practice exam unit 3 formative 1

1. Which sentence makes a claim for an argument about why dogs make good pets for little kids?

• Dogs like to take walks with elderly people

• Dogs can stay outdoors all the time and can be left alone overnight.

• Dogs can protect their owners

• Dogs just want to play and be kissed on by kids.

1. Read the following claim from an argumentative essay.

The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Explain what type of sources would provide the most credible evidence for the claim presented in the excerpt above.

• A Wikipedia article about the experiences of terrorist groups

• A TED talk given by someone who studies terrorist groups

• A research article using statistics analyzing the percentages of terrorist groups around the world.

• A newspaper article by BuzzFeed about the experience of terrorist groups

1. Read the statement below and identify which type of rhetoric is used.

“He couldn't help but wonder why the country of Wakanda wasn't utilizing its vast resources to help the rest of the world. He makes the case that Wakanda has a moral obligation to do so, even if his means aren't exactly ethically sound (which is where things get interesting)”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4. How does the author's purpose affect the overall tone (author's attitude/feelings toward a subject) of "My Job"?

• The author is persuading the audience to watch do their job by using an impatient tone

• The author is entertaining the audience about helping people by using an accepting tone

• The author is informing the audience about helping people by using a warning tone.

• The author is informing the audience about how they help people day to day by using a personal and positive tone.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5. Which statement from "My job" BEST supports (proves) the author's point of view (how they see it)?

• They do not work closely with people and make them hurt themselves

• What I like about my job is that it is always very interesting and never boring

• People come for a chance to talk

• Their injuries may be as mild as having a sore shoulder, knee or back, or as severe as having paralyzed legs and/or arms

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What is the author's purpose of the last paragraph of "My Job"?

• to explain how to become a Physical Therapist

• to describe the qualifications needed to become a physical Therapist

• to describe how the day to day activity of a Physical Therapist

• to explain why Physical Therapist, love their jobs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7. Read the excerpt from "My Job”

To prepare to become a Physical Therapist, I had to finish college and then go to graduate school for 3 years.

Which BEST explains whether or not the excerpt is credible?

• It is credible because it explains the factual evidence needed to do the job

• It is not credible person wants you to be upset that she had to go to school

• It is not credible because it is an unsupported statement within the text. It adds emotion, but not all people want to become a therapist

• It is credible because this idea introduces how the rest of the writing is factual concerning becoming a physical therapist

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What type of rhetoric is most strongly used in “My Job”?

• The author uses facts and examples to show his point of view

• The author appeals to the positive emotions of the reader.

• The author uses legal language to show his point of view.

• The author uses no rhetoric.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

1. An analogy compares two things

Choose a word or sentence on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair

listen : hear :look: _____________

• taste

• see

• feel

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

1. An analogy compares two things

Choose a word or sentence on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair.

doctor : hospital:lawyer:____________

• Court

• Restaurant

• museum

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D