Q2 English Pre-Ap Final

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The wind howled through the trees.

• The classroom was a zoo during the project.

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

• To compare two unlike things.

• To give human traits to non-human objects.

• To exaggerate a description.

• To emphasize sensory details.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the simile in the following sentences:

• Her smile was a shining sun.

• He roared like a lion during the game.

• The thunder growled angrily.

• The stars winked in the night sky.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which element of figurative language often involves a sound?

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

An idiom is best described as:

• A phrase that conveys meaning different from its literal words.

• A phrase that repeats a sound for effect.

• A deliberate exaggeration.

• A factual statement.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader.

• To inform the reader.

• To convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint.

• To narrate a story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The term “counterargument” refers to:

• The main argument in an essay.

• An opposing viewpoint to the main argument.

• The emotional appeal of the essay.

• The conclusion of the essay.

In an argumentative essay, evidence should:

• Reflect the author’s emotions.

• Support the main argument logically and credibly.

• Come from unreliable sources.

• Include mostly opinions.

A growth mindset involves:

• Believing intelligence and abilities are fixed.

• Viewing challenges as opportunities to learn.

• Avoiding failure at all costs.

• Relying solely on talent for success.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When collaborating with a group, the role of the “manager” is to:

• Complete all the tasks alone.

• Oversee the group’s progress and ensure deadlines are met.

• Take notes for the group.

• Present the group’s findings.