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FINAL Quiz 2021
FINAL Quiz 2021
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1
The prefix "min-" means... (example: minimum)
gigantic
big
little
mouse
2
Dr. Vanatti's girl dog is named Annie.
False
True
3
Tone is best described as the author's...
falling action
attitude
theme
protagonist
4
A reflection at the end of a writing assignment is meant to...
help the writer fix the essay with no errors
help the writer revise their essay with no errors
help the writer think about their essay and what they've learned
help the writer get an "A" grade
5
Testimonial propaganda is when...
everyone is doing it - so should you!
The regular folks are doing it- so should you.
a celebrity uses something - so should ou.
only one side is being told.
6
The prefix "bi-" means ... (example: bicycle)
two
three
one
many
7
Informational writing begins with a......
fact or detail
topic sentence
thesis statement
clincher
8
The lesson the protagonist learns while solving the conflict will help you determine the theme.
True
False
9
Card stacking propaganda is when ...
you are playing cards.
you are only being told one side.
you should join everyone doing something.
you should believe the person telling you something because they are famous
10
Dr. Vanatti's live lessons are TYPICALLY held on Thursdays at...
Midnight
9 AM
11 AM
2 PM
11
When reading expository text, it helps to first analyze the text features.
True
False
12
What are literary devices?
reading skills
important words in a text
writing samples
tools a writer uses to engage the reader
13
The climax of a story is ...?
at the scariest part
at the most boring part
at the most exciting part
at the saddest part
14
"Paraphrased" means to...
write something you learned in your own words
write something you've learned in quotes
write something you've learned in signal phrasing
15
When writing an argumentative essay you must...
write in your pajamas
use lots of contractions
write in first person
write in third person
16
Text features reveal hints about the ______ of the story.
main idea
climax
protagonist
conflict
17
Choose the compound sentence.
She likes toast, eggs, and orange juice for breakfast.
Who's hungry now?
He likes toast for breakfast.
She likes toast, but I prefer sausage.
18
What does an argumentative essay do?
Tries to show both sides equally
Shows the author's opinion toward a topic
proves a point using documents
Presents evidence to argue strongly for one side
19
What happens when a new character speaks dialogue in a narrative essay?
A new paragraph begins
Another character must answer back
A new subheading is needed
A comma is required
20
A rebuttal is when the writer...
tells why the counterclaim is wrong
tells why their claim is wrong
tells the other side of a contoversy
tells why sports are great
21
What is the difference between an explicit and an implicit theme?
The implicit theme has a stronger setting.
An implicit theme is suggested in a story, but not stated.
The explicit theme is less plausible.
There are no characters associated with the explicit theme.
22
What is exposition in a story?
The highest point in the plot, also called the climax
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced
The ending of the story
23
Find the metaphor.
He is as sick as a dog.
His eyes are a blue ocean.
He is as blind as a bat.
He is fast like a cheetah.
24
Language Arts is a super important subject to learn well because...
you use it in math
you use it in all subjects
you use it in science
you use it in civics
25
A book review is different from a book report because
all of these reasons
it has a hook and a clincher
it does not give away the ending
it gives a personal recommendation
26
A signal phrase is...
a phrase that signals the source to the reader
a phrase that signals the evidence to the reader
a phrase that signals literally nothing to the reader
a phrase that signals the topic to the reader
27
Who wrote The Tell-Tale Heart?
O. Henry
Walter Dean Myers
Edgar Allen Poe
Harper Lee
28
The prefix "un-" means... (example unequal)
not
instead
because
with
29
The first sentence of a summary should always include...
a clincher
a hook
the title and the author
a signal phrase
30
The rising action in a story is ?
The start of all the suspense and conflict
The events that tie up loose ends before the ending
The ending
The highest, most exciting part of the story
31
Dr. Vanatti also teaches college students at UCF (Go Knights!).
False
True
32
Dr. Vanatti hates books and hates to read.
True
False
33
What does a thesis statement do?
tells the reader what they are about to learn about
explains how to make pancakes
tells the reader why your topic is important
tells the reader your opinion on a topic
34
Descriptive writing...
Uses facts and figures to persuade someone to agree with you.
has a strong thesis statement and 3 supporting topics
Uses graphs to support the text
paints a picture in the reader's mind.
35
An example of a transition used to summarize is...?
Including,
In the first place,
Another key factor,
Consequently,
36
I must be sure to cite my sources because...
it will add credibility to my writing/presentation.
I want to "give credit where credit is due."
it gives my reader the chance to read more if he wants.
All of the other choices are true
37
Readers should always confirm the information they find with a...?
dictionary
thesaurus
second source
Wikipedia
38
Which reference tool would you use to find a synonym for a word?
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Bibliography
Glossary
39
Coherence in your essay means that...?
all of your ideas are your own
all of your ideas are unique
all of your ideas are stolen
all of your ideas are connected
40
What is connotation?
The implied meaning of a word
How a word sounds
A writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject
The literal meaning of a word
41
Which best describes what you need to know in order to write a summary?
The main idea of each paragraph in a story.
The lesson learned from a story.
None of the above
The main idea of the first paragraph in a story.
42
Who is the protagonist in a story?
The main character who has a conflict to solve
The character who is causing the conflict
43
A synonym for alienated is....
isolated
strange
crowded
gregarious
44
Dr. Vanatti liked hearing her students' voices and seeing their faces at live lessons.
True
False
45
Third person point of view uses....?
the pronouns: he, she, her, him, they, them, one
the pronouns: I, we, me, us
the pronoun you
46
If I win today, I get....
a cookie
a $1,000,000 gift card to McDonalds
a $500,000 gift card to Walmart
a $5 gift card to McDonalds
47
Which text feature provides a preview of the paragraph to follow?
Subheading
Sidebar
Caption
Footnote
48
Denotation is...
The author's main idea
The writer's choice of words
An antonym
The literal meaning of a word
49
When you answer a question about a text that you have read, you should begin your response with...
the title of the text
your name and teacher's name
a thesis statement
50
Dr. Vanatti made students turn on their cameras at every live lesson.
True
False
51
What is an antonym?
Two words with opposite meanings
Two words with similar meanings
Words that are in the same word family
Something on a male deer's head
52
Dr. Vanatti has over 4000 books.
False
True
53
Writer's of informational essays support their thesis statement with ....?
valid evidence
opinions
54
An informational essay's introduction should include a thesis statement and a...?
clincher
hook
transition word
55
A
transition
is a word or phrase that shows how...?
the meaning is the main idea of the story
the meaning of one idea can be different from another
the meaning of one idea is related to meaning of another
the meaning of one idea has nothing to do with the other
56
Find the simile.
I woke as fresh as a daisy from my nap.
The moon is a silver ball.
Mandy is a fish out of water.
His beard is a prickly cactus.
57
Who is the antagonist in a story?
The main character who has a conflict to solve
The character who is causing the conflict
58
In the newsletter each week, Dr. Vanatti is seated on a...
bicycle
motorcycle
rocking chair
bean bag chair
59
Choose the allusion for: "My brother is a real Scrooge with his money."
Biblical Allusion
Literary Allusion
Mythology Allusion
Pop Culture Allusion
60
You should copy your thesis statement, word for word, in your conclusion.
False
True
61
What is the conflict of a story?
The main problem a character encounters in a story
The most exciting part of a story
The time and place of a story
The beginning of a story
62
Body paragraphs begin with a random fact.
True
False
63
Bandwagon propaganda is when...
everyone is doing something - so should you!
you are only hearing one side of the story.
you are not hearing the details about something
a famous person is doing something - so should you!
64
In live lessons, what nonworking technology drives Dr. Vanatti crazy?
the share blackboard
the unmute
the share screen
the chat box
65
The suffix "-ist" means... (example: pianist)
Person who sneezes a lot
Person who reads fast
Person who performs an action
Person who plays the piano
66
Dr, Vanatti's boy dog is named Jebediah.
False
True
67
What is the theme of a story?
The most exciting part of the story
The message of the story
The problem of the story
The topic of the story
68
Choose the allusion for: "She is the Tom Brady of the school trivia team"
Pop Culture Allusion
Biblical Allusion
Literary Allusion
Mythological Allusion
69
Mood refers to the ...?
plot that develops when you are reading the story
emotions you feel when you are reading the story
rising action when you are reading the story
conflict created when you are reading the story
70
Beginning your response with a pronoun leaves your reader...
clear on your topic
understanding what you are talking about
wondering what you are talking about
71
An author establishes tone with....
Title
Images
Words
Title, images, words
72
One example of a text feature is a ......?
antagonist
protagonist
paragraph
caption
73
Antonym for Accurate
right
realistic
precise
wrong
74
Synonym of Quarrel
Disagreement
Harmony
Calm
Agreement
75
'Vivid verbs' help your reader get a
clear picture of the action
clear picture of the protagonist
better story to read
clear picture of the antagonist
