Which of the following does the definition, "the sharing of information that helps to explain past events," describe?

the purpose for which an author might write

For which audience is this pamphlet most likely intended?

parents of elementary-age children

What central idea does this passage express most clearly?

All citizens should have a voice in the creation of laws that affect them.

Which statement best describes the overall purpose of characterization that provides social commentary?

to show how historical events, class structure, and values shape a setting

What do details in the passage show about its historical context and suggest about the author’s deeper message?

American Revolution; the sacrifices that the war demands

What message about England is the author trying to convey?

England is much more flawed than it appears.

Which of the following statements best defines closed couplets?

Closed couplets present a complete thought within two lines.

"She could get no training in her craft" / Which is a true statement about the word "craft"?

it means "occupation" and "boat"

Which is the purpose of an argument in a text?

to persuade a reader to agree with the author on a controversial issue

What is the historical context of a text?

all the social situations that influence life in setting of the text

Which statement about chronological order and cause-and-effect structure is accurate?

They are ways of grouping and ordering information in a text.

Is this an example of heroic couplets? How can you tell?

No: The rhymes at the ends of lines do not appear in pairs.

Which paraphrase of the text best summarizes the author’s argument?

Women would not be able to write like Shakespeare in that time.

Which statement best describes the characterization in this passage?

Inéz becomes upset when she cannot get what she wants.

What do the details in this passage indicate about an aspect of life in Chaucer’s society?

Workers in some trades organized into mutually supportive associations

Which quotation from “On Seeing England for the First Time” uses irony to critique ideas about England and its history?

“The monuments were useless now, people sat on them to eat their lunch”

What is the organizational structure of this passage?

cause-and-effect, showing why London was unprepared for the rebels

When you make connections to other texts, you . . . ?

look for relationships between ideas in one text and others you have read

Why is this an example of enjambment?

The meaning flows from one line to the next without a break.

How does the paragraph’s third sentence help advance the argument?

It provides evidence for the claim.

Which sentence describes one way the author uses figurative language in this passage?

The author uses a metaphor to depict the dragonfly’s movement.

Which of the following texts would be most likely to have a narrative purpose and a chronological organization?

a novel about a soldier who participates in the Battle of Gettysburg

What is a multiple-meaning word?

a word with two or more definitions

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1
Which of the following does the definition, "the sharing of information that helps to explain past events," describe?
the purpose for which an author might write
one of the text structures that an author might use
a message or interpretation of an author’s research
all of the above
2
For which audience is this pamphlet most likely intended?
students enrolled in biology class
parents of elementary-age children
nurses who work in public schools
victims of Gullian-Barré syndrome
3
What central idea does this passage express most clearly?
Oppressed people will resort to violence if pushed too far.
Insurrections are always connected to oppression and lack of representation
Participants in a cause often do not think through the issues.
All citizens should have a voice in the creation of laws that affect them.
4
Which statement best describes the overall purpose of characterization that provides social commentary?
to praise everyday people while mocking the rich and powerful
to describe the traits of those who tend to influence those around them
to recommend ways in which a community can change to benefit its members
to show how historical events, class structure, and values shape a setting
5
What do details in the passage show about its historical context and suggest about the author’s deeper message?
American Revolution; the sacrifices that the war demands
American Revolution; the worthiness of the war
American Civil War; relates to how long the war lasted
Declaration of Independence; the importance of liberty.
6
What message about England is the author trying to convey?
England is a country full of magic and romance.
England is much more flawed than it appears.
all of the above
Everything about England is beautiful and quaint.
7
Which of the following statements best defines closed couplets?
Closed couplets tend to sound like natural, flowing speech.
Closed couplets have little effect on the rhythm of a poem.
Closed couplets present a complete thought within two lines.
Closed couplets may or may not end with words that rhyme.
8
"She could get no training in her craft" / Which is a true statement about the word "craft"?
it means "needlework" and "food"
it means "carpentry" and "rage"
it means "occupation" and "boat"
it means "transport" and "skills"
9
Which is the purpose of an argument in a text?
to provide a reader with an explanation of how a process works
to give a thorough description of a person, a place, or an event
all of the above
to persuade a reader to agree with the author on a controversial issue
10
What is the historical context of a text?
the reasons why the author wrote the text for a particular audience
all the social situations that influence life in setting of the text
the subsequent effect on the world of the events described in the text
the complete history of the rulers of the country where the text is set
11
Which statement about chronological order and cause-and-effect structure is accurate?
none of the above
are more important than an author’s purpose for writing.
They are used to present the main idea of a text rather than its details.
They are ways of grouping and ordering information in a text.
12
Is this an example of heroic couplets? How can you tell?
No: The rhymes at the ends of lines do not appear in pairs.
Yes: The lines describe a fearless, larger-than-life character.
No: The rhythm in the lines is not consistently iambic pentameter.
Yes: The lines alternate between unstressed and stressed syllables.
13
Which paraphrase of the text best summarizes the author’s argument?
Women would not be able to write like Shakespeare in that time.
She would pick up one of her brother’s books and read now and then.
He would give her a chain of beads and a petticoat.
He was well known, liked to poach rabbits, and he married young.
14
Which statement best describes the characterization in this passage?
Inéz prefers being online to living in the real world.
Inéz has a troubled relationship with her mother.
Inéz obsesses about details and tends to doubt her abilities.
Inéz becomes upset when she cannot get what she wants.
15
When you evaluate details to analyze key ideas, you assess which ones help to develop the ...?
central idea
theme
author's thesis
all of the above
16
Which word can mean either “a period of time” or “to add flavor to food”?
watch
favorite
season
snack
17
What do the details in this passage indicate about an aspect of life in Chaucer’s society?
People who had a low rank produced goods for those in higher ranks
People who had a high rank in society were not expected to learn a trade
Workers in some trades organized into mutually supportive associations
Women were excluded from many trades in which they might have excelled.
18
What are educated guesses you make based on evidence in a text?
inferences
guesses
hypothoses
themes
19
Which quotation from “On Seeing England for the First Time” uses irony to critique ideas about England and its history?
“All the people I knew who had gone to England had stayed there.”
“I knew the names of all the kings of England . . . their wives and kids”
“The monuments were useless now, people sat on them to eat their lunch”
“The space between the idea of something and its reality is deep and dark”
20
Which of the following are types of rhetorical or literary devices?
illustrations and diagrams
irony and allusions
character and setting
headers and footnotes
21
What is the organizational structure of this passage?
cause-and-effect, showing why London was unprepared for the rebels
chronological, connecting a fascinating story to today’s world
cause-and-effect, showing why the rebel leaders targeted London
chronological, analyzing the steps that leaders took to end their strife
22
When you make connections to other texts, you . . . ?
see how the theme connects to the author's idea
look for relationships between ideas in one text and others you have read
look for relationships between different characters
look for the central idea
23
Why is this an example of enjambment?
The steady rhythm creates a songlike quality in the lines.
The rhythmic pattern of all three lines is iambic pentameter.
The meaning flows from one line to the next without a break.
The lines express a key moment in the poetic narrative.
24
How does the paragraph’s third sentence help advance the argument?
It states the argument clearly and concisely.
It provides evidence for the claim.
It represents an appeal to gain sympathy.
It is a conclusion that restates the main points.
25
Which sentence describes one way the author uses figurative language in this passage?
The author uses a metaphor to depict the dragonfly’s movement.
The author uses similes and humor to describe the behavior of the turtles.
The author uses the generic term insect to create a scientific tone.
The author uses hyperbole to describe the sun as “not too hot”
26
Which of the following texts would be most likely to have a narrative purpose and a chronological organization?
a newspaper’s feature article about plans for the local Arts Festival
a poem describing the speaker’s feelings at the death of a loved one
a novel about a soldier who participates in the Battle of Gettysburg
a science report that shows why the human body needs carbohydrates
27
What is a multiple-meaning word?
a word with two or more antonyms
a word with two or more synonyms
a word with two or more definitions
a word with two or more spellings

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