The best reason to use a counterclaim is:

Your argument becomes stronger.

Which of these is true about an independent clause?

It can stand alone as a sentence.

Which of these is true about parallelism?

The same grammar structure must be repeated.

the reason why the proof behind an argument proves it right.

Which definition best describes a metaphor?

A symbolic description of something

The term "tone" best describes:

The general character or attitude of a written work

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Nonfiction Writing Techniques Review Quiz

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A 9th grade honors Language Arts review game covering basic elements of grammar as well as the basic elements of nonfiction writing, such as in speeches, journalism, and persuasive essays.

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1
"I am not throwing away my shot." Identify the direct object in this sentence.
my
shot
I
away
2
The best reason to use a counterclaim is:
Teachers like that kind of thing.
Your argument becomes stronger.
You sound smarter.
You give yourself a chance to change sides if you wuss out.
3
BONUS QUESTION: Based on what you've observed, what is Mr. Koch's favorite color to wear?
Black
Blue
Green
Pink
4
Which of these is true about an independent clause?
It needs a conjunction to join with another sentence.
It must be part of a complex sentence.
It can stand alone as a sentence.
It can't begin with a gerund.
5
Which of the following is not an ancient Greek persuasion tactic?
Phobos
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
6
Which work that we studied demonstrates "reportage"?
"From Silent Spring"
"Americans in the Great Depression"
"Shall I Forget Thee, O Earth?"
"Women on the Breadlines"
7
Which of these is true about parallelism?
The same grammar structure must be repeated.
The same words must be repeated.
One parallel sentence must immediately follow the other.
8
Ethos refers to:
the research in an argument.
the reason why the proof behind an argument proves it right.
whether or not an argument is moral.
an anesthetic gas.
9
Which of the following words can be both singular and plural?
Someone
Anybody
None of the Above
Everything
10
Which definition best describes a metaphor?
A logical fallacy
A symbolic description of something
An ancient Greek persuasive tactic
A large chunk of space rock entering Earth's atmosphere
11
Diction can refer to both the choice of words in a speech and the use of those words out loud.
False
True
12
The term "tone" best describes:
The pronunciation skill of a speaker
The volume of a speaker
The general character or attitude of a written work
The word "stone" misspelled
13
"I'll never know how he got elected." The bold portion of the sentence is an example of:
a prepositional phrase.
an infinitive phrase.
a dependent clause.
an independent clause
14
Dr. King's method of targeting parental sympathy when talking about his own kids shows:
logos
pathos
a cheap shot
ethos
15
"Just give him the toy already!" Identify the indirect object in this sentence.
give
the understood "you" in an imperative sentence
him
toy

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