Greek and Latin Vocabulary
A) win.
B) lose.
C) speed up.
D) slow down.
What is A) win?
Which of the following is NOT a nonfiction text structure?
A) Sequence or Chronological Order
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Cause and Effect
D) Action and Reaction
What is, D) Action and Reaction?
True or False: An argument expresses a position, or makes a claim about an issue or problem, and supports that position with reasoning and evidence.
What is True?
To "paraphrase" is to ___.
A) state the central idea.
B) describe the theme.
C) state the opposite.
D) to restate in your own words.
What is D) to restate in your own words?
True or False: Deductive reasoning uses a generally accepted idea to draw a conclusion about a specific situation, while inductive reasoning uses a set of specific examples to draw a general conclusion.
What is True?
Which means "is required"?
A) is transparent.
B) is provocative.
C) is noteworthy.
D) is mandatory.
What is D) is mandatory.
Define "theme".
What is, the message or lesson; moral of the story.
The purpose of an informational text is to:
A) make a claim
B) share a personal story
C) inform or explain
D) entertain the reader
What is C) inform or explain?
Read the following passage and select the best answer:
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn, are very large. Others, like Mercury and Mars, are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different atmospheres. Uranus, Jupiter, and Saturn have atmospheres of hydrogen and helium. The atmosphere on Venus is made up of carbon dioxide. Earth has a nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere. Neptune's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest.
The central idea of the passage is:
A) All planets have different temperatures.
B) There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different.
C) Some planets are very large, and others are smaller.
D) There are eight planets in the Solar System, and they are all the same.
What is B) There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different?
Which is NOT appropriate evidence for an argument?
A) Opinions
B) Statistics
C) Quotations
D) Examples
What is A) Opinions?
Which of the following are NOT synonyms?
A) abundant::plentiful
B) colossal::enormous
C) miniature::reluctantly
D) radiant::brilliant
What is C) miniature::reluctantly?
Which is a synonym for "central idea"?
A) main idea
B) supporting detail
C) theme
D) author's purpose
What is A) main idea?
Which could be an example of a personal narrative?
A) Historical fiction
B) Argument
C) Informational text
D) Memoir
What is D) Memoir?
Read the passage and select the best answer:
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874. Visitors were thrilled to see animals from all over the world. The zoo had six giraffes, an elephant named Jennie, and many colorful birds. It also had some animals from Australia. People were amazed at the kangaroos, wombats, and dingoes.
A good paraphrase for this passage is...
A) The best zoo in the United States is in Philadelphia. It has many animals from many countries like Ireland, India, Argentina, and Australia.
B) The first zoo in the United States thrilled and amazed visitors by displaying animals from all over the world, including from Australia.
C) The Philadelphia zoo has the best animals in the world, which are kangaroos and wombats.
D) The first zoo in the United States struggled due to inability to keep animals that interested visitors.
What is B) The first zoo in the United States thrilled and amazed visitors by displaying animals from all over the world, including from Australia.
Errors in reasoning are known as:
A) inductions.
B) logical fallacies.
C) deductions.
D) ethos.
What is B) logical fallacies?
Which is NOT a definition of "elaborate"?
A) to have a complex design
B) to explain more details
C) complicated and detailed
D) a relaxed outing
What is D) a relaxed outing?
Name five types of figurative language.
Simile; Metaphor; Alliteration; Idiom; Onomatopoeia; Hyperbole; Allusion; Personification; Oxymoron
Name three genres of writing we have read in sixth grade.
Poetry; Novel; Informational text; Argument; Memoir; Biography; Historical fiction; Short story
Read the following passage and select the best answer:
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn, are very large. Others, like Mercury and Mars, are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different atmospheres. Uranus, Jupiter, and Saturn have atmospheres of hydrogen and helium. The atmosphere on Venus is made up of carbon dioxide. Earth has a nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere. Neptune's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest.
Which is NOT a key point of the passage?
A) Some planets are very large, while others, are smaller.
B) The planets have different atmospheres.
C) The planets have different temperatures.
D) The planets have different terrain.
What is D) The planets have different terrain?
The author of an argument may present a counterargument or counter-claim in order to:
A) support their own argument.
B) call an opponent names.
C) address objections to their own argument.
D) provide entertainment.
What is C) address objections to their own argument?
Which of the following is NOT an example of "ambitious"?
A) A plan to sail around the world
B) Someone who has big goals and dreams
C) A plan to hike Mount Everest
D) Taking a short walk in the park
What is D) Taking a short walk in the park
Name three main reasons for writing (author's purpose).
To inform; to persuade; to entertain.
Read the passage and answer the question.
"People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. Most exotic animals--such as big cats, bears or apes--are in commercial, federally inspected facilities. These animals are born in captivity, and not 'stolen' from the wild. Captive breeding eliminates the pressure on wild populations, and also serves as a backup in case the animals go extinct." --from Let People Own Exotic Animals by Zuzana Kukol
The evidence presented in sentence 3, "These animals are born in captivity, and not 'stolen' from the wild," is known as:
A) a paraphrase of the original text.
B) a counterargument to address an objection.
C) a false analogy logical fallacy.
D) a statistical analysis.
What is B) a counterargument to address an objection?
Choose the sentence from the passage that best represents the paragraph's central idea:
"Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins."
What is "Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests."
Name two types of logical fallacies.
Ad Hominem; Bandwagon appeal; Red Herring; False analogy; Non sequitur