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TNready p. 2
TNready p. 2
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Large number of standards review for TNready. #ELA, #TNready, #English 1
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A good thesis statement...
is very narrow
grabs the reader's attention
is extremely broad
sums up every main point the essay will make
2
Imagery is...
The use of illustrations with writing.
Stories about photographers and other visual artists.
Visually descriptive writing that utilizes the five senses.
Using vivid writing to "show" instead of tell the story.
3
What is a theme of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Do not trespass against those obsessed with vengeance.
Trust is the key to a long and happy life.
Being morally good is more important than being right.
Happiness is a long journey full of hardship and sacrifice.
4
The first sentence of the introduction is the _______, which ________.
conterclaim, contains a rebuttal refuting the other side
conclusion, sums up all main points and restates the thesis
hook, grabs the reader's attention and gets them interested
thesis statement, sums up all the main points of the essay
5
Context:
The home team was devastated, but the visiting team was
exulted
by the outcome.
Retroactive
Absolved
Jubilant
Downcast
6
Context:
Being president was a
quandary
. I didn't want to make tough decisions or seem weak.
Predicament
Gift
Goal
Blessing
7
What clue is most helpful when determining the theme of a story?
How the characters act and feel.
Where the author lived.
The time period of the story.
The structure of the plot.
8
Context:
After seeing that there was no true evil or good, Sean saw morality as a
spectrum
.
Absolute truth
Inherent fissure
Internet service
Diverse range
9
Theme:
It is inescapable/These chains 'bout the spoke of our lives/What is meant will be.
It is up to a person's own actions to change their outcome.
A person's fate is set in stone and cannot be changed.
The only true freedom is self-realization.
Thinking only of oneself is an enslaving act and is weak.
10
Theme:
Everything that is beautiful/And fruitful/Grows from the seed of modesty.
Only those who stand out from the crowd are recognized.
Getting ahead at the cost of others is an acceptable price.
Humility is important to being a full-rounded human.
Those who listen the most are often the wisest.
11
A narrative must have a conclusion that includes _______, which ________.
reflection, details the future of each character
reflection, compares multiple characters
reflection, shows the reaction of the character(s) to events
reflection, restates the thesis statement
12
Whew, that was a long quiz. Final question: What is the greatest NFL team of all time?
The Packers
The Packers of Greenbay
The Packers of Greenbay, Wisconsin
The Greenbay Packers
13
Context:
The boat crested many waves,
undulating
on its random course.
Bob
Stagnate
Capsize
Attract
14
Theme:
Transform yourself slowly/And cheerfully/Conditions will improve immediately.
Steadiness is the cornerstone to a good live.
Not everything that seems helpful is.
Looking forward is not as helpful as looking to the past.
Change can be beneficial.
15
All of these are off limits when writing formally except...
using contractions
using first person
using cited quotes
using slang
16
Which of the following is NOT a type of essay we have written?
Informative
Opinion
Argumentative
Narrative
17
What is a theme of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Friendship is the strongest bond among humans.
Humans are inherently good.
Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted.
If a person works hard enough, they can become a leader.
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Context:
He would never
deign
to watch Nascar. He only enjoyed "high class" sports like polo.
lower oneself
compromise with others
conduct an experiment
improve one's position
19
Rhetoric:
Climate change is worrisome; scientists everywhere are confirming it.
Drawing upon expert experience to appeal to ethics.
Drawing upon concise reasoning to appeal to logic.
Drawing upon extensive data to appeal to logic.
Drawing upon personal stories to appeal to emotions.
20
What is a theme of "The Interlopers"?
An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
Love conquers any hardship, no matter how severe.
A true test of a man is to see how he acts without observers
Grudges can never be forgiven.
21
Context:
The students sat in the hallway enjoying their
respite
from academic pursuits.
Hiatus
Enslavement
Decree
Snack
22
Rhetoric:
I knew a man who couldn't pay his insurance. He is now bankrupt from medical fees.
Using perceived experience to appeal to ethics.
Using a clear progression of facts to appeal to logic.
Using data and statistics to appeal to logic.
Using a personal story to appeal to emotion.
23
Context:
The sergeant was
impertinent
; he tried to take an outpost with a rather small force.
Disloyal
Brash
Glum
Galled
24
Context:
Some were
bewildered
by Trump's win; others weren't because they knew America's wishes.
Recognizant
Reported
Conformed
Mystified
25
Theme is...
A lesson or moral learned
The perspective of the characters
An idea that comes up repeatedly
A story's topic
26
The counterclaim is located ______ and includes a ______.
after the introduction, rebuttal
in the middle of the essay, a thesis statement
end of the essay, final thought
before the conclusion, rebuttal
27
Rhetoric:
Last year, 75% of voters decided to change their minds. This cannot be ignored.
Appeal to ethics
Appeal to nostalgia
Appeal to logic
Appeal to emotion
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A claim is a...
quote that backs up a main point
statement presented with belief
formal introduction
restatement of the thesis
