State Test Review English II

Which type of essay tells a story and is meant to entertain the reader?

• Narrative

• Informative

• Analytical

• Argumentative

A strong, meaningful introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ...

• want to keep reading

• understand the text

• see the source of the information

• know the kind of essay you are writing

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• It supports the original claim.

• It proves the original claim.

• It is how the other side feels.

• It agrees with the original claim.

The essay type which examines an author's claims is the

• informative

• narrative

• argument

• analytical

Written to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.

• narrative

• informative

• analytical

• argument

To write or say something from the text in your own words

• paraphrase

• analysis

• rebuttal

• transition phrase

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

He turned over, holding his nose, and a golden light danced and shattered just over his face. KIND OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

His ordinary voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh note of the conch. KIND OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personfication

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The smoke was a tight little knot on the horizon. KIND OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What types of words are these: consequently, therefore, in addition, on the other hand ?

• adverbs
• conjunctions
• synonyms
• transitions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5