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1
For what purpose would someone write an article arguing that Nike makes the best shoes?
To Persuade
To Inform
To Entertain
2
Which example is correctly written in active voice?
The pool was jumped into by the dog.
The dog jumped into the pool.
3
I'm bored to death right now. This is an example of...
Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
Hyperbole
4
Sally Sold Seashells by the Seashore is an example of...
Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
Hyperbole
5
Language that creates pictures; activates one or more of our five senses is known as...
Hyperbole
Fiction
Sensations
Imagery
6
What is the best definition of
theme
(for example, the theme of our novel)?
The underlying 'message' of a story about life or human nature
The mood of the story
The setting of the story
The color most used in the story
7
The definition of
mood
is...
How the reader is supposed to feel when reading the work
How the narrator or speaker feels about the subject
8
In persuasion, Ethos is an appeal to Ethics. Which is an example of Ethics?
An expert stating why they use the product
Someone crying and explaining the product saved them
Data and facts
9
What is the best example of 'verbal irony?'
A killer hiding under the bed in a scary movie
A fire station burns down
Calling someone a genius for doing something stupid
10
What is the
rising action
of a story?
The beginning where characters are introduced
The most exciting part of a story
The end of the story
The part of a story that begins to develop the conflict
11
An example of 'outer dialogue' is...
A monologue going on inside a character's head
A discussion over dinner
A character writing notes
A character thinking to himself
12
Main idea and topic are the same thing.
No
Yes
13
Select the definition of the word
simile
.
Repetition of sounds
Comparing two things using like, as, similar to, or than
Comparing two things NOT using like, as, similar to, or than
Giving human qualities to an animal
14
What point of view is it when you know the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
Third Person Objective
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
15
The day was quite torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot.
Define torrid.
Warm/Hot
Cold
Humid
Foggy
16
The bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day.
Define raiment.
Ties
Shirts
Clothes
Dresses
17
In persuasion, Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Which is an example of Pathos?
A crying person talking about how the product saved them
An expert saying why they use the product
Facts and data supporting your position
18
What is the definition of a
counterargument?
Your position in an argument
When you hit someone who was arguing with you
When you are arguing over the kitchen counter
The other side of the position you are currently arguing
19
What is the definition of a
protagonist?
The main character in a work of fiction
Something you need to see the doctor for
The main villain in a work of fiction
The first character you meet in a story
20
What is the
climax
of a story?
The most exciting part of a story--the turning point
The end of the story
The beginning of the story where characters are introduced
The part of a story that begins to develop the conflict
21
Tone
is determined by...
Mood
Author's word choice
All of the Above
Setting
22
Which example is written in passive voice?
The book was stolen.
He stole the book.
23
Which is the best example of an
internal conflict
?
Studying for a test
Deciding what to eat in the fridge
A fist fight with a friend
Arguing with your mom
24
What is the definition of an
antagonist?
The main character's best friend
The main character in a story
The opposing force to the protagonist.
The main character's best friend's best friend
25
The use of words that imitate sounds.
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Metaphor
26
Select the sentence with
only one independent clause
.
I am too tired.
Because I am so tired, I cannot sleep.
I am too tired; I cannot sleep.
I am too tired, and I cannot sleep.
27
In persuasion, Logos is an appeal to logic. Which is an example of Logos?
An expert saying the product worked for them
A crying person on TV saying how your donations save lives
Facts and data supporting your argument
28
The
exposition
of a story is...
The beginning, where characters, setting, & conflict are introduced
Everything in-between
The end, when the story is wound down
The middle, where the journey really starts
29
The definition of
tone
is...
How the narrator or speaker feels about the subject
How the reader is supposed to feel when reading the work
30
Which is the best example of an
external conflict?
Arguing with your mom
Deciding what to eat at night
Being mad at yourself for your performance
Studying for your test
31
What is the correct definition for "connotation?"
The meaning we assign a word (not the dictionary definition)
The dictionary definition of a word
32
Select the
complex sentence
.
I fell asleep quickly.
It was great.
Because I was so tired, I fell asleep quickly.
I am a genius.
33
What is the best example of 'situational irony?'
Calling an idiot a genius
A killer hiding under the bed in a scary movie
A fire station burns down
34
My brother is a snake. This is an example of...
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
35
Instructions on changing a flat tire should be written in what type of structure?
Cause/Effect
Description/Spatial
Sequence
Problem/Solution
36
An example of 'inner dialogue' is...
A discussion over dinner
A lecture in the classroom
Two characters yelling at each other
A monologue going on inside a character's head
37
An 'inference' is best defined as...
A vocabulary word not in the dictionary
An assumption based on no evidence
An educated guess
A math problem
38
My brother acts just like a snake. This is an example of...
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
39
What point of view would you be most likely to see words like I, me, ours, we?
Third Person
First Person
Second Person
40
What point of view is it when you know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
First Person
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
41
You should also address the other side of an argument when you are attempting to persuade.
False
True
42
Select the definition for the word
metaphor.
Comparing two things NOT using like, as, similar to, or than
Giving human qualities to an animal
Repetition of the same sounds
Comparing two things using like, as, similar to, or than
43
What evidence
conflicts
with the idea that smoking is bad?
5% of people who smoke don't get cancer
Smoking is expensive
Smoking makes you smell
Smoking yellows your teeth
44
Mood
is determined by...
All of the above
The Setting
The Atmosphere
45
The main idea of a piece of writing is what the author wants to say about the topic.
False
True
46
What point of view is it when you DON'T know any person's thoughts or feelings?
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
First Person
47
Hit the lights! This is an example of...
Idiom
Simile
Allusion
Metaphor
48
What evidence s
upports
the idea that kids should wake up earlier?
Kids who sleep late perform better on tests
Kids who wake up earlier have more energy throughout the day
Extra sleep is extra time for your body to recover
Waking up early can cause you to be overtired
49
If you were writing an essay on the effects of global warming, what structure would you use?
Spatial
Problem/Solution
Chronological
Cause/Effect
50
What is the definition of
plot?
The organized pattern or sequence of events of a story
A point on a map
The claim and introduction of a story
The most fun part of a story
51
What is an argument (in the academic sense)?
Screaming and fighting
The distance between two points
A statement someone believes is or should be true
Throwing objects at someone else
52
The wind whistled through the trees. This is an example of...
Simile
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Personification
53
If you were writing an essay on solutions to global warming, what structure would you use?
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Spatial
Chronological
54
The
theme
of a story usually can be written out in just one word.
False
True
55
Which is the best example of 'dramatic irony?'
A fire station burns down
Dramatic music before the shark attacks in Jaws
In a movie, a killer hiding under the bed
56
What point of view would you be most likely to see words like you or yours?
First Person
Third Person
Second Person
57
The
resolution
or
denouement
of a story is also known as...
The middle
The beginning
The end
58
The man jumped; he soared into the sky.
Is the semicolon used correctly here?
No
Yes
59
What is the
falling action
of a story?
The beginning of the story
The part of the story where suspense builds
The most exciting part of the story
The part where all loose ends of the plot are tied up
60
The introduction of a persuasive essay should include...
Just the claim
Just the hook
Hook and Claim
Hook, Claim, Hyperbole
61
What evidence
conflicts
with the idea that studying is bad?
Studying doesn't guarantee good results
Studying takes a lot of time
You could study the wrong thing
If you study, you are more likely to pass your class
62
What type of text structure would be used to write about dogs vs. cats?
Compare/Contrast
Chronological
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
63
What is the definition of the word "denotation?"
The meaning we assign a word (not the dictionary definition)
The dictionary definition of a word
64
The topic is the general subject of a piece of writing, which is usually only a word or two.
False
True
