Which sentence is written active voice—not passive voice?

Mickey ate a cheeseburger at lunch instead of pizza.

How do debates impact a democratic society?

Voters get to hear different candidates’ opinions before voting.

What elements are LEAST likely to appear in the first half of a flash fiction story?

detailed background information

How does the narrative arc of a short story compare to the narrative arc of a novel?

Both contain the traditional narrative arc, but a short story moves quicker

sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell

How can poets use verbals to help create tone in a poem?

by conveying emotions through precise word choices

What is figurative language?

language that has a meaning other than its literal meaning

Which phrase BEST describes what you should include in a persuasive essay?

a balance of reasons and rhetoric

Which phrase best describes a work of flash fiction?

a very condensed story that relies on very precise wording

When u evaluate the feedback on ur story that u receive from peers, y should u consider u strengths and weaknesses?

to work on developing your own writing style and voice

Which is a key attribute of a science fiction story?

The conflict and setting are related to scientific or tech. advances.

What sets the genre of magical realism apart from fantasy?

Magical realism= few surprising magical elements, fantasy= magical world

Why are debate team competitions considered such great learning tools?

They require students to use a variety of important skills.

Which phrase best defines the term poetic license?

willingness to bend or break writing rules to convey an idea

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1
Which sentence is written active voice—not passive voice?
Mickey ate a cheeseburger at lunch instead of pizza.
Pizza was suggested instead of cheeseburgers.
The cheeseburgers were purchased by Micky.
At lunch, the cheeseburger was eaten by Micky.
2
How do debates impact a democratic society?
Voters get to hear different candidates’ opinions before voting.
Americans get to see who will most likely win the election.
Citizens get to participate in the debates with the candidates.
Candidates get to ask American citizens questions about legislation.
3
What elements are LEAST likely to appear in the first half of a flash fiction story?
a description of the story’s most dramatic scene
strong hints about the story’s conflict
detailed background information
a few carefully chosen details about a character
4
Which poetic devices help to create rhythm in a poem?
similes
personification
assonance
imagery
5
How does the narrative arc of a short story compare to the narrative arc of a novel?
Only a short story contains a traditional narrative arc.
Both contain the traditional narrative arc, but a short story moves quicker
Only a novel contains a traditional narrative arc.
Both contain the traditional narrative arc, but a novel moves quicker
6
What is imagery?
words
videos
pictures
sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell
7
How can poets use verbals to help create tone in a poem?
by conveying emotions through precise word choices
by describing exactly the emotions readers should feel
through the use of words that imitate sounds and actions
by describing the purpose and meaning behind a poem
8
Who is the speaker of a poem?
the person who speaks the words aloud
Who is the speaker of a poem?
who or what the poem is about
the voice or persona of a poem
9
What is figurative language?
language that has a meaning other than its literal meaning
language that engages senses such as taste and touch
language that is defined in a dictionary
language that only poets use
10
Which phrase BEST describes what you should include in a persuasive essay?
direct quotes and evidence
a mixture of data and statistical facts
a balance of reasons and rhetoric
a story-like structure
11
Describe the ICE method of including quotations.
iguana, cite, explain
introduce, cite, and explain
imply, cry, emotion
introduce, cat, elephant.
12
Which word describes a typical ending of a flash fiction story?
obvious
predictable
ambiguous
detailed
13
Which phrase best describes a work of flash fiction?
a very condensed story that relies on very precise wording
a story that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
a loosely structured story that does not include a conflict
a narrative text that also provides lots of factual information
14
When u evaluate the feedback on ur story that u receive from peers, y should u consider u strengths and weaknesses?
to build up your confidence and boost your own ego
to work on developing your own writing style and voice
to make sure you have more strengths than weaknesses
to prove to others around you that you are learning
15
Which is a key attribute of a science fiction story?
The story takes place during a specific and important period in history.
All of the people and events are believable
Its plot events are based on verified facts
The conflict and setting are related to scientific or tech. advances.
16
What sets the genre of magical realism apart from fantasy?
magical realism= examples of magic, fantasy stories= meaningful
Magical realism= few surprising magical elements, fantasy= magical world
Fantasy= believable setting, magical realism= an impossible world.
The magic in fantasy stories= meaningful, magical realism= just for fun.
17
Which two pairs of words are examples of homophones?
play, play
buy, by
rise, rose
scene, seen
18
Why are debate team competitions considered such great learning tools?
They help students develop a more competitive spirit.
They require students to use a variety of important skills.
They test a student's ability to speak clearly.
They provide the most accurate test of intelligence.
19
Which phrase best defines the term poetic license?
willingness to bend or break writing rules to convey an idea
special training needed to become a published writer
copyright law that protects written works from theft
ignorance of the rules and norms of grammar and spelling

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