Unit 1
Mr. Sharma was determined to nurture a sense of responsibility and compassion in his students.
The correct definition for the word nurture is
What is encourage?
Which word is a synonym for the word alienation?
Despite the apparent popularity of shopping malls, online shopping is one of the fastest growing and most pervasive forms of consumerism.
Based on the description of online shopping as pervasive, what are you most likely to say when describing online shopping?
Online shopping is a...
...highly saturated from of consumerism
If Barbara fervently disagrees with Dan, how does she disagree with him?
- in an objective manner
- in an intense manner
- in a secret manner
- in a noisy manner
In an intense manner
If a written agreement is not equitable, it is not _[blank]_.
Which option best completes the sentence?
- logical
- brief
- fair
- enforceable
Fair
Which options provide the best description of types of evidence found in informational texts?
Evidence in informational texts can include...
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- facts and expert opinions
- personal experiences and personal observation
- anecdote and statistics
It began much more simply, with the synchronization of bodies: running when others run, laughing when others laugh, crying when others cry, or yawning when others yawn.
The power of the excerpt is revealed by the author’s use of _[blank]_.
The best option that best completes the statement is
parallel structure to show how individuals performed actions together
If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred. The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.
What can best analyze how Kennedy appeals to the audience’s sense of pathos in the excerpt to convey his point?
- Kennedy appeals to the audience’s competitive spirit with his claim that the exploration of space will go on with or without the United States.
- Kennedy appeals to the audience’s curiosity with his claim that the exploration of space is an adventure.
John F. Kennedy's "Moon Speech" at Rice University.
Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolutions, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space.
Which kind of figurative language does Kennedy use in the excerpt?
Metaphor
Read the passage.
Earth is composed of many layers of rock. Far beneath the outer surface is the mantle, where high temperatures melt the rock. This molten rock is called magma.
Which terms in the passage are considered domain-specific vocabulary?
- Magma
- Mentle
Can two or more types of evidence presented in a text be combined for a summary and why?
Thesis Statement: Online search engines are a hugely important resource for research in today’s world.
What kind of information would best supports the main idea?
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- examples
- data
- statistics
- studies
Transitional world and phrases are a key element for writing that flows properly. It provides links and connections between multiple ideas, paragraphs, and sentences. What are some examples of transitional words or phrases?
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- As a result
- In addition
- Furthermore
- Besides
Read the sentence.
After Lacey's admirer sent her a box of chocolates, she decided to by giving him an anonymous gift of movie tickets.
Which word would complete the sentence with the most precise meaning?
Reciprocate
When my aunt taught me to crochet, she told me it requires three things, yarn, a crochet hook, and endless patience.
What is the best way to revise the sentence?
When my aunt taught me to crochet, she told me it requires three things: yarn, a crochet hook, and endless patience.
Reread the section called “An Opportunity to Begin a National Conversation” from the article “Going Dark.”
Which option best represents what the speaker means when he claims that the FBI has “no monopoly on wisdom”?
The FBi...
...may know a lot, but it does not know everything
Hopelessness is a major symptom of depression, which makes it kinda tough to see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. But the light is always there.
Which phrase from the sentence presents a correct example of an idiom?
"...to see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel."
In 1879, Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulbs first illuminated a New York street, and the modern era of electric lighting began. Since then, the world has become awash in electric light. Powerful lamps light up streets, yards, parking lots, and billboards. Sports facilities blaze with light that is visible for tens of miles. Business and office building windows glow throughout the night.
What is the meaning of the word awash as it is used in the excerpt?
Completely covered
On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together. We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country.
Which option identifies the rhetorical feature used in the words “We offered our neighbors a hand”?
Metaphor
T
aking an example from the American government, and knowing the happiness which its citizens enjoy under the influence of mild republican institutions, it is the intention of our countrymen to form a government assimilated to that of our white brethren in the United States, as nearly as their condition will permit.
Explain how Harkins uses a constitutional principle in the excerpt?
Harkins uses popular sovereignty to show that the native tribes should be able to govern themselves rather than submit to the control of the United States.
What should the tones, style, and word choice utilize in a writing assignment depend on?
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They can vary dramatically depending on the task, purpose, and audience such as:
- text to a friend
- a letter for scholarship application
- a business memo
After developing your thesis statement and outline, you begin evaluating sources. What do you need to check in sources for an informational essay?
Make sure your source are...
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- recent (if applicable)
- relevant to your topic
- unbiased
- sufficient
Authors use figurative language and word connotations to enhance their rhetoric and to add to the persuasiveness of a text. Why?
Answers may vary*
- explain a concept within an argument more clearly
- emphasize an idea or issue in a particular way
- describe a scene or an emotional state more accurately
- create a vivid and memorable ideas in the audience's mind
Read the sentence.
"I don't like staying out late, however, I will make an exception tonight," said Loretta.
What syntax problem appears in the sentence?
It is a comma splice.
If your friend told you that “starfish” is a misnomer, what question would you most likely ask your friend?
Why is the creature's name incorrect?