Mood/Tone/ Author's Purpose
What is the definition of "mood"?
A. feeling the reader gets
B. author's attitude
C. the way I feel on Mondays
D. words that create strong imagery
A. feeling the reader gets
What is the purpose of logos?
A. to make the audience feel
B. to make the audience trust
C. to make the audience think
D. to make the audience read
C. to make the audience think
Which is the correct MLA parenthetical citation for an article written by Maria Lewis?
A. (Maria Lewis)
B. (Lewis)
C. (“Maria Lewis”)
D. (Lewis 2024)
B. (Lewis)
Why might an author include a personal anecdote in a nonfiction article?
A. To make the article longer with a personal story
B. To create a personal connection with readers
C. To confuse the audience with a personal story
D. To avoid using facts with a personal story
B. To create a personal connection with readers
What does it mean to synthesize sources?
A. Copy information from one article
B. Summarize a single source
C. Combine ideas from multiple sources into one discussion
D. Use only direct quotes
C. Combine ideas from multiple sources into one discussion
What is the definition of "tone"?
A. feeling the reader gets
B. author's attitude
C. the way my mom talks to me when she is angry
D. syntax that create strong emotion
B. author's attitude
Which sentence BEST demonstrates ethos?
A. “Studies show students perform better after eating breakfast.”
B. “As a nutritionist for over twenty years, I recommend healthy breakfasts.”
C. “Skipping breakfast can feel miserable.”
D. “Breakfast is the most important meal.”
B. “As a nutritionist for over twenty years, I recommend healthy breakfasts.
- establishes credibility
If an article has no author, what should be used in the parenthetical citation?
A. Website URL
B. Date
C. Shortened article title
D. Publisher
C. Shortened article title
What is the MOST likely purpose of descriptive imagery in nonfiction?
A. To create vivid understanding for readers
B. To provide statistics
C. To organize information alphabetically
D. To summarize the article
A. To create vivid understanding for readers
Which detail would BEST support a central idea about perseverance?
A. A student quits after failing one test.
B. A runner trains every morning despite repeated losses.
C. A family goes on vacation together.
D. A teacher grades essays over the weekend.
B. A runner trains every morning despite repeated losses.
1. What is the author’s purpose for including statistics in an argumentative article?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To entertain the audience
C. To support claims with evidence
D. To create suspense
C. To support claims with evidence
Which sentence BEST demonstrates pathos?
A. “The shelter housed 85 animals last year.”
B. “Experts agree adoption rates have increased.”
C. “Imagine spending every night alone in a cage waiting for a family.”
D. “The shelter opened in 2018.”
C. “Imagine spending every night alone in a cage waiting for a family.”
- makes the audience feel sympathy
Which search would MOST likely produce accurate information about volcanoes in Hawaii?
A. volcano
B. Hawaii
C. volcano facts
D. Hawaiian volcano eruption history
D. Hawaiian volcano eruption history
Which phrase creates a hopeful tone?
A. “The streets were silent and empty.”
B. “Dark clouds covered the horizon.”
C. “At last, new opportunities began to appear.”
D. “The crowd shouted in anger.”
C. “At last, new opportunities began to appear.”
What is the central idea of a passage mostly about protecting oceans from pollution?
A. Fish are interesting animals.
B. Pollution harms marine ecosystems and action is necessary.
C. Boats are expensive to maintain.
D. Ocean waves are powerful.
B. Pollution harms marine ecosystems and action is necessary.
What mood is MOST likely created by the following sentence?
“The old carnival sat abandoned beneath the foggy night sky.”
A. Excited
B. Peaceful
C. Mysterious
D. Humorous
C. Mysterious
Which sentence BEST demonstrates logos?
A. “You should care about this issue.”
B. “The city reduced traffic accidents by 40% after adding bike lanes.”
C. “As mayor, I promise safer streets.”
D. “Families deserve better.”
B. “The city reduced traffic accidents by 40% after adding bike lanes.”
- provides stats, makes the audience think
Which sentence is plagiarized?
A. “The article explains that pollution harms wildlife.”
B. “Pollution harms wildlife by destroying habitats” (“Protecting Oceans”).
C. Pollution harms wildlife by destroying habitats.
D. According to the source, pollution damages ecosystems.
C. Pollution harms wildlife by destroying habitats.
Which statement BEST explains strong commentary?
A. It repeats the evidence exactly.
B. It summarizes the article.
C. It explains how evidence supports the thesis.
D. It introduces a new topic.
C. It explains how evidence supports the thesis.
A character argues against unfair school rules created by administrators.
This is an example of:
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Society
D. Character vs. Character
C. Character vs. Society
2. What mood is created by the following sentence?
“The thunder rattled the windows while the power flickered on and off.”
A. Relaxed
B. Suspenseful
C. Joyful
D. Hopeful
B. Suspenseful
Scenario: You are going to talk to the school board about how stressed out students are. How would you establish ethos in your argument?
Include:
- being a DHS student
Which sentence is an example of commentary?
A. “The article states that temperatures continue to rise.”
B. “Climate change affects millions of people worldwide.”
C. “This evidence shows that rising temperatures threaten both human safety and ecosystems.”
D. “According to scientists, sea levels are increasing.”
C. “This evidence shows that rising temperatures threaten both human safety and ecosystems.”
Which sentence BEST supports a thesis about unfair working conditions?
A. “Factories were often located in cities.”
B. “Workers labored for twelve hours a day with little pay.”
C. “Many people moved to urban areas.”
D. “Factory owners sold products internationally.”
B. “Workers labored for twelve hours a day with little pay.”
Create a simile (comparison using like or as) that describes synthesis
Possible Comparisons:
- playdough
- paints
- legos