Thesis Statements
Which is a thesis statement (specific argument)?
a. Because gun locks have been shown to reduce gun-related injuries in the home, Massachusetts passed a law requiring firearms to be stored with a locking device in place.
b. Gun locks should be mandatory for all firearms that are stored at home because they can help reduce gun-related injuries.
What is "b. Gun locks should be mandatory for all firearms that are stored at home because they can help reduce gun-related injuries.?"
Jennifer grabbed her sunglasses and beach bag because the sun was calling her name.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is personification?
When Jose found out that his little brother broke his Xbox disc tray, he was vexed. What does “vexed” mean?
A. sad
B. angry
C. concerned
D. surprised
What is "B. angry"?
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that reading is beneficial?
A. Some children begin reading at the age of four.
B. If you’re good at reading, studies show that you will perform better with your other subjects.
C. At the ninth grade level, students will spend approximately two hours per night on their reading homework.
D. If a parent likes to read, their children will often enjoy it as well.
What is "B. If you’re good at reading, studies show that you will perform better with your other subjects?"
Which story element reveals an earlier period of time?
What is a "flashback?"
Which is a thesis statement (specific argument)?
A. The paragraphs that follow explain why schools should begin no earlier than 8:30 A.M.
B. To make school start times more synchronized with teenagers' biological clocks, schools should begin classes no earlier than 8:30 AM.
C. In order to make school start times more synchronized with teenagers' biological clocks, how early should classes begin each day?
What is "B. To make school start times more synchronized with teenagers' biological clocks, schools should begin classes no earlier than 8:30 AM.?"
The bee buzzed around the garden before landing on a flower.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is onomatopeia?
"In the antebellum South, many plantation owners enslaved people. But after the Civil War, slavery was outlawed.”
What does “antebellum” mean?
A. of, or existing before the Civil war
B. a difficult period of time
C. of or existing before slavery
D. a time of war
What is "A. of, or existing before the Civil war?"
Which would make the BEST shampoo slogan?
A. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so do it right the first time.”
B. “Sometimes harsh shampoo dries out your hair.”
C. “How would you look as a blonde?”
D. “It’s time to try a new shampoo.”
What is "A. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so do it right the first time?”
Which story element provides a clue of something to come?
What is "foreshadowing?"
Which is a thesis statement (specific argument)?
A. Genetically modifying plants can make them more pest-resistant and increase growth, so it is essential for farmers to grow genetically modified food crops.
B. In this essay, I will show why farmers should grow genetically modified food crops.
C. Genetically modifying crops has reduced chemical pesticide use and increased food production.
What is "A. Genetically modifying plants can make them more pest-resistant and increase growth, so it is essential for farmers to grow genetically modified food crops.?"
The little girl was reading in the library like a little angel.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is a simile?
What is the root word of “incorporate”?
A. in
B. corpor
C. corporat
D. ate
What is "B. corpor?"
Which sentence expresses a fact, rather than an opinion?
A. Abraham Lincoln was the most honest President.
B. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest President of the 19th century.
C. Abraham Lincoln was a politician for years before his presidency.
D. Abraham Lincoln worked harder than any other President.
What is "C. Abraham Lincoln was a politician for years before his presidency?"
In poetry, the rose often used to show/signal true love.
Which story element is being used here?
What is "symbolism?"
Which is a thesis statement (specific argument)?
A. To reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags.
B. Should plastic bags be banned nation wide as a way to reduce litter and protect wildlife?
C. In an effort to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife, California enacted legislation in 2014 to impose the first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.
What is "A. To reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags.?"
The student said, “That test was the absolute hardest thing that I have done in my entire life.”
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is hyperbole?
Which is the prefix of the word, “illuminate”?
A. il
B. ill
C. lumin
D. ate
What is "A. il?"
The receiver buckled under the pressure and dropped the ball.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “buckled” in this sentence?
A. a flat frame with a hinged pin
B. to join the ends of a belt or strap
C. to yield or collapse from stress
D. to bend out of shape
What is "C. to yield or collapse from stress?"
This type of irony involves the reader and a character knowing more than other characters in the story.
A. Verbal Irony
B. Situational Irony
C. Dramatic Irony
What is "C. Dramatic Irony?"
Which is a thesis statement (specific argument)?
A. I intend to show how exposure to secondhand smoke in public places is harmful to people's health.
B. A complete ban on smoking in public places is an appropriate response to mitigate the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
C. Research has shown that exposure to secondhand smoke in public places can be harmful to people's health.
What is "B. A complete ban on smoking in public places is an appropriate response to mitigate the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.?"
Sam called his best friend Scrooge because he never wanted to spend any money.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
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What is allusion?
It comes from A Christmas Carol.
Jason's room was tousled.
Which is an antonym for the word, “tousled”?
A. sloppy
B. healthy
C. queasy
D. tidy
What is "D. tidy?"
Sandy is a young girl in a very difficult situation. She struggles because her friend, Jason, has been cheating off of her tests during Mrs. Larsen's English class. Sandy often thinks to herself about telling Mrs. Larsen.
Which point of view should be used in order for the audience to hear the thoughts and feelings of both Sandy and Jason?
A. 1st Person
B. 2nd Person
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
What is "D. 3rd Person Omniscient?"
This element of plot is sometimes referred to as the “denouement”—a story does not always have one of these.
What is "the resolution?"