"The Story of an Hour"
What physical ailment does Mrs. Mallard, our protagonist, suffer from?
Heart trouble
Phillis Wheatley was the first African American to have a book of poems published: A. TRUE. B. FALSE.
A. TRUE
Context clues are ___________ in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
A. math formulas
B. hints
C. hyperbole
D. thesis
B. hints
What is an argumentative essay?
A. a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue
B. a piece of writing that tries to persuade the reader
C. a piece of writing that tells a narrative story
D. A & B
E. None of the above
D. A & B
A strong thesis statement must make a claim and provide _____ reasons for this claim:
A. 1.
B. 5.
C. 3.
D. None of the above
C. 3
This story focuses on the concept(s) of:
A. marriage.
B. feminism
C. independence
D. None of the above.
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
In An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley, the poet wants Phillis to embrace:
A. Christianity.
B. partriotism.
C. the writers guild.
D. the climate crisis.
E. None of the above
A. Christianity
Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue:
A. Example
B. Comparison
C. Contrast
D. Theme
E. Cause-and-effect
D. Theme
With which of these statements would the “Counterpoint” (stay close to home) author most likely agree?
A. It is a good idea to seek out family and friends during difficult times.
B. It is important to find a solution on your own when you are struggling.
C. Family and friends will always know the right answers to your problems.
D. A recent graduate is obligated to stay close to family and friends.
A. It is a good idea to seek out family and friends during difficult times.
The "hook" is always the second sentence of your essay: A. TRUE. B. FALSE C. Essays don't have hooks
B. FALSE
What does the open window represent to Mrs. Mallard?
Freedom
What is the "Pagan land" that Phillis refers to in the first line of her poem, On Being Brought from Africa to America?
Africa
[1]Textual evidence is the details that readers use to support their ideas and opinions. [2]Readers may cite evidence that is directly stated, or explicit; other times, textual evidence may be implicit, which means it is suggested but not directly stated.
A. True/True
B. True/False
C. False/True
D. False/False
A. True/True
With which of these statements would the “Point” (move away from home) author most likely agree?
A. Friends and family will likely not have an opinion about your plans after high school.
B. People often prefer their friends in a new town to their old friends.
C. Friends and family might not push you to become independent.
D. Moving away might cause you to lose touch with old family and friends.
C. Friends and family might not push you to become independent.
A good body paragraph must:
A. introduce a piece of evidence
B. provide a piece of evidence
C. examine how a piece of evidence supports the thesis
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
D. All of the above
Name all 4 characters in the story (first and/or last names acceptable).
Brentley Mallard
Louise Mallard
Josephine
Richards
The "thousands" the poet mentions in stanza V most likely refers to:
A. Africans. B. Sailors. C. Atheists. D. Bostonians. E. None of the above
V
While thousands tossed by the sea,
And others settled down,
God’s tender mercy set thee free,
From dangers that come down.
A. Africans
Define collaboration:
A. the process of working together to achieve a shared goal
B. success
C. individually studying hard
D. applying to graduate school
E. None of the above
A. the process of working together to achieve a shared goal
Define fundamental:
A. angry
B. basic, foundational; serving as an essential component
C. needing assistance or support
D. a harsh reality
E. None of the above
B. basic, foundational; serving as an essential component
Name both questions that your conclusion paragraph should attempt to answer.
So what? Now what?
What does Brentley Mallard die from?
Trick question: he does not actually die. Mrs. Mallard dies instead.
Name the poet that addresses Phillis Wheatley in the poem "An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley."
Jupiter Hammon
What does it mean to contrast?
A. say how two or more things are the same and different
B. say how two or more things are similar
C. explain how two or more things are different
D. explain what you dislike about something
E. All of the above
C. explain how two or more things are different
“Some people move to be closer to friends or distant relatives, but for most, moving away means starting over and losing networking connections.”
This statement would most likely be supported by:
A. the "Point" (move away) author
B. the "Counterpoint" (stay close to home) author
B. the "Counterpoint" (stay close to home) author
Identify the 2 major errors in the thesis statement below:
I think Superman is cool because he can fly and he is very strong.
-The use of "I"
-Only 2 reasons