Rhetoric
What is the primary goal of using ethos in an argument?
To build credibility or trust
Which word best completes the sentence?
“Because the scientist wanted accurate results, she used a ______ method that she followed exactly each time.”
A. casual
B. meticulous
C. outdated
D. random
B. Meticulous
(Precise; showing great attention to detail)
Which narrative technique is used when an author shifts between past and present events to reveal character development?
A) Dialogue
B) Foreshadowing
C) Flashback
D) Symbolism
What is C? flashback
Is the following sentence written with parallel structure?
Sometimes I ate too much cake and drink too much soda at parties.
No
Sometimes I eat too much cake and drink too much soda at parties.
Which figurative language term refers to an over-exaggeration?
Hyperbole
What rhetorical appeal is used in the following passage:
"Imagine watching your neighborhood park close down because no one stepped up to protect it. Think about the memories your family might lose."
Pathos
In the sentence, what does implicit mean?
“The coach’s implicit message was clear even though he never said it directly: the team needed to put in more effort.”
Suggested or hinted at, but not directly stated.
What is the purpose of REASONING or COMMENTARY in the CER/CEC format?
To explain the significance of the evidence and connect it to the claim.
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
“The essay was completed before the deadline.”
Passive voice
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
"As the sun rose over the hills, Derick's alarm clock screamed at him to wake up."
Personification
What rhetorical appeal is used in the following passage:
"Because firearms are potentially lethal, only responsible, mature, and trained individuals should be permitted to own and handle them. Therefore, children, lacking maturity and understanding, should not have access to firearms"
Logos
In the sentence, what does the word palpable mean?
“Her excitement was palpable; you could practically feel the energy in the room every time she spoke.”
Strong, noticeable, able to be felt
When drafting a persuasive response, a writer should include their claim/stance in the _________ paragraph.
Introduction
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
After watching the news we heard that there was a storm coming so we went to the store to buy milk bread and eggs.
4
After watching the news, we heard that there was a storm coming, so we went to the store to buy milk, bread, and eggs.
What figurative language is used in the following passage?
We read the manuscript twice, hoping the final chapter would offer clarity. Each scene was vivid and promising, but something essential still seemed to be absent. Like a puzzle missing one piece, the story felt incomplete.
Simile
Like a puzzle missing one piece, the story felt incomplete.
What does Macbeth's cry that he has "murdered sleep" signify regarding the psychological toll of his actions?
What is C? Sleep represents innocence, peace, and recovery; losing it marks his permanent alienation from grace and psychological tranquility.
Which word best fits the negative connotation in the sentence below?
“When Marcus opened the fridge, a ___ smell drifted out, making him step back in disgust.”
A. Aromatic
B. Distinct
C. Fragrant
D. Pungent
D. Pungent
(“Pungent” carries a sharper, often unpleasant connotation compared to the neutral “distinct” and the positive “aromatic”/“fragrant.”)
The detective adjusted her coat against the cold, her mind racing through the details of the case. Another missing person, another set of unanswered questions. The city’s shadows had swallowed up too many, and she refused to let this be another mystery lost to the dark. 7. What archetype does the detective represent, and how does it function in the passage?
A) The "mentor" archetype, as she is training a younger detective.
B) The "trickster" archetype, as she uses deception to solve cases.
C) The "lone hero" archetype, as she is a determined figure seeking truth in a morally complex world.
D) The "innocent" archetype, as she is new to the field of investigation.
What is C) The "lone hero" archetype, as she is a determined figure seeking truth in a morally complex world.
Select the sentence that contains a vague or unclear pronoun reference.
A. When Maya met with her counselor, Maya took careful notes.
B. When Maya met with her counselor, she took careful notes.
C. When Maya met with her counselor, the counselor took careful notes.
D. When Maya met with her counselor, both took careful notes.
What is B? When Maya met with her counselor, she took careful notes.
What TWO figurative language devices are used in the following sentence? (You must identify both to receive points)
“The deadline stormed toward us like a speeding train, and panic wrapped its icy fingers around the room.”
Simile and personification
Read the passage below: "While some argue that increasing the minimum wage would lead to job loss, studies from countries that have made similar changes show that the economy often benefits from such increases, as workers have more money to spend." What argumentative technique is used in this passage to strengthen the author’s claim?
A) Anecdote
B) Expert testimony
C) Statistical evidence
D) Comparison
What is D? comparison
Each of these words begins with the prefix inter-. Based on the meanings of these words, what does inter- most likely mean?
international
interact
intermission
inter- means "between" or "among"
Which is NOT an example of analogy?
a. My research reveals that children's academic performance suffers when programs for the arts are eliminated. When international educator and artist Gianna Nateri agreed to look at my evidence and agreed -I was certain of it. Our school needs to keep its art and music classes.
b. Spending winter holidays with Uncle Jim is like being sentenced to prison camp. I hate the idea of going to prison camp.
c. The novel we read last year was so boring, and now we must read another one by the same author, so I know it is going to be boring.
d. You should just save your money. Spending your money on another Sudoku book is just like throwing your money away. No one should just throw away hard earned money.
What is A? My research reveals that children's academic performance suffers when programs for the arts are eliminated. When international educator and artist Gianna Nateri agreed to look at my evidence and agreed -I was certain of it. Our school needs to keep its art and music classes.
What is the best punctuation to correct the sentence?
Sasha will not take French will she take Spanish?
a. comma
b. dash
c. semicolon
d. period
What is c? semicolon
What line contains a metaphor?
1)Shadows gather softly at the edge of evening.
2)The air cools as daylight slips away.
3)The wind is a wandering storyteller.
4)It drifts through branches, weaving restless tales.
5)I listen closely, steady in the dark,
6)My thoughts rising and falling like quiet waves.
Line 3
The wind is a wandering storyteller.