Literary Text
Name one literary device
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T/F: Inferences are details or bits of information that are explicitly shared by the author in the text
False
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A) The team of scientists have discovered a new species.
B) The team of scientists has discovered a new species.
C) The teams of scientist has discovered a new species.
D) The team of scientists have discover a new species.
B) The team of scientists has discovered a new species.
What is the correct order of steps in the writing process?
a. Draft, revise, edit, publish, prewrite
b. Prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish
c. Publish, prewrite, draft, revise, edit
d. Edit, revise, draft, prewrite, publish
b. prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish
“In a story, when the protagonist makes an important decision, how do you find evidence from the text that explains their motivations for this decision?”
You should refer to specific passages that show the character's thoughts, actions, or dialogue.
Which of the following is the best evidence to support the claim that climate change is a serious issue?
A) “Many cities are experiencing hotter summers than ever before.”
B) “Scientists believe climate change could eventually be reversed.”
C) “The global temperature has risen by an average of 1.1°C over the past century.”
D) “Some people are not concerned about climate change.”
C) “The global temperature has risen by an average of 1.1°C over the past century.”
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
a. She likes swimming, to run, and bike riding
b. He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint
c. They want to eat, to sleep, and to play
d. We love hiking, camping, and fishing
We love hiking, camping, and fishing.
Name one poetic device
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"The Great Gatsby's green light, situated at the end of Daisy's dock, represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future. Fitzgerald uses this symbol throughout the novel to suggest the illusory nature of the American Dream. The light's distance and unattainability mirror Gatsby's own futile pursuit of wealth and status."
The author's tone in this passage can best be described as:
a. Critical
b. Enthusiastic
c. Analytical
d. Humorous
Analytical
What is the central idea of the article titled "The Impact of Technology on Education"?
A) Technology has made it easier for students to learn at home.
B) Online courses are only beneficial for older students.
C) Technology has revolutionized education by making learning more accessible and interactive.
D) Technology in education is not effective and should be limited.
C) Technology has revolutionized education by making learning more accessible and interactive.
“Which sentence is grammatically correct: 'The team has won their first game of the season' or 'The team has won its first game of the season'?”
“The team has won its first game of the season”--because “team” is a collective noun, it takes a singular possessive pronoun (“its”).
What type of irony is shown when a fire station burns down?
a. Verbal irony
b. Dramatic irony
c. Situational irony
d. Cosmic irony
Situational Irony
According to the passage, the green light symbolizes:
a. Wealth and prosperity
b. Environmental concerns
c. Gatsby's aspirations
d. Navigation signals
Gatsby's aspirations
How does the structure of a cause-and-effect article help the reader understand the relationship between deforestation and climate change?
A) It describes the history of deforestation without linking it to climate change.
B) It presents various causes of deforestation and explores their effects on the environment.
C) It focuses only on the effects of climate change without explaining its causes.
D) It lists solutions to deforestation and their impact on the economy.
B) It presents various causes of deforestation and explores their effects on the environment.
MLA citation, T/F: there is a comma in between the author's last name and page or line number.
False
Man vs. Self is also known as what type of conflict?
Internal Conflict
The word "illusory" in the passage most likely means:
a. Realistic
b. Deceptive
c. Permanent
d. Bright
Deceptive
T/F: What theme is to literary texts, main purpose is to informational texts.
True
When writing out lists, which form of punctuation is preferred? Colon or semi-colon?
Colon
Which of the following statements is the most effective claim?
Should students read To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel about race in America.
Some students may enjoy reading To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill a Mockingbird should be required reading for all high school students.
To Kill a Mockingbird should be required reading for all high school students.