Unit Test For English
The author sets the tone with his use of
statistics
Read the passage from Food Safety Myths Exposed. Myth #1: Food poisoning isn't that big of a deal. I just have to tough it out for a day or two and then it's over. Fact: Many people don't know it, but some foodborne illnesses can actually lead to long-term health conditions, and 3,000 Americans a year die from foodborne illness. Get the facts on long-term effects of food poisoning. What idea do this passage and the video Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety both share?
Food poisoning is a cause for concern.
What is one benefit of including a glossary at the end of a text?
Glossaries organize vocabulary words alphabetically, which makes the words easier to locate.
Which statement best describes the purpose of headings and subheadings?
Headings point out key ideas of the text, and subheadings provide additional information about headings.
Which sentence from When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad! by John DiConsiglio has an informative tone?
Hughes studied the report to learn the facts of the case.
During the revision process, a writer should
add stronger evidence.
Read the passage from When Birds Get the Flu and Cows Go Mad by John DiConsiglio. Hughes and other investigators from the FDA began tracking the cow's parts through Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. For 32 days, they drove along icy roads in the middle of the night. They logged thousands of miles and battled fierce snowstorms. They slept in little motels and ate at truck stops. Some trudged through muddy farms and feed mills. Others picked through carcasses in slaughterhouses. Some pulled bad burgers from grocery store shelves. At night, they talked on the phone and compared the day's results. The writer could best revise the passage to make it stronger by
adding a quotation from Hughes about the events.
What would be the best way to help the reader interpret the information in the graphic organizer?
adding a title associating the keywords with the solar system
Which quotation from the poem "Ellis Island" supports the theme "A culture of conquering others is unhealthy"?
after leaving the sickness, / the old Empires of Europe,
Read the passage from When Birds Get the Flu by John DiConsiglio. In 2005, a study began testing a possible bird flu vaccine on 450 people. The vaccine uses a type of bird flu that was found in Southeast Asia in 2004. Some of the early results are promising. But as of spring 2007, there is still no vaccine available for H5N1. What would a researcher most likely consult next as a credible source for a paper on current H5N1 research?
an article from last week's The New York Times about H5N1 research
Which type of question best fits the purpose of an interview?
an open-ended question
This timeline implies that
another outbreak of flu is likely.
Where should the author of a case study introduce the central question of the text?
at the beginning
The purpose of a caption is to
describe an image in a text.
Read the excerpt from Travels with Charley. For many years I have traveled in many parts of the world. In America I live in New York, or dip into Chicago or San Francisco. But New York is no more America than Paris is France or London is England. Thus I discovered that I did not know my own country. I, an American writer, writing about America, was working from memory, and the memory is at best a faulty, warpy reservoir. I had not heard the speech of America, smelled the grass and trees and sewage, seen its hills and water, its color and quality of light. I knew the changes only from books and newspapers. But more than this, I had not felt the country for twenty-five years. The author most frequently uses ____________ to support his purpose of informing the reader of his past.
descriptive details
Both the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety and the text Food Safety Myths Exposed present information in a way that is
factual.
Cause-and-effect signal words help the reader
find problems and solutions in the text.
Which word from the passage best describes Hughes's tone in this quote?
heartbreaking
Which line from the poem "Ellis Island" best supports the theme "For some, immigration is a source of hope"?
nine decades the answerer / of dreams.
The purpose of a chart or graph is to
present and summarize information.
What is evidence?
proof of something
When a story is organized as an informational text, the reader knows the central idea will have to do with
real life.
The investigation of a topic is called the
research.
A supporting text may be
set off in a different format than a case study.
The main purpose of a graph is to
show different kinds of data.
When analyzing the tone of a text, the reader should note
the attitudes.
Based on information found in this table of contents, what is the subject of this book?
the dangers faced by coral reefs.
Read the sentence. Turning off the water while brushing one's teeth can save up to eight gallons of water. This sentence would most likely be included in a section providing
the evidence supporting a claim about the benefits of water conservation.
If one wants to make a prediction about the contents of a particular section of a text while reading, it would be best to use
the headings.
What is a central idea?
the most important idea
Read these passages from When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad! by John DiConsiglio. "Spanish Flu Mystery May Be Solved!" Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the CDC, told the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), "By unmasking the 1918 virus, we are revealing some of the secrets that will help us prepare for the next pandemic." "Fear of Food?" Don't worry about mad cow disease. But pay attention to E. coli. We want you to enjoy your food. Really, we do. But there could be some nasty bacteria lurking in that burger. Or in that salad. . . . Here's how you can protect yourself from it. What is the most likely reason why the author includes these passages?
to add some positive notes to the serious overall tone
Which choice best states one purpose of an interview?
to ask well-researched questions
Which best explains why John DiConsiglio includes supporting texts in When Birds Get Flu?
to better explain some of the ideas in the main text
Which choice best states one purpose of an interview?
to converse with an expert in a field
Which is one purpose for providing additional resources at the end of an informational text?
to enrich content with suggestions for multimedia sources
Why does the author of When Birds Get Flu most likely include the supplemental text "Disease Central"?
to explain why the CDC doctor is involved in the bird flu case
What is the best reason to color-code a map?
to help the reader quickly locate geographic regions
Which choice best states one purpose of an interview?
to learn more about a specific person
What is most likely the author's intended effect with this problem and solution structure?
to reassure the reader about the dangers of mad cow disease
Presently I saw a man leaning on a two-strand barbed-wire fence, the wires fixed not to posts but to crooked tree limbs stuck in the ground. The man wore a dark hat, and jeans and long jacket washed palest blue with lighter places at knees and elbows. His pale eyes were frosted with sun glare and his lips scaly as snakeskin. What is the purpose of the description in this passage from Travels with Charley?
to show the similarity between the man and the place
Read the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. What most likely is the purpose of the rescue scene at the beginning?
to teach viewers about cross contamination
At the end of When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad!, author John DiConsiglio leaves what problem unresolved?
whether the US should do more testing on cows
The author uses this passage to help the reader focus on
why Dr. Dowell is in Thailand.
Read the passage. Many birds migrate through our state. Residents are visited by a wide variety of our feathered friends. Depending on the time of year, residents may be treated to visits from anything from a hummingbird to a goose. To help the birds on their journeys, people should set up their yards to accommodate the birds. Which quotation would be the most effective way to support the claim that people should help the birds?
"We're expecting a record number of birds this year," said a State Bird Society representative.
Read this passage from "The American Dream." One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics. Which phrase from the passage most strongly reflects an appeal to logos?
"but it says all men"
One example of cause-and-effect signal words is
"for this reason."
Which source is most reliable as a source of information for a PSA about caring for animals?
.org websites
Read the procedural text. Plain Taffy 3.5 lbs. white sugar 2 cups water 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Put the sugar and water in a clean pan. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Continue heating to a slow boil. Add the cream of tartar and put a lid on the pan. Allow mixture to boil in this way for ten minutes. Remove the lid and immerse a candy thermometer in the boiling liquid. Boil to 310 degrees. Quickly remove pan from heat and pour contents into oiled frames, tins, or onto a pouring slab. Cut into bars or squares with a knife or taffy cutter while still warm. Allow taffy to cool before eating. Which words tell a material needed?
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Read the steps in the process of making a video. 1. Choose a subject. 2. Download the recording onto a computer. 3. Remove, or "cut," scenes using editing software. 4. Record a video using a camera, tablet, or cell phone. 5. Add captions or music to edited video. What is the most logical order of steps?
1, 4, 2, 3, 5
Hillary is making a necklace for her mother. Which set of steps should Hillary follow?
1. Cut a string to desired length. 2. Tie a loose knot at one end of the string. 3. String beads in colorful pattern. 4. Untie knot and tie ends of string together, being careful not to let beads fall off.
Which phrase from the excerpt provides the reader with a clue to its organization?
1968 Another Pandemic
If you wanted to find the date of the first documented case of the bird flu, which page would you turn to?
42
Which choice best states how a video extends learning about a topic?
A video can provide additional information on a topic by using images.
How could a video best extend the information provided by Dr. Dowell in his answer?
A video could show images of Dr. Dowell's father treating patients in Haiti.
Which statement best states how a video extends learning about a topic?
A video engages the senses to present information on the topic.
Read these lines from Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!." Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. What is the speaker referring to?
Abraham Lincoln has tragically died.
In "The American Dream," the speaker uses rhetorical argument to persuade listeners that
Americans must join together as equals.
Which of these quotations best shows the use of logic in Keeler's argument in "Thanksgiving: A Native American View" ?
Among many of our peoples, showing that you can give without holding back is the way to earn respect.
Which sentence would change this interrogative to an indicative mood? John asked, "How did you bake that cake?"
John asked how the cake was baked.
Which conclusion is supported by both the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety and the text Food Safety Myths Exposed?
Bacteria that causes food poisoning is more common than people expect.
Look at the map and read the passage from "People Observe World AIDS Day!" from When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad! by John DiConsiglio. People all over the globe are observing World AIDS Day on December 1, 2006. World AIDS Day was established by the World Health Association in 1988. Every December 1, governments, churches, community organizations, and individuals show their support for the fight against the widespread disease of HIV/AIDS. (HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.) What central idea do these two sources have in common?
HIV/AIDS is a worldwide epidemic.
What do these two passages have in common?
Both mention diseases the CDC studies.
Which statement is the best description of the way Bruchac, the author of "Ellis Island" and Keeler, the author of "Thanksgiving: A Native American View" describe European Americans?
Bruchac has mixed feelings about the coming of Europeans, and Keeler considers them oppressors.
Which of these statements is effectively worded as a theme?
Connection to nature can influence cultures.
Which of these is in the interrogative mood?
Do you like green eggs and ham?
The author most likely includes this passage to imply that
Dr. Dowell will be successful, given the CDC's history of success.
Read the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. How effective is Dr. X at communicating the dangers of cross contamination?
Dr. X is convincing because he supports his explanation with facts.
Read the passage from When Birds Get Flu by John DiConsiglio. Dr. Dowell had proven that bird flu could pass from person to person. But still, it hadn't been spread easily. Which excerpt from earlier in the text best provides evidence to support Dr. Dowell's conclusion in this passage?
During her day in the hospital, she never left her daughter's room. That meant the mother most likely caught bird flu directly from her infected daughter.
What is the most important idea that the authors of the video transcript of Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety and the text Food Safety Myths Exposed want the viewers to understand?
Food poisoning is dangerous but avoidable with proper food safety.
Which phrase signals a solution to a problem?
For this reason
Which sentence is in the subjunctive mood?
I wish that he were already here now.
Which sentence is in the subjunctive mood?
I'd hoped you'd be able to attend the party.
Which reason should Maxwell focus on finding evidence for?
IS NOT Just volunteering a few hours a month can be a big help.
Which sentence is in the subjunctive mood?
If I could go back in time, I could fix the error.
Which sentence is subjunctive and conditional?
If you were unhappy, I would be there for you.
Which of these statements is a possible theme for a poem on immigration?
Immigration brings hope and challenges.
What is one common characteristic of a procedural text?
It gives step-by-step instructions.
What does the chart most suggest about the job of a disease hunter?
It is complex and potentially dangerous.
What is one benefit of including a vocabulary section at the beginning of a text?
It prepares readers to look for new vocabulary as they read.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the table titled "Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)" at the end of the passage When Birds Get Flu?
It provides the reader with facts that are easy to read and locate.
Read this passage from "The American Dream." One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics. How does the use of rhythm contribute to the ideas in the passage?
It supports key points by connecting them.
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. One minute he'd be there, the next he'd be gone, vanishing without a word to anyone, abandoning those he loved best. Which lines from Guthrie's song "This Land Is Your Land" were most likely inspired by this aspect of his life?
Nobody living can ever stop me, As I go walking that freedom highway;
From the map, a reader could conclude that HIV treatment is most effective in
North America.
Paul's teacher has asked him to write a procedural text about the school musical. Which action shows that Paul understands his goal?
Paul begins writing a list with "read the script and chose a part to try out for" at the top.
Which news source is most likely to provide credible information?
Scientific American
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. On March 3, 1940, Aunt Molly Jackson led off the evening at the Forrest Theater. The wife of a leading coal striker, she'd been organizing the miners and writing songs about the abysmal conditions of the Kentucky mines until death threats forced her to relocate to New York City. Which statement best summarizes the connection between Jackson's life and her music?
She relocated to New York City because her songs led to death threats against her.
Nina needs to write a procedural text in preparation for a presentation. What is the first thing Nina should do?
She should write a title that relates to her goal.
What did the Europeans give in return? Within 20 years European disease and treachery had decimated the Wampanoags. Most diseases then came from animals that Europeans had domesticated. Cowpox from cows led to smallpox, one of the great killers of our people, spread through gifts of blankets used by infected Europeans. Some estimate that diseases accounted for a death toll reaching 90 percent in some Native American communities. By 1623, Mather the elder, a Pilgrim leader, was giving thanks to his God for destroying the heathen savages to make way "for a better growth," meaning his people. How does Keeler use logic in this paragraph from "Thanksgiving: A Native American View" ?
She uses statistics and details about disease to show how badly the Europeans treated the American Indians.
Which quote from When Birds Get the Flu by John DiConsiglio provides the best idea for an additional source to research for more information on diseases?
Since then, the CDC has been active throughout the world, following infections such as smallpox, polio, tuberculosis, AIDS, and SARS.
Read about Rebecca, and then answer the question. Rebecca is gathering information for her PSA about installing solar panels on homes. Which reason will best help Rebecca support her claim?
Solar panels will help people save money.
What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from the chart?
The 1918 Spanish flu was the most deadly flu to date.
Read the passage from When Birds Get the Flu by John DiConsiglio. The deadliest pandemic of the last 100 years was the Spanish flu. It started in the fall of 1918. World War I was ending. Tired soldiers were returning to their homes. No one imagined that another enemy was about to attack. Which excerpt from the passage most belongs in the body of an essay supporting the claim that scientists should continue to study the Spanish flu?
The deadliest pandemic of the last 100 years was the Spanish flu.
If he occurs at length in this account, it is because he contributed much to the trip. A dog, particularly an exotic like Charley, is a bond between strangers. Which statement best paraphrases the author's stated reason in this passage for describing Charley the poodle at great length?
The length of the description emphasizes his importance to the story.
Read this line from "The American Dream." America is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled. Which choice states the rhetorical appeal that the line uses?
The line appeals to pathos.
Which paragraph is most likely taken from a biography?
The manufacture of cotton was a new industry, developing with great promise in the United States, when Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in the wide valley at the foot of Mt. Greylock, near Adams, Massachusetts.
Which best describes the effect created by pairing the text Food Safety Myths Exposed and the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety?
The viewer gets a deeper understanding of the same topic.
Read this passage from "The American Dream." One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics. Which states the rhetorical appeal that the passage uses?
The passage appeals to logos.
Which statement best describes a difference between the poem "Ellis Island" and the essay "Thanksgiving: A Native American View"?
The poem discusses immigration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, but the essay does not.
Read these excerpts. Lincoln's "The Gettysburg Address." It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth. Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!". My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will; The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done; From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won; Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells! But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. How does "The Gettysburg Address" and "O Captain! My Captain!" compare in their use of pathos (the use of emotional appeals to affect the audience's feelings)?
The poem relies more on pathos than the speech does.
Which statement best describes a difference between the poem "Ellis Island" and the essay "Thanksgiving: A Native American View"?
The poem uses figurative language, and the essay relies on adjectives for description.89
Which passage from Food Safety Myths Exposed is the best example of a key detail?
The possibility of bacterial growth actually increases after cooking.
Which statement best describes the benefits of the two tables used at the end of the passage When Birds Get Flu?
The tables help summarize and clearly present a lot of information.
Which of these is in the interrogative mood?
What's the best way to write an essay?
Read the sentence from the video transcipt of Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. We have one of the safest food supplies in the world, but there's always room for improvement. Which sentence from the video provides the best support for this statement?
There are a lot of ways bad bacteria can find their way into our food.
"Afternoon!" "Yes, sir," he said. "Any place nearby where I can buy some eggs?" "Not real close by 'less you want to go as far as Galva or up to Beach." "I was set for some scratch-hen eggs." "Powdered," he said. "My Mrs. gets powdered." What does this conversation between the author and the man in the Bad Lands show about the Bad Lands?
There is not much that is alive in the Bad Lands.
What is a characteristic of biographies?
They are a form of nonfiction.
In When Birds Get Flu, which statement best describes the placement of the definitions of vocabulary words the reader may not know?
They are defined as they appear throughout the text.
Where is the hero who will destroy that heart of evil? I believe it must be each of us. Indeed, when I give thanks this Thursday and I cook my native food, I will be thinking of this hidden heart and how my ancestors survived the evil it caused. Which type of argument does Keeler use in this passage from "Thanksgiving: A Native American View" ?
This is an emotional appeal that tries to persuade people to be heroes who overcome evil.
Which statement best describes the significance of comparing Lincoln's death to the death of a captain on his ship in "O Captain! My Captain!"?
When a ship captain dies, it is a tragedy, because he is the leader of the boat, just as Lincoln was the leader of the country.
Read the passage. People have been using the milk that cows produce for hundreds of years. For generations, people milked cows by hand. Generally, they could milk six cows per hour. However, once machines came along, they changed the dairy industry. Some people think milking by machine seems mean or cold. But today's milking process is superior. During the revision process, the writer will most likely improve the argument by adding which sentence at the end?
Today's farm machines can milk more than 100 cows an hour.
Which sentence would most likely be included in the conclusion of an essay about water conservation?
Water is a limited resource, and we must use it wisely.
Which question best serves the purpose of an interview?
What do you do during a typical day at work?
Which extended metaphor does Whitman use throughout "O Captain! My Captain!?"
Whitman compares Lincoln to a ship captain.
Which statement best shows a problem in Travels with Charley?
[S]ince my photograph was as widely distributed as my publisher could make it, I would find it impossible to move about without being recognized.
Read the procedure. 1. Place the bird's cage in a common area of the home where it will see and hear human interaction often. 2. Choose one word or phrase for the bird to learn. 3. Repeat the word or phrase around the bird. Use an enthusiastic tone. 4. When the bird attempts to mimic your voice, give it a treat. 5. Continue repeating the word or phrase until the bird speaks it regularly. What would be the best image to support this text?
a drawing of a caged bird in a living room setting
What is needed for procedural writing?
a goal, a process, and support materials
Read the sentence from the video transcript of Dr.X and the Quest for Food Safety. While we're sleeping, bacteria are everywhere, multiplying and multiplying. This sentence is
a key detail.
Rhythm is defined as
a pattern of stressed and unstressed sounds.
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. He turned down their offer of a bed, and fell asleep sprawled on the couch, or threw his lumber jacket over his shoulders and slept on the floor. Rather than eat at the table, he insisted on standing over the sink, saying, "I don't want to get softened up. I'm a road man." Which part of this excerpt indicates that it is a biography?
a quotation from the subject
A source is
a reference where information is found.
Why does the author most likely include this information at the end of the text instead of at the beginning?
because it draws a conclusion based on the evidence presented throughout the text
What is the most likely reason the Spanish flu receives so much attention, both from the author of this article and from the scientists studying it?
because it killed so many people
What type of information could a viewer get from both video and writing?
both present the same subject matter
How does the supporting text "Disease Control" help the reader to understand the passage?
by explaining what the CDC does in response to deadly diseases
Read Lincoln's statement from "The Gettysburg Address." But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate - we cannot consecrate - we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. In this excerpt, Lincoln uses brevity to create a dramatic impact
by repeating how people cannot make the land as sacred as the soldiers have.
The tone in this passage most suggests that Hughes is
caring.
To interpret the problem and solution in a problem-solution text, the reader should look for words that relate to
cause-and-effect.
The "umbrella statement" for all parts of an argument in a speech is called the
claim.
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. Alone and frustrated, he fought his way out the only way he knew: by writing another of his hard-bitten songs about how life really was. The author illustrates the connection between Guthrie's life and his music by showing that Guthrie's songs
could be used as Guthrie used them, as support during hard times.
A biography is a type of writing that
covers the history of a real person's life.
What tone does this PSA use to effectively promote women joining the work force during World War II?
encouraging
Read this passage from "The American Dream." America is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled. It is a dream of a land where men of all races, of all nationalities and of all creeds can live together as brothers. The substance of the dream is expressed in these sublime words, words lifted to cosmic proportions: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness." The sentence that includes the phrase "that all men are created equal" is an example of
evidence.
What tone does this PSA use to effectively promote kids saving energy?
exciting
Read Lincoln's statement from "The 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 impact is Lincoln most likely hoping to achieve with the above statement?
for people to continue the unfinished work of the soldiers
It is Dora's goal to teach a group of her peers how to make a windsock. Dora plans to demonstrate the steps in the process. In order to achieve her goal, what is one thing Dora needs to do to prepare?
gather the materials needed to make a windsock
This resource would help a reader better understand
how to protect oneself from catching the flu.
The author's purpose in structuring this passage is to
identify a problem.
By contrasting the success in identifying the Spanish flu with the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, the author
implies that a breakthrough for AIDS is also possible.
Read this passage from When Birds Get the Flu by John DiConsiglio. Dr. Dowell had proven that bird flu could pass from person to person. But still, it hadn't been spread easily. The mother had held her dying daughter for hours. What section does this passage most belong in?
in the body where counterclaims are addressed.
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. Promoters and club owners wanted him to follow their tightly written scripts and sing the melodious, popular songs that were on the radio. Whenever they came at him with their hands full of cash, Woody ran the other way. "I had rather sound like the cab drivers cursing at one another, like the longshoremen yelling, like the cowhands whooping and like the lone wolf barking, than to sound like a slick, smooth tongued, oily lipped, show person." This excerpt demonstrates that Woody Guthrie used his life experiences to create music about the
lives of everyday people.
What is the best way for a public service advertisement to enhance its message?
multimedia
This resource would best help a reader gain more understanding about
oof idk
Read these excerpts. 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. Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!". Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells! But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. Which rhetorical appeal do both excerpts use?
pathos: the use of emotional appeals to affect the audience's feelings
What tone would be most appropriate for a PSA about the benefits of college?
positive
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. Writing about what he saw—and felt, and heard about, and read about—gave Woody plenty of material. During his lifetime he wrote down more than three thousand songs, taking stories from everywhere: the front page of the newspaper; union meetings and busted-up strikes; and the sights and sounds of America as he walked "that ribbon of highway." This excerpt demonstrates that Woody Guthrie's life experiences helped him create
realistic songs.
Based on information found in this table of contents, what do you predict the section entitled "Research Findings" is about?
studies conducted about homework
What is the final step in evaluating the information in a video?
summarizing ideas
Part of the process for evaluating a video is
taking notes on information in the video.
Read this line from "O Captain! My Captain!". O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; What does "our fearful trip is done" refer to?
the end of the war
Read the excerpt from This Land Was Made for You and Me. Just after New Year's Day in 1940, Woody set off on one of his unannounced road trips. He left his wife and three kids in a shack in Texas and headed for New York City. It was a long, cold trip in the dead of winter, and every time he stopped in a diner he heard Irving Berlin's lush, sentimental song, "God Bless America," on the jukebox. It was exactly the kind of song Woody couldn't stand, romanticizing America, telling people not to worry, that God would take care of everything. The author illustrates the connection between Guthrie's life and his music by explaining that
the message Guthrie heard in "God Bless America" contrasted with what he was going through.
Which element will best help people remember this PSA's message?
the slogan
It is Braden's goal to teach his little brother how to tie his shoes. Braden is creating captioned pictures to support the lesson. In order to achieve his goal, what is the most important thing for Braden to remember as he draws?
the steps must be in sequential order
What is the purpose of this PSA?
to convince people not to smoke
What is the purpose of this PSA?
to convince people to get their vaccinations
As the sun angled, the buttes and coulees, the cliffs and sculptured hills and ravines lost their burned and dreadful look and glowed with yellow and rich browns and a hundred variations of red and silver gray, all picked out by streaks of coal black. It was so beautiful that I stopped near a thicket of dwarfed and wind-warped cedars and junipers, and once stopped I was caught, trapped in color and dazzled by the clarity of the light. What is the author's purpose for providing the description in this passage?
to inform people of the natural beauty in a part of America
Once I traveled about in an old bakery wagon, double-doored rattler with a mattress on its floor. I stopped where people stopped or gathered, I listened and looked and felt, and in the process had a picture of my country the accuracy of which was impaired only by my own shortcomings. What is the purpose of the description in this passage from Travels with Charley?
to show the authentic experience of traveling in a casual way
Rhetoric is defined as
written or spoken words used to make a point.
