Random
a character whose traits contrast those of the protagonist
foil
This type of definition explains a concept in specific, concrete, or measurable terms. It varies depending on its application in a particular field.
Operational
It is a one-stanza poem of fourteen lines.
Sonnet
Because of this new policy, the students can hardly be controlled. Is there an adverb of affirmation or negation in the sentence?
Negation
This sewing machine is scarcely ever used. Is there an adverb of affirmation or negation in the sentence?
Negation
The stars are clearly visible from the terrace of my house. Is the adverb in the sentence used to affirm or negate?
affirm
It is a memorable passage statement, expressing a fact of life or a truth that is generally and universally accepted.
Adage
It is using another person’s ideas without proper attribution.
Plagiarism
The list of ingredients ( is, are ) now being prepared by the chef.
is
PICAR (seek, seeks) to nurture students in a conducive learning environment.
seeks
It is a use of a word or expression that replaces or substitutes for a certain person, object, or concept.
Metonymy
stance
It involves quickly going through a material to locate specific pieces of information.
Scanning
Playing has functional role in learning because ___ can help develop lots of skills.
Playing has functional role in learning because it can help develop lots of skills.
Many free resources are available online, so let’s grab the chance to utilize ____.
Many free resources are available online, so let’s grab the chance to utilize them.
The people voted for him, so he acknowledged and thanked____.
The people voted for him, so he acknowledged and thanked them.
Give at least 3 prosodic features of speech.
Pitch, intonation, stress, juncture, rate, volume
In what part of an argumentative essay can you see the counterclaim?
body paragraph
When we employ analytical listening, you grasp the overall meaning of the material.
When we employ analytical listening, we grasp the overall meaning of the material.
Neither my cousins nor my sister ( is, are ) planning to bake a cake for my birthday.
is
What should be presented in the concluding paragraph of an argumentative essay?
summary
Modified True or False. If false, make the sentence correct. Sestet refers to the first eight lines of a sonnet.
False
In what part of an argumentative essay, you should include the hook?
introductory paragraph
A critical listener pays attention to biases and had realized what the speaker wants to achieve.
A critical listener pays attention to biases and realizes what the speaker wants to achieve.
To skim an article for key ideas, a reader takes a quick look at the title and headings and browsed through the first and last paragraphs.
To skim an article for key ideas, a reader takes a quick look at the title and headings and browses through the first and last paragraphs