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Punctuation for Effect

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10th Grade

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Punctuation for Effect
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using an exclamation mark in writing?

To express sadness or disappointment

To convey strong emotions, excitement, or emphasis

To indicate a question

To show a pause in speech

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a sentence using an ellipsis for effect.

I went to the store... and bought some milk

She said she would be here at 5... but it's already 6

The cat... jumped over the fence

I waited for hours, but she never showed up...

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the difference between using a dash and using parentheses for emphasis.

Using a dash adds emphasis by creating a smooth transition between ideas, while using parentheses adds emphasis by connecting two related ideas.

Using a dash adds emphasis by creating a sudden break or interruption in the sentence, while using parentheses adds emphasis by providing additional information or asides within the sentence.

Using a dash adds emphasis by providing additional information or asides within the sentence, while using parentheses adds emphasis by creating a smooth transition between ideas.

Using a dash adds emphasis by connecting two related ideas, while using parentheses adds emphasis by creating a sudden break in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does using italics affect the tone of a piece of writing?

It makes the writing more difficult to read

It adds emphasis to certain words or phrases

It makes the writing more casual

It has no effect on the tone

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is it appropriate to use a semicolon for emphasis?

When you want to indicate a list of items

When you want to separate a subject and a verb

When you want to connect a dependent clause with an independent clause

When you want to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example of a sentence using an interrobang.

What are you doing‽

Why did you do that‽

Where are we going‽

How old are you‽

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does using a colon have on the reader?

It can help to emphasize or introduce a list, explanation, or conclusion.

It makes the text harder to understand

It confuses the reader

It has no effect on the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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