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True or False: I should only go back to the text when I don't immediately know the answer.
True
False
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an extended simile or metaphor that shows how two things are similar in several ways
euphemism
rhetoric
oxymoron
analogy
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What is a fallacy?
statistical proof of a claim in an argument
evidence that supports an author's argument
a mistake in logic that makes an argument false or invalid
an argument that is well-grounded, reasonable, and supported by facts
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Hyperboles are_________.
irony
understatements
sarcasm
exaggeration
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What is the overall unifying idea of a text?
theme
symbolism
central idea
analysis
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What is bias?
the sum of evidence or reasoning to support a claim
an opinion that shows partiality for or prejudice against something
an opposing viewpoint to an author's claim
a personal belief or judgement
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showing a character's attributes through their words, thoughts, or actions
definitive characterization
static characterization
indirect characterization
direct characterization
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True or False: Another way to say "making an inference" is to say "reading between the lines."
False
True
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Words that appeal to a reader's senses and give the reader a mental picture
imagery
irony
imagination
poetry
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If a question asks to provide an accurate summary, choose answer choices that are_________.
themes of the passage
minor details of the passage
main ideas of the passage
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An author uses this point of view to make writing more objective, formal, or impersonal
second person
fourteenth person
first person
third person
12
What does a question mean when it says "advance the plot of the passage?"
establishes a theme of the story
helps the reader make inferences
moves the story from one point to the next
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a character who changes over the course of a story
static character
round character
complex character
dynamic character
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the underlying message of a literary work that reflects the writer's view of the world or humanity
central idea
character development
allusion
theme
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a point of view where the narrator is restricted in his or her knowledge of certain characters within the story
third person persuasive
third person omniscient
third person objective
third person limited
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Which of the following words does NOT indicate sequence/process text structure?
finally
first
however
then
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Which of the following words does NOT indicate a compare/contrast text structure?
similarly
likewise
contrary
furthermore
18
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a flashback?
fill in crucial backstory about events and characters
create suspense
create an unconnected plotline
inform the reader of events that occurred before the beginning of the story
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the feeling a text creates in the reader
tone
mood
theme
setting
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the use of an object to represent something else
analogy
hyperbole
symbolism
paradox
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If a question asks about a simile or metaphor, it is most important to consider_____________.
The literal interpretation of the comparison
the emotions and implications associated with the two things being compared
whether or not "like" or "as" is used
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What is rhetoric?
The writer's attitude toward a subject
How quickly or slowly an author takes a reader through the text
The art of using language effectively and persuasively
Misleading information designed to influence people's opinions
23
In two part questions, what should you closely relate your Part B answer to?
The wording in your Part A answer
The central idea of the text
Quotations from the text
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a point of view where the narrator acts as a reporter and has no insight to the thoughts and motives of the characters
third person omniscient
third person limited
third person objective
third person persuasive
25
True or False: If you immediately spot the answer, there is no need to waste time reading the other answer choices.
False
True
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Fig. language and its purpose: His mom had warned him a million times that he would be grounded for failing grades.
The author uses a metaphor to compare being grounded to failing grades.
The author uses hyperbole to exaggerate how often the mom gave warnings.
The author uses a metaphor to describe the mother's punishment.
The author uses hyperbole to show the severity of the mother's punishment.
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a story, poem, play, or picture that uses characters and/or events as symbols to communicate an abstract idea
figurative language
memoir
metaphor
allegory
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the way an author reveals a character's personality or nature
antagonist
protagonist
characterization
text structure
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An author's tone can most easily be determined by looking at his or her_________.
text structure
word choice
mood
skill as a writer
30
a text structure that explains relationships between events or activities in which one is the result of the other
problem/solution
cause/effect
compare/contrast
sequence/process
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A type of text structure that describes objects, places, or events by discussing their similarities and differences
sequence/process
compare/contrast
order of importance
problem/solution
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an idiom?
On pins and needles
Open the fridge.
A piece of cake
I'm all ears.
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a situation that contains seemingly contradictory ideas
paradox
imagery
metaphor
analogy
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What is an inference?
A guess based on the answer choices
A blind guess when you are out of time
A logical assumption based on facts or circumstances from the text
Clues from the text that help you determine an answer
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a type of text structure where the author writes events in order of the time in which they occurred
spatial
order of importance
chronological
process
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An author uses this point of view to allow readers to watch a story unfold before the narrator's eyes and ears
third person limited
first person
third person
second person
37
To determine a theme, determine a topic and ask yourself________.
Is this a current topic that matters to people today?
What is the main idea?
Is this a topic that I can relate to?
What message is the author trying to send about this topic?
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In an argumentative text, the claim is_______.
an opposing viewpoint
a statement of position on a debatable topic
a personal belief or judgement
the most persuasive statement of the text
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a point of view where the narrator knows all that has ever happened; has insight into the characters and events
third person limited
third person objective
third person omniscient
third person persuasive
40
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
compound sentence
freezer burn
hot-headed
cold drink
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a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, or thing of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
irony
indirect characterization
allusion
counterargument
42
If a multiple choice question names a specific paragraph number, I should____________.
ignore the paragraph number completely.
go back and read the paragraph if I have plenty of time.
read the paragraph if I don't already know the answer.
go back and read the paragraph with the question in mind.
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a character with multiple character traits that often include both strengths and weaknesses
static character
dynamic character
round character
flat character
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words or phrases that are inoffensive or kinder to replace offensive, harsh, or hurtful ones
Euphemism
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Idiom
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an expression that gives human characteristics to nonhuman or inanimate objects
hyperbole
oxymoron
personification
analogy
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the writer's feelings or attitude toward a subject, the readers, or characters
mood
audience
text structure
tone
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Identify the fig. language and its purpose: The crackling fire in the fireplace whispered for me to sit and watch it.
The author personifies the fire to emphasize its relaxing appeal.
The author uses metaphor to describe a fascination with fire.
The author uses metaphor to convey and sense of peacefulness.
The author personifies the fire to convey the crackling noises it makes.
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an opposing viewpoint to an author's claim in an argumentative text
claim
reasoning
persuasion
counterclaim
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How confident are you about this state test?
Praying for a miracle
I think I'll do alright.
Get on my level. I'm making a 5!
Wait, we have a state test?
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a character with conflicting motivations or multiple roles in a story
dynamic character
complex character
flat character
round character
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a type of text structure that describes a conflict or issue and proposes one or more answers
chronological order
compare/contrast
rhetorical strategies
problem/solution
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The way an author organizes or presents information in a text
description
transition
argument
text structure
53
a character who remains consistently the same throughout the story without growth or change
complex character
round character
dynamic character
static character
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Which of the following words does NOT indicate a descriptive/spatial text structure?
nearby
above
occasionally
beside
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An author uses this point of view to make their text more informal or persuasive
first person
second person
third person
second person limited
