English 3B Final
Which of these is an appeal to emotions?
"Don't be the only one in your office without a widget!"
Which of these quotes helps Lincoln appeal to his audience's emotions?
"The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here..."
Based upon Nick's reactions and his tone, what is Fitzgerald encouraging you to think and feel about Gatsby and his situation with other characters?
Nick's tone is intrigued, so Fitzgerald wants you to be skeptical yet charmed by Gatsby.
The reason people call me shy is because I am so quiet. It takes me a while to get to know someone. You Answered
another reason is that
The intended audience of a speech includes:
any group or groups for whom the message is crafted.
Identify the following statement as a defense, challenge, or qualification of the underlined point of view: "Love at first sight" is a myth, because you cannot fall in love with someone you haven't gotten to know yet.
challenge
Identify the following statement as a defense, challenge, or qualification of the underlined point of view: Claiming that "the end justifies the means" is just an excuse to do something wrong in order to get what you want.
challenge
The similar phrasing and contrast of "own infallibility" and "our unanimity" in the phrase, "...doubt a little of his own infallibility, and, to make manifest our unanimity..." in the final paragraph is an example of:
effective schemes
Harper Lee uses ______________ point of view in order to tell her story through the eyes of a naïve young girl.
first person
My parents are very strict. They never let me go anywhere without them.
for example
Betty looked (slender, gaunt) after her long hospital stay. (negative)
gaunt
Deductive reasoning moves from the _____ to the _____.
general; specific.
In the following sentence, the underlined adverbial phrase modifies the verb ___ by answering the question ___. Meet me at the coffee shop after you get off work
meet; where
Which literary element contributes most to idea that social class does not determine one's capacity for personal fulfillment?
setting
Using the word part charts provided in Lesson 2 and a dictionary, identify the correct word provided in the parentheses. The press was critical of the Supreme Court's (reversal, inclusion) determining the law was unconstitutional.
reversal
Mariah is preparing to write a research paper about The Great Gatsby, so she should start by -
reviewing the portions of the text that she marked.
The quotation "He had the face only a mother could love" creates what kind of tone?
sarcastic
Using the intended connotation in parentheses at the end of each sentence, choose the correct word that will provide the correct connotation. The gang spent the entire year creating the perfect (scheme, plan) to rob the bank. (negative)
scheme
Establishing categories will help you to ___________
search for specific information that will support your approach.
Using the intended connotation in parentheses at the end of each sentence, choose the correct word that will provide the correct connotation. The taco plate was quite (seasoned, spicy) compared to the enchilada dinner. (neutral)
seasoned
During Scout's first days of school the audience is introduced to the Ewells and the Cunninghams. The introduction of these two families demonstrates the differences between _____________
social classes.
Résumé headings should not include which of these?
social media
Which characteristic is one that you should use to determine the reliability of a source?
sources cited
A graphic showing how much money can be saved by using a different cable company.
statistic
The quotation "We are burning daylight" creates a sense of
urgency
Mrs. Jackson will be conducting a dissection lab in (biology, chemistry) class today to further explore the digestion system.
Biology
Flashback
A flashback is a scene that interrupts the linear plot line to describe an event that took place at an earlier time
Foil
A foil is a character that stands in contrast usually to the protagonist
To gain the audience's trust, a speaker would most likely do what at the beginning of a speech?
Establish his or her credibility on the subject.
Read the following sentence from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced." Which words does Lincoln use to establish a reverent tone?
"dedicated" and "nobly"
Which of the following best represents significant diction as it relates to Franklin's purpose?
"unanimity" in the second and third paragraphs
Arrange the following statements in order using deductive reasoning. 1. Daisy Buchanan wears expensive clothes. 2. Daisy Buchanan likes her wealthy lifestyle. 3. Women like Daisy Buchanan marry rich men. 4. Daisy Buchanan lives an elegant lifestyle.
1, 4, 2, 3
Atticus is trying to explain to Scout the differences in social classes among the poor of Maycomb. When describing the ___________ he says, "None of them had done an honest day's work in his recollection."
Ewells
Based upon your interpretations, match each character to his or her description. 1. often seen by others as a trusted confidant 2. cheats on her husband with someone who offers her a lavish lifestyle 3. wants her daughter to be a "beautiful litle fool" 4. a truth-bender who deviates from the sterotypical woman of the time 5. devoted to his wife, though wronged by her affair 6. arrogant, unfaithful, and abusive 7. throws social events but rarely socializes
1. Nick Carraway 2. Myrtle Wilson 3. Daisy Buchanan 4. Jordan Baker 5. George Wilson 6. Tom Buchanan 7. Jay Gatsby
1. new money; inhabited by those who have recently amassed wealth 2. old money; inhabited by those who have inherited their fortunes 3. industrial area; inhabited by factory workers and less wealthy people
1. West Egg 2. East Egg 3. Valley of Ashes
Match each appeal with its description. 1. logos 2. ethos 3. pathos
1. reasoning 2. credibility 3. emotion
Approximately how many body paragraphs should a rhetorical analysis essay contain?
3 or more
How many sources for your research paper must you cite correctly in order to gain the maximum points available for sources?
5
Which source MUST you use and cite in your research paper?
A copy of The Great Gatsby.
Which of the following is a primary source?
A diary written by F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife.
Which of these is an advantage to establishing your credibility at the beginning of your speech?
Achieving the trust of the audience
Read the question and select the best thesis statement. Should marijuana be made legal throughout the United States?
Although marijuana has several medical benefits, making it legal throughout the US would likely increase drug related crimes and deaths.
Antagonist
An antagonist is the character who takes on the hero
Figurative Language
An author uses figurative language when conveying ideas beyond the literal meaning of the words.
Which evidence best supports the thesis statement? Thesis statement: Parents today must be aware that too much access to technology can hinder a child's social and emotional development.
By allowing children to sit in front of a screen, parents inadvertently deny their child opportunities to engage in social activities.
Characterization
Characterization refers to the techniques an author uses to develop the characte
Climax
Climax is the highest point in the story where both interest and intensity are the highest
Based upon Fitzgerald's portrayal of the 1920s, he believes it was a time of _______.
carelessness
The primary purpose of the setting Valley of Ashes was to ____________?
Contrast the living conditions between the rich and the poor.
What is the best foreshadowing for how the story ends?
Daisy stayed with Tom even though she knew he was cheating.
Denouement
Denouement may also be called the final outcome or resolution.
What are diagrams useful for in the research paper?
Diagrams are useful for drawing attention to details.
Dialogue
Dialogue is the conversation that occurs between two or more people
Juan is working on his categories for a biographical approach to analyzing Nick Carraway. Which set of categories should he use?
Early life, education, career
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is a technique used by an author to build suspense or tension.
What are graphs useful for in the research paper?
Graphs are useful for demonstrating comparisons
Assess your knowledge and understanding of Jem and determine why he cries after he hears the verdict.
He is stunned by the injustice.
Jeremy is working on his open-ended research question and has chosen to take a biographical approach to analyzing Nick Carraway. Which question should he use?
How does Nick Carraway's life mirror that of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author?
Imagery
Imagery is defined as the words an author uses to help the reader make pictures in his mind.
Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement for a rhetorical analysis essay of Abraham Lincoln's "The Gettysburg Address?"
In Abraham Lincoln's speech "The Gettysburg Address," the president asserts that the United States was founded on principles of freedom and equality and that Northerners should resolve to continue to dedicate themselves to the cause of the war, for which many soldiers have nobly died. By establishing his credibility, defining the cause for which they fight, and recalling the poignant sacrifice of soldiers, Lincoln makes a resolute appeal to Northern citizens and his Union forces in order to urge them to continue their support for the war effort to achieve equality for all Americans.
Falling Action
In the classical plot structure, this occurs after the climax and before the denouement
Irony
Irony is when the author's actual words mean something entirely different
What is the origin of the word fraction?
Latin
The author's voice is also known as--
Literary personality
What are maps useful for in a research paper?
Maps help demonstrate location or spatial relationships.
According to Tom Robinson, why was he on the Ewell's property?
Mayella asked him to help her.
Below is a physical description of which character in the novel? "She had bright auburn hair, pink cheeks, and wore crimson fingernail polish. She also wore high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white striped dress. She looked and smelled like a peppermint drop."
Miss Caroline
Drawing on your understanding of the characters in Scout's class, who is Little Chuck speaking to when he makes the statement below? "There ain't no need to fear a cootie, ma'am. Ain't you ever seen one? Now don't you be afraid, you just go back to your desk and teach us some more."
Miss Caroline
Mood
Mood is a technique that an author uses to establish the emotional feeling or atmosphere
When Calpurnia is with Jem and Scout, she refers to one of the citizens of Maycomb County as the "meanest man ever God blew breath into." Who is Calpurina referring to?
Mr. Radley
Atticus describes one character as the "bravest woman I ever knew." To whom is he referring in this quote?
Mrs. Dubose
Examine the analogy below and select the type of relationship the analogy represents. SLENDER : THIN
synonyms
Rising Action
Rising action denotes the events between the exposition and the climax
Why does Calpurnia come to the courthouse?
She cannot find Scout and Jem.
Identify what the following quote reveals about Miss Caroline. "Your father does not know how to teach."
She has a naïve, self-righteous attitude.
Keaton likes cars. How can he link his research about automobiles of the 1920s to The Great Gatsby?
Show how cars reflect the characters' socio-economic status.
Which best represents Fitzgerald's message about wealth in the novel?
The distortion of the American Dream equating wealth with happiness may lead to emptiness.
The settings of the West Egg and East Egg are used to represent what?
The ever-present divide between old money and new money.
"His absence of shoes told us how he got them. People caught hookworms going barefooted in the barnyards and hog wallows. If Walter had owned any shoes he would have worn them the first day of school and then discarded them until mid-winter. He did have on a clean shirt and neatly mended overalls." Harper Lee uses this language to show the possible differences between social classes among the poor. This quote demonstrates:
The poor of Maycomb can still have self-respect.
Genres of Fiction
There are several genres or types of fiction -a story created in the mind of an author.
Apply your knowledge of the major themes in To Kill a Mockingbird and Atticus's lecture on hunting and determine why it is a sin to kill a Mockingbird?
They do not bother anyone
What is Franklin's primary purpose in his speech?
To convince Convention representatives to unite in signing the Constitution
I was late to class. I was counted tardy.
therefore
Aunt Alexandra treats Calpurnia like ___________
a household servant.
Using what you have learned about words with multiple meanings, a dictionary and the context of the following sentences, determine the correct word. The ranchers kept the horses safely in the -pen-.
a place of containment
Which of the following should be present in an effective rhetorical analysis essay?
a purposeful organizational structure
Which of the following must be present throughout an effective speech or argumentative essay?
a purposeful organizational structure.
An essay can be compared to a house because both have:
a structure, a main purpose, and elaborated details
Which of the following should be the anchor of the development of a rhetorical analysis essay?
a thesis statement with a central claim
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. Because I woke up late, I missed my favorite early class.
adjectival; class
The underlined portions of the following sentence are ___ phrases that BOTH modify the word ___. The food is not especially healthy, but it is certainly delicious.
adjectival; food
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. The teenage girls' laughter was much too loud during the movie.
adjectival; laughter
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. The protesters, mostly students, stood outside the capitol building for hours, their hand-painted signs demanding change.
adjectival; protesters
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. The protesters, mostly students, stood outside the capitol building for hours, their hand-painted signs demanding change.
adjectival; signs
"The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering." This quote paints Dill as a/an __________
adventurous young boy.
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. The marked spaces are reserved, but visitors to the museum can pay to park anywhere else in the lot.
adverbial; park
The underlined portion of the following sentence is a(n) ___ phrase that modifies the word ___. The teacher asked the students to sit very quietly after finishing their tests.
adverbial; sit
The underlined portions of the following sentence are ___ phrases that BOTH modify the word ___. You are welcome to join us at any time.
adverbial; welcome
In the following sentence, several phrases all modify the same verb. Which adverbial phrase answers the question when? She invited all her friends, along with their families, to join her party after watching the game.
after watching the game
When writing your action statements, the first word of each statement should be__.
an action verb
When writing for a specific group, your focus should be?
audience
Which of the following is part of the rhetorical triangle?
audience
Tone is also known as--
author's attitude
Mr. Martin decided to write a/an (biography, autobiography) about his life in the jungle of the Congo.
autobiography
Effective speeches or texts should always-
be organized in accordance with the genre and purpose
Present your information in your résumé by using?
bullet points
It can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise. The health benefits are well worth the effort.
but
Using the word part charts provided in Lesson 2 and a dictionary, identify the correct word provided in the parentheses. The members of the governing board of directors decided to (conduct, transmit) a meeting following the rules outlined in the organization's bylaws.
conduct
The first category after the header on a college admissions résumé should be__.
education
In his closing argument, Atticus says there is one human institution that makes men equal. Identify which institution Atticus is referring to in this speech.
court
Using what you have learned about words with multiple meanings, a dictionary, and the context of the following sentences, determine the correct word. The little girl gently brushed the -coat- of the horse.
covering of fur
By demonstrating his knowledge of a French saying, Franklin displays his intelligence. This is an example of which specific appeal?
credibility appeal
Kelly has written the following open-ended research question: How did the depiction of fashion in The Great Gatsby show the changing role of women in the 1920s? Which approach will she be taking?
cultural approach
What word best describes how women are portrayed in the novel?
cunning
Identify the following statement as a defense, challenge, or qualification of the underlined point of view: Going to college is worth the high cost, because the experience is worth far more than the tuition.
defense
Using the intended connotation in parentheses at the end of each sentence, choose the correct word that will provide the correct connotation. The hungry children were (delighted, happy) to see the spread of fruit, pastries, and pancakes for breakfast beginning their first day of camp. (positive)
delighted
In the newly established (democracy, monarchy), the people of the nation elected a leader to represent all citizens.
democracy
When analyzing the rhetoric of an essay or speech, you should always closely examine:
diction, tone, schemes, tropes, appeals, and organization
As Atticus is approached by an angry mob at the jailhouse, Scout ___________
diffuses the situation.
One of the best ways to support analysis of a text is through citing and commenting on:
direct quotes from the text
Mr. Block asked the class to (discern/dissolve) why water is important to human life.
discern
Through the abundant figurative language used to describe Gatsby's property, you are to understand that it is a ___________.
display of wealth
Which pair of words most closely represents Franklin's tone in the speech?
earnest and beseeching
Using the word part charts provided in Lesson 2 and a dictionary, identify the correct word provided in the parentheses. It was (evident, unclear) why the children wanted to play in the park when they added the new water slides, bungee cords, and snow cone machine.
evident
A local story about a terrible accident that convinces people to slow down on a certain road.
example
The _________, which clarifies and expands upon the writer's major assertion, should consistently dominate an argument.
explanation
Which best explains Gatsby's tragic flaw?
his nostalgia
By citing the fact that the constitutional amendment prohibiting the importation, manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol became effective in 1920 and applying it to The Great Gatsby, you are using a(n) -
historical approach
Researching the 19th Amendment, which established women's right to vote, is an example of the ___________
historical approach
What word best describes how men are portrayed in the novel?
impulsive
The requirements regarding formatting, language mechanics, and other details for a research paper can be found -
in the MLA style manual.
Examine the analogy below and select the type of relationship the analogy represents. YARD: DISTANCE
measurement
Using what you have learned about context clues and the information available in dictionary entries, identify the correct meaning of the underlined word below. During the Christmas break many students spent time with friends and family.
interruption
Research question: Why did Jay Gatsby's love for Daisy lead him to his ultimate end? The problem with this research question is that __________
it lacks approach
The students were (jubilant, content) when they were released from school for the summer. (positive)
jubilant
In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln says, "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here. " The parallel phrasings in Lincoln's sentences are examples of-
juxtaposition
Which of the following can enhance the claims within your college admissions essay?
literary devices
Using what you have learned about context clues and the information available in dictionary entries, identify the correct meaning of the underlined word below. The hunters always kept their guns in the vault in order to uphold proper gun safety.
locked container
The main purpose of a research plan is to __________
map out the research process including categories.
What should be in bold print and larger than the font of all other words on the résumé?
name
What is the part of speech for the word fraction?
noun
The following sentence is printed three times, with a different portion underlined each time. Choose the answer choice that correctly identifies the type of phrase in the first, second, and third underlined portions. The tall, brunette woman sitting in the fourth row is my mother. The tall, brunette woman sitting in the fourth row is my mother. The tall, brunette woman sitting in the fourth row is my mother.
noun phrase; adjectival phrase; adverbial phrase
Given the analogies below, analyze and identify the type of relationship between the matches. BROOM : SWEEP or SCISSORS : CUT
object to function
A résumé should be how long?
one page
We can make dinner at home. We can go out.
or
The MAIN reason a researcher designs a research plan is to -
organize both research and note taking.
Selecting and using research categories helps a researcher to -
organize both research and notetaking.
"She was a widow, a chameleon lady who worked in her flower beds in an old straw hat and men's overalls, but after her five o'clock bath she would appear on the porch and reign over the street in magisterial beauty." This quote:
paints a picture of the eccentric "southern woman."
When you want to restate, explain, or combine research information in your own words, you should __________
paraphrase the details.
Examine the analogy below and select the type of relationship the analogy represents. WING : AIRPLANE
part to whole
Given the analogies below, analyze and identify the type of relationship between the matches. TIRE : CAR or PROPELLER : PLANE
part to whole
In which section should you place your contact information?
personal headers
When you represent a source's content without citing that source, you are _________
plagiarizing.
What is a possible synonym for the word fraction?
portion
A collection of letters from F. Scott Fitzgerald to his editor would be an example of a -
primary source
Ambition is a good thing when it drives people to succeed and make progress in life, but not when it becomes all-consuming.
qualification
A comment on a website with reviews of professors submitted by former students.
quote
A customer endorsement of a local business.
quote
When you want to include a memorable line from a source in your paper, you should _________
quote the source verbatim.
The librarian tried to (remove, include) all of the books that contain controversial ideas.
remove
When you want to write a shortened version of a long passage, an overview of a plot, or a concise presentation of cumbersome details, you should ________
summarize the main ideas.
In order to avoid hitting the deer, John (swerved, turned) into oncoming traffic. (negative)
swerved
"You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock" is an example of __ achieving the effect of __.
symbolism; reinforcing the idea that Gatsby longs for Daisy, who is in sight but out of reach
Arianna has chosen a cultural approach for her research paper on Jordan Baker, which means that she will concentrate on _____ when she is doing her research.
the role of the flapper in society
I consider myself to be a (thrifty, stingy) shopper; I only buy produce I find in the weekly sales. (positive)
thrifty
All of the boys on the baseball team look (tired, exhausted) after the 14 inning game. (neutral)
tired
According to the formal outline, what should be in each paragraph of your essay?
topic sentence, evidence, and supporting commentary
During her examination on the stand Mayella believes Atticus is trying to ___________
trick her
A researcher should _____ of a research question when _____.
widen the focus; there is not enough quality information available.
