EOC TERMS
EOC GRAMMAR
EOC INFO RESOURCES
Grammar/Term Mix
WRITING SECTION
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Ethos is the rhetorical device is used when a speaker appeals to the audience by ___________.
using an authority figure/celebrity to lend credibility to the speech.
100
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? B. The 1950s began a period of realism in American Literature, paving the way for the following authors; John Updike, Eudora Welty, and Ralph Ellison. C. The 1950s began a period of realism in American Literature, paving the way for the following authors. John Updike; Eudora Welty, and Ralph Ellison. D. The 1950s began a period of realism in American Literature, paving the way for the following authors John Updike, Eudora Welty, and Ralph Ellison.
A. The 1950s began a period of realism in American literature, paving the way for the following authors: John Updike, Eudora Welty, and Ralph Ellison.
100
Which of the following sources would be most credible when discussing Pearl Harbor (December 7th, 1941)? A. an encyclopedia entry on Pearl Harbor, published February 21st, 1963 B. an article on Pearl Harbor, published December 6th, 1941 C. a report on Pearl Harbor, published December 1st, 1941 D. a research paper on Pearl Harbor, published December 7th, 1940
A. an encyclopedia entry on Pearl Harbor, published February 21st, 1963
100
Revise the following sentence: My aunt said, “Remember the words of Dorothy: ‘There’s no place like home.’ A. My aunt said, “Remember the words of Dorothy: ‘There’s no place like home.’” B. My aunt said, “Remember the words of Dorothy: ‘There’s no place like home.” C. My aunt said, ‘Remember the words of Dorothy: “There’s no place like home.’” D. No change.
My aunt said, “Remember the words of Dorothy: ‘There’s no place like home.’”
100
Which of the following parenthetical citations is correct? A. According to Twain, “A wounded deer leaps highest” (Twain, 25). B. According to Twain, “A wounded deer leaps highest” (Twain 25). C. According to Twain, “A wounded deer leaps highest” (Twain, page 25). D. According to Twain, “A wounded deer leaps highest” (25).
D. According to Twain, “A wounded deer leaps highest” (25).
200
This is a direct or indirect reference to some historical event, person, place, or other work within the current work (being read, watched, or listened to).
An allusion
200
Which sentence is written correctly? (Best answer) A. The dog barked loudly. B. The dog barked loud. C. The dark barked super loud. D. The dog barked so loud.
A. The dog barked loudly.
200
Which of the following sources is the least credible for a report on Lady Gaga? A. an interview with Lady Gaga B. a biography on Lady Gage C. an article written by a relative of Lady Gaga D. a blog written by a Lady Gaga fan
D. a blog written by a Lady Gaga fan
200
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. Pablo rented the documentary “Supersize Me” after reading the book “Fast Food Nation.” B. Pharrell’s hit single “Happy” is off of his album “GIRLS.” C. The book The Shining is scarier than the movie Carrie, which is based off the article “Murder at Midnight” that was published in The New York Times. D. The short story Lamb to the Slaughter was written by the same author who wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
C. The book The Shining is scarier than the movie Carrie, which is based off the article “Murder at Midnight” that was published in The New York Times.
200
What is the proper way to include a parenthetical citation for a source? A. Love is so startling that it leaves little time for anything else (Dickinson 21). B. Love is so startling that it leaves little time for anything else, (Dickinson 21). C. Love is so startling that it leaves little time for anything else. (Dickinson 21) D. (Dickinson 21) Love is so startling that it leaves little time for anything else.
A. Love is so startling that it leaves little time for anything else (Dickinson 21).
300
DOUBLE NONJEOPARDY! YOUR CURRENT POINTS ARE DOUBLED IF YOU GET THIS CORRECT! ______ refers to the author’s attitude toward the work, while the definition of______ is that it is the emotions provoked in the reader.
Tone; Mood
300
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Alice went to the store for cake mix meanwhile her husband was at home preparing the icing. B. Alice went to the store for cake mix; Meanwhile, her husband was at home preparing the icing. C. Alice went to the store for cake mix, meanwhile; her husband was at home preparing the icing. D. Alice went to the store for cake mix; meanwhile, her husband was at home preparing the icing.
D. Alice went to the store for cake mix; meanwhile, her husband was at home preparing the icing.
300
Jo is writing a report on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Which research question is too broad to cover in one research paper? A. Does the history of the period influence the story? B. Why does the main character give in to his evil side? C. How does this play compare to Shakespeare’s other plays? D. What is the significance of the apparitions that the characters see?
C. How does this play compare to Shakespeare’s other plays?
300
DOUBLE NONJEOPARDY! DOUBLE YOUR CURRENT POINTS IF YOU GET THIS QUESTION CORRECT! This is a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced by using a word that suggests two or more meanings or by exploiting similar sounding words having different meanings.
Pun
300
With what phrase should you NOT begin your conclusion?
In conclusion/To conclude
400
A figure of speech that makes use of the adverbs "like" or "as" to make a comparison or analogy.
Simile
400
Which sentence is written correctly? A. Wizards tend to have the same personality traits; craftiness, resourcefulness, rebelliousness, and determination. B. Wizards tend to have the same personality traits: craftiness, resourcefulness, rebelliousness, and they are determined. C. Wizards tend to have the same personality traits: craftiness, resourcefulness, rebelliousness, and determination. D. Wizards tend: to have the same personality traits craftiness, resourcefulness, rebelliousness, and determination.
C. Wizards tend to have the same personality traits: craftiness, resourcefulness, rebelliousness, and determination.
400
Where should you look if you want to find a list of the topics the book contains? A. Preface B. Index C. Glossary D. Copyright
b.Index
400
Refers to a meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly.
Connotation
400
What should you absolutely include in each body paragraph of your essay?
At least one quote from source one. BE SURE TO CITE! (Source 1).
500
The main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.
Theme
500
Which sentence is written correctly? A. The first things I bought were a futon, dresser, and to get a night table. B. The first things I bought was a futon, dresser, and a night table. C. The first things I bought were a futon, a dresser, and a night table. D. The first things I bought were a futon and dresser, and I decided to get a night table.
C. The first things I bought were a futon, a dresser, and a night table.
500
Jan is researching Edgar Allen Poe. Which of the following websites is least credible? A. www.poeseffectonamerica.gov B. www.poesimpactonliterature.edu C. www.poebiography.wiki D. www.thebiographyofedgarallenpoe.org
C. www.poebiography.wiki
500
Which sentence is written correctly? A. None of the teachers are good role models or a hero. B. Each of the girls are going to the party. C. One of my friends is taking me to the dance. D. Nobody know who stole the money.
One of my friends is taking me to the dance.
500
When you include a quote or paraphrase in your essay, what should you be sure to do in addition to citing the source? (Hint: 3 steps)
1) Intro Quote 2) State Quote 3) Analyze/Explain Quote
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