English Exam

Which statement from the passage is an example of an ethos appeal?

"This honor belongs to all the survivors and their children, through us, to the Jewish people with who's destiny I have always identified."

The workers at the farm were confused because they could hear the DRONE of the helicopter, but could not see it. Select the definition that BEST describes the meaning of the underlined word

a low, constant hum

Passage: An online newspaper article for his school newspaper about the importance of taking naps Choose the sentence that provides the BEST fact to support the main idea of the paper

A recent study published in National Sleep Study magazine showed that 77% of those who took a daily nap had healthier hearts and suffered from less chronic disease than those who did not nap at all

We must, however, consider this debate about how to allocate funds for elective courses in a broader context. The hard decisions cannot be made without answers to these questions: What, exactly, is the "value" of art? Do we NEED art in our lives, and specifically in our schools? When one looks at the actual research, the answer to the latter is a decisive "yes." If this is the case, then infusing art into programs of study is undeniably a valuable use of school funds. Which sentence would provide the BEST support for the claim in the paragraph?

A study by the University of Arkansas concluded that visits to a specific art museum had a significant effect on critical thinking skills, historical empathy/understanding, and tolerance of other viewpoints.

Part B Which detail from the speech BEST supports your answer from A?

And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do you you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man

Jane _____ the x-rays _______ and her __________ could not be wrong; she knew her hypothesis was correct: her dog had eaten her earring after all. Which of the following word sets best fits the sentence?

Concluded, conclusive, conclusion

Which of the following is the BEST statement of Johnson's motive for delivering this speech?

He wants to inspire young people to strive to make the world a better place

Passage: The Great Society by Lyndon Johnson On which premise (assumption) is Johnson's speech based?

His audience of young people has more energy and determination to fight societies problems than older generations do

Passage: John F Kennedy's Inaugural address "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—- ask what you can do for your country." This is one of the most famous lines from John F Kennedy's inaugural address. How does it add to the development of the text?

It changes the subject of the text toward the audience by asking citizens to contribute to the public good and inspire civic action

"So let your young hearts armed with new weapons join in an old battle against ancient enemies- the enemies of poverty, disease, illiteracy, strife, and bigotry." How does the rhetoric in this sentence contribute to the meaning of Johnson's speech?

It shows his belief in the power of young people and their ideas to succeed where others have failed.

The statement below makes use of which rhetorical appeal? The fiery alter upon which the history of our people and the future of mankind were meant to be sacrificed

Pathos

Part A Which statement BEST summarizes the central idea included in the speech?

President Kennedy would like all Americans to think about positive ways they can contribute to the country's goals of peace, strength, and concern with humanity

What are two MAIN ideas stated in paragraph 7?

Providing employment for adults and educating children

Passage: Elie Wiesel Nobel Speech Which rhetorical technique does the speaker immediately use in paragraph 1?

Rhetorical question

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty. What does the use of the phrase "we shall pay any price" suggest?

The United States will make any sacrifices necessary to ensure freedom

Why might Wiesel have included these lines as part of his acceptance? No one may speak for the dead, no one may interpret their mutilated dreams and visions. And yet, I sense their presence, I always do—and at this moment more than ever. The presence of my parents, that of my little sister. The presence of my teachers, my friends, my companions...

The author includes these lines to remind the audience that he is not making an attempt to speak on behalf of the dead. Yet he does with to honor and memorialize those he has loved and lost

Which of the following is the BEST replacement for the underlined sentence? underlined sentence: The founding fathers must have been some crazy fortune tellers or something like that since they predicted this before our country was even made.

The founding fathers noticed the potential for political parties, and warned against them even before the country was formed.

How does the authors use of figurative speech in the following lines of text affect the overall meaning of the speech? And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.

Wiesel personifies the word silence, likening it to a tormentor. This reminds the audience that their own silence in the face of injustice can become a part of the problem since it does nothing to help the victim.