The act of combining ideas from different sources to create, express, or support a new idea.
What is 'synthesis'.
100
A struggle or problem in a story.
What is 'conflict'.
100
Grabs the reader's attention.
What is 'hook'.
100
Which of the following is not a function of castles as expressed in the text?
a. Castles served both offensive and defensive purposes militarily.
b. Castles served as symbols of power.
c. Castles were important social centers in medieval England.
d. Castles were places where knights would keep their best horses.
What is 'D'.
100
"Your backyard is a Garden of Eden."
What is 'allusion'.
200
A way of looking at the world or a mental concept about things or events, one that judges relationships within or among things or events
What is 'perspective'.
200
A writer’s central idea or main message about life.
What is 'theme'.
200
Concludes the argumentative essay and asks for the reader to do something.
What is 'call to action'.
200
Which of the following is not a true statement according to the text?
a. Palaces are designed for luxury, not fortification.
b. Fortresses are designed for fortification, not luxury.
c. Castles are designed for luxury and fortification.
d. Palaces are designed for luxury and fortification.
What is 'D'.
200
"Animal testing should be illegal because it's harmful to animals, the results are often inconclusive, and there are other viable research methods."
What is 'claim'.
300
An oversimplified, generalized conception, opinion, and/or image about particular groups of people.
What is 'stereotype'.
300
The way a writer or speaker uses words and tone to express ideas as well as his or her persona or personality.
What is 'voice'.
300
The opposite of your claim.
What is 'counterclaim'.
300
Which of the following best describes the structure of the text in the fifth paragraph?
a. Compare and contrast
b. Order of importance
c. Cause and effect
d. Chronological order
What is 'C'.
300
Music, food, dance, dress, sports, language, etc.
What are 'elements of culture'.
400
A reference made to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or another literary work.
What is 'allusion'.
400
Anything (object, animal, event, person, or place) that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level.
What is 'symbol'.
400
Although it's true studying is boring...
What is 'concession'.
400
Which of the following best describes the main idea in paragraph 2?
a. It describes how and why William the Conqueror took control of England.
b. It explains why castles were first built in England and the military purposes they served.
c. It shows how Norman lords were often scared and frequently retreated.
d. It details all of the purposes that English castles served.
What is 'B'.
400
Simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification.
What is 'figurative language'.
500
Evidence based on experiences and direct observation through research.
What is 'empirical evidence'.
500
The arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence; the way in which words are put together to make meaningful elements such as phrases, clauses, and sentences.
What is 'syntax'.
500
...you need to study in order to do well on exams.
What is 'refutation'.
500
Which of the following titles would best describe the content of this passage?
a. William the Conqueror: Bringing Castles to England
b. Defending the Castle: Technologies Used to Defend Medieval Castles
c. A Short History of Castles: The Rise and Fall of Castles in England
d. Fancy Living: Learning about Castles, Palaces, and Fortresses