English (2)
Which sentence is an example of an objective summary?
Malaria was common in marshy areas where mosquitoes bred.
Which is the best way to revise the sentence to include more precise wording?
Modern novelists often expand to other genres, such as screenwriting.
Which statement would be found in the opening paragraph of an essay?
My own utopia would be a community that values nature, provides excellent free education, and encourages wellness in all citizens.
What chivalric value does Gawain display in the excerpt?
NOT // religious devotion NOT //
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that many Elizabethans could not afford to buy grain during some years?
Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Physicians could not do much for victims of the plague.
Which detail gives implicit information about the modern view of the Elizabethan landscape?
Ranges of hills and mountains are obstacles to Elizabethan travelers and very far from picturesque features you go out of your way to see.
In the excerpts from Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, which best describes the types of rhetorical appeals used by Queen Elizabeth to convince her audience that she was trustworthy?
She used an appeal to pathos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament.
Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that the knights are intimidated by the visitor?
So that many of the noble knights were afraid to answer, And all were struck by his voice and stayed stone still
Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?
Taking from the wealthy to feed the poor discourages hard work. It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find.
Which detail best supports this idea?
Teachers would be admired and well paid.
Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt?
The Green Knight insists on Gawain's moral obligation in their agreement.
Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt?
The Pardoner's disregard for the poor reveals the Church's hypocrisy. Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase.
Which is the central idea of this excerpt?
The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably.
Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt?
The author wants to present factual information effectively.
Which event happened second?
The plays being performed in York ceased.
Which sentence would further develop the paragraph by providing evidence to support the point?
The writer repeats the word "deadly" so much that it becomes alarming.
Which is a complex sentence?
They will not defeat their enemy until they come up with a better strategy.
Which of these excerpts from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England is related from the second-person point of view?
Those things that Elizabethans take for granted are precisely what you will find most striking . . .
Which sentence most clearly combines these sentences into one cohesive thought?
Violent media can be harmful, so it will be discouraged in my utopia.
Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was almost impossible for Elizabethans to survive?
"Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you."
Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events?
"At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ."
Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was a very deadly disease?
"In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070 . . ."
Which sentence best helps readers determine the central idea of the paragraph?
"Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death."
Which excerpt most effectively conveys a conversational and engaging tone?
"You will see people standing in hats with pipes in hand, and women in their headdresses, all chatting, with an eye open for people they know."
Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury rely on a rhetorical appeal to ethos to persuade soldiers that she is a capable commander?
- I have the heart and stomach of a king. - I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder.
Which statements describe the Middle Ages?
- It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE. - The Pope was the leader of the church. - The majority of people participated in church activities. - A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry rely on a rhetorical appeal to logos to persuade her audience that even if she produced an heir it would not guarantee England's prosperity or safety?
- The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm. - For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious.
What should writers do when summarizing a text?
- They should restate the text's central ideas. - They should include important supporting details. - They should use objective language.
Which descriptions portray a chivalric hero?
- one who risks his life to protect his lord - one who fulfills a promise to the queen - one who upholds strict moral values
To analyze an author's style, which elements should the reader identify?
- point of view - tone - word choice
Which topics would be helpful to consider when generating ideas for an essay on sixteenth-century journeys to the New World?
- shipbuilding - early discoveries - famous explorers
What should a reader consider when tracing chronological text structure?
- the causal relationships between events - the responses and reactions to events - the factors that influence events
Which are independent clauses?
- they decided to take a long walk - we were able to arrive on schedule - he was unsure how to proceed
Which detail best supports this central idea?
An emphasis on nutrition would be important in this society.
Which sentence accurately describes the progression of events?
Because city authorities restricted playhouses, new theaters were built outside city limits and grew to be successful.
How does the rhetorical appeal used in these excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry compare?
Both use an appeal to logos by providing a reason to support her purpose.
Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt?
Elizabethans believed that the balance of the four humors would keep them healthy.
Which detail gives explicit information about Elizabethans' perception of the moor?
Elizabethans see it as good for nothing but pasture, tin mining, and the steady water supply it provides . . .
The details from this excerpt support the inference that
Elizabethans' attitude toward eating meat was becoming more relaxed. the rich often still prospered while the poor starved.
Which transition creates the most cohesion between the sentences?
For example
Which revision of the underlined sentence provides the most variety to the structure of the paragraph?
For example, parks and lakes will be available for the community.
Which statement best describes the Green Knight's chivalric values?
He displays bravery in the face of danger.
What conclusion can readers draw about Jose?
He expects to win his chess match.
Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage?
He is a confident, suave performer.
What conclusion can readers draw about Owen?
He is uncomfortable driving.
In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was
a document that offered forgiveness for sin.
Which revision correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to link the two ideas?
a. Our breath frosted the night air; nevertheless, we lingered outside to study the constellations.
At what point should a writer introduce evidence in a paragraph?
after making a point
The author's objective tone is effective because it helps readers to
analyze the information logically.
Queen Elizabeth most likely used different rhetorical appeals in her Address to the Troops at Tilbury and her Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry due to differences in
audience and purpose.
Which terms are transition words that are used to introduce an example?
specifically, such as
When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then
states a position on the central idea.
A text's central ideas are always
supported by key details.
What is the best thing for the writer to add to the paragraph to make it more effective?
supporting evidence
The tone of the passage is effective because it
supports the author's attempt to persuade.
Organization, tone, and word choice should be considered when evaluating effective
text structure and style.
Which factor directly influenced the names of the theater companies?
the Act of 1572
What element of medieval court culture is evident in the excerpt?
the camaraderie of nobles and knights
Thomas More's fictional text about a society governed by reason and order is most likely a response to the conflict between
the king and church leaders.
What chivalric value does the Green Knight display in the excerpt?
the morality of fair play
What was the most direct cause of the more passionate performances?
the new verse forms and conceptual framework
Which section of the sentence is an independent clause?
the pink clouds floated away
Readers must consider ________ to determine the central idea in an informational text.
the topic and supporting details
What is the author's purpose in this excerpt?
to explain the complexities of proper food storage during Elizabethan times to explain why poaching was dangerous
What does a chronological text structure use to signal the sequence of time?
words or dates
Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages?
Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
In the Middle Ages, Christians were expected to visit a priest yearly to offer
confessions
To make their language as precise as possible, writers should consider the
connotations
Which sentence uses precise, domain-specific wording?
I liked how the author's use of second-person point of view got my attention.
Which sentence from the passage is a compound sentence?
I walked toward the trees, and I saw two deer.
Which analysis of the passage is correct?
It contains two compound sentences and one complex sentence. (All the students)
In what way is the second sentence effective?
It emphasizes why this passage is important to the reader personally.
How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethans suffered from diseases that are unfamiliar to modern readers?
It provides the example of sweating sickness.
What is the effect of the second-person point of view in this excerpt?
It puts the reader in the place of the Elizabethan who has to pay fines for eating meat.
Which revision uses a subordinating conjunction to combine the two sentences?
b. The concert attendees roared their approval while the band played a new song.
What must the writer add to the sentence above in order to create a compound sentence?
b. a coordinating conjunction and an independent clause
In Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury, phrases such as "my faithful and loving people," "the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects," and "you have deserved rewards and crowns" are examples of a rhetorical appeal to
b. pathos because she is encouraging the troops by attempting to elicit their feelings of loyalty.
How does the excerpt satirize the Church?
by exaggerating the greedy nature of the clergy
How does the excerpt satirize the clergy?
by revealing the clergy's vindictive abuse of power
How does the excerpt satirize pardoners?
by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote?
c. I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there.
Which revision uses a coordinating conjunction to combine the sentences?
c. The inventor initially struggled to solve the problem, but she discovered an ingenious solution.
Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt?
d. She relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops. c. She relies on logos by providing reasons why Parliament should not worry about the fact that she is unmarried and childless.
Which sentence from the passage is complex?
d. The panther crept into a cave because it was afraid.
When prewriting for an informative essay, it is important to generate ideas that
educate.
Descriptive details help the reader
envision a concept or scenario.
To critique a text, readers
examine and explain their position on a central idea
Utopia reflects the time in which it was written because
exploration was important in the fifteenth century.
Which transition words are used to indicate a conclusion?
finally, therefore
This excerpt is most likely More's reaction to his society's
greed.
The purpose of an essay's introduction is to
hook readers and state a thesis
When analyzing the development of a text's central ideas, readers should consider
how central ideas connect
Satire is an author's use of
humor to criticize human folly.
Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage?
immoral
Thomas More wrote Utopia during a period of
increased prosperity and a growing middle class.
Sentence syntax should be varied to
keep readers' interest.
Which underlined word would be the best to replace in order to create more precise wording?
nice
In excerpts from both Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, Queen Elizabeth uses a rhetorical appeal to
pathos by encouraging her audience to feel emotions including pride.
The primary purpose of both Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry is to
persuade.
