Grade 9 English Final Study Guide and Practice

Which of the following sources would be considered the most reliable?

• A blog post about global warming

• A scientific paper published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• A website called "Global Warming is a Hoax"

• A Facebook post by a famous actor discussing global warming

Which of the following is a demonstration of author's bias?

• Providing data from a well-known research

• Utilizing emotional language to influence the reader's opinion

• Offering factual details from multiple sources

• Asserting the author's qualifications and knowledge

What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

• a claim is a fact and a counterclaim is an opinion.

• Claim is the main argument. Counterclaim is the opposite position of the claim.

• Counterclaim is the main argument. Claim is the opposite position of the counterclaim.

• School uniforms should be worn to school every day.

What is the primary difference between literal and figurative meaning?

• A simile and a metaphor.

• Figurative language is the dictionary meaning. Literal meaning are things like simile and personification.

• Literal meaning is the dictionary meaning. Figurative are things like simile and personification.

• The sun sets in the west. The trees grow in the ground.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The sun was setting in the west.

• Life is a journey filled with unexpected adventures.

• The book was covered in a layer of dust.

• The cat jumped over the fence.

What is the purpose of identifying the thesis statement?

• To understand the author's opinion on the topic.

• To analyze the author's writing style.

• To evaluate the credibility of the source.

• To determine the main argument of the text.

Why is it important to consider alternative perspectives?

• To understand the author's purpose.

• To appear knowledgeable and well-rounded in discussions.

• To strengthen your own argument by identifying weaknesses.

• To impress your teachers with your critical thinking skills.

How can practicing writing persuasive arguments help you improve your reading comprehension?

• It teaches you to identify the author's intended meaning.

• It helps you recognize different types of arguments and evidence.

• It forces you to think critically about the information you read.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• She is the apple of my eye.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• He was a lion in the fight.

What is the figurative language device is "kick the bucket"? An expression with a meaning that is different from its literal interpretation.

• Personification

• Allusion

• Idiom

• Oxymoron