English II CAP Review -Fall 2022

How to Write a Letter:

Which statement best describes the author’s perspective?

• a. He is tired of receiving poorly written letters.

• b. He thinks writing a good letter is hard work.

• c. He believes letter writing is a way to impress your friends.

• d. He thinks letter writing should be like having a conversation.

How to Write a Letter:

The author’s perspective is clearly revealed in his -

• a. references to job application and term papers.

• b. list of letter-writing do’s and don'ts

• c. suggestion for an appropriate salutation

• d. use of slang and sincere expressions.

How to Write a Letter:

 Which tone does the author adopt in paragraph 6 to help convey his purpose?

• a. Agitated

• b. Humorous

• c. Regretful

• d. Showy

How to Write a Letter:

The author’s purpose for writing this essay is to –

• a. clarify

• b. complain

• c. give advice

• d. persuade

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

The opening paragraph introduces Mrs. Munson’s character by establishing her (RL.2.D)

• compassion

• intolerance

• deception

• resourcefulness

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

The statement “Mrs. Munson said it as if it were she whose fate lay in the balance” (at the end of paragraph 2) serves to illustrate Mrs. Munson’s desire to (RL.2.D)

• impress others

• justify behavior

• incite conflicts

• avoid criticism

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

As used in paragraph 3, the word “revel” most nearly means (RL.1.B)

• take joy in

• Show, display

• feel anxiety over

• question

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

Paragraph 5 signals a transition in Mrs. Munson’s attitude from one of (RL.2.D)

• loyalty to betrayal

• anticipation to confusion

• friendship to hostility

• sympathy to indifference

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

The description in paragraph 12 implies that Vini has a (RL.2.A)

• carefree past

• fiery temper

• hidden motive

• secret identity

Reading Comprehension Passage A:

The purpose of Vini’s comments in paragraph 16 is to (RL.2.A)

• expose Vini’s stinginess

• describe Vini’s coat

• characterize Mrs. Munson

• mislead Mrs. Munson