What is an inference?

it's a conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning

How would a linear plot structure affect characterization?

linear emphasizes current character growth; nonlinear emphasizes reflection

What is "foreshadowing"?

a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

What is the difference between an argumentative and informative essay?

argumentative aims to persuade; informative aims to educate

What is the definition of a "theme" in literature?

the central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work

What is the difference between a linear and nonlinear plot structure?

linear follows a straight sequence of events, nonlinear includes flashbacks

How can you make an inference about a character?

by combining info from the character's actions, dialogue, and thoughts

What are some examples of text structure?

chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast

How do graphic elements convey the poem's theme?

they enhance the emotional appeal, reinforcing the theme

How do rhetorical appeals create a convincing argument?

they appeal to respect for authority, sense of logic, and emotions

Which of the following is NOT true of PM2 for PSLHS?

You do not have to take PM3 in the spring.

What are rhetorical appeals?

persuasive techniques used to influence an audience

How does evidence support the claim?

evidence reinforces and strengthens the claim by providing support

How does text structure convey the author's purpose?

it helps organize ideas, emphasizing the author's intent

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1
What is an inference?
it's a conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning
it's a fact explicitly stated in the text
it's a direct statement explicitly stated in the text
it's an opinion presented by the author
2
How would a linear plot structure affect characterization?
linear emphasizes current character growth; nonlinear emphasizes reflection
linear plots emphasize character development; nonlinear is more shallow
both plot types ignore characterization
linear plots limit characterization, focusing on only the main character
3
What is "foreshadowing"?
a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story
a persuasive technique in a speech
a reference to events that happened earlier in the story
a dark, internal conflict of the protagonist
4
What is the difference between an argumentative and informative essay?
argumentative essays are shorter than informative
argumentative aims to persuade; informative aims to educate
argumentative presents facts; informative presents opinions
argumentative ignores evidence; informative provides strong arguments
5
What is the definition of a "theme" in literature?
the main idea
the central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work
the sequence of events in a story
the time and place in which a story occurs
6
What is the difference between a linear and nonlinear plot structure?
linear follows a straight sequence of events, nonlinear includes flashbacks
linear only focuses on one character, nonlinear involves multiple
Linear has one time line; nonlinear has multiple time line
linear plots are complex; nonlinear plots are straightforward
7
What are some examples of graphic elements in poetry?
similes and metaphors
line breaks and stanzas
characters and settings
rhyme and meter
8
What term refers to the opponent or force against the protagonist?
imagery
antagonist
rhetoric
flat character
9
Which of the following is NOT a type of irony?
rhetorical
situational
verbal
dramatic
10
How can you make an inference about a character?
by ignoring the character's dialogue and thoughts
by relying solely on the character's actions
by analyzing the character's appearance without considering behavior
by combining info from the character's actions, dialogue, and thoughts
11
Which term refers to the author's attitude toward the subject?
point of view
mood
theme
tone
12
What are some examples of text structure?
plot twists, irony, and resolution
rhyme, symbolism, and rhythym
chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast
characters, theme, and setting
13
How do graphic elements convey the poem's theme?
they distract from the theme
they have no impact
they enhance the emotional appeal, reinforcing the theme
they create a visual appeal but nothing else
14
How long will you have to complete PM2 on Wednesday?
90 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
all day
15
How do rhetorical appeals create a convincing argument?
they provide evidence that is quantifiable
they are irrelevant to supporting the argument
they appeal to emotions, making the argument relatable
they appeal to respect for authority, sense of logic, and emotions
16
Which of the following is NOT true of PM2 for PSLHS?
You will set yourself up nicely to pass PM3 in the spring.
You earn an automatic A for your semester exam if you pass.
You can smile knowing you were proficient.
You do not have to take PM3 in the spring.
17
What are rhetorical appeals?
visual elements in graphic design
persuasive techniques used to influence an audience
elements of plot structure in a narrative
literary devices used for creative expression
18
How does evidence support the claim?
evidence is irrelevant to the claim, making it unsupported
evidence reinforces and strengthens the claim by providing support
evidence challenges the claim to test its validity
evidence weakens the claim by introducing conflicting information
19
Which term describes the perspective from which a story is told?
setting
plot
theme
point of view
20
How does text structure convey the author's purpose?
it has no impact
it helps organize ideas, emphasizing the author's intent
it affects character descriptions
it affects only the plot, but not the theme

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