MEGA English Prep 1

Once they have taken over NASA, we believe that the aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA. The aliens have been meeting in the middle of the night and current intelligence includes encrypted transmissions (see figure A) indicating such a plan. In the excerpt above, what constitutes good evidence that the aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA? why? 'Once they have taken over NASA, we believe that the aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA;' A history of behavior is a good example of evidence. 'the aliens have been meeting in the middle of the night;' Suspicious behavior proves something is being planned. 'we believe that aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA;' It is evidence enough if a reliable source has a strong opinion. 'encrypted transmissions (see figure A) indicating such a plan;' This is specific data indicating a plan cited in the text.

'encrypted transmissions (see figure A) indicating such a plan;' This is specific data indicating a plan cited in the text.

Which of the following would be an example of process writing? An editorial about what's wrong with the media today A magazine essay about the causes and effects of water pollution in a region A 1989 Honda Accord repair book An essay comparing the similarities and differences of breeds of cows

A 1989 Honda Accord repair book

A tool that makes your descriptive essay more interesting by comparing two items using 'like' or 'as' is called: A simile A metaphor Perspective Allegory A thesis statement

A similie

What are supporting details? Descriptions that expand the topic sentence All answers are correct A problem being described Facts that support a topic sentence claim

All answers are correct

Which of the following is often mistakenly thought of as informational writing? 'How to' books All of the answers are correct Process text Biographies

All of the answers are correct

The main goal of a descriptive essay is to: Compare two or more objects Allow the reader to understand the essay's subject using illustrative language Create a persuasive argument Give your reader an evaluation of a literary work Evoke emotion in your audience

Allow the reader to understand the essay's subject using illustrative language

If you are exposing your audience to similarities and differences about something, you are using what type of expository writing technique? Cause and effect Problem and solution Comparison Process

Comparison

What form of expository writing uses sensory details to expose the reader to new information? Comparison Descriptive Cause/Effect Process

Descriptive

Which is the best answer? Descriptive writing is used by readers to describe a story they just read. Readers will write about, summarize and analyze the story they just read to further understand it. Descriptive writing is used by writers to paint a picture with words for the reader. Through this process writers will use a variety of techniques, such as word choice, and sensory details to create a connection with readers. Descriptive writing is used by authors to describe their past work. They will use a variety of details from their past stories to connect readers to their new ones. Descriptive writing is used strictly in the introduction sections of writing. This is when the author will describe to the readers what they are about to read.

Descriptive writing is used by writers to paint a picture with words for the reader. Through this process writers will use a variety of techniques, such as word choice, and sensory details to create a connection with readers.

Which of the following statements BEST describes expository writing? Expository writing is a form of writing that exposes readers to different types of literary genres. Expository writing is form of writing that exposes readers to the life of an author. Expository writing seeks to explain or inform readers about a subject. Expository writing is mainly used in plays to expose actors to the play and the vision of the director.

Expository writing seeks to explain or inform readers about a subject.

If you're writing an argumentation essay, what kind of supporting details are especially important? Descriptive language Emotional detail All answers are correct Facts and evidence

Facts and evidence

Fructose from whole foods does not seem to be harmful. Consumption of whole fruit is associated with lower mortality. The first sentence is the author's main argument, and the second is a piece of evidence. Pick the sentence that would connect the evidence to the argument. Many people enjoy eating fruit. Whole foods contain vitamins and minerals. Fructose from soft drinks and processed foods, however, is. Fruit, for example, is a whole food that contains fructose.

Fruit, for example, is a whole food that contains fructose.

_____ can be an effective way to describe an object in a descriptive essay. Using extremes Writing in narrative form First to last Jargon General to particular

General to particular

In which situation would descriptive writing be ideal? Saying the name of the book you are reading when asked about it Giving friends directions to a specific place Saying the name of a specific animal when asked what type it is Fixing grammatical errors

Giving friends directions to a specific place

Why would you use an explanation for supporting details? None of the answers are correct If you're writing a conclusion paragraph, and you've left something out If your topic sentence focuses on something readers are unfamiliar with Explanations are not a good choice for supporting details

If your topic sentence focuses on something readers are unfamiliar with

Why is it important to include evidence in support of your arguments when writing? It is important to list facts to make your paper more scientific. It is necessary if you want to convince readers to believe what you are saying. The more you write in a paper, the more believable it will sound. You need to provide background information so readers know the context of your writing.

It is necessary if you want to convince readers to believe what you are saying.

Which of the following would you consider to be an example of good descriptive writing? Jason wanted to eat pizza. He went to the mall. He ate all the pizza he could. Jason went to eat at his favorite pizza place, located in the front of the mall with the $7.99 all-you-can-eat buffet. When Jason entered the pizza place he immediately grabbed a plate and loaded it with pepperoni pizza. Jason sat down with a huge smile on his face. He loved the smell of fresh pizza, but knew that the pizza was still too hot to put into his mouth. When Jason finally picked up a slice, he took a bite from the top. Jason loved the taste of the hot cheese, greasy pepperoni, home-made pizza sauce, and fire-roasted crust. Peter likes going fishing. He likes fishing with his dad. Peter will go fishing tonight. A good example is a writer's trademark writing style. This helps writers write in a way that makes it recognizable to their fans.

Jason went to eat at his favorite pizza place, located in the front of the mall with the $7.99 all-you-can-eat buffet. When Jason entered the pizza place he immediately grabbed a plate and loaded it with pepperoni pizza. Jason sat down with a huge smile on his face. He loved the smell of fresh pizza, but knew that the pizza was still too hot to put into his mouth. When Jason finally picked up a slice, he took a bite from the top. Jason loved the taste of the hot cheese, greasy pepperoni, home-made pizza sauce, and fire-roasted crust.

In examining author style and language, what is it that you need to already have a working knowledge of? Author history Plot structure Literary devices Story length

Literary devices

When using expository writing, it is important to assume that your audience has: Personal experience with the topic Some background knowledge about the topic Little to no background knowledge about the topic An understanding of the meaning of the word expository

Little to no background knowledge about the topic

You are writing a standardized test essay arguing that not everyone always gets what they deserve. Which of the following would be a good piece of supporting evidence? At your school, detention is the most common punishment for students. Once you got in trouble for something your sister did. You have never done anything mean or cruel to your dog. Once in elementary school, you stole your friend's lunch.

Once you got in trouble for something your sister did.

Informational writing does NOT involve the following: Opinions Straightforward information Informative details Facts

Opinions

What is the importance of re-reading and re-writing in relation to descriptive writing? Re-writing allows writers to first re-read their own work and decide if they need to provide additional details to assist the readers in better understanding their writing. Re-writing allows writers to re-write a story they previously wrote with the intention of getting readers to read the new additions to their work. Re-writing allows writers to re-read their own work and decide whether or not their story needs an introduction. This introduction will provide readers with a summary about the story. Re-writing allows writers to strictly fix grammatical errors in their writing.

Re-writing allows writers to first re-read their own work and decide if they need to provide additional details to assist the readers in better understanding their writing.

What technique of descriptive writing can you apply to the passage below? 'I love walking through the bakery section at the store. The smell of fresh bread always reminds me of my grandmother's cooking.' Sensory details Sensory summary Literary style Focusing on reader interest

Sensory details

Three ways to organize a descriptive essay include: Spatially, General to Particular Chronologically Judgment, Criteria, Evidence Simile, Metaphor, Imagery Plot, Characters, Storyline First, Second, Third

Spatially, General to Particular, Chronologically

____ are important to provide your reader with concrete descriptive terms. Including the background on what you are evaluating A clear transition to the next paragraph The five senses Listing as many criteria as possible An attention-grabbing opening line

The five senses

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting two items? To show which you think is better. To show similarities and differences between two subjects or items. Comparing and contrasting allows you to bash other writer's opinions. Comparing items allows readers the chance to avoid looking at the items.

To show similarities and differences between two subjects or items.

Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure used in informational writing? Value and judgement Time and order Compare and contrast Cause and effect

Value and judgement

You have written an essay in which you claim that 'Southern Georgia was once the home to an underground civilization.' Which of the following provides the BEST evidence in order to convince your reader? Why? 'This is obvious to anyone who has been to Georgia;' It explains why everyone should know this, no evidence is needed. 'We know this because underground road systems have been found there;' It gives relevant information of specific evidence found underground. 'We know this because many of the current citizens don't appear to like bright light;' It explains how modern day preferences point to past experiences. 'We know this because peach trees are often found in abundance there;' It gives evidence in a description of the landscape in Georgia.

We know this because underground road systems have been found there;' It gives relevant information of specific evidence found underground.

The primary purpose of informational writing is to ___________. irritate the reader persuade the reader entertain the reader inform the reader

inform the reader

Informational writing includes ___________. most newspaper articles poetry plays Stories

most newspaper articles