AP English III Mid-Term

Front

True or False: Into the Wild is a fictional story.

Back

False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is another term for rebuttal?

Back

counterargument

Front

If I claim that cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms, a counterargument would be:

Back

cell phones should be allowed in classrooms

Front

What impact did McCandless' story have on others?

Back

McCandless' story inspired others to seek adventure and live a more authentic life, while also serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of isolation and lack of preparation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

How is a memoir different from an autobiography?

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A memoir is more concerned with personal truth.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

Define 'rebuttal' in the context of argumentation.

Back

A rebuttal is a response to an argument that presents evidence or reasoning to counter it.

Front

What is the primary purpose of a memoir?

Back

To convey personal experiences and insights, focusing on emotional truth rather than factual accuracy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

Explain the significance of McCandless' journey in 'Into the Wild'.

Back

McCandless' journey highlights themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the consequences of isolation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What literary genre does 'Into the Wild' belong to?

Back

Non-fiction.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Identify a key theme in 'Into the Wild'.

Back

The search for authenticity and the critique of modern society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2