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Review for our 10th grade final exam
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Look at: "They are pragmatic idealists, tinkerers more than dreamers." The word PRAGMATIC means
practical
patient
political
practiced
2
Take a listen. What is the author’s purpose in writing the song?
to compare the Kent State protests to other protests
educate listeners about the unjust shootings at Kent State
to share the facts of the Kent State shooting
to give an account of the four deaths at Kent State
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Words have connotations and denotations. What is a word's CONNOTATION?
the dictionary definition of a word.
The emotional associations that readers have to a word.
The history of how the word has been used in print.
The historical and language origins of a word.
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What is imagery?
The writer's use of graphics to support a story or article
The writer's use of vivid description and sensory details
The writer's use of motifs and symbolism
The writer's use of comparison to show how ideas are similar
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What does narcissism mean?
found remembrance of the past
a passion for photography
excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance
falling asleep at unplanned intervals
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What is mood?
The emotional state of the characters in the writing
The author's attitude toward the subject of the writing
The feeling described by the author in the writing
How a piece of writing makes the reader feel
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What are propaganda techniques?
appeals to emotion used to sway a reader's opinions
how a writer appeals to the political leanings of a reader
the writer's use of celebrity endorsements to connect
appeals to a reader's logic and need for facts
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What is the tone of a piece of writing?
The emotions that the reader feels while reading the text.
The writer's attitude toward the subject of the writing.
How the writer describes the feelings of the characters.
How well the writing connects with other similar texts.
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What does ENTITLEMENT mean in the sentence below?
intelligence
ownership
embarrassment
superiority
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What is it called when a text presents one side of an issue, then presents the opposing side?
The writing is organized as an argument and counter-argument
The writing is organized around a problem and solution.
The writing is organized as cause and effect.
The writing is organized as a sequence of events.
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If someone is an idealist, what does that mean?
someone guided more by ideals than by practical things
a person who is creative and easily comes up with inventions
someone who is naive and uneducated
a person who is in the business of coming up with ideas
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Have you got this?
Um, I'm pretty sure I got this.
Maybe?
Yeah, I got this!
What do I got?
13
What is an anecdote?
The opposite of thesis.
Another term for the facts and research a writer references.
A short, personal story.
The cure for when a person has been poisoned.
14
How might a writer create an "optimistic tone"?
The author might use positive language.
The author might use figurative language.
The writer might use negative language.
A writer might use formal language.
15
To figure out an author's purpose for writing a piece, the reader needs to decide
Is the writer a major influence on our modern world?
Is the writer still alive?
Is the writer trying to entertain, persuade, or inform me?
Is the writer male or female?
16
Which word best describes the mood of the Neil Young song "Four Dead in Ohio"?
jealousy
dedicated
devastating
apathetic
17
What persuasive technique is used when a writer uses personal anecdotes to connect to readers?
emotional appeal
stereotyping
bandwagon appeal
appeal to statistics
18
If something is objective, it is thought to be
based on provocative issues
based in facts
based in opinion
based in personal bias
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Why might a writer use first person point of view in a non-fiction article?
To show the reader that the author is narcissistic.
It helps the reader connect to the ideas and provides humor
It adds credibility and expert testimony to the writing.
It adds to the formal tone of the article.
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Which additional information would best support the author’s purpose in the song?
dialogue between the author and people he’s met
additional details regarding all four victims
the name of the woman he is alluding to
explanation of the politics surrounding the war in Cambodia
