Select the sentence with correction punctuation

My mom's family is relaxed; my dad's family is more formal.

The basic structure of an analytical paragraph is. . .

Topic sentence; subclaim, evidence, warrant (x2); clincher

When should you use a colon?

A complete thought and a list, Two complete thoughts where the second explains the first

When Emerson writes, "Nature wears the colors of the spirit" what he means is. . .

You can find your moods reflected in nature

In his painting, how does Bruegel enter the conversation with the original Icarus myth? He. . .

Provides a new interpretation by showing his insignificance

What's wrong with this analysis?: In "The Raven," exclamation marks show the speaker is angry.

Exclamation marks can mean a lot of things

Which of the following is NOT a claim that Lawrence makes?

Nature makes a person closer to perfection

A common theme in Dickinson's poetry is. . .

Life will go on even if you die.

Which stem best displays the speaking skill of adding evidence?

I feel like "_" might better support your position.

Why does Whitman use "you" in his opening stanza of "Song of Myself"?

To establish a connection with the reader

To enter the conversation in literature means to

Build and add insight on a central idea explored previously

Which is the best claim for this prompt?: Analyze the tone in "Thanatopsis."

The tone in "Thanatopsis" is mournful.

Select the sentence with correct punctuation

I told Mom the truth: I stole her bracelet, not Sarah.

Whitman's poetry is characterized by. . .

Free verse and conversational diction

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Unit Test 2017

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1
"I see _______ differently because…" This phrase displays which conversational skill?
Clarifying
Building on
Evidence
Disagreeing
2
Select the sentence with correction punctuation
My mom's family is relaxed; my dad's family is more formal.
My mom's family is relaxed my dad's family is more formal.
My mom's family is relaxed: my dad's family is more formal.
My mom's family is relaxed, my dad's family is more formal.
3
Lawrence's tone can best be described as
Affectionate
Formal
Reverent
Caustic
4
"I cleaned the house_meanwhile, my sister played on her cell phone." What belongs in the blank?
Semicolon
Nothing
Comma
Colon
5
The basic structure of an analytical paragraph is. . .
Claim, counterclaim, acknowledgement, rebuttal, claim
Evidence, explanation, warrant, claim
Topic sentence; subclaim, evidence, warrant (x2); clincher
Topic sentence, subclaim, evidence, warrant, clincher
6
When should you use a colon?
A complete thought and a list
Two incomplete thoughts
Two complete thoughts where the second explains the first
Two complete thoughts where the second adds something new
7
Franklin's tone can best be described as
Playful
Religious
Humorous
Academic
8
When Emerson writes, "Nature wears the colors of the spirit" what he means is. . .
In nature, you feel immortal
Evidence of the existence of God is in plants and trees
You can find your moods reflected in nature
Nature seems to have holiday seasons like humans
9
In "The Raven," who is talking to the raven?
Edgar
Poe
The speaker
Lenore
10
In his painting, how does Bruegel enter the conversation with the original Icarus myth? He. . .
Depicts the myth in a new medium
Provides a new interpretation by showing his insignificance
Shows the myth from Icarus' point of view
Mocks the original writer as being absurd and grandiose
11
What's wrong with this analysis?: In "The Raven," exclamation marks show the speaker is angry.
Tone words should be nouns like "anger"
Exclamation marks can mean a lot of things
The speaker isn't angry
Exclamation marks usually indicate excitement, not anger
12
A dependent clause often begins with. . .
An adjective
A noun
An article
A conjunction
13
Which of the following is NOT a claim that Lawrence makes?
Franklin's ideas are flawed.
Perfection should not be a person's goal.
Nature makes a person closer to perfection
Europe should not follow America's example.
14
A common theme in Dickinson's poetry is. . .
Death is a beautiful part of life because of its simplicity.
Life will go on even if you die.
Love is immortal because of eternal vows of marriage.
Nature connects everyone and everything if you allow it to.
15
What is a characteristic of Dickinson's style across nearly all her poems?
Free verse and conversational diction
Heavy symbolism and allusions
Slant rhymes and dashes
Sonnet style and strict rules in meter
16
Which stem best displays the speaking skill of adding evidence?
_ mentioned _ and I noticed that. . .
So, you're saying that. . .
I feel like "_" might better support your position.
I agree that _, but we also have to consider. . .
17
An independent clause includes. . .
A verb only
A noun only
A noun and verb
A noun, verb, and adverb
18
Why does Whitman use "you" in his opening stanza of "Song of Myself"?
To interest and draw in the attention of the reader
To create an accusatory tone
To address another version of himself
To establish a connection with the reader
19
To enter the conversation in literature means to
Personify a text so you can learn about it
Make a casual reference to a well known work of literature
Contradict or argue with a previous writer's claim
Build and add insight on a central idea explored previously
20
Which of the following words could fill in the blank: a ____ tone
Lover
Love
Loving
Lovely
21
"From thy dead lips a clearer note is born Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!" is::
Strong diction
An allusion
Strong usage of syntax
An analogy
22
Which is the best claim for this prompt?: Analyze the tone in "Thanatopsis."
The tone in "Thanatopsis" is mournful.
"Thanatopsis" explores the complexity of death and nature.
"Thanatopsis" displays several tones with diction and syntax
Tone is a crucial part of helping readers understand a poem
23
Select the sentence with correct punctuation
I told Mom the truth I stole her bracelet, not Sarah.
I told Mom the truth: I stole her bracelet, not Sarah.
I told Mom the truth, I stole her bracelet, not Sarah.
I told Mom the truth; I stole her bracelet, not Sarah.
24
Whitman's poetry is characterized by. . .
Free verse and conversational diction
A formal tone and strict meter
Multiple semicolons and exclamation points
Dashes and slant rhymes

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