Figurative Language
What is the literary device where human qualities are given to inanimate objects or animals?
Answer: Personification
What is an antonym for "benevolent"? (kindness)
Malevolent (or cruel, unkind)
What is the part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun?
Adjective
What is the purpose of a glossary in a non-fiction text?
To define key terms used in the text.
What is plagiarism?
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution.
What is the contrast between what is said and what is actually meant, often used for humor or emphasis?
Verbal irony
What does the prefix "mal-" usually mean?
Bad or evil
Correct the following sentence: "Me and him went to the store."
He and I went to the store.
What is the difference between making an inference and stating a fact from the text?
An inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning; a fact is stated directly in the text.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To state the main idea of the paragraph.
Identify the literary device: "The silence in the room was deafening."
Answer: Oxymoron
What is the denotation of a word, and how does it differ from its connotation?
Denotation is the literal dictionary definition; connotation is the associated feelings or ideas.
What is the difference between a simple, compound, and complex sentence?
Simple: one independent clause. Compound: two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Complex: one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
What information can you usually find in a text's index?
An alphabetical list of topics, names, and places mentioned in the text, along with page numbers.
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary sources are firsthand accounts or original materials (e.g., diary, interview); secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources (e.g., biography, textbook).
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the underlying message or moral, while the main idea is what the text is mostly about.
Use "eloquent" (articulate) in a sentence.
(Possible synonyms: articulate, fluent, well-spoken) EX: "Her articulate speech moved the audience."
When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
To join two related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction; to separate items in a list that already contain commas.
If a text is organized using "problem and solution," what kind of information would you expect to find?
A description of a problem and then possible ways to solve it.
When conducting research, what is the importance of evaluating the credibility of a source?
To ensure the information is accurate, reliable, and unbiased.
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor, providing an example of each.
Simile uses "like" or "as" to compare (e.g., "brave as a lion"), while a metaphor directly states one thing is another (e.g., "He is a lion in battle").
Explain the difference between "affect" and "effect" and use each correctly in a sentence.
"Affect" is usually a verb (to influence - "The rain will affect our plans"). "Effect" is usually a noun (a result - "The effect of the rain was canceled games").
Identify all the errors in the following sentence: "its a beautiful day today isnt it"
It's (apostrophe for "it is"), day, (comma before "isn't"), isn't (apostrophe for "is not"), it? (question mark at end).
How does a text's explicit information differ from its implicit information?
Explicit information is directly stated; implicit information is suggested or understood without being directly stated.
What are the key components of a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay?
A clear, arguable claim that takes a stance on an issue and can be supported with evidence.