English II: Unit 4 Study Guide

What is the author's purpose for writing a document? Use the correct acronym.

• PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)

• PIES (Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Share)

• PRE (Persuade, Reflect, Explain)

• PIN (Persuade, Interpret, Narrate)

What is parallelism (parallel structure)?

• A) The repetition of a word at the beginning of consecutive sentences

• B) The use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence

• C) A technique that uses figurative language to create vivid imagery

• D) The contrast between two opposing ideas in a text

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

• A) She enjoys swimming, to hike, and biking.

• B) He likes running, jumping, and to swim.

• C) They spent the day hiking, fishing, and swimming.

• D) Reading books, to watch movies, and traveling are my hobbies.

What does denotation mean?

• A) The literal meaning of a word

• B) The emotional association of a word

• C) A comparison between two unlike things

• D) The rhythm of a poem

What is the connotative effect of using certain words?

• It changes the grammatical structure of a sentence

• It influences the emotional response of the reader

• It determines the rhyme scheme of a poem

• It provides historical context to a text

What is a claim?

• A fact that cannot be argued

• The main argument in a piece of writing

• A rhetorical device used for emphasis

• A poetic structure used in sonnets

What is meant by the words "persuasive tone"?

• A neutral tone that presents facts only

• A tone that uses reasoning and emotions to convince an audience

• A humorous tone that entertains readers

• A tone that describes a setting vividly

What is the meaning of context clues?

• Clues that help determine the meaning of a word based on its surroundings

• Words used only in dictionary definitions

• Sentences that provide figurative language

• The structure of an argument

Which sentence provides context clues?

• The dilapidated house, with its broken windows and collapsed roof, looked haunted.

• She walked into the room.

• The sky is blue today.

• He likes playing video games.

What does ethos refer to in rhetoric?

• A) Appeal to emotions

• B) Appeal to logic

• C) Use of figurative language

• D) Appeal to ethics and credibility