a line of verse with five metrical feet,

Why would an author use flashback?

to tell important background info

Compares two unlike things to reveal a quality or aspect

Why would an author use imagery?

to help the reader picture the scene

a conversation between the characters in the story

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

If you always eat breakfast, you will do better in school.

Counter Claim/ Counter Argument

An argument that addresses the faults and weaknesses in the opposing view

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect

How does the author develop the idea that people have a difficult time seeing the benefits of making a change?

He says the sacrifice one makes is felt ASAP but imagining rewards is hard.

Conclusion paragraphs should

mirror the introduction paragraph and restate the thesis

Argue one side with a short counter argument in the body

Sensory language is used to

Provide extra details concerning how things look, taste, smell, sound, ect.

Direct characterization is

when the author states the character's traits plainly

Informative essay organization: Essay paragraphs are organized into...

Introductions, bodies, and conclusions.

What is a poetry rhyme scheme?

a rhyming pattern at the ends of lines of poetry

Why would an author use Foreshadowing?

hints what is to come in the story

Which of the following best supports an argument about water safety?

Statistics showing the correlation between bad water and health effects.

Which sentence in the passage does the author use to develop the correct answer to the last question?

“I might not like what I get and must forgo something I already enjoy" (12)

Choose the correct way to introduce a quote.

In Cat in the Hat, Dr.Seuss said, "Look at me!"(1957).

Which example correctly uses a semicolon?

I hate mornings; they make life hard.

Examples of transition words are...

Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.

The following quote is an example of what? "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand/ to smooth that rough touch..."

A metaphor comparing lips to shy pilgrims.

Tone in literature means

The way the author feels about the topic.

A statement that disproves the counterclaim

Which statement best describes the central idea of paragraphs 2–5?

Changing his habits would be beneficial but is still reluctant to change

Which statement best summarizes the author’s main point regarding one of the reasons people are so resistant to change?

When making changes, a person may end up not gaining any advantage.

Select the detail from paragraphs 15–17 that best helps support the correct answer to Part A.

“Executives and policymakers fail to experiment in their jobs" (15)

When using indirect characterization the author is....

revealing a character's traits by showing us

Figurative language is...

Language that says one thing but means another.

COMMAS: Mrs. Smith the Goddess of Science bakes the best cupcakes.

Mrs. Smith, the Goddess of Science, bakes the best cupcakes.

What are transition words?

Words that help connect ideas and organize thoughts.

The author also implies what when he uses the figurative language “thorny issue” in paragraph 16 of the text?

Experimentation with high stakes may be met with public reluctance.

What is the author implying when he uses the figurative language “thorny issue” in paragraph 16 of the text?

Experimentation could be complicated and create unintended consequences.

Which inference about the author is best supported by the passage as a whole?

His job allows him to think how changing his personal habits save money.

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1
What is an argument essay?
To convince using evidence
To explain
To introduce a topic
To inform
2
Iambic Pentameter
10 syllables
repeat
a line of verse with five metrical feet,
2 or 3 syllables
3
Why would an author use flashback?
to build suspense
to give hints about the future
to tell important background info
to confuse the reader
4
What is a metaphor?
The central or dominating idea
Compares two unlike things to reveal a quality or aspect
Language used to portray sensory experiences using 5 senses
A comparison using like or as
5
What is a stanza?
One unit of a poem
One "paragraph" of a poem
6
Why would a author use a hyperbole?
Add emphasis
just because
he just so happened to do so
7
Why would an author use imagery?
to help the reader picture the scene
to be lazy
to draw pictures
to be creative
8
What is dialogue?
a conversation between the characters in the story
A book inside of another book without words
I don't know. Please help me!
the feeling of the text in a book, movie, play, etc.
9
In the following sentence, where does the ; go? Sav wanted her essay to be well written she correctly used semicolons.
after essay
after used
after written
after correctly
10
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
If you always eat breakfast you will do better, in school.
If you always eat, breakfast you will do better in school.
If you, always eat breakfast you will do better in school.
If you always eat breakfast, you will do better in school.
11
Counter Claim/ Counter Argument
An argument that agrees with the opposing view
An argument that addresses the faults and weaknesses in the opposing view
12
What is hyperbole?
The way an author reveals a character's personality
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
The feelings the reader gets from a story
Describing animals, objects, or ideas with human qualities
13
How does the author develop the idea that people have a difficult time seeing the benefits of making a change?
Uses an examples of inconvenience but excludes benefits of the strike.
He uses an example of a hiring an individual and then waiting on success.
He says it takes lots of time to notice any savings from not drinking coke.
He says the sacrifice one makes is felt ASAP but imagining rewards is hard.
14
Conclusion paragraphs should
mirror the introduction paragraph and restate the thesis
Be part of the last body paragraph
Contain only one sentence
include the words "that's my essay!"
15
Argument Essays
Present a balanced argument
Are more subjective than discussion essays
Argue more than one side extensively except the refuatation
Argue one side with a short counter argument in the body
16
Sensory language is used to
Develop ideas about the cause and effect of the plot.
To characterize the characters directly.
To characterize the characters indirectly.
Provide extra details concerning how things look, taste, smell, sound, ect.
17
This is the thesis for what kind of essay? Stores should open late for convenience and to make more money.
Informational with a sequential organization.
Informational with a cause and effect organization.
Argument.
Informational with a problem solution organization.
18
Direct characterization is
when the author states the character's traits plainly
when the author directs the reader to other sources
when the author shows rather than telling
when the author hints at a trait through figurative language
19
Run on sentences contain...
Two independent clauses
Two dependent clauses
One independent clause
One dependent clause
20
Informative essay organization: Essay paragraphs are organized into...
Introductions, bodies, and conclusions.
Introductions and conclusions.
Bodies and conclusions.
Bodies, conclusions, and endings.
21
What is a poetry rhyme scheme?
Two examples of rhyming in a poem
randomly using rhymes in your poem
Rhymes at the beginning of your poem
a rhyming pattern at the ends of lines of poetry
22
What should your evidence support in your rebuttal paragraph?
your claim
the counterclaim
your opponent's claim
23
Indirect characterization can be shown through
the character's actions
all of the above
the character's speech or dialogue
the character's effect on others
24
Why would an author use Foreshadowing?
to scares the reader
hints what is to come in the story
to confuse the reader
to draw the reader into the story
25
Which of the following best supports an argument about water safety?
A testimony from a doctor that has treated sickness resulting from water.
An anecdote about boiling water to remove carcinogens.
Statistics showing the correlation between bad water and health effects.
A list of carcinogens typically found in water.
26
Select one correct way to use colons
To show someone is shouting
To introduce a list
To create a pause
To join sentences together
27
Which sentence in the passage does the author use to develop the correct answer to the last question?
“I might not like what I get and must forgo something I already enjoy" (12)
"benefits will be enjoyed in a future that feels abstract and distant" (12)
"I realize that I keep going to the same places again and again." (11)
“I'm unduly certain in my guess of what the alternatives will be like"(13)
28
An argument thesis statement includes your...
convincing words
opinion and evidence
opinion and reasons
reasons and evidence
29
Choose the correct way to introduce a quote.
"The cat bit the dog".
In Cat in the Hat, Dr.Seuss said, "Look at me!"(1957).
In the book, "The cat bit the dog (2019)".
30
Which example correctly uses a semicolon?
I hate mornings; so they make life hard.
I hate mornings because; they make life hard.
I hate mornings; they make life hard.
Because I hate mornings; they make life hard.
31
Examples of transition words are...
Never say never and The fact that
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
Never, Always, Sometimes
32
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABCDEFGH
ABBCCDDEE
AABBCCDD
AABBCDEFGF
33
The following quote is an example of what? "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand/ to smooth that rough touch..."
A metaphor comparing lips to texture.
A metaphor comparing lips to shy pilgrims.
Hyperbole exaggerating the roughness of ones lips.
Hyperbole exaggerating the softness of ones lips.
34
Tone in literature means
The way the author feels about the topic.
They way the reader feels about a scene.
The sound and pitch of some one's voice.
The way the reader feels about the topic.
35
What is a rebuttal?
A statement that disproves the counterclaim
A statement that comes at the end of your essay
A statement that shows what the opposition thinks
A statement that is the main point of your entire essay
36
Written in lines and stanzas; often has rhyming words; conveys meaning
Non-fiction
Poetry
Fiction
Drama
37
Narrative essays should include...
Dialogues
Similes
Detailed descriptions
Metaphors
38
Which statement best describes the central idea of paragraphs 2–5?
His approach to decision-making is complicated and should be simplified
Some habits are bad for you but he thinks the risks are worth it to enjoy
He considers sacrificing one of his favorite things for financial gain.
Changing his habits would be beneficial but is still reluctant to change
39
Which statement best summarizes the author’s main point regarding one of the reasons people are so resistant to change?
People do not want to seem unconfident to those around them.
When making changes, a person may end up not gaining any advantage.
People do not want to seem inflexible to those around them.
When making changes, a person may actually not be aware of alternatives.
40
A informational thesis should
All answers are correct.
Respond directly to the prompt.
Acknowledge the organization of ideas presented in your essay.
Contain a summary of the subtopics you will be addressing.
41
She is feeling blue today. Simile or metaphor?
Simile.
Metaphor.
42
Select the detail from paragraphs 15–17 that best helps support the correct answer to Part A.
"in the sense of playing with people’s lives.” (16)
"there is simply no way of knowing without trying something different."(17)
"the current policy may actually be a wobbly structure"(16)
“Executives and policymakers fail to experiment in their jobs" (15)
43
In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word passive as it is used in the last sentence?
Unappreciative
Unimpressed
Unnatural
Unconcerned
44
When using indirect characterization the author is....
revealing a character's traits by showing us
revealing a character's traits by telling us
45
Figurative language is...
Language that says one thing but means another.
Language that uses primarily sensory details.
Language that is meant to be taken literally.
Language that only impacts tone.
46
COMMAS: Mrs. Smith the Goddess of Science bakes the best cupcakes.
Mrs. Smith, the Goddess of science bakes, the best cupcakes.
No Error
Mrs. Smith, the Goddess of Science, bakes the best cupcakes.
Mrs. Smith, the Goddess of Science bakes the best, cupcakes.
47
What are transition words?
Words that help us describe people.
Words that describe how people get to work.
Words that help connect ideas and organize thoughts.
48
The author also implies what when he uses the figurative language “thorny issue” in paragraph 16 of the text?
Experimentation could be restricted because of current laws.
Experimentation with high stakes may be met with public reluctance.
49
What is the author implying when he uses the figurative language “thorny issue” in paragraph 16 of the text?
Experimentation may not be worth the risks associated.
Experimentation may not happen because of prolonged discussions.
Experimentation could be complicated and create unintended consequences.
50
Which inference about the author is best supported by the passage as a whole?
He will eventually decide to give up his habit of drinking Diet Coke.
He will eventually start buying generic medications.
His job made him spend time looking at the impact of lack of gov. change
His job allows him to think how changing his personal habits save money.
51
Line in a Poem
Paragraph
Sentence
Verse
Stanza
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What does objectivity mean?
It is subject to bias, but not opinion
It is not subject to bias, but it opinion
Not subject to bias or opinion
It is subject to bias and opinion
53
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABAB
AABB
ABCD
BABA
54
Indirect characterization
something that represent something else in the story
character that does not change in the story
Audience learns about a character without direct description
I do not know
55
Which inference is the author making as underlying assumptions for these statements?
People will eventually speak to one another and share ideas for transport.
People are willing to experiment since their habit had already halted.
People will eventually calculate how little time was was actually saved.
they dont think much about their choices of alt routes due to high emotion
56
Which statement best describes the central idea of paragraphs 15–17?
Organizations are often optimistic about the benefits of different choices.
Professional life is impacted by one's refusal to experiment personally.
Organizations are designed to discourage experimentation.
One must understand that they are likely unable to always make fair choices
57
Which is NOT an example of hyperbole?
He got $100 for his birthday!
She was so tired she could have slept for a year!
He jumped 10 feet in the air when he saw the snake!
It was so hot, the chickens laid hard-boiled eggs!
58
COMMAS: Taylor Swift was born December 13 1989 in Reading PA.
Taylor Swift was born December 13, 1989, in Reading, PA.
No Error
Taylor Swift was born December 13, 1989 in Reading PA.
Taylor Swift was born December, 13, 1989, in Reading, PA.
59
Introduction paragraphs
a paragraph in the middle
no meaning
grabs reader attention on topic
comes at the end of a writing
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Run on sentences are run on because
They are missing punctuation.
They are two or more sentences joined incorrectly.
They have too many words.
They don't make sense
61
Why would an author utilize repetition?
They run out of things to say so they just keep repeating.
To brag about always winning.
To call attention to a particular word.
To emphasize a message.
62
Choose the correct way to introduce a quote
The quote I choose is,
According to the text,
According to the text
The quote is
63
Which sentence below contains a metaphor?
Mrs. White's students are walking encyclopedias.
Mrs. White's students are restless, so they went outside..
Mrs. White's students are really studious.
Mrs. White's students are super smart.
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Dialogue Q's (3/5) Which of the following uses proper dialogue grammar?
"Yes," said Zane, "I love cheese pizza."
"Yes" said Zane, "I love cheese pizza."
"Yes," said Zane "I love cheese pizza."
"Yes, said Zane, I love cheese pizza."

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