ECA Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is MLA format?

Accepted Answer

Times New Roman, 12pt

Question 2

Definition of ethos

Accepted Answer

An appeal to the author’s credibility or trustworthiness

Question 3

True or false: the page on which you cite your sources is double-spaced.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Definition of pacing

Accepted Answer

Pacing controls the speed that the story is being told.

Question 5

Definition of foreshadowing

Accepted Answer

An advance hint of what is to come later in the story

Question 6

What does foreshadow contribute to a story

Accepted Answer

Piques the audience’s interests, Creates suspense, Provides a hint for what is to come

Question 7

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

Man on Wire presents a different definition of art

Question 8

True or false: introductions and conclusions are somewhat similar?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What do you state in both your introduction and your conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Why your research matters

Question 10

What are the elements of a paragraph (not an introductory paragraph)?

Accepted Answer

Topic Sentence, Body Sentences, Concluding Sentence

Question 11

In MLA, what spacing should you use on your Works Cited page?

Accepted Answer

Double spaced

Question 12

Definition of logos

Accepted Answer

An appeal to the audience’s logic

Question 13

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

States what the paragraph will discuss

Question 14

A commercial with hungry children uses which persuasive appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 15

What is the difference between an anecdote and a memoir?

Accepted Answer

An anecdote teaches a lesson, A memoir explodes a moment, A memoir is longer

Question 16

An ad shows Doctor Oz's recommendation for a diet pill uses which persuasive appeal?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 17

A topic sentence...

Accepted Answer

Relates back to the thesis statement, States what the paragraph will be about, Is the first sentence of a body paragraph

Question 18

Which of the following is allowed but not required in an introduction to a research paper?

Accepted Answer

Start with a strong quote

Question 19

A thesis statement is an arguable claim about a relevant topic that is supported by evidence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

You want to convince your friend to sign up for your English class next tri. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell them an anecdote about your awesome teacher's class

Question 21

An ad for toothpaste states 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest uses which persuasive appeal?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 22

In MLA, what is the title of the page on which you cite your sources?

Accepted Answer

Works Cited

Question 23

A Thesis Statement should include all of the following elements except?

Accepted Answer

Takes a stance that can be opposed, answers why something will be accomplished in your essay, answers how something will be accomplished in your essay, Answer the issue/question of your research

Question 24

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

To state the scope, purpose, and direction of the paper

Question 25

You should not reveal your thesis statement until the conclusion of the essay

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Definition of memoir

Accepted Answer

A short, nonfiction story that “explodes a moment”

Question 27

Which of the following is not an element of suspense?

Accepted Answer

Withholding information from the author

Question 28

Who is the best 9th grade English teacher?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Monsen, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Perry, Ms. Hoffman

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an example of a narrative

Accepted Answer

Research Paper

Question 30

Definition of a documentary

Accepted Answer

A film that gives info about a subject and is based on facts

Question 31

What do you say in both your introduction and your conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Your thesis statement

Question 32

Definition of tension

Accepted Answer

You recognize an example of foreshadowing

Question 33

Definition of pathos

Accepted Answer

An appeal to the audience’s emotions

Question 34

A memoir is a true, memory based story that explodes a moment with detail and pacing

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

What is the definition of a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim

Question 36

Definition of an anecdote

Accepted Answer

A short, nonfiction story that teaches a lesson

Question 37

An anecdote is a fictional short story that teaches a lesson

Accepted Answer

False

Question 38

Definition of tension

Accepted Answer

The narrator withholds information from the reader

Question 39

Definition of foreshadowing

Accepted Answer

It gives a hint of what is to come later in the story.

Question 40

A thesis statement is a factual statement, or a statement of fact

Accepted Answer

False

ECA Practice

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ECA Practice

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