Post Test: Reading and Writing about Essays (100%)

In this passage from "My Escape From Slavery" by Frederick Douglass, which detail provides the reader with clues that this is a narrative essay? "Though I was not a murderer fleeing from justice, I felt perhaps quite as miserable as such a criminal. The train was moving at a very high rate of speed for that epoch of railroad travel, but to my anxious mind it was moving far too slowly." A. Douglass describes an anecdote in the first person. B. Douglass provides information about the speed of trains during that era. C. Douglass tries to persuade the reader to his point of view. D. Douglass describes how his escape has impacted his life.

A. Douglass describes an anecdote in the first person.

In this passage from "My Escape from Slavery" by Frederick Douglass, the reader doesn't know the meaning of the word tarpaulin. Which active reading strategy would be the most helpful? "I had on a red shirt and a tarpaulin hat, and a black cravat tied in sailor fashion carelessly and loosely about my neck." A. Summarizing the paragraph while ignoring the word B. Highlighting the word and writing its definition in the margin C. Quickening his pace as he encounters this and other difficult words D. Rewriting, or paraphrasing, the section in his own words

B. Highlighting the word and writing its definition in the margin

The ecology of the forests in my home state of North Carolina is changing. Scientists have found the pH of the fog is very acidic. As a result of the increased acidity, many fur and spruce trees have been destroyed. Which rhetorical element does the author use in this paragraph? A. Ethos B. Logos C. Pathos

B. Logos

Which does NOT take up the cause of equal rights for races or genders? A. King's I Have a Dream B. Paine's Common Sense C. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech D. Stanton's Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

B. Paine's Common Sense

Which strategy can help a reader understand an essay by rewriting passages in her own words? A. Asking questions B. Paraphrasing C. Narrating D. Summarizing

B. Paraphrasing

How are critical annotations like summaries? A. They both critique a written text. B. They both describe the main points of a text. C. They both paraphrase a text. D. They both are written by a text's author.

B. They both describe the main points of a text.

In which essay is Pathos being used as a means of persuasion? A. A comparative study of the different types of drugs and their effects. B. A paper reviewing the statistics of drug-related deaths in the past year. C. A recovering addict's story on how drugs destroyed his life and family. D. A journal article about the chronic effects of drugs and withdrawal symptoms

C. A recovering addict's story on how drugs destroyed his life and family.

Which common topic is referenced if you call someone in your class Einstein? A. Division B. Definition C. Comparison D. Conjugates

C. Comparison

Read this concluding paragraph from a college entrance essay: The book "To Kill a Mockingbird" is memorable for me because one of the main characters, Atticus Finch, stays true to his belief in justice for all. He is willing to defend Tom Robinson, even when the town turns against him. Atticus Finch is a true moral hero—someone who does not cower when faced with social pressure. Which sentence would you add to make this conclusion stronger? A. Through the character of Atticus, the reader is able to ponder legal questions that emerge both inside and outside of the courtroom. B. Because of his beliefs, his children, Jeb and Scout, look up to him and defend his actions to others in the town. C. I hope that when I practice law one day I will demonstrate that same commitment to social justice. D. This book is one that I often recommend to anyone who is interested in issues about race in America in the 20th century.

C. I hope that when I practice law one day I will demonstrate that same commitment to social justice.

Which Common topic does this statement reflect: "If war causes destruction and misery, peace is the path to happiness and prosperity."? A. Comparison B. Definition C. Relationship D. Testimony

C. Relationship

Which is true about critical annotations? A. They should always offer negative criticism. B. They should always offer positive criticism. C. They should help readers decide if the text suits their purpose. D. They should never summarize a text.

C. They should help readers decide if the text suits their purpose.

Which of the following is an active reading strategy that evaluates the usefulness of a text? A. Paraphrasing B. Summarizing C. Asking questions D. Critical annotations

D. Critical annotations

Which of the following should be included in the content of a college entrance essay? A. Information about the classes you have completed throughout high school. B. A list of your extracurricular activities and personal references. C. An explanation as to why you want to attend college after high school. D. Personal information about you and your insights on the topic.

D. Personal information about you and your insights on the topic.

"Every year more teens are injured in car accidents because of drinking and driving. Research indicates that just one drink can impair your driving." Spot the inference in this passage. A. The number of accidents related to drinking and driving is on the rise. B. Just one drink can impair your driving skills. C. More teens are drinking every year. D. Teens should not drink and drive.

D. Teens should not drink and drive.

What is the main purpose for using active reading strategies? A. To learn new and difficult vocabulary B. To develop stronger writing skills C. To boost test and quiz scores D. To interact with a text for greater understanding

D. To interact with a text for greater understanding

When might you want to read a critical annotation? A. In preparation for a unit test B. In place of reading resources for your research paper C. When you are finished highlighting a text D. When you are evaluating resources for a research paper

D. When you are evaluating resources for a research paper