Jan 2024 Regents Argumentative MC

In Text 1, what does the word "dogma" most closely mean?

• A widespread belief

• A classification of dogs

• A lie

• A specific religion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

According to Text 2, the word "throes" most closely means...

• To toss

• To fetch

• Stressful

• Relaxation

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Text 1 is titled "The Reading Wars: Choice vs Canon" - what does the word "canon" mean?

• Critically examined

• Support

• Demographics

• A collection of writings that are influential

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

In Text 1, the author lists classic writers, such as Fitzgerald, Dickens and Steinbeck. This is an example of...

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

After reading Text 2, how does the author feel about the TOPIC that English curriculum should focus on the classics?

• Pro (keep the classics in the curriculum)

• Con (get rid of the classics in the curriculum)

• Neutral (mix the curriculum with classics and new age literature)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

In Text 2, lines 1-5, the author argues about the classics being ______ and _______ dominated.

• White/ Male

• White/ Female

• Black/ Female

• The author doesn't argue this point.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

In Text 2, the author essentially argues that if literature is more diverse for students and see themselves within the stories, then they will find reading more enjoyable, hence do it more.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

Based on the TITLE of Text 3, we can tell that the author is___________ to keep classical literature in the curriclum.

• Pro

• Con

• Neutral

In Text 3, the author argues that classical literature promotes critical thinking skills.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In Text 3, Line 35, another word for "predecessors" would be...

• Manager

• Ancestor

• Monarch

• Elite

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5