The Basics
A Thesis Statement is typically found where within an introduction?
The end of the introduction
Within Joe Biden's Inaugural Address, which of the following was NOT one his main points?
a. COVID
b. Racial tension
c. World war
d. Bipartisan hatred
c. World war
The following is an example of what type of Figurative Language?
"The window was asking me to look through it, showing me the world beyond my imagination."
Personification
Within The Metamorphosis, who did Gregor most cherish within his family?
Grete (his sister)
In Civil Peace, what was the reason for the conflicted environment the characters found themselves in?
The Nigerian Civil War
What is a Thematic Statement of the movie Avengers?
Unity and perseverance is the best way to save the world.
Within Maya Angelou's Caged Bird, what did the caged bird symbolize?
People of color who were being oppressed/segregated
What is the rhyme scheme of a Limerick Poem?
AABBA
Within What We Plant, We Will Eat, why is it assumed that the birds treated the younger brother better than the older?
The younger brother helped the bird out of the kindness of his heart, unlike the older brother who helped the bird only to be rewarded.
Which three URLs are typically coined as "professional sources"?
.gov, .edu, .org
What is wrong with the following Works Cited page?
Kayn, Shane. "Westward On." Encyclopedia of novels throughout the 1900s. Print. 1993.
Adams, Rebecca. "The way it goes". Encyclopedia of novels throughout the 1900s. Print. 1993.
It is not alphabetized as it should be.
What was the main conflict facing America during JFK's Inaugural Address?
Cold War
The following advertisement uses which of the three rhetorical devices: ethos, pathos, or logos?
"How would you feel losing a child of your own? Purchase our Car Seat today."
Pathos
Within traditional Folktales, how are the stories passed down and shared with one another?
Verbally
What word could fit into the following quote while ensuring its parallel structure?
"She couldn't help but stomp, scream, and ______ after recognizing what he did to her."
What is the difference between something that is Objective and something that is Subjective?
Objective is factual and to-the-point - "The wind was travelling at 120mph."
Subjective is opinionated and colorful - "I think that was the fastest wind this planet has ever seen!"
Within Brandon Leake's Hey Dad, at what age was his tone the most furious?
Teenage years
The following is an example of what TWO types of Figurative Language?
"The gust was like a whirlwind, screaming at me to go inside."
Simile and Personification
Within The Necklace, how would you describe the change that Mathilde encountered?
She learned to value you little things and became hardworking.
What are three things that are encouraged when giving a Public Speech?
Eye contact, confidence, posture, appropriate volume, appropriate tone, etc.
What is wrong with the following in-text citation?
According to Dr. LeBlanc, "The best way to fight paranoia is through relaxation and muscle therapy" (Leblanc 3).
LeBlanc was already stated in the introduction of textual evidence, thus he is NOT needed in the in-text citation.
Within The Metamorphosis, which character is argued to experience the most change? In essence, who became the most "free" from start to finish?
The sister (Grete)
Give me an example of a verbal advertisement that uses both ethos AND logos.
"LeBron James says its the best toothpaste he's used. Similarly, 95% of dentists prefer it over all other brands. Buy it today!"
Based upon the tone of the narrator within House Taken Over, what can be inferred about how the characters feel about their current situation in life?
They seem bored and disinterested in their mundane lives. Thus, it can be perceived that this "taking over" may be a blessing in disguise.
What is Mr. V's favorite movie of all time?
How to Train Your Dragon