When writing an argumentative essay, one should

state a claim and support with evidence.

What are the parts of a plot map?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action,Resolution

Which is an example of personification?

The pencil tiptoed across the desk quietly.

A thesis statement is in the intro paragraph and lets the reader know....

the topics of the next 3 body paragraphs

Which sentence is a run-on and should be written as 2 sentences?

Jason bought a boat it was a rather large yacht!

The woman herself baked 96 cupcakes!

Which usage of the bold verb is correct?

Each member of the class wrote a great essay on the test.

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

The box was filled with papers.

When writing a TDA (Text Dependent Analysis), the response focuses on...

the text, evidence cited, and detailed explanations.

Which sentence needs a comma?

Mr. Underwood the basketball coach, is strict with rules.

Which sentence has a mistake with comma usage?

With excitement, in the air, the bell rang for dismissal!

What is point of view?

Perspective from which a story is being told

When writing a narrative essay, one should...

know audience and think about character, setting, and plot

Comparing 2 unlike things using like or as

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1
What is the theme in a story?
The resolution to the conflict
Where the story takes place
The central message
The beginning of the story- the problem
2
The author's purpose for writing may be all of the following except:
to entertain
to inform
to persuade
to confuse
3
Parenthetical Elements (parentheses) in a passage...
must be cited.
can be eliminated.
should be read aloud.
should be highlighted.
4
When an author hints at what may happen later in a story is called...
Removing
Foreshadowing
Flashbacking
Highlighting
5
When writing an argumentative essay, one should
include lots and lots of dialogue.
know characters, setting, and plot.
state a claim and support with evidence.
provide details to support the topic.
6
What are the parts of a plot map?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action,Resolution
Exposition, Climax, Resolution
Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action
Exposition, Plot, Resolution
7
Which is an example of personification?
The tiger roared loudly with drool dripping from his fangs!
I am so tired I could sleep for ages.
The pencil tiptoed across the desk quietly.
Her face was as red as a beet when she was saw her crush.
8
When writing an ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY, one should include the ______ in the first paragraph.
Closing Argument
Evidence
Claim
Author
9
What is hyperbole?
A hint as to what may happen
A word for a sound
A comparison of 2 unlike things
A complete exaggeration
10
A thesis statement is in the intro paragraph and lets the reader know....
the claim of the argument
the personal thoughts and feelings of the writer
the topics of the next 3 body paragraphs
the text based evidence
11
Which sentence is a run-on and should be written as 2 sentences?
Jason bought a boat it was a rather large yacht!
The team was greatly disappointed with Tuesday's loss.
The most interesting character, Sal, was struggling.
Jack stood back and watched the game from a distance.
12
Which is correct?
Himself crossed the street.
The woman herself baked 96 cupcakes!
Joe hisself wrote the plans.
Itself was chasing the cat.
13
Which usage of the bold verb is correct?
Humans is better communicators.
The students studies very hard for their tests.
Each member of the class wrote a great essay on the test.
Will hope he can help his team win the game tonight.
14
Which phrase has a positive connotation?
The box was filled with papers.
The box was crammed with papers.
15
When writing a TDA (Text Dependent Analysis), the response focuses on...
the writer's personal thoughts and feelings
anything!
the text, evidence cited, and detailed explanations.
the character's own personal, creative story.
16
Which sentence needs a comma?
Mr. Underwood the basketball coach, is strict with rules.
Tomorrow is Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
I love chocolate, fries, and salad.
Our neighbor, Joe, is very kind.
17
When an author goes back in time and tells what happened in the past is called...
Foreshadow
Flashback
Figurative Language
Fun times
18
Which sentence has a mistake with comma usage?
Today we review, and tomorrow we test.
Leaving for the weekend, my family locked up the house.
I bought a large, pepperoni pizza for dinner.
With excitement, in the air, the bell rang for dismissal!
19
What is point of view?
Perspective from which a story is being told
The point in the story where the problem is resolved
The point in a story where the problem is introduced.
Where and when a story takes place
20
When an author uses tone in a story, it creates the....
suspense in the reader.
confusion in the reader.
mood in the reader.
topic of the story.
21
In a TDA Essay, the writer must___________ evidence from the reading to support his/her ideas.
number
exclude
eliminate
cite
22
The bold pronoun should be replaced with...He gave the award to Amy and he.
she
I
him
those
23
When writing a narrative essay, one should...
know audience and think about character, setting, and plot
write in a formal tone, only!
include information to support the topic
state your claim and support with evidence
24
What is a simile?
Complete exaggeration
Comparing 2 unlike things
Comparing 2 unlike things using like or as
Giving something nonhuman, humanlike traits
25
The bold pronoun should be replaced with...Traci and me watched the game from the stands.
her
I
we
them

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