Unit 3: Test Review

Question 1

What a piece of nonfiction is about.

Accepted Answer

topic

Question 2

The reason that an author writes something is known as what?

Accepted Answer

author's purpose

Question 3

What is an argument (pertaining to writing)?

Accepted Answer

it is a claim supported by reasons and evidence

Question 4

Which sentence uses "scrutiny" correctly?

Accepted Answer

She checked her weapons with scrutiny for fingerprints.

Question 5

What is a main idea?

Accepted Answer

The most important thought about a paragraph

Question 6

What persuasive technique? "vote for cleaner air. Vote for Tony Leonard".

Accepted Answer

Transfer

Question 7

What is "bias"? THIS WILL BE ON YOUR TEST

Accepted Answer

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, considered to be unfair, prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group

Question 8

"At this moment, science accepts 400 species of sharks".

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 9

Identify the nouns: Amy played the part of the rabbit in the play.

Accepted Answer

Amy, part, rabbit, play

Question 10

Which sentence uses "anecdotal" correctly?

Accepted Answer

Her story was anecdotal and I wasn't sure what to believe.

Question 11

What persuasive technique? "For the cost of one cup of coffee, you could save a life."

Accepted Answer

pity appeal

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a text feature?

Accepted Answer

author's name

Question 13

Which shark story used the MOST text features?

Accepted Answer

What Do You Know About Sharks?

Question 14

Identify the nouns: The Sound of Music tells the story of the Trapps, a family of singers.

Accepted Answer

The Sound of Music, story, Trapps, family, singers

Question 15

What is loaded language?

Accepted Answer

wording that attempts to influence an audience

Question 16

Which sentence uses "inadvertence" correctly?

Accepted Answer

My inadvertence has caused me to not bring my bus pass.

Question 17

Why kinds of nouns is "dragon"?

Accepted Answer

common, concrete

Question 18

What pers, tech? Millions of teens have City Jeanz in their wardrobe. What are you waiting on?"

Accepted Answer

bandwagon

Question 19

What tone is set with the following words? "relentless, hungrily devour, hideous".

Accepted Answer

fearful

Question 20

Which sentence uses "consensus" correctly?

Accepted Answer

We reached a consensus to open the doors up early.

Question 21

showing the other side in an argument is known as the...

Accepted Answer

counterargument

Question 22

"Middle Ages" can be identified as

Accepted Answer

abstract, proper

Question 23

Who wrote the article "Great White Sharks?"

Accepted Answer

Peter Benchley

Question 24

Identify the nouns: Carly has created beautiful settings with wood and paint

Accepted Answer

Carly, settings, wood, paint

Question 25

Which sentence uses "prospective" correctly?

Accepted Answer

She's a good prospective candidate for the volleyball team.

Question 26

"I couldn't possibly write Jaws today"

Accepted Answer

Opinion

Question 27

Which sentence uses "visceral" correctly?

Accepted Answer

My visceral reaction to the snake made me scream!

Question 28

What grade will you get on your Unit test?

Accepted Answer

C, D or F, A, B

Question 29

What persuasive technique? " Texting and driving could kill not only you but also others."

Accepted Answer

appeal to fear

Question 30

Which sentence uses "travesty" correctly?

Accepted Answer

Every lie about the war is a travesty to the truth.

Question 31

Which sentence uses "demonize" correctly?

Accepted Answer

Sharks are often demonized because of the movie "Jaws".

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a text feature?

Accepted Answer

Indentation

Question 33

details that tell why an opinion is valid or why something occurs is known as what?

Accepted Answer

reasons

Question 34

ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs that influence the way a writer looks at a topic isknownas

Accepted Answer

author's perspective

Question 35

Which of the following is a fact?

Accepted Answer

a kimono dragon is a reptile.

Question 36

What persuasive technique? "As a model, it's important to have a nice smile. Buy crest strips!"

Accepted Answer

testimonial

Question 37

Which of the following is an opinion statement

Accepted Answer

They appear to weight 10 pounds and are about 5 inches long.

Question 38

"fear" can be identified as...

Accepted Answer

abstract, common

Question 39

"The youngsters appear alive, four or five feet long, weighing 50-60 pounds"

Accepted Answer

Opinion

Question 40

What are text features?

Accepted Answer

special design elements to make reading easier

Unit 3: Test Review

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Unit 3: Test Review

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