Midterm Skills Review

What is a synonym for "harrowing" in the context of a challenging or distressing situation?

• Easy

• Agonizing

• Joyful

• Mundane

Which word means "to overcome with amazement or fear"?

• Fascinate

• Stun

• Overwhelm

• Astonish

What is the best antonym for "gratitude"?

• Appreciation

• Indifference

• Hatred

• Anger

How does the use of the phrase "determined to succeed" impact the tone of a passage?

• Creates a defeated tone

• Creates a hopeful tone

• Creates a frustrated tone

• Creates a relaxed tone

What tone is conveyed by the use of descriptive words like "quietly," "gently," and "patiently"?

• Harsh

• Calm

• Angry

• Suspenseful

What rhetorical strategy is used when a writer asks a question without expecting an answer?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Rhetorical Question

• Analogy

How does the repetition of a word or phrase in a passage typically function?

• To distract the reader

• To add emphasis to a point

• To confuse the audience

• To clarify a statement

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• She was as brave as a lion.

• The lion roared with determination.

• Her bravery roared like a lion.

• She was fearless.

What is the most effective way to conclude an essay about perseverance?

• By summarizing key points

• By introducing a new argument

• By dismissing the counterarguments

• By restating the introduction verbatim

Why might an author include a counterargument in an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To demonstrate bias

• To strengthen their position by addressing opposing views

• To avoid presenting their opinion