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What is an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing?
What is "rhetorical fallacy"
100
A very specific, clear, detailed message that leaves no room for interpretation is considered ____________.
What is "explicit"
100
What type of persuasive technique is based on the faulty logic of relating two things solely because they are in the same category.
What is "categorical claim"
100
______________is a rhetorical fallacy in which there is an overstatement or excessive representation of more than is true.
What is "exaggeration"
100
An advertisement that uses visuals and body language to communicate is considered_______________.
What is "implicit"
200
_________________writing is a type of writing where you tell someone how to do something.
What is "procedural"
200
A ___________ is something that can be proven and an_________is a judgement not based on knowledge.
What is "fact and opinion"
200
The statement that contains all three details that belong in an expository essay is called___________.
What is "thesis"
200
What is wrong with the following sentence and how can it be fixed? The clouds drifting across the sky resembles a distant flock of pale birds.
What is "subject verb agreement and resemble"
200
What is wrong with the following statement and how can it be fixed? The rainbow lorikeet, a parrot found in the Soloman Islands, are named for the array of colors found on its feathers.
What is "subject verb agreement and is"
300
What is wrong with the following statement and how can it be fixed? There is 254 counties in Texas, making it the state with the highest number of counties.
What is "subject verb agreement and are"
300
How is a play different than a story?
What is "most of the play is dialogue"
300
What is theme?
What is "the moral of the story"
300
The part of the story where conflicts begin to develop and a building of suspense occurs.
What is "Rising Action"
300
What type of analogy is this? Passive : Submissive :: Ignorant : uninformed
What is "synonym"
400
How can the following sentence be fixed? Because I was sick I decided to stay home.
What is "Because I was sick, I decided to stay home"
400
What does the word ADVOCATE mean based on the context clues? Dr. Martin Luther King was an ADVOCATE for nonviolent protesting.
What is "a person who supports a cause"
400
Which is the correct word to use to fill in the blank? According to the United States Constitution, the president cannot____________a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress. A) Accept B) Except
What is "Accept"
400
What is the correct word to fill in the blank? At 4,400 words, the United States Constitution is shorter_______the written constitution of any other major country in the world. A) Then B) Than
What is "than"
400
In a story, when the protagonist has to battle an uncontrollable problem, this type of conflict is called______________.
What is "character vs. fate"
500
Complete the analogy: Cage : Enclose :: Valve : ________ Flow, Control, Liquid
What is "Control"
500
What is wrong with the following statement and how can it be fixed? High heels can cause a number of health problems such as blisters, ankle sprains and back problems, but women around the world continues to wear them.
What is "subject verb agreement and continue"
500
Which word means something that will always be living? A) Alive B) Immortal
What is "immortal"
500
What type of analogy is the following: Boastful : Modest :: Corrupt : Honest
What is "Antonym"
500
Which word suggests disappointment? A) Dismay B) Shock
What is "dismay"