semester final

• In the “World on the Turtle’s Back” what was Author’s purpose 

• To explain the creation story of the Iroquois people
• To promote the conservation of turtles
• To analyze the impact of the story on modern literature
• To provide a summary of the history of turtles

What are the Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques 

• Tools for building furniture
• Language techniques used to persuade or manipulate an audience
• Cooking utensils
• Gardening equipment

What is parallel structure

• Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
• Having no specific structure in writing
• Using different patterns of words to show different levels of importance
• Arranging words in a random order

• In the “World on the Turtle’s Back” what was the elements of creation myth 

• Mountains, the Ocean, and the Stars on the turtle's back
• Waterfall, the Moon, and the Sun on the turtle's back
• Skyland, the Great Tree, and the Earth on the turtle's back
• Volcano, the Forest, and the Desert on the turtle's back

• What Storytelling traditions in the  “World on the Turtle’s Back” 

• Native American storytelling
• Medieval European storytelling
• Japanese Kabuki storytelling
• Ancient Greek storytelling

Define Decoding archaic language

• Creating new language based on old-fashioned language
• Ignoring old-fashioned language
• Translating modern language into ancient language
• Understanding and interpreting outdated or old-fashioned language

Define Syntax 

• A type of car
• A type of food
• A type of tree
• Set of rules that define the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in a language.

• What is Paraphrasing and summarizing strategies 

• Ignoring the main points of a text
• Copying the text word for word
• Restating information in your own words and condensing the main points of a text
• Using someone else's words without credit

What is the main idea of “Speech in the Virginia Convention” 

• The main idea of 'Speech in the Virginia Convention' is to emphasize the benefits of remaining under British rule
• The main idea of 'Speech in the Virginia Convention' is to promote peace and reconciliation with the British
• The main idea of 'Speech in the Virginia Convention' is to discuss the importance of compromise and negotiation with the British
• The main idea of 'Speech in the Virginia Convention' is the call for independence and the importance of taking action against British oppression.

What is the main idea of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” 

• The concept of God's wrath and the fear of eternal damnation for sinners.
• The story of a peaceful and loving God who forgives all sins
• The importance of living a righteous and moral life
• The celebration of human freedom and autonomy