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Tone
Evidence
Rhetorical Device
Vocab
100
How many continents are there?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
C. 7
100
"Jesus!" the old lady cried. "You've got good blood! I know you wouldn't shoot a lady! I'll give you all the money I've got"
What is the tone of the passage?
A. Happy
B. Somber (gloomy)
C. Desperate
D. Joyful
C. Desperate
100
The kids on the quiz bowl circuit didn’t normally chat with each other too much, but something about the gregarious nature of Diego, the way he seemed comfortable talking to anyone, made Luis want to know him. (paragraph 2)
Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to for defining gregarious?
A. “kids on the quiz bowl circuit”
B. “didn’t normally chat with each other too much “
C. “nature of Diego”
D. “he seemed comfortable talking to anyone”
B. “didn’t normally chat with each other too much “
100
What effect does this advertisement have?
a. ethos b. pathos c.logos
a. ethos
100
Read this sentence from the passage.
The kids on the quiz bowl circuit didn’t normally chat with each other too much, but something about the gregarious nature of Diego, the way he seemed comfortable talking to anyone, made Luis want to know him. (paragraph 2)
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of gregarious as it is used in this sentence?
A. common
B. familiar
C. pleasant
D. outgoing
D. outgoing
200
What is the population of India?
A. 1. 2 million
B. 1.4 million
C. 1. 2 billion
D. 1.4 billion
D. 1.4 billion
200
Identify the tone of the passage.
"The Mississippi. Mighty, muddy, dangerous, rebellious, and yet a strong, fathering kind of river"
A. Hopeful
B. Scared
C. Impressed
D. Worried
C. Impressed
200
We should exercise foresight now, as the ordinarily prudent man exercises foresight in conserving and wisely using the property which contains the assurance of well-being for himself and his children. (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the paragraph best supports the answer to the definition of prudent?
A. “exercise foresight now”
B. “inquire seriously what will happen”
C. “because of the lavish use of our resources”
D. “fashion ourselves as a nation for the next generation”
A. “exercise foresight now”
200
What rhetorical device is being used in this advertisement?
a. Metaphor b. Imagery
c. Word Choice d. Alliteration
b. imagery
200
Read this sentence.
Luis looked at Diego with bewilderment in eyes, then he asked,“But don’t you have to practice for the quiz bowl tonight?” (paragraph 15)
Which word could replace bewilderment in this sentence without changing its meaning?
A. excitement
B. panic
C. puzzlement
D. cynicism
C. puzzlement
300
From what language did English borrow the word "commando"?
A. Afrikaans
B. Sanskrit
C. German
D. Navajo
A. Afrikaans
300
Which of the following best describes the tone of the introduction to the Negro Motorist Green Book1950 Edition?
A. Somber and retaliatory
B. Passionate and eager
C. Informal and arrogant
D. Earnest and humble
D. Earnest and humble
300
Which line from the text best support the idea that the success of The Negro Motorist Green Book depends just as much on the publishing team as it does on the cooperation and feedback of its readers.
A. “Because people want to buy our guides. Never has there been a greater demand than now. — People don’t know where to purchase them — We make it possible for you to make the sale."
B. “Therefore, at this point may we emphasize that these listings are printed just as they are presented to us and we would like your cooperation and understanding, that the publishers are not responsible for miscalculations or errors after this check has been made.”
C. “There will be a day sometime in the near future when this guide will not have to be published.”
D. “We are appealing to the Motorist and Business places for their whole hearted co-operation to help us in our endeavor, by contributing ideas, suggestions, Travel information and articles of interest...Let’s all get together and make Motoring better.”
D. “We are appealing to the Motorist and Business places for their whole hearted co-operation to help us in our endeavor, by contributing ideas, suggestions, Travel information and articles of interest...Let’s all get together and make Motoring better.”
300
What rhetorical device is being used?
A. Pathos
B. Ad Hominem
C. Bandwagon
D. Slippery Slope
C. Bandwagon
300
Read the excerpt from the passage.
We should exercise foresight now, as the ordinarily prudent man exercises foresight in conserving and wisely using the property which contains the assurance of well-being for himself and his children. (paragraph 5)
What is the best definition for the word prudent in paragraph 5?
A .forward thinking
B. actively engaged
C. slow planning
D. extravagantly wasteful
A .forward thinking