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ELA 8 Mid-term
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What is a thesis called in an argumentative writing piece?
Claim
Thesis
Topic sentence
Introduction
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What type of supporting detail is the following? Locker searches rob kids of their dignity.
Ethical appeal
Fact
Quote
Rhetorical question
3
Which quote is embedded correctly?
Gene said, "It was a hard test" (93).
Gene said "it was a hard test" (93).
Gene said, "it was a hard test." (93)
Gene said, "it was a hard test." (93).
4
Deter means ______________.
to prevent or discourage
to encourage or cheer on
to evict
to delete
5
Explain this allusion: The auto repair man was like Superman!
Humorous
Weak
Intelligent
Heroic
6
Provocative means ______________________.
humorous
calming or soothing
intelligent
irritating or stimulting
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Which supporting detail is this: A detail or fact from a textbook, news article, etc.?
Concrete detail
Statistic
Fact
Definition
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What is a rebuttal?
A fact/statistic
A comeback to the counterclaim
A distractor
A question
9
Explain this allusion: Kevin isn't great at math, but he's a regular Picasso!
Musical
Smart
Creative
Athletic
10
What is dramatic irony?
A plot twist
A reference to someone famous
Unexpected events
Audience knows more than characters
11
What is an inference?
Unexpected plot twist
Reference to famous person or event
Reading between the lines
Drawing meaning directly from what is stated
12
Animosity means _____________________.
anger
strong dislike
curiosity
fear
13
Which is not a supporting detail?
Counterclaim
Quote
Fact
Rhetorical question
14
What is a counterclaim?
A supporting detail
A statistic or fact
A position opposite to the claim
A quotation
15
Explain this allusion: Don't be a Scrooge!
Bored
Happy
Excited
Cheap
16
Which supporting detail is this? 30% of our day is spent sleeping.
Statistic
Rhetorical question
Concrete detail
Ethical appeal
17
Distraught means ______________________.
somber
agitated
violent
calm
18
Raucous means ______________.
severe
intense
rowdy
brutal
19
Which of the following does NOT describe a debate?
personal, not academic
an event in which each person is allocated a time to speak.
an event where topics and positions are prearranged.
an event where interjections are carefully controlled.
20
Radical means __________________.
extreme
awesome
silly
daring
21
Fluke means __________________.
musical instrument
potential
intentional occurance
chance happening
22
Subdued means ________________.
Quiet
Depressed
Disgusted
Loud
23
Arbitrary means _______________________.
enemies
based only on opinion
intelligent
purposeful
24
Explain this allusion: As we stared at the gifts, we knew grandma had been our Santa Claus.
Happy
Grateful
Grumpy
Generous
25
Relevant means ____________________.
opposite of
important
jealous of
connected to
26
Which is not an effective way to embed a quote?
Let it stand alone
Quote is inserted in the middle
Begin with quote
Begin with explanation
27
What is the first sentence of a constructed response called?
grabber
topic sentence
thesis
claim
28
What should you use to support your topic sentence in a constructed response?
rhetorical questions
quotes from real life
statistics
quotes from the story
29
What is a real-life example?
Imaginary events you have heard about or seen
Events described in fiction novels that relate to real-life
Actual events you have heard about or seen
Historical events found in textbooks
30
The word "furthermore" is a ___________________
verb phrase
conjunction
pork chop
transition
31
Which is NOT a reason to use a transition?
improves connections between thoughts
none of the above
helps papers read more smoothly
indicates relations between thoughts
32
Argumentative writing is based on ______________.
It is based on opinion
It is based on facts and statistics
It is five paragraphs
It uses first person
33
Which is NOT a credible source?
Gale Opposing Viewpoints
BigChalk E-Library
Facts on File
Wikipedia
34
Vigilant means _____________________.
persistent
watchful
charming
vindictive
35
A debate is different from an argument in which way?
There is no time limit
You can shout at people
You only have to talk about topics you deem important
Topics are prearranged
36
Incredulity means ____________________.
hopelessness
shock
kindness
disbelief
37
Condone means ____________________.
to not allow.
to allow.
to debate.
to discuss.
38
Which type of intro is this? I remember the time my locker was searched against my will.
Important observation
Research
Snapshot
Personal connection
39
Which is not a use for an ellipsis?
To show a pause or break
To mark an omission
To mark a new chapter or section
To show a thought trailing off
40
Galvanize means ________________________.
tease
fool
slap
motivate
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Bias may happen to a particular ________________________
all of the above
political party
race
religion
