Which of the following is the definition of a Proper Noun?

A name used for a specific person, place, or organization

Which of the following best uses personification?

The microphone danced in her hands as she sang., The tree limbs danced to the rhythm of the breeze.

What is the significance of a hook in an essay?

It serves as an introduction and grabs the readers attention

What does an adverb do?

Tells how, when, or where a verb or adjective takes place

Which of the following is the definition of a Metaphor.

A comparison whereas one thing becomes another.

Which bold word is used as an adjective:

The thick grass grew very quickly.

Why was Lincoln assassinated?

Because the South was mad that they lost the Civil War.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?

The lake was as clear as glass!

What is the best reason why the thesis statement is significant?

It tells the reader what the essay will be about.

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1
What is the proper order of their assassinations in history? First to last:
Kennedy, Lincoln, Ghandi
Lincoln, Ghandi, Kennedy
Ghandi, Lincoln, Kennedy
Lincoln, Kennedy, Ghandi
2
Which of the following is the definition of a Proper Noun?
An action of someone proper
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that starts with a capital letter
A name used for a specific person, place, or organization
3
An inference is:
A bold announcement
A reasonable guess
A question you have
A fact based on evidence
4
How do you say "dog" in Spanish?
Guitarro
Abuela
Amigo
Perro
5
Which of the following best uses personification?
The dog barked at the doorbell.
The microphone danced in her hands as she sang.
The tree limbs danced to the rhythm of the breeze.
The man screamed at the top of his lungs.
6
How do you say "happy" in Spanish?
Feliz
Perro
El Bano
Cumpleanos
7
Proper essay format, In order:
Conclusion, intro, two bodies
Intro, one body, conclusion
Intro, two bodies, conclusion
Two bodies, Conclusion
8
What is the significance of a hook in an essay?
It serves as the main claim to be defended in your essay.
To describe your essay's format
It serves as an introduction and grabs the readers attention
To entertain the reader
9
What does an adverb do?
Shows action
Describes a noun
all of the above
Tells how, when, or where a verb or adjective takes place
10
Which fits best? Yesterday I ___ the tire on my bike.
was fixed
fix
fixing
fixed
11
Hildman's two words to follow:
Reason and rhyme
Respect and Effort
Baseball and football
Whine and cry
12
Which of the following best defines hyperbole?
A comparison of two things!
A play on words for humorous effect!
A statement that gives an object human characteristics!
An extreme exaggeration!
13
First, Although, For example, are all examples of ______.
Describing words
Transition words
Conclusion words
Verbs
14
Which of the following is the definition of a Metaphor.
A comparison whereas one thing becomes another.
An expression that has a completely different meaning.
A comparison using like or as.
An extreme exaggeration.
15
Aunt Annie's alligator is an example of:
Personification
An idiom
A pun
Alliteration
16
Nathuram Godse, John Wilkes Booth, and Lee Harvey Oswald all have what in common?
All were politicians
All were leaders
All were killers
All were athletes
17
What are "the five w's"?
why, what, where, who, word
who, what, when, where, why
who, why, when, was, where
wassup, who is ya, why for, woman, wilderness
18
Which bold word is used as an adjective:
The thick grass grew very quickly.
The thick grass grew very quickly.
The thick grass grew very quickly.
The thick grass grew very quickly.
19
Why was Lincoln assassinated?
Because The Union lost the Civil War.
Because the South was mad that they lost the Civil War.
Because JWB hated the play.
Because JWB slipped and accidentally shot Lincoln.
20
Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
The lake was as clear as glass!
The snow is a white blanket!
The clouds were dancing in the sky!
The dogs were frolicking in the meadow!
21
The New York Yankees are the greatest baseball team in history.
False
True!!
Duh!!
I don't want to win
22
Elizabeth Keckley's job was:
Shoemaker
Environmentalist
Dressmaker
Personal chef
23
Is figurative language used in an informative essay?
Yes
No
24
Which is not a proper noun?
McDonald's
Freak the Mighty
restaurant
Lesley
25
John Wilkes Booth supported ____.
The Raiders
The Confederacy
The Republicans
The Union
26
A person's ____ help them choose between right and wrong.
declarations
tyrants
principles
sorrows
27
What is the best reason why the thesis statement is significant?
It tells the reader what the essay will be about.
It makes the essay longer.
It makes the reader want to read more.
It helps your introduction.
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The purpose of an informative essay is to:
Explain something
Prove a point
Entertain someone
Express an opinion

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