Narrative
This is the message, usually about life or society, that an author wishes to convey through a literary work.
Theme
This is the statement which brings an essay to a close by restating the main idea is called the _____ sentence.
Concluding
Definition: This is information or a source that is free from the author's personal feelings about the subject.
Objective
Definition: The position or approach of an essay, and a clear thesis statement, are included in the ____ paragraph.
Introduction/ Introductory
What are two test-taking skills we have discussed in class? Describe them.
Answers will vary.
Name three terms for narrative techniques for developing characters? + Define them!
Dialogue - talking to each other in text
Actions- what characters do
Thoughts/ Reflection- writing what characters think
Timothy is writing an essay about adopting pets from an animal shelter. Which is the BEST way for him to start the essay?
A)listing the names and phone numbers of local animal shelters
B)explaining the pet population problem in the United States
C)describing the types of pets that shelters care for
D)stating the fees associated with pet adoption
B)explaining the pet population problem in the United States
This strategy will grab the reader’s attention and it explains/gives background on why pet adoption is so important.
1Jogging provides many positive health benefits.
2______________, joggers tend to have a lower incidence of heart attacks than do non-joggers.
Which choice BEST connects sentence 1 to sentence 2?
A) Although
B) For example
C) In addition
D) Nevertheless
B) For example
Francis is writing an argumentative essay.
Which describes the MOST effective way for him to organize the body paragraphs clearly?
A)Restate the claim, provide final statements, and rephrase your claim.
B)Include specific, detailed examples and reasoning after you have introduced your claim.
C)Present at least three specific detailed examples before you have introduced your claim.
D)Provide expert testimony, an anecdote, and two counterclaims before you reveal your claim.
B) Include specific, detailed examples and reasoning after you have introduced your claim.
Claim
Details/evidence
Reasoning
Born in 1868 in Massachusetts, DuBois was raised in a largely white area. His father left his family while DuBois was still young. DuBois helped sustain his family by accepting jobs from white people.
In this sentence, the word sustain means
A)endure. B)prolong. C)support. D)undergo.
C.) Support
If an author wanted to begin a story in a manner that broke with chronology and grabbed the reader's attention, that author might
A)start at the beginning of the story, and tell it through to the end, in the order of what happened.
B)establish the main character at the beginning of the story, and then continue through the middle and to the end.
C)start with a dramatic event near the middle of the story, then discuss the things which led up to it.
D)start with a basic description of all of the main characters' physical features, and then tell what happened from the beginning to the end.
C. ) start with a dramatic event near the middle of the story, then discuss the things which led up to it.
(1) Every day, students walk to and from Hillside Middle School along the sides of the road because there are no sidewalks around the school. (2) For years, students have had difficulty walking through puddles, snow, and mud because of the lack of proper sidewalks. (3) Furthermore, walking along the sides of the roads is dangerous for students, and I believe there will eventually be an accident. (4) Giving students a safe place to walk to and from school should be our town's highest priority.
Oliver is preparing a speech for the next town hall meeting. Which sentence is the BEST conclusion for this speech?
A)The town never does anything I like, so I hope you do this.
B)Please consider my request as it would greatly benefit the town.
C)I do not want to go to school if you refuse to put in sidewalks.
D)The middle school students will be upset if they don't get sidewalks.
B)Please consider my request as it would greatly benefit the town.
It is the most formal. It would be better if it was also objective!
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
A)Mom gave us several chores to do: rake the yard, blow the driveway, and wash the car.
B)The shaggy dog left hair all over the expensive sofa: that Grandma had taken such pride in.
C)Our teacher assigned us so much homework to do tonight: that I don't think I'll ever be able to finish it.
D)The bottom shelf of the bookshelf was reserved for: the heaviest and most valuable books in the collection.
A)Mom gave us several chores to do: rake the yard, blow the driveway, and wash the car.
Often students are asked to explain how certain conditions or events are related to the occurrence of other conditions or events. When a student argues that 'one thing leads to another,' he or she is making
A) a cause and effect argument.
B) a narrative essay
C) a compare and contrast argument.
D) a chronological persuasive argument.
A)a cause and effect argument.
Definition: This is whoever will be reading, listening or watching a story, text, or drama.
Example: Your classmates, if you give the valedictory address or the paying subscribers to Time magazine.
Audiance
The proud group of boys _____ to the front of the line.
Which word provides the most vivid description for the sentence?
A)walked
B)moved
C)strutted
D)went
C.) Strutted
It helps the reader to see in their mind how they actually walked.
How can you avoid plagiarism in an essay?
Parenthetical citations/citing the author
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the colon?
A)Which of the tasks would you like to do first: clean the stove: wash the dishes: mop the floor?
B)Which of the tasks would you like to do first clean the stove: wash the dishes, or mop the floor?
C)Which of the tasks would you like to do first: clean the stove, wash the dishes, or mop the floor?
D)Which of the tasks would you like to do: first clean the stove, wash the dishes, or mop the floor?
C.) Which of the tasks would you like to do first: clean the stove, wash the dishes, or mop the floor?
Almost every major city in the world has a zoo. Humans have kept and enjoyed animals since the prehistoric times. Ancient Greeks and Romans kept small zoos. Over the past fifty years, zoos have changed remarkably. Today zoos provide the animals with larger and more natural habitats.
____________________
Which sentence could be added to the passage as a specific supporting detail?
A)Zoos also provide great research facilities.
B)The panda's favorite food is the bamboo shoot.
C)You can reach the zoo in Sydney, Australia by ferry.
D)The Greeks and Romans had a variety of interesting hobbies.
A) Zoos also provide great research facilities.
Many teenagers spend a lot of time contemplating what they want to do when they graduate from high school. I am fortunate in that I already know; I decided to become a veterinarian when I was two or three years old. Just like humans, animals need people to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve, and I want to be one of those people. Because of this, I am doing all I can at Reavis to lay the groundwork for my success in college. Then, once I am in college, I will study and learn about all species of animals.
Choose the best concluding statement for this paragraph.
A) I am thankful that I never had to struggle with knowing what I want to be when I grow up.
B) Other people should consider a career in the veterinary field as well, because it is quite rewarding.
C) I will find happiness in my career as a veterinarian because when animals need my assistance, I know that I will be able to help them.
D) My parents told me to keep my options open regarding career possibilities, but I've never wanted to do anything other than work with animals.
C) I will find happiness in my career as a veterinarian because when animals need my assistance, I know that I will be able to help them.
Of all the choices, this is the one which best summarizes the content of the paragraph.