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Steinbeck
Author's Purpose
Author's Style
Vocabulary
Pronouns
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What is the name of Steinbeck's dog?
Charlie
100
Name at least one purpose that writers write
To inform or To persuade or To entertain
100
Please sit down. Do not talk. Just listen to me. You must stop being mean to your little sister. It's against the rules. She can be a pest, I know. But you must be patient. She's just a little girl. Please try to be kind to her. Which answer best describes the author's word choice? a. formal and difficult words b. simple, every day words
b. simple, every day words
100
What is the best synonym for desolate? a. deserted b. easy
a. deserted
100
What is the reflexive pronoun? Viewers of television owe it to themselves to choose shows wisely. a. themselves b. viewers
a. themselves
200
What kind of dog is Charlie?
A poodle
200
What is the purpose of an advertisement that says you should buy Coke instead of Pepsi?
To persuade
200
Please sit down. Do not talk. Just listen to me. You must stop being mean to your little sister. It's against the rules. She can be a pest, I know. But you must be patient. She's just a little girl. Please try to be kind to her. Which answer best describes the writer's sentences? a. Short and straightforward b. Compound and complex c. Long and complicated
a. short and straightforward
200
What is the best synonym for celestial a. heavenly b. deserted c. dread
a. heavenly
200
What is the reflexive pronoun? Usually a producer of a TV show will not willingly censor himself. a. producer b. Usually c. himself
c. himself
300
Why does Steinbeck decide to take a long trip across America?
To learn about the American landscape or To learn about the American people
300
What is one purpose that Steinbeck writes Travels With Charlie?
To inform or To entertain
300
Please sit down. Do not talk. Just listen to me. You must stop being mean to your little sister. It's against the rules. She can be a pest, I know. But you must be patient. She's just a little girl. Please try to be kind to her. What is the best definition of an author's style? a. his or her particular way of writing b. a story the author tells c. the type of nouns the author uses d. a formal way of using language
a. his or her particular way of writing
300
What is the best synonym for the word gusty? a. foreshadowings b. earthbound c. blustery
c. blustery
300
What is the reflexive pronoun? My sisters and I make ourselves viewing schedules, and our parents review them.
ourselves
400
What does Steinbeck do to learn about people when he meets them?
He has casual conversations with them. or He talks to them.
400
When you buy a bicycle helmet, make sure it fits you well. The foam pads should touch your head all around, and the helmet should sit level. Tighten the straps so that they are snug but comfortable. You must not be able to pull off the helmet, no matter how had you try?
To inform
400
What is the best definition of an author's tone? a. the length and rhythm of the se3ntences the author uses b. the figurative language the author uses c. the subject or topic of the author's passage d. the author's attitude toward the subject and readers
d. the author's attitude toward the subject and readers
400
What is the best antonym for the word inexplicable? a. tranquil b. encouraged c. explainable
c. explainable
400
To who does the reflexive pronoun refer? Because TV does not turn itself off, we limit our viewing to one hour per night.
we
500
Steinbeck says that people do not like to talk about politics. Instead that like to talk about what?
That baked doughnuts float.
500
In an article about a new movie, a writer briefly describes the story, names, the main actors and the director, and tells the movie's rating. What is the writer's purpose?
To inform
500
Please sit down. Do not talk. Just listen to me. You must stop being mean to your little sister. It's against the rules. She can be a pest, I know. But you must be patient. She's just a little girl. Please try to be kind to her. Which answer best describes the writer's attitude toward his or her audience? a. humorous and light b. harsh and angry c. stern but gentle d. proud but happy
c. stern but gentle
500
What is the best antonym for the word forboding? a. crowded b. heavenly c. deserted d. good feeling
d. good feeling
500
Which of the following is NOT a pronoun? a. he b. they c. dog d. I
dog