ELAR 7-12
What is a sonnet?
14 line poem
When did the Romantic Period take place? Who were some writers?
1785-1830. William Wordsworth, John Keats Lord Byron
When did the Victorian Era take place? Who were some of the writers?
1832-1900 & Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Browning, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens
When was the Scarlet Letter published? What era?
1850 and American Romanticism
Compound Sentence Example
2 INDEPENDENT CLAUSES The hard drive is fine, but the fan has burnt out.
What is a compound complex sentence?
2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause
What is a haiku poem?
A 3 line poem with a 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern. Always about nature
Simple Sentence example
A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
What is a cinquain?
A five line poem containing 22 syllables
What is a noun phrase?
A group of words used to describe something "I live in the big house" the phrase "big house" is a noun phrase
What is an epic poem?
A long story and one that involves a hero.
WIRED FROM A LARGE CUP OF COFFEE, the man remained awake long enough to finish all of the packing for the upcoming road trip. The highlighted words show what?
A participle phrase, describes the noun
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Why is it important to include a targeted review in an English lesson? A. Students are distracted and overwhelmed if they struggle to recall concepts while simultaneously trying to process new information B. Teachers are obligated to explicitly state and target their objective C. Teachers can review information by asking students to remember and to summarize previous lessons that taught the prerequisite skills for the lesson objective D. Students are easily frustrated when confronted by challenging materials
A.
Which statement is not true regarding rubrics? A. Mathematically the lowest grade a student could receive on a rubric would be zero B. Mathematically the students should receive credit for effort C. Certain sections should be weighted more heavily than others D. The deduction should be clear for each item
A. A rubric should be designed so that the students receive credit for what they did correctly and for the effort demonstrated in the assignment
Which style manual is preferred in education, psychology, and the social sciences? A. Apa B. MLA C. Chicago D. Turabian
A. APA is generally used for education psychology and social sciences
When readers are involved with what they are reading, making connections with the text, and making sure they understand the ideas being communicated, they are: A. Reading actively B. Making predictions C. Using their imagination D. Reflecting on the emotional responses
A. Active reading is being engaged with the text in the process of understanding you text
When a teacher provides information about the context of Dunbars poem, what is he or she doing? A. Building student background knowledge B. Explaining the authors intentions C. Analyzing the author word choice D. Providing opportunities for discussion
A. Building students background knowledge
Which of the following best defines being concise an academic writing A. Being succinct B. The fewest words C. Being clear D. Using cliches
A. Concisiness does not necessary refer to length rather ever first to most succint expressions of ideas
Which of the following describes a reference to a historical person or event, a fictional event or character, an artistic work, the Bible, or mythology? A. an allusion B. an illusion C. an aspect of the setting D. a complex symbol
A. Correct. Authors use allusions to convey information and ideas. When a reader thinks about the reference the author is making, a network of information, associations, feelings, and ideas in her mind is activated, depending on what she knows about the reference. An allusion is different from a symbol because there is a one-to-one correspondence between the symbol and the idea it represents, whereas an allusion might inspire any number of associations.
Identify the sentence error in the following example: Why did the NFL team play sixteen games never having lost? Because it had an excellent coach. A. fragment (Correct) B. comma splice C. fused/run-on (Your Answer)(Incorrect) D. wordiness
A. Correct. Because it had an excellent coach is a fragment, standing alone as a dependent clause
Which statement is NOT true of writing introductions? A. The introduction should be gripping; for instance, it could mirror an excellent Hollywood opening. B. An introduction may be expositional, explaining when, where, who, why, and what. C. Dialogue may begin a written work to draw the audience in D. The introduction for an academic research paper should include the thesis statement.
A. Correct. Readers may lose interest in the work if they sense that the writing is inauthentic
During which period of British literature were many epic poems about heroes and morality shared orally? A. Anglo-Saxon B. Victorian C. Romantic D. Renaissance
A. Correct. Some of these epics, like Beowulf, were eventually recorded in the written word.
The underlined phrase in the sentence below functions as which of the following parts of speech?The big blue truck, a member of the family, just crossed the 250,000 mile mark on the odometer. A. noun B. pronoun C. adjective D. adverb
A. Correct. The phrase a member of the family is renaming the subject truck, so the phrase is functioning as an appositive or a noun. An appositive always renames. B
One literary device that enhances meaning is A. Imagery B. Plot C. Setting D. Characterization
A. Imagery uses a sensory detail to create an experience within the readers imagination to contribute to the suggested meanings by invoking emotions memories and thoughts
Writers could consider a reasoned response to an article to be what mode of writing? A. Critical B. Creative C. Literary Journalism D. Technical
A. In critical writing, writers form arguments to respond to debatable topics
How are stanzas & paragraphs used in writing? A. Poetry is autten divided into stanzas or groups of lines and pros divided into paragraphs or groups of related sentences B. Poetry is sectiond into lines that form stances and pros is section into main points in details C. A pros text includes paragraphs heading stanzas and are unified by a central idea D. A paragraph is carefully structured and developed using examples but a stanza is creative without specific form of structure
A. Stanzas in poetry are groups of lines that are arranged in a pattern while the paragraphs of prose piece each develop a main point
Identify the error in the following example: The daughters decided to make a calendar of events for Christmas; the choices included either going bowling or to play games. A. Lack of parallel structure B. Punctuation error C. Subject and verb disagreement D. Pronoun and antecedent disagreement
A. The choices included either going bowling or play games
What type of phrase is underlined in the following sentence? Mark, A NATIVE OF MASSACHUSETTS, worked one summer at the Boston Globe. A. Appositive B. Absolute C. Prepositional D. Gerund
A. The phrase a native of Massachusetts renamed the noun Mark.
The underline phrase into the sentence below functions as which of the following parts of speech? WRITING LETTERS TO EDITORS remains a favorite pastime for the elderly neighbor. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Adjective D. Adverb
A. The phrase writing letters to editors is the subject of the sentence in the form of a gerund phrase. Subjects can be nouns or pronouns only.
The initial speaker of the poem asking old tree "why are you so bare, so bare?" When a student explains she is convinced that the old oak tree is bare because an innocent man was hung on one of the trees branches, she is A. making an inference B. Making a prediction C. Staying a theme of the poem D. Stating a pattern in the poem
A. The poet does not state that person was hung on a bough of the oak tree. The reader is using her knowledge of hangings as well as details revealed in subsequent stanzas to infer this.
Essays written by Jonathan Swift, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau express the ideas of A. The enlightenment B. The renaissance period C. The Victorian period D. The romantic period
A. The writers Johnathan Swift, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau expressed the belief that social problems can be solved by the use of the reason 17th-18th Century
Which would NOT be a credible digital source? A. msmith.eng101.suchandsuchuniversity.edu B. departmentofeducation.gov C. Article from jstor D. Commondisordersinchildren.apa
A. This digital source is likely a students paper
Assessing writing, speaking, and listening involves which of the following specific task? A. Choosing a matching assessment for the writing, speaking, or listening task B. Choosing the best learning management system for digital assessments C. Designing a rubric for the assessment D. Designing a test to be administered on a learning management system
A. To assess students accurately it is most important to utilize an assessment aligned with whatever objective was assigned
Materials that take into account students background, experiences, and interest are: A. Culturally appropriate materials B. Content appropriate materials C. Level appropriate materials D. Age-appropriate materials
A. Truly appropriate materials take into account students background, interest, and experiences
Which learning technique would work well for a grammar review considering diversified learning needs? A. Using the internet B. An interactive software C. Group work D. Worksheets
A. Using the internet
3 texts that were important in the early modern english?
All written by Shakespeare Hamlet The tempest The 12th night
Which of the following would indicate a digital source is reliable? A. The source appears first at the top of the page in a general search B. It's bibliography included pier reviewed articles C. It's date of publication is extremely recent D. It's web address ends with.org
B. A bibliography that includes peer reviewed articles will make a digital source more credible
What is one effective way to activate student prior knowledge? A. Silent sustained reading B. Quick writes C. Rigor D. Reciprocal teaching
B. A quick right prompt students are to write for 3 to 5 minutes on a topic in a continuous sentence without pausing to plan or edit. Afterward, they can share their thoughts in a discussion.
The following statement reflects the usage of what logical fallacy The corruption of the leader ship is in evitable because a fish rots from the head down A. Hasty generalization B. False analogy C. Irrelevant argument D. False cause
B. A rotting fish is not analogous to a position of leadership
Which of the following would not be a credible print source? A. The journal of the American medical association B. A peta brochure C. Across five aprils by Irene hunt D. MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing
B. A well-known advocacy group for animals with possible bias is not a credible print source because it is biased
Writers would consider an argumentative research paper to be what mode of writing A. Creative B. Academic C. Journalistic D. Technical
B. Academic writing is most appropriate for research, critical analysis, and providing educational information
Adding the prefix anti- to a root word means what? A. in favor of B. Against C. Before D. Around
B. Antilock brakes, for example means brakes that will not lock, a safety feature on many cars
Which statement is NOT true when it comes to the tone of a speech? A. How a speech is delivered may be more important than the words that are actually spoken. B. A speaker's strong emotional attachment to a subject of a speech affects his or her tone. C. Practicing in front of a mirror will affect the tone of a speech. D. Practicing in front of people will affect the tone of a speech.
B. Correct. An overly emotional presentation may cause the speech to come across as strongly biased. C
Which pronoun is a singular, indefinite pronoun? A. few B. everything C. many D. both
B. Correct. Everything is a singular, indefinite pronoun. Everything is on the table
James Russell Lowell is most closely associated with which group of poets? A. the Transcendental poets B. the Fireside poets C. the Imagists D. the Beat poets
B. Correct. Fireside poets like Longfellow, Lowell, and Bryant wrote about the nineteenth century United States, expressed views on political issues, and used conventional forms
Identify the sentence error in the following example:The reasons for the changes to the school rules were the following: to build character, avoiding bullying at all costs, the teaching of service to others, and general kindness. A. fragment B. lack of parallel structure C. fused/run-on D. comma splice
B. Correct. If parallel structure was used, the sentence would read as follows: The reasons for the changes to the school rules were the following: to build character, to avoid bullying, to teach an attitude of service, and to promote general kindness.
To find the comparative and superlative forms of a word, with which of the following sources should a writer consult? A. a spell-checker B. a dictionary C. a thesaurus D. a glossary
B. Correct. One of the features of the dictionary is the identification of comparatives and superlatives.
Parallelism aids in writing coherence. Which sentence is NOT written using parallel structure? A. Looking out the window, I saw several boys from the neighborhood playing a pick-up game of basketball during the morning but quitting a game of soccer in the evening. B. Reggie will either have to study or his grades will drop. C. The blueberry muffins were small and tasty. D. The train was crowded with students going home to be with their parents during the holidays or going abroad to be with their friends during two weeks off.
B. Correct. The sentence should read as follows: Reggie will either have to study or have to accept his lower grades.
What makes creative nonfiction unique? A. the use of literary devices B. the factual basis C. the emergence of the genre D. the journalistic flair
B. Correct. The writer must not deviate from the facts.
When asking students to write an argumentative speech, an instructor should specify all but which of the following? A. topic, purpose, and audience B. tone of the speech writing task C. length of the speech writing task D. length of the oral execution of the speech
B. Correct. Tone is natural to the speaker and the speaker's choice and therefore cannot be a requirement
What learning technique would probably work best for speech preparation? A. planning a skit B. tutoring C. playing learning games D. analyzing a film
B. Correct. Tutoring or individual conferencing would be excellent in helping a student to prepare for a speech.
Which sentence is correct? A. The teacher illicit several amazing responses from the tenth graders. B. The everyday challenges for the girl without arms were innumerable C. Sixteen items or less should go into this line. D. The situation in the research paper was incorrect
B. Correct. When used as an adjective, everyday is one word.
A memoir written by a person about his/her life or about verifiable events he/she experience, express in an artistic way, is an example of A. Poetry B. Creative nonfiction C. Fiction D. Naturalistic fiction
B. Creative nonfiction is based in truth and is Xpress in a compelling artistic way
What is an inference based on A. Facts and specific examples in the text B. Details of the text and the readers knowledge of the topic of the text C. Understanding the authors purpose D. Recognizing the authors tone
B. Details of the text and the readers knowledge of the topic of the text
Which of the following activities would be considered a metacognitive learning activity? A. Students keep a log of book titles they have read throughout the school year. B. Students write down an evaluation of the role they played in a group project. C. Students create illustrations of their vocabulary words as part of their homework. D. Students take notes on information presented in a slideshow and review it for an exam.
B. Having students evaluate their participation in a group project requires them to examine their learning.
Which of the following describes a striking revelation during the course of a story A. Catharsis B. Epiphany C. Euphemism D. Crisis
B. Is a striking revelation or lesson learn during the story
What is the downside of asking students to give useful feedback regarding the course itself? A. Constructive criticism may come across negatively B. Outlier statements may not express useful feedback C. The suggestions may reveal a misunderstanding on the part of many students D. Useful feedback done frequently exposes a potential catastrophe at the end of the course
B. Outlier statements are not useful
Which of the following defines the term writing task?A. Categorizing a piece of writing B. An individual writing assignment C. Specifically listing writing assignment D. The writing process
B. The individual assignments are the individual writing task
The author statement that in a tavern, "the more noise you make, the more trouble you give, the more good things you call for, the welcome or you are "is an example of: A. Symbolism B. Hyperbole C. Evidence D. Analysis
B. The reader knows that if a person is cobbitive or too disruptive in a tavern, he or she would actually not be more welcome However the hyperbole does emphasize the point that people can be more relaxed loud argumentative and demanding and a tavern and they can be in someone's home
Which of the following correctly lists, in order, the elements of a formal outline for a written assignment? A. Thesis, phrases for main points, restatement of thesis B. Thesis, independent clauses articulating main points, restatement of thesis C. Introductory paragraph, thesis, topics, restatement of thesis, concluding paragraphs D. Introductory paragraph, thesis statement, independent clauses for main points, restatement of thesis, concluding paragraph
B. The thesis statement, main points, and restate of thesis in the outline along with the sub points should be consistent in their clausal construction
Which of the following best defines source integration in a research writing task? A. The author of the writing task copies and pasted source material; then the author adds his or her own words. B. The author of the writing task writes the research paper according to the outline, then weaves the sources throughout his or her words. C. The author rotates personal material with quoted material. D. The author uses several quotations, paraphrases, and summaries
B. When writers conduct research and create outline first, then having the writing task will develop naturally.
Which medium would best suit a teacher who wanted to encourage collaborative learning and discussion outside of the classroom? A. Blog B. Wiki C. Infographic D. PowerPoint presentation
B. Wiki, they are intended to be collaborative. Will not give teacher full control over a site.
Identify the writing strategy wherein writers list ideas related to a specific topic
Brainstorming
What is a caesura?
Break or interruption
In a persuasive text, when one of the main arguments is based on the premise that if one thing happens, a series of other things will automatically happen, the reasoning may be referred to as: A. Hasty generalization B. Dichotomous thinking C. A slippery slope D. A emotional appeal
C. A slippery slope argument occurs on one assumes that a series of occurrences will happen as a resolve of particular action or event
What kind of writing is factual and verifiable but written in an artistic way? A. fiction B. Nonfiction articles C. Creative nonfiction D. Poetry
C. As long as a check is a factual presentation of real people or events it is considered nonfiction
Which tool for learning modes of speaking does not offer direct experience? A. Language remodeling B. Speaking workshops C. Using public speaking blogs D. University writing centers
C. Blogs offer many resources for public speaking tools but not not provide the opportunities for hands-on practice in public speaking that other teaching strategies do
If an English teacher divides the class into groups and gives each group a small section of this poem to explain, he is using a: A. a group activity B. a didactic approach. C. a jigsaw activity D. a gallery walk
C. Correct. A jigsaw activity is a cooperative group activity. Each group completes a different part of the assignment, and all groups share their part with the class, creating a composite understanding analogous to solving a puzzle.
The context of a text includes literary context, historical context, and which of the following aspects? A. archetypes B. critical analysis C. the historical setting D. aesthetic elements
C. Correct. A text may have a historical setting that differs from the historical / cultural period when a text was written. Readers may explore the reasons the author chose a particular setting.
The following statement reflects the usage of what logical fallacy? I strongly think that they should get divorced; I think it's the right conclusion. A. appeal to ignorance B. ipse dixit C. begging the question (Correct) D. self-contradiction
C. Correct. Begging the question is also circular reasoning. The statement lacks reasoning, so the argument is made without any reasoning at all
Bloggers may lose the respect of audiences if they do not do what? A. create websites for their blogs B. imbed hyperlinks C. proofread carefully D. stick to one subject
C. Correct. Generally, audiences expect correct grammar and punctuation, especially if the author is to be considered an authoritative voice on a particular topic.
Writers would consider an opinion editorial to be what mode of writing? A. blogging B. technical C. journalistic D. creative
C. Correct. Opinion editorials generally appear in newspapers.
To verify the claims of a source, a researcher must: A. make sure that a journalist or an admired writer has written the source. B. confirm that the organization that published the source is profitable and open about their perspectives. C. look for similar information and conclusions in other sources on the subject D. determine the depth of experience of the writer or organization before considering the source
C. Correct. Research must be based on multiple sources; these sources must have some similar evidence and conclusions.
Which indefinite pronoun does NOT rely on the object of the preposition for its agreement? A. some B. most C. several D. none
C. Correct. Several is a plural, indefinite pronoun. Several of the students are coming home.
Which of the following is NOT a useful tip for using visual aids during a speech or presentation? A. Introduce the visual aid. B. Practice with the visual aid. C. Let the visual aid speak for you. D. Ensure that the visual aid is appropriate for the presentation space
C. Correct. The visual aid is just that—an aid, not a replacement for the speaker
Identify the sentence error in the following example: Hurry Climb! A. fragment B. dependent clause C. fused/run-on D. comma splice
C. Correct. Two independent clauses are not being joined with the proper punctuation. The sentence should be punctuated as such: Hurry; climb! OR Hurry! Climb!
Identify the sentence error in the following example: The flies on the farm swarmed the outer entryway however, the farmer quickly sprayed bug repellent. A. fragment B. dependent clause C. fused/run-on D. comma splice
C. Correct. Two independent clauses are not being joined with the proper punctuation. The sentence should be punctuated as such: The flies on the farm swarmed the outer entryway; however, the farmer quickly sprayed bug repellent
Which of the following would be the most egregious consequence of plagiarism? A. destroyed student reputation B. Destroyed academic C. Destroyed lives from medical research D. Destroyed finances from being sued
C. Destroyed lives from medical research
Identify the error in the following example: The representative's example of humility and integrity make him a popular incumbent A. Lack of parallel structure B. Punctuation air C. Subject and verb disagreement D. Pronoun and antecedent disagreement
C. Even though the nouns humility and integrity appear before the verb make, they are not the subjects of the verb, but actually the object of the preposition of. As such, they comprise a prepositional phrase describing example, which its self is the subject of the verb. Therefore, since the verb has a singular subject, it should be conjugated appropriately. (Makes)
Adding Prefix ex to a root word means what? A. Without B. Off C. Former D. More
C. Ex governor, for example, means former governor
Creating a significant learning experience may involve a group setting such as a discussion group or a collaboration session. What is the greatest concern when it comes to group settings? A. Some students do not like group work B. The dominant students can take over the conversations C. Individual assessment is difficult D. Students will hold each other back from success.
C. Individual assessment is difficult
If an English Teacher divided the class into groups and gives each group a small section of a poem to explain, he is using: A. Group activity B. Didactic approach C. Jigsaw activity D. A gallery walk
C. Jigsaw activity
Mr. Juarez is working on cognitive strategies to help his students remember and organize information. He splits the class into two teams to research information on a selected topic and then hold a class debate. After they have completed their research, students will be permitted to choose which side of the argument they would like to debate. What kind of cognitive strategy is he looking to develop with his students? A. Comprehension Strategies B. Problem-solving strategies C. Reasoning strategies D. Self- regulation strategies
C. Reasoning strategies help students determine what they belihe to be correct or incorrect.
The teacher asked students to re-write this passage about news writers, changing the position in the veracity of reporters, using more current language, and incorporating evidence from current news stories about a war going on today. What sort of activity did this teacher assign? A. Jigsaw activity B. A Socratic seminar C. Research project D. A role playing activity
C. Students will have to identify one event that occurred in a current war; locate several news stories about the event, making sure the stories are written by different writers/news organizations; compare the information in each, as well as how it presented; evaluate the truthfulness of the accounts; make a judgment about the news reporters today; and use the Research to rewrite the text
Which of the following does the author use to engage the attention of the reader? A. Sarcasm B. An implicit assertion C. Anecdote D. Understatement
C. The author tells the short story of overpaying for an appealing toy which illustrates his main point
Which of the following describes the unraveling or completion of the plot of a story? A. Ambiguity B. Blank verse C. Denouement D. Climax
C. The denoument is the unraveling or completion of plots and subplots in a narrative
Which of the following describes a contrast in parallel phrases or clauses A. Ambiguity B. Anecdote C. Antithesis D. Archetype
C. The opposite or contrast of a phrase, clause (or even idea) is it's antithesis
What would the best submitive assessment for a history student returning from a study tour in Europe? A. A written test on an LMS that makes the student accountable for places and dates B. A collaborative wiki from fellow study tour member summarizing the trips C. A portfolio that journals each day of the tour along with several famous readings from each stop on the tour D. A speech that recounts all of the places seen on the study tour
C. The student could create a portfolio not only for the assessment but also to use in future job applications or to present in job interviews.
Which sentence best demonstrates parellelism? A. To see is to really believe B. The scientists goal was eventually both teaching and to travel C. The bronze star and the silver star are awarded for heroism D. Trisha always has and always will enjoy studying literature
C. The two introductory noun phrases are strictly parallel in their wording in our joint by and
Which of the following activities would be most helpful in activating students prior knowledge before reading a new text? A. Writing letters to an author of their choice B. Holding a discussion about students favorite books C. Examine vocabulary words students will find in a text D. Completing an activity in which students to find types of text
C. This activity will be most effective and helping students to recall words themes or ideas that they have encountered in previous text and providing them a foundation for new learning
When a teacher includes pictures and graphics as part of instruction in order to support learning, she is using: A. Meta cognitive practices B. Prior knowledge C. Visual aids D. Research application
C. Visual aids support learning by attracting and holding students attention and focus helping students process and retain information
Identify the error in the following example: Watching birds in flight and photographing birds and flight occupies the bulk of his work. A. Lack of parallel structure B. Punctuation error C. Subject and verb disagreement D. Pronoun an antecedent disagreement
C. Watching and photographing are two distinct subjects. Plural subjects take plural verbs. The verb should be conjugated accordingly (occupy)
A created text that is written about a realistic problem and is relatable and relevant to the readers is an example of A. American literature B. Realistic nonfiction C. Young adult literature D. Constructivist writing
C. Young adult literature is inventive realistic and relevant to young readers
What style of writing is used for journalism writing?
CHICAGO.
What does casino mean in Latin?
Casa
Identify the writing strategy where the writers consult with during the writing process
Collaborative
Even though the man laughed, he said he did not like the play. This is an example of what sentence?
Complex sentence
If the team wins the game, they will go to the championship game. This is an example of what sentence? And why?
Compound complex, because it is two incomplete thoughts
A proposal letter is most likely taken from which of the following? A. A young adult novel B. A nonfiction text C. Magazine D. A fictional prose narrative
D. A fictional prose narrative is novel.
A teenagers journal is best described as what mode of writing? A. Narrative B. Journalism C. Critical D. Nonfiction
D. A journal provides a place for a rider to informally record his or her own thoughts experiences emotions and ideas without regard for an audience or readership it is nonfiction.
The student goes on to elaborate on her explanation by quoting the lines "I feel the rope against my bark/ And the weight of him in my grain" In doing so, she is A. Analyzing the point of view B. Demonstrating the perspective of the author C. Showing the rhyme scheme D. Supporting her explanation with textual evidence
D. A quotation from the text that supports a particular interpretation is textual evidence.
Which of the following describes narrative prose or verse that is symbolic representation in parting a deeper meaning? A. Alliteration B. Caesura C. Allusion D. Allegory
D. An allegory is a narrative symbolic of a broader meaning for example animal farm is an allegory about communism in the Soviet Union
Which of the following describes the driving tension throughout a literary work? A. Ambiguity B. Cacophony C. Carpe diem D. Conflict
D. Conflict is the driving tension throughout a work such as humanity versus nature
A formal outline to have which of the following? A. Passive voice B. Specific content details C. First and second person pronouns D. Either all clauses or all phrases
D. Consistency is key
Identify the sentence error in the following example: The general wanted to send ground troops to the foreign country, the president and the vice president wanted to consult with Congress first. A. fragment B. lack of parallel structure C. fused/run-on D. comma splice
D. Correct. A comma divides two independent clauses; instead, the sentence needs a comma plus a coordinating conjunction, a period and a capital letter, or a semicolon.
To find diction choices for language usage, a writer should consult which source? A. a spell-checker B. a dictionary C. a thesaurus D. a glossary
D. Correct. Glossaries provide lists of words relating to a specific field of study (along with their definitions) and information about language usage.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use a direct quotation? A. It adds impact to the paper. B. It gives the reader first-hand exposure to a source. C. It lends credibility to the writer's ideas. D. It lowers the risk of plagiarism.
D. Correct. Quotations should provide credibility, support the writer's point, or strengthen the writing task in some other way; their purpose is not only to avoid plagiarism as some information may safely be considered common knowledge.
To persuade readers to do or think something is an example of a: A. rhetorical appeal B. reading strategy. C. text's design. D. writer's purpose.
D. Correct. The most common purposes for writing are to express, to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
What types of words increase coherence and create powerful links between ideas? A. conjunctions B. verbs C. adverbs D. transitional expressions
D. Correct. Transitional words like furthermore link ideas, thereby enhancing the flow of the text.
Writers would consider creating speaking points for an introduction to a poet at a poetry slam to be what motive writing? A. Creative B. Academic C. Argumentative D. Informative
D. Introductions provide expository information to the audience giving a listeners more information about the subject
Which of the following terms describes those primary source documents that include magazine and newspaper articles, interviews, photographs, TV, or radio broadcast? A. Testimonials B. Literary nonfiction C. Visual aids D. Media sources
D. Media sources record events and reactions to events, often while the events are occurring, giving them great value as primary sources
Which of the following is true when using PowerPoint in a presentation? A. The speaker should fill the slides with transitions B. Slides should include graphics like bar charts C. The presentation should include plenty of photos D. The PowerPoint presentation itself should remain simple
D. Presentation software like PowerPoint should support the speaker not replace him or her
What is the main assertion of reader response theory A. There is one correct interpretation of a literary text B. Readers do not interpret literary text they simply experienced it C. There is a simple process for understanding text that involves paying careful attention to the repeated elements of the text and the emotions are listed by those elements D. Readers participate in the creative process; the meaning of a literary texts is found partially in the authors design and partially in the readers experience of the text
D. Some of the ways readers participate in the creative process are by imagining remembering and feeling what the text reminds them about in their own experiences the artistic choices of the author inspire the readers reflections
The underlined phrase in the sentence below functions as which of the following parts of speech? To save lots of money, the young family shopped for clothing at the local thrift store. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Adjective D. Adverb
D. The phrase to save lots of money is modifying the verb shopped— why did the young families shop at the local thrift store.
The following statement reflects the usage of what logical fallacy Why should I care about the corruption on the school board? The property taxes are a far greater concern A. Bandwagon B. Card stacking C. Red herring D. False dilemma
D. The speaker had introduced a false dilemma: he can care about corruption or taxes, but not both
What is one way authors develop their characters A. Through the literary context B. By assigning roles C. Using their imaginations D. Reflect on their emotional responses
D. Use the direct method of characterization the narrator explicitly describes a character traits to the reader
Identify the error in the following example: Neither Venezuela nor Saudi Arabia may be expected to lower their oil prices in the coming days. A. Lack of parallel structure B. Punctuation air C. Subject and verb disagreement d. Pronoun & antecedent disagreement
D. When subjects are joined by neither/nor, the ants antecedent agrees with the nearer subject Neither Venezuela nor Saudi Arabia may be expected to lower its oil prices in the coming days
IF THE TEAM WINS THE NEXT GAME, they will go to the championship game. The highlighted words is an a example of what?
Dependent clause, because it is NOT a complete thought
What is an idiom?
Does not mean what is being said "break a leg" "Raining cats and dogs"
Documents should be used for ________ PDF are used for _______________
EDITING FINAL DRAFT
What period did Shakespeare write in? What years?
Elizabethan 1558-1603
True or False: A 7th grader can analyze diction, imagery in poetry, and support with text evidence
FALSE
What is first person subjective point of view?
First person subjective is mostly opinions
Identify the writing strategy when the writers write nonstop for a designated period of time about anything that comes to mind
Free writing
What does moreover mean?
In addition to
Hasty Genrelization is based on _________
Insufficient evidence
Citing outside sources in any writing style involves what three elements?
Introductions within the text lend credibility to the authors or the sources origins the Intectations are crucial identify and to connect a source to a reference page or work sided page and the listing of sources correlates all of the sources uses or consultant within a text
Johann Gutenberg
Invented the printing press in 1439, developed English 1150-1470
What is an archetype?
Is an over arcing easily identifiable symbol?
Hasty generalization
Is coming to a conclusion without enough evidence
What is dichotomous thinking
Is thinking in terms of two extremes and overlooking all of the possibilities in between the extremes
Identify the writing strategy where writers record ideas, observations, and opinions on a regular basis
Journaling
What is a cacophony?
Language considered harsh and it sound
predicate means ?
Main verb
Does MLA format use bibliographies? If not what do they use?
No, they use a works cited page.
Covered is snow, the mountains... The first part of the sentence shows what?
PARTICIPLE PHRASE
Bandwagon fallacy
Persuades the listeners that "everyone is doing it"
Euphemism means what
Pleasant sounding expression for a harsh reality
The final review of a document to check for errors is which stage of the writing process
Proofreading
What does catharsis mean
Purging of emotions
2 writers that were important in the Romantic period?
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau
Alliteration
Repetition of the same vowel usually the initial letter
Which writing element/strategy directs the entire research process for a writer
Research question
What is a crisis?
Reversal or climax of events in the common plot structure
Inserting necessary words phrases and sentences and substituting words phrases and sentences are two major activities that take place during which stage of the writing process
Revising
what is carpe diem?
Seize the day, emphasizes the brevity of life
The basketball game WENT into every time. The highlighted word is a what?
Simple predicate (main verb)
Homophones means what?
Spelled differently, mean different things, have the same sound Knew, new, gnu
Writers would consider website creation to be what mode of writing?
Technical
What is an ethical appeal?
The author quotes someone who is apparently a respected credible figure in his time.
What is denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
Compound Sentence Example
The hard drive is fine, but the fan has burnt out. 2 INDEPENDENT CLAUSES
What year was the Renaissance Period? Who are some of the writers?
The renaissance period was 14th-17th century and was full of classical ideas. Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and Edmund Spencer.
What is a Volta?
The turning point in a poem
What is a blank verse
The use of unrhymed iambic pentameter
What is a semantic map used for?
To demonstrate the relationship between 2 words, visual display
descriptive, prescriptive
To quickly read ——> To read quickly Rule applied to written language despite how it is commonly accepted in spoken language
Which of the following elements shapes each paragraph in a writing task
Topic sentence
These types of writers believe people and nature to be innately good?
Transcendentalists
When a writer focuses on the content of each paragraph on a single idea?
Unity
What does ambiguity mean?
Using vague terms to achieve multiple meanings
Allusion
Usually a reference to a historical person place or events
Compound-Complex Sentence Example
When Jane went to school, she was given a pop quiz, and that caused her to have a bad day.
Gerund example
Writing is a lot of fun. Acting is fun. Doing nothing is my favorite thing to do.
adjective clause
a clause that modifies a noun or pronoun "John Wayne was an actor who was most identified with the Western." "Who was most identified with Western" is the adjective clause
What is a gerund phrase?
a gerund with modifiers or a complement, all acting together as a noun ENDS WITH -ING
What is a limerick?
a humorous poem in the rhythm a-a-b-b-a. The first two lines rhyme; the second two lines rhyme; and the last line rhymes with the first two lines.
What is a lyric poem?
a poem set to music
Noun phrase
a word or group of words that functions in a sentence as subject, object, or prepositional object. "To raise a child"
homograph
a word written the same way as another word but having a different meaning, BASS (fish) BASS (guitar)
overt inflectional ending
adding an s to change something to present tense third person. doesnt change whether its a noun or verb etc
What is a Connotation?
an idea or feeling that a word invokes on you, how it makes you feel
Checking for grammatical accuracy and punctuation placement accuracy is which stage of the writing process?
editing
pseudo
false, fake
participle phrase
functions as an adjective, describes the noun
Overt inflectional suffix
never changes the base words--adds S improve-improves
Verb/antecedent agreement
subject verb agreement ex if the subject is plural the verb is plural if t he subject is singular the verb is singular
orthography
the conventional spelling system of a language
What is an assonance?
the repetition of vowel sounds in a phrase or verse.
what is a prose narrative
writing that uses discoursal units, like senses and paragraphs, as its primary mode of organization and tells a story
