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Reading and Writing Trivia Extravaganza!!
Reading and Writing Trivia Extravaganza!!
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
The connotation of a word is the _______ or sense of the word beyond the dictionary definition.
clue
feeling
figure
shape
2
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
an essay on the effects of global warming
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
3
The subject of a paragraph is often found in the ____________.
middle sentence
longest sentence
topic sentence
appendix
4
A well developed essay should consist of the following.
Intro., 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion
Intro., conclusion
Intro., 2 body paragraphs, conclusion
Intro, 3 body paragraphs
5
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
there
thier
they're
their
6
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
are
is
7
Using figurative language is one way a writer ______________ or states indirectly.
interferes
injects
implores
implies
8
Authors use the generalization and example pattern to
define a term and provide an example.
support a general statement with specific examples.
explain why an event happened.
divide larger ideas into categories.
9
When a writer compares two things directly using “like” or “as,” it is called a ____________.
symbol
sense
simile
none of the above
10
When writers say the opposite of what they mean, their tone is ______________.
ironic
insipid
happy
idiotic
11
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
False
True
12
Which of the following are signal words for the generalization and example pattern?
specifically, such as, to clarify
separate, group, categories
factors, outcome, reason
similarly, same as, likewise
13
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
affect
effect
14
A fact is a statement that can be _________.
valued
supported
falsified
devalued
15
How many types of "hooks" can you choose from to use in the introduction of an argument essay?
4
2
1
3
16
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
is
are
17
Supporting details add ___________ and interest to a topic.
color
relief
contradictions
distractions
18
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
consequences, factors, outcome
after, during, while
near, beyond, within
although, opposite, however
19
Critical reading involves
all of the above.
examining sources.
analyzing methods.
examining evidence.
20
I love the dramatic
_____
of the bright red walls in your kitchen
effect
affect
21
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
descriptions
examples
main ideas
statistics
22
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
although, even so, however
finally, since, until
result, reason, outcome
likewise, both, also
23
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
divisive
intriguing
inclusive
elusive
24
Which of the following is true?
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
One cause may have several effects.
All answers are correct.
25
To identify the stated main idea of a paragraph, ask the question(s),
What is the author saying about the topic?
What is the point of this paragraph?
Both answers
26
A writer includes ___________________ and _________________ to support the topic.
definitions, details
titles, topics
examples, details
clues, contexts
27
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence of the introduction paragraph.
True
False
