OGET Study Guide

Which of the following statements is an example of a thesis statement?

'a tired driver can be just as dangerous as a drunk driver'.

Why is a thesis statement so important in writing?

It clearly explains the main idea and helps readers to better understand what the piece of writing is all about.

Which answer demonstrates a descriptive title? a. The Giant Trees Known as Redwoods b. The History of Redwood Trees in Northern California

The History of Redwood Trees in Northern California

Why do mystery writers use red herrings?

They are fake clues to lead the reader away from the real answer to the mystery

Her mother is a monster is an example of what

a metaphor

summary

brief description of the contents of a longer work that provides an overview of the work and may include its most important details.

Which word could be substituted for 'querulous' in the following sentence? 'The querulous child I babysit just won't stop bothering me until I let him play video games'

complaining

Looking at the words surrounding an unknown word to determine its meaning is an example of using

context clues

First step of a literature review paper

create a rough draft

Which of the following is a singular personal possessive pronoun? their, our, ours, hers, theirs

hers

Spot the allusion in the attached passage from Federer as Religious Experience by David Foster Wallace

it was something out of the matrix

How do metaphors differ from similes?

only metaphors equate one thing with another

Literature Review

searching through existing literature and writing the review

record

the material they find and note how each source may impact their work.

Where are topic sentences generally found in writing? Why?

At the beginning of the opening paragraph and gives a one-sentence summary of the main point.

Properly integrated quote

During the Industrial Revolution, many unions organized labor strikes to protest the presence of "child labor, unregulated working conditions, and excessive working hours" in America.

APA Reference Style

Gaines, A. (2019). Ten Things You Won't Believe Dragons Do. Studies in Fantasy Fiction (in italics), 3(8), 42-65.

Chicago Reference Style

Gaines, Andra. "Ten Things You Won't Believe Dragons Do," Studies in Fantasy Fiction (in italics) 3, no. 8 (2019): 42-65.

MLA Reference Style

Gaines, Andra. "Ten Things You Won't Believe Dragons Do." (italics: Studies in Fantasy Fiction), vol. 3, no. 8, Quest for Knowledge Publishing, 21 Aug. 2019.

Which of the following is not a motif from Sense and Sensibility

Green light

First person point of view narration can reference the subject with which of the following pronouns?

I

Which of the following statements best defines the main idea of an essay?

It is the key concept being expressed or examined.

Which of the following might you use as a motif if writing a story unrequited, or one-sided love, and why?

Rain, because unrequited love can feel gloomy.

Which tense is the verb will have finished in the following sentence? I will have finished my homework by the time my roommate gets home.

future perfect tense

Her smile is as warm as a summer night is an example of a:

simile

In the following sentence, how would you determine whether to use a singular or plural verb to complete the sentence? Either my mother or my sisters ___ at the mall.

By looking at the noun that is closest to the verb.

How do allusions differ from a direct reference to something?

In allusions, what is being referenced is not explained.

Which of the following terms is most closely related to the word 'motif'

Symbolism

Why are epic similes sometimes called homeric similies?

The greek poet Homer used them in two of his poems, "The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'

Which of the following sentences is an example of third person point of view

They ate all of the cupcakes before she even got to the break room

Writers should consult a writing and style guide to address any industry-or institution specific issues that may arise as they edit

True.

Which of the following contains an example of an allusion

a person describing another as being as wise as dumbledore

Thesis

a proposal for a solution or as a recommendation to future researchers to continue to learn more about the topic.

In Harry Potter, Professor Snape's first name, Severus means serious, strict, severe. The character of Prof Snape is also serious and strict. This is an example of what

denotation and connotation working together

How do dramatic irony and situational irony differ?

dramatic irony depends on the audience knowing something that characters dont

Which choice contains the past tense form of the verb to experience that would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? I ____ a lot of great things on my trip abroad last summer.

experienced

I ____ three loads of laundry by the time I had to leave. had finished finished have finished

had finished

Ways to find sources

libraries, databases, academic journals

Synthesizing information

requires the researcher to integrate sources and their own thoughts by quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing outside information in their research project. The researcher complements the writer's claims, ensures that the ideas in the composition flow logically, and makes including small details and quotes easier.

Which is the best definition for the connotation of a word?

underlying meanings we associate with a word

Saying the opposite of what you mean, sometimes for humorous effect, is an example of

verbal irony

Research writing

writing to answer a question or a problem about a particular research topic.

in Robert Frost's 'Mending Wall', what is the denotation of the walking line

The practice of securing a property line

Why is identifying the audience important?

To put the writing in the proper context

Which of the following is an example of an illusion a. homer's the Iliad b. the phrase a timid toad, tip-toeing along the road c. a striped barber pole that appears to be turning, but isn't d. a skateboard named Darth Skater

a striped barber pole that appears to be turning, but isn't.

Which verb would correctly fill in the blank: Either my sister or my brother ____ my math textbook.

has

Identify which verb in the following sentence represents an erroneous shift in verb tense: I started working when I was sixteen. My first job was at a car wash, where I worked at the cash register. Meeting my coworkers is the best part of the job. I made a lot of good friends at that job.

is in sentence 3

Which verb tense is have met in this sentence: I have met many interesting people in my classes. past perfect tense present perfect tense past tense

present perfect tense

Second step of a literature review paper

rewrite for clarity, eliminate unnecessary verbiage, and change terminology that could confuse readers.

Research question

serves to ask what can be done to address the problem.

Types of sources

textbooks, newspapers, manuals, electronic texts

Paraphrasing

allows the writer to support their ideas with research while presenting the information in their own words, rather than using source's original wording.

researchers should

explore the internet regularly, view resources for their research often, learn how to use resources correctly and efficiently, experiment with resources available, open and examine databases, become familiar with reference desk materials, identify key words for refining and narrowing database searches, and peruse library catalogs.

'Cheap posters' and 'economy hatchback car' are examples that define which word in the following sentence? 'Even though he says he likes ornate artwork, extravagant clothes, and immoderate cars, Tom is so frugal that he hangs cheap posters on his walls and drives an economic hatchback car'

frugal

Which verb would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? There ___ a few problems with the new computer system. a. was b. is c. have been d. has been

have been

Which of the following contains a pronoun that could correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? The caller said that ___ had the wrong number.

he

Which choice contains the correct pronoun or pronouns to fill in the blank in the following sentence? Each pilot checked to be sure that ____ had all of the necessary equipment prior to takeoff.

he or she

Literature reviews and annotated bibliographies

helpful tools for evaluating sources, as they require the researcher to consider the qualities and offerings of the sources they choose to use.

Primary sources

include first hand accounts, found in sources such as books, autobiographies, transcripts, speeches, videos, photos, and personal journals or diaries. they include records of information.

Harry caught sight of Seamus's eye and Seamus winked. This quote from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is an example of what kind of narration

limited

Secondary sources

may be articles, essays, videos, or books found in periodicals, magazines, newspapers, films, databases, or websites. It can be used to reference another researcher's analysis or conclusion from a primary source. They support the researcher's claims by providing a credible argument that contributes to teh researcher's argument.

It had not occured to Lydgate that he had been a subject of eager meditation to Rosamond that inward repetition of looks, words, and phrases, which makes a large part in the lives of most girls, but rosamond had registered every look and word. What type of narration is this example from?

omniscient because it takes in every angle

In the story of an hour, Louise's relief at learning that her husband has been killed in an accident is an example of

situational irony

"Raise up thy thoughts above the sky/that dunghill mists away may fly./thou hast a house on high erect/fram'd by that mighty architect/with glory furnished/stands permanent, though this be fled spot the allusion in the attached passage

that mighty arhitect

Considerations for evaluating the credibility of a source

the author and their purpose and their qualifications to write on the topic, whether the source is peer reviewed or included in a scholarly publication, the publisher, target audience, jargon, presence of bias or manipulation to information, the date of publication, the author's use of sources to support their claims, sources are cited appropriately, and the accuracy of the information presented.

What is denotation

the literal meaning of a word

Which of the following is not a singular indefinite pronoun? each, nothing, these, everyone, someone

these

Which of the following statements about similes is false? a. they compare two things b. they usually use the words like or as c. they're often used in poetry d. they're generally more effective than metaphors

they're generally more effective than metaphors

Writers use metaphors for all of the following reasons execpt: a. to make an equivalency between one thing and another to highlight how they are similar. b. to make the writing more interesting and effective c. to make the reader confused, therefore requiring the reader to think harder. d. to force the reader to consider the subject of the methaphor from a new angle

to make the reader confused, therefore requiring the reader to think harder.

abstract

type of summary that are specialized and most commonly used in the context of research. They include details such as the purpose for the research, the researcher's methodology, and the most significant results of the research.

Which of the following options is the antecedent in the sentence below? My uncle opened his first business ten years ago, and he now owns three stores.

uncle

Problem statement

written to clearly define the problem with a topic before asking how to solve the problem.