Poetry
A figurative language term that means: an outrageous exaggeration
Hyperbole
The feeling the author creates in the reader is called:
Emotion
Mood
Moral
Tone
Mood
Which topic is not too broad or too narrow for a research paper?
Environmental pollution
Water pollution in The Great Lakes
Steel knife blades in WWII
Germany in WWII
Water pollution in The Great Lakes
Which of the following is not a characteristic of dystopias?
Propaganda
Restrictions
Surveillance
Individuality
Individuality
What does persuasive writing include that argumentative writing does not?
Appeals to readers with logic
Appeals to readers with evidence
Appeals to readers with emotion
Appeals to readers with statistics
Appeals to readers with emotion
A figurative language term that means: The repetition of the first consonant sounds in several words.
Alliteration
Read the sentence. Determine what point of view is being used.
“As the campers settled into their tents, Zara hoped her eyes did not betray her fear, and Lisa silently wished for the night to quickly end.”
Third person omniscient
Students are trying to prove the claim that zoos are inhumane. Which research question would help them prove this claim?
Why were zoos created?
Why are animals put in zoos?
How many years do animals spend in zoos?
How are animals affected by zoo enclosure?
How are animals affected by zoo enclosure?
Which archetype is defined as an experienced, often older character who seeks and provides knowledge?
Mother figure
Hero
Mentor
Side kick
Mentor
Which sentence includes a counterclaim?
(1) When a book is made into a movie, you should read the book before seeing the movie.
(2) One reason why is that books typically include more details about the characters and the plot of a story than movie versions.
(3) Some might say that it’s a waste of time to read a book when you can see the movie in a few hours.
(4) Regardless, the joy of stories come from the complexity of the tale, which books provide more of.
(5) Next time a movie version of a book is released, consider supporting the author and reading the book first.
Some might say that it’s a waste of time to read a book when you can see the movie in a few hours.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: Her eyes were diamonds.
Metaphor
What does NOT occur in the exposition of a story?
Highest point of conflict
Setting details
Characters are introduced
Background information about the characters
Highest point of conflict
When you are using a direct quote from a novel in an essay, what two things do you need to include after the direct quote?
Hint: Think Dystopian Theme Essay
1- Author's last name
2- Page number from the direct quote
What is a literary symbol?
Illustrations added to scenes in books
A character who represents tradition
The dreams characters envision for themselves
A repeated object or phrase that has a deeper meaning
A repeated object or phrase that has a deeper meaning
Which is a thesis statement?
Louis Pasteur's work with microscopic organisms, his use of heat to destroy food bacteria, and his development of a rabies vaccine were critical in shaping our scientific understanding of diseases.
Following Louis Pasteur's work with microscopic organisms, pasteurization, a process that uses heat to kill microbes in food and drink, became a common method to prevent spoilage.
Louis Pasteur's work with microscopic organisms, his use of heat to destroy food bacteria, and his development of a rabies vaccine were critical in shaping our scientific understanding of diseases.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: The cactus saluted any visitor brave enough to travel the scorched land.
Personification
Choose what kind of conflict this would be:
"I really want to borrow my sister's favorite sweater for an important date. She's not around for me to ask, and I know she'll be upset if I take it... what should I do?"
person vs. self
Which sentence does not belong because it does not support the paper’s topic?
(1)President Wilson originally proclaimed November 11, 1919 as "Armistice Day" in recognition of the day that the Allied nations and Germany ceased fighting at the end of World War I.
(2)At this time, America honored its soldiers with parades and public meetings.
(3)Today, the largest parades in America include Macy's Christmas Parade In New York City, the Rose Parade In Pasadena, and the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City.
(4)In 1938, November 11 became a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace. It was still called "Armistice Day."
(3)Today, the largest parades in America include Macy's Christmas Parade In New York City, the Rose Parade In Pasadena, and the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City.
Dystopian protagonists __________.
Consistently conform to societal expectations
Help the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world
Believe their society has rules in place to help the greater good of humanity
Think criticizing their government can only lead to more hardships
Help the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world
Which two pieces of evidence best supports the claim that consumers should think twice before shopping online?
People between the ages of 25 and 35 spend more money online than any other age group.
Tons of cardboard and other packaging used by online retailers have ended up in landfills.
Online shopping has generated more truck deliveries, which add harmful emissions to the air.
Online shoppers can have almost any product shipped right to their front door.
Tons of cardboard and other packaging used by online retailers have ended up in landfills.
Online shopping has generated more truck deliveries, which add harmful emissions to the air.
What type of rhyming pattern does the poem below have?
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.
ABAB, CDCD
ABBA, CDDC
ABAB, ABAB
AABB, CDCD
ABAB, CDCD
Read the two sentences. Determine which uses direct characterization and which uses indirect characterization.
“I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become.”
“I yawned, trying to keep my eyes open in the meeting. I reached for my coffee cup and was disappointed to realize it was empty.”
2- Indirect
A student is writing a research report on whether students should be paid to make good grades in school. Read the sources the student found and determine which two pieces of evidence are not credible or trustworthy.
USA Today reported that paying students for good grades was linked to a 30% rise in the number of students with high test scores.
For one thing, when money becomes a reward the entire family can benefit.
A social research group conducted a study which showed that offering money for good grades gave families another choice for an additional source of income.
A parent commenting on an education blog said that students should not rely on getting paid as a reason to make high scores.
2. For one thing, when money becomes a reward the entire family can benefit.
4. A parent commenting on an education blog said that students should not rely on getting paid as a reason to make high scores.
Select the answer that does not accurately complete the sentence.
In dystopias, the illusion of a perfect utopia is maintained through:
Oppression
A controlling entity (gov, corp, religion, tech)
Personal liberties
Conformity
Personal liberties
What type of propaganda is this an example of?
When a person is trying to sell his old car, he lists all the good qualities: the tires are new, the stereo is fantastic, and I just changed the oil. But he fails to mention the oil and radiator leaks and the nearly broken transmission.
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