Which of the following is the best definition of "false causality"?

The reasoing behind a conclusion does not have solid proof

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The traffic on the highway was horrible; I decided to wait.

The setting of a story is...

when, where, time it takes place

Which of the sentences is correctly punctuated?

She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

Which sentence is writen correctly?

He lives near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.

What is the best definition of irony?

What is expected to happen and what happens are not the same.

Which of the following is the best example of a theme statement?

Love is not enough to make a relationship work.

An author's tone is...

How the author feels about what he/she is writing about

Which sentence is an example of active voice?

The man must have eaten five hamburgers.

Which of the following is the best definition of characterization?

How an author portrays a character.

Which of the following is the best definition of theme?

The underlying message or lesson within a fictional text

What is the best defintion of a summary?

a brief and concise statement that details the main points of a text

Which sentence is written incorrectly?

Its a huge house that was modeled after the Victorian era.

Which of the following best defines central argument?

The main argument an author or speaker is trying to make.

What is the best definition of main idea?

The overall message of a text that the writer plans to convey to the reader

Which example uses figurative language?

I dove into the college application process with joy.

how the author wants the reader to feel

Which sentence has an error?

Once their Freddy and Joe bought popcorn.

Using background knowledge to make an educated assumption.

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1
Which of the following is the best definition of "false causality"?
An argument made by a speaker/writer uses valid evidence and reasoning
The information given by an argument is not correct
The reason for an argument does not have any support
The reasoing behind a conclusion does not have solid proof
2
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
The traffic on the freeway is horrible; and I decide to wait.
The traffic on the highway was horrible, so I decide to wait.
The traffic on the freeway was horrible so I decided to wait;
The traffic on the highway was horrible; I decided to wait.
3
The setting of a story is...
where the author is from
who is involved in the story
where the author was when writing the story
when, where, time it takes place
4
The doctors study contradicted what everyone originally thought. - What does contradict mean?
allow imput
in favor of
go against
agree with
5
Complete the sentence: It is that kind of __ reasoning that has lead this bank to the brink of disaster.
fallaciously
fallacy
fallacious
fallaciousness
6
When baking it is important to mix all ingredients carefully. - Choose the word that has the same connotation.
integrate
add
stir
incorporate
7
The assumed or emototional meaning of a word is known as the ___.
slang
denotation
definition
connotation
8
Which of the sentences is correctly punctuated?
She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.
She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.
She said she loved the book so I gave it to her
9
Which sentence is writen correctly?
He lives near the beach and the salty air is making his car rust.
He lives near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.
He lives near the beach; and the salty air is making his car rust.
He lives near the beach, and the salty air is making his car rust;
10
What is the best definition of irony?
The event that has the biggest impact on the main character.
An event that happens and changes the outcome of the story.
What is expected to happen and what happens are not the same.
How the main character reacts to an event outside of thier control.
11
The dictionary definition of a word is known as...
context
denotation
connotation
inference
12
An argument that does not use valid evidence or evidence that can be supported is known as...
inference
logos
logical flaw
uncited evidence
13
Which of the following is the best example of a theme statement?
Love is not enough to make a relationship work.
Soldiers do not make good husbands.
The number of soldiers lost in a war is too high.
War should not be allowed to happen.
14
An author's tone is...
The emotions a character has within a story
The emotions the author uses in his/her writing
How the author feels about what he/she is writing about
How the story makes the reader feel at the end
15
Hamburgers are being eaten - active or passive?
active
passive
16
Beautiful giraffes roam the savannah - active or passive?
active
passive
17
Katies metamorphosis during her junior year was shocking. - What does metamorphosis mean?
disappointment
change
growth
importance
18
Defining a word based on how it is used in a sentence is known as...
inference
definition
context
conclusion
19
Which sentence is an example of active voice?
The man must have eaten five hamburgers.
The five hamburgers were eaten by the man.
20
Complete the sentence:Scientific evolution has not ___ linked asthma and diet.
conclude
conclusion
conclusive
conclusively
21
Which of the following is the best definition of characterization?
How the author views the character.
How a charcter in a story acts.
How a character in a story changes from beginning to end.
How an author portrays a character.
22
Which of the following is the best definition of theme?
The main focus of a fictional text
What a fictional text is about
The reason the author has written a fictional text
The underlying message or lesson within a fictional text
23
What is the best defintion of a summary?
a 2-3 sentence paragraph about what took place in a story
a brief and concise statement that details the main points of a text
a retelling of a story by the original author
a unique retelling of a text read by someone
24
Which sentence is written incorrectly?
Its a huge house that was modeled after the Victorian era.
I was not expecting the house to be in such poor condition.
I felt an array of mixed emotions, as I boarded up my old house.
I had not traveled home since before the war.
25
Which of the following best defines central argument?
The main argument an author or speaker is trying to make.
What the author feels about their writing.
The main focus of the writing.
The argument that the audience believes.
26
When doing assignments in science you must follow all directions. - Choose the word with the most academic connotation.
expiriments
problems
studies
assignments
27
Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of evidence?
fact
belief
quote
statistic
28
What is the best definition of main idea?
The overall message of a text that the writer plans to convey to the reader
The information a writer uses to inform the reader about a specific topic
The purpose behind why the writer is writing
The hidden message a writer uses in their text
29
Which example uses figurative language?
I dove into the college application process with joy.
I was thrilled at the posibilities of colleges to attend.
My councelor helped me apply for colleges.
My teachers wrote letters of recommendation for me.
30
Complete the sentence: Adding ___ to the factory will reduce injuries to the workers.
automation
automatic
automate
automaton
31
Mood =
how the author feels about what is being written
how the publisher feels
how the author wants the reader to feel
how the main character feels
32
Which sentence has an error?
The game went into overtime and the team lost.
Freddy and Joe went to the football game on Friday.
Once their Freddy and Joe bought popcorn.
Freddy and Joe went home upset after the game.
33
Where are both Ms. Chamberlain and Ms. Norton from originally?
Colorado
Californa
New Mexico
Arizona
34
The emotional or slang meaning of a word is also known as...
denotation
inference
context
connotation
35
An inference is...
Taking information from a text and citing it.
Using background knowledge to make an educated assumption.
Determineing the underlying message of a text.
Guessing as to what the author means.

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