronological order from beginning to end
Events are presented out of order, often using flashbacks or foreshadowing
A story that is written from a first-person perspective
A story that only uses dialogue to tell the plot
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What is situational irony?
When events repeat in a predictable pattern
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
When a character says one thing but means another
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She was so
elated
after winning the spelling bee that she couldn’t stop smiling.
What does
elated
mean?
Angry
Extremely Happy
Confused
Tired
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Convey means
to hide
to watch
to infer
to communicate or show
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What does the latin root -vis- mean
Light or brightness
to think or speak
Force or power
To see or look at
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Statistical evidence refers to
facts, typically from speeches
facts, typically from the glossary
facts, typically numbers
facts, typically words
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Unable to be SEEN
inVISible
adVISe
reVISe
teleVISion
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What is the author's claim?
Students don’t care about what they wear.
Students should be allowed to express themselves through clothing.
School uniforms help students focus better.
All schools should require uniforms.
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What is a non-linear narrative?
A story that is written from a first-person perspective
A story that follows a clear, chronological order from beginning to end
Events are presented out of order, often using flashbacks or foreshadowing
A story that only uses dialogue to tell the plot
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He stared at the shattered vase, lips pressed tightly together, fists clenched at his sides.
Excited
Angry
Amused
Cheerful
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He was known for his
generosity
, always sharing his lunch and helping others.
What does
generosity
mean?
Interest in money
Love of books
Need for attention
Kindness and willingness to give
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What is the definition of the rhetorical device JUXTAPOSITION
elements placed side by side to show their differences/similarities
an exaggeration
a comparison based on a similar characteristic
a comparison using like or as
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What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
The story is told using “you” to make the reader the character
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
The narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “me”
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What is third person limited point of view?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
The narrator only describes what is happening outside the characters
The narrator is not in the story but knows everything that happens
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The
arid
desert stretched for miles, with no sign of water or life.
What does
arid
most likely mean?
Dry
Cold
Wet
Crowded
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"Wow, just what I needed—another pop quiz. My day couldn’t possibly get any better," she muttered under her breath.
curious
hopeful
sarcastic
joyful
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What is the author's claim?
Paper straws are better than plastic ones.
People should recycle more often.
Ocean animals are dying from eating plastic.
Plastic straws should be banned to help protect the oceans.
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What is the best definition of an author’s claim?
The author's opinion or position on a topic, supported by evidence
A fun fact the author includes to interest the reader
A summary of the article's main points
A question the author asks to keep the reader thinking
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What is first person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story and uses words like “I” and “me”
The narrator is not in the story but knows everything that happens
The narrator only tells what can be seen or heard
The narrator speaks directly to the reader using “you”
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What is the best definition of "conflict" in a story?
A struggle between characters or forces that drives the plot
The place and time where the story happens
The part of the story where the problem is solved
A funny event that happens to the main character
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What does "inference" mean when reading a story or article?
A conclusion you make using clues from the text and what you already know
A guess with no evidence
A definition the author gives you directly
A summary of the main idea
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Despite the storm clouds above, Mia looked out at the field and smiled. “It’s going to be a great game,” she said.
Bored
Discouraged
Hopeful
Anxious
