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SCUBA UNIT 3
SCUBA UNIT 3
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1
Which sentence uses COMMAS INCORRECTLY?
I love, playing soccer and, basketball with my friends.
Ella bought bananas, oranges, and apples.
Paul, Gavin, and Lilly went to the park.
Although the weather was stormy, we decided to go for a hike anyway.
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Which of the following is the BEST example of ETHOS?
If we don’t act now, future generations will suffer the consequences.
As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment.
This phone has the best camera, longest battery life, and fastest processor
The wind whispered through the trees as the sun set behind the hills."
3
PATHOS relies on...
Credibility of the speaker
Arguments and evidence
Emotional response from the audience
Numbers, stats, and figures
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Which sentence uses an EM-DASH INCORRECTLY?
Hannah's best friend is– her cousin.
Josh got what he always wanted– a trip to Bermuda.
5
SEMICOLONS are used between two INCOMPLETE sentences to create a COMPLETE sentence.
False
True
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ETHOS relies on the credibility of the speaker
True
False
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What is the primary purpose of using ANAPHORA in writing?
To make a sentence more concise
To provide background information on a topic
To compare two unrelated concepts
To create rhythm and emphasize key ideas
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SEMICOLONS can be used in lists that already have commas in them.
False
True
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An example of LOGOS would be...
As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment.
A mother’s tears fell as she watched her child go to bed hungry.
Studies show that exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by 30%.
That shivering puppy needs you to survive.
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PARALLELISM improves what?
Readability
Balance
Neither R nor B
Both R & B
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Which phrase accurately reflects the term EM-DASH?
All of the above.
Signal an abrupt change of thought.
They are two hyphens long.
Are used like parentheses or colons but are less formal.
12
What is the difference between Denotation and Connotation?
Denotation is emotional; connotation is literal.
Connotation is historical; denotation is modern.
Denotation = dictionary meaning; connotation = emotional/contextual meaning
They mean the same thing.
13
Which sentence uses an EM-DASH CORRECTLY?
AJ had one goal—win the championship.
We went to the park —and played soccer.
14
Which phrase matches the term DICTION?
Refers to word choice
Choose words suitable for the audience and purpose.
Affects tone and style
All of the above
15
A famous example of ANAPHORA would be...
All of the above
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was..." (Dickens)
"Now is the time to make real.... Now is the time to rise..." (MLK)
"To those old allies... to those old states... to those people..." (JFK)
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We use COMMAS to separate items in a list.
False
True
17
Find the sentence with the INCORRECT use of a SEMICOLON.
Luke went to the store; and bought milk.
The sun was setting; the sky turned orange.
I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study.
We planned to leave early; however, the rain delayed us.
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ALLUSION is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.
True
False
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Are you ready for your SCUBA?
Uh... not quite... I may need to study more...
Oh yeah! I am ready!
20
Which sentence is NOT an example of ALLUSION?
Elsa loved him, but it was a Romeo and Juliet situation.
Oscar was as clever as Tony Stark.
Paul is a fantastic lacrosse player.
Maria was as brave as a Gryffindor.
