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Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events?

"At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ."

Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events?

"Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan . . ."

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 detail from the text best supports the inference that one bad apple can spoil all the others?

. . . make sure they are not touching each other . . .

Which words or phrases can be used in an argument to show difference? Check all that apply.

1,3,4,5 Conversely In addition Although However

What is the correct way to lay out an effective argument?

1. State a claim. 2. Provide a reason. 3. Support the reason with evidence. 4. Address a counterclaim. 5. Provide a rebuttal.

Which are independent clauses? Check all that apply.

2,3,5 they decided to take a long walk we were able to arrive on schedule he was unsure how to proceed

What should a reader consider when tracing chronological text structure? Check all that apply.

3,4,5 the responses and reactions to events the factors that influence events the author's purpose in describing the events

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? Check all that apply.

4,5 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. 4&5

The driving age should be increased to nineteen years old nationwide to make the roads safer for everyone..... Which is a possible rebuttal to the counterclaim?

Those solutions may make the road safer, but increasing the driving age is proven to save significantly more lives, according to studies comparing different state laws.

Lukas follows these steps when reading a text. Identify the author's purpose. Analyze elements of the author's style. Determine how the style supports the purpose. Lukas is the author's style.

evaluatiing

When analyzing the development of a text's central ideas, readers should consider

how central ideas connect

Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt?

she is unmarried and childless. She relies on logos by providing reasons why Parliament should not worry about the fact that she is unmarried and childless.

A(n) makes clauses dependent

subordinating conjuction

The purpose of adding relevant evidence to a paragraph is to

support a point

What is the author's purpose in this excerpt?

to explain the complexities of proper food storage during Elizabethan times

What is the author's purpose in this excerpt?

to explain why poaching was dangerous

What is Queen Elizabeth's purpose in this excerpt?

to persuade Parliament that simply because she has a child does not guarantee that the child will be a competent ruler

Which section of the passage is a dependent clause?

where she proceeded to chew a hole in the trunk

Which detail from the excerpt best supports the inference that food was more consistently available in larger towns?

Large towns are less vulnerable, being part of an international market that sees preserved foods traded long-distance; but much of the countryside is dependent on fresh food.

Which sentence is an example of an objective summary?

Modern medicine has changed dramatically since the 1500s.

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? Check all that apply.

4,5 I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder. I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time.

Which ideas are implicitly stated in the excerpt? Check all that apply.

4,5,6 Not many Elizabethans ate exotic fruit. Food was more scarce during the winter months. More people had food during harvest season

Exercise is important because it can help people strengthen their bones and muscles. ________, it can have a positive effect on mood. Which word best fits in the blank?

Additionally

Which phrase can be used to sum up or conclude an argument?

As a result

What is the best thing for the writer to add to the paragraph to make it more effective?

supporting evidence

Organization, tone, and word choice should be considered when evaluating effective

text structure and style.

What was the most direct cause of the more passionate performances?

the new verse forms and conceptual framework

The details from this excerpt support the inference that

the rich often still prospered while the poor starved.

Which question should writers ask in order to consider their audience?

who will read my writing?

An idea or opinion that opposes a counterclaim is called a

rebuttal.

Descriptive details help the reader

envision a concept or scenario.

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 sentence best summarizes the excerpt?

The plague was unavoidable, and unpredictable in regards to whom it would affect.

Which revision changes the dependent clause into an independent clause?

After the conversation with her publisher, she decided to write an autobiography.

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.

Which theater opened last?

Blackfriars

Claim: People should use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins because cloth napkins are better for the environment. Which is a potential counterclaim to this claim?

Cloth napkins can also be harmful to the environment because washing them wastes water and energy.

Which statement is a logical inference based on details in the passage?

During the Elizabethan period, food was often scarce.

Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt?

Elizabethans believed that the balance of the four humors would keep them healthy.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

Elizabethans faced a variety of challenges in staying healthy.

Which is a compound sentence?

I painted my bedroom beige, but my sister painted her room blue.

How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethan beliefs influenced their understanding of disease?

It details the belief that bodily humors affect health.

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.

Which revision correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to link the two ideas?

Our breath frosted the night air; nevertheless, we lingered outside to study the constellations.

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. She used an appeal to pa

Which detail from the text best supports the inference that farm animals were very valuable in Elizabethan England?

Taking livestock is theft, and theft is a felony which carries the death sentence.

Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt?

The author wants to present factual information effectively.

Which revision uses a subordinating conjunction to combine the two sentences?

The concert attendees roared their approval while the band played a new song.

How can the passage best be described?

The coordinating conjunctions are used incorrectly.

Claim: The city should reduce the rate of subways and buses from $2.25 per ride to $1.25 per ride. Which is an effective counterclaim to this claim?

The current price of public transportation is necessary for paying workers and maintaining safe equipment.

Which sentence from the passage is complex?

The panther crept into a cave because it was afraid

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

The plague was the most deadly disease of the Elizabethan era.

Which graphic would best show how increasing the driving age nationwide would lead to decreased fatalities on the road?

a chart that displays road fatalities in states that have different driving ages

At what point should a writer introduce evidence in a paragraph?

after making a point

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

How should the writer revise the phrase to make it a clause?

by adding a subject and a verb

How does the author effectively show the establishment of Elizabethan theaters?

by listing in chronological order when several important theaters were built.

To make their language as precise as possible, writers should consider the , or suggested meanings, of words.

connotations

When a reader evaluates an author's style, the reader

judges it in a careful and thoughtful way.

In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth relies heavily on a rhetorical appeal to ethos to establish that she has the qualities of a strong

leader

Which underlined word would be the best to replace in order to create more precise wording?

nice

A summary is a statement of a text's central ideas in one's

own words

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

pathos because she is encouraging the troops by attempting to elicit their feelings of loyalty.

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

In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life" in order to

persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England.