Mid-Term Review

In which of the following types of writing is the author most likely trying to entertain the reader?

• Fiction
• Technical manual
• Poetry
• Non-fiction

If an author is telling the reader about a recent scientific discovery, what would be the likely purpose of the writing?

• To inform the reader about a recent scientific discovery.
• To provide a personal opinion on a political issue
• To persuade the reader to buy a product
• To entertain the reader with a fictional story

Which of the following is a common goal when an author writes a persuasive speech?

• Presenting an unbiased account

• Creating suspense and mystery

• Influencing the audience's opinions

• Describing personal experiences

In a letter requesting assistance, what is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To express emotions

What is the central purpose when an author shares a personal story or experience in their writing?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To criticize

In a speech aiming to inspire action, what is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To criticize

• To persuade

In the sentence, "The detective carefully examined the cryptic symbols, trying to decipher their meaning," what does the word "decipher" most likely mean?

• Destroy

• Reveal

• Understand

• Ignore

In the passage, the author described the landscape as "barren and desolate." What do these words suggest about the environment?

• The environment is empty, lifeless, and lacking in vegetation or other forms of life.
• The environment is lush and vibrant
• The environment is polluted and toxic
• The environment is crowded and bustling

What can be inferred about the term "cacophony" in the sentence, "The city streets were filled with a cacophony of honking horns and sirens"?

• A soothing symphony
• A harsh mixture of sounds
• Silence
• A pleasant melody

From the sentence, "The chef added a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish," what does the word "enhance" mean?

• Make worse or decrease the quality or value of something.
• Ignore or disregard the quality or value of something.
• Maintain or keep the quality or value of something.
• Improve or increase the quality or value of something.