A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A question asked for effect, not an answer

The repetition of similar sounds in words

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

To ask a question for effect, not an answer

To compare two things using "like" or "as"

To give human traits to something non-human

To use an object to represent a deeper meaning

What is the purpose of using ellipses in a sentence?

To indicate omitted words or a pause

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction?

I was tired, but I finished my homework.

I was tired but, I finished my homework.

I was tired but I finished, my homework.

I was tired I finished my homework, but.

How can run-on sentences be fixed?

By using a period, semicolon, or conjunction

What is the effect of using a chronological order text structure?

It creates a clear timeline for storytelling or history

It shows similarities and differences

It explains why something happened

It presents a problem and solution

Narrative (extended constructed response) type questions could require you to

all of these options are correct

write from a different point of view

write about a fictional experience

What is the function of a simile in literature?

To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

To give human traits to non-human things

Choose the best way to paraphrase the following quotation: "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” - Maya Angelou

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading . . . is good for him.”

"Any book that helps . . . one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”

"Any book that helps a child to form . . . his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Walter learned that the money wasn't worth it.

Choose the sentence that maintains correct parallel structure.

The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, along the river, and over the hill.

The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, along the river, and followed them over the hill.

The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, chased the sheep along the river, and over the hill.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill; however, the president does not support it.

Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill; but the president does not support it.

Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill, however; the president does not support it.

Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill, but; the president does not support it.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

The rain has finally stopped; a few rays of sunshine are pushing their way through the clouds.

When he was younger; Randy enjoyed taking photographs.

Dennis plays baseball; and he wants to get a scholarship.

In fact; the manager was going to be up for a promotion next month.

Which sentence does not contain an error?

The dog lost its bone in the high grass.

It is easier to ask my father for money then my mother.

Why don't you ask the boss whose going to get fired?

The reason why your sleepy is because you stayed up late playing video games.

Andy is writing an argumentative essay. He wants to argue in favor of school systems offering online classes. Which would be an appropriate thesis statement for this paper?

School systems should provide online classes as an alternative.

Why should school systems offer online classes?

There are pros and cons to online school systems.

An extended constructed response question asks students to _____.

have a concession / refutation paragraph

One difference between an informational and an argumentative essay is ___________.

Informational does not include a concession / refutation paragraph.

Argumentative does not include a concession / refutation paragraph.

Informational has to be longer.

Argumentative is always the easiest.

The so-called "ship of the line" was the largest class of sailing ship in the British Royal Navy. Carrying over one hundred cannons and crewed by up to 900 men, a first-rate ship of the line was a nearly unstoppable force in naval battle. Which of the following sentences matches the level of formal language in the rest of the text?

These formidable vessels contributed massively to the British Empire's naval dominance.

Having such big boats helped make the British Navy super powerful.

Caleb is studying about the harmful effects technology has on eyesight. He wants to find credible, relevant information regarding any studies that have been done on this topic. Which source would be the most useful for him?

An article in a medical journal that discusses the correlation between cell phones and vision

A newspaper article about a new contact company

A Wikipedia entry about Don Henry, a famous eye doctor

A blog about a teenager who ended up needing corrective surgery due to the amount of time he spent playing video games on the computer.

"Parents should limit screen time for their children" is the thesis statement for Sarah's argumentative essay. Which of the following would NOT be a good topic sentence for one of her body paragraphs?

For example, the second passage says that a kindergarten student fell asleep in class before noon.

Less screen time improves sleep habits.

There are fewer behavior problems when parents limit screen time.

Reducing screen time lowers stress levels

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is alliteration?

The repetition of the same beginning sounds in words

A reference to something well-known

A comparison between two unlike things

A struggle between opposing forces

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary device involves a reference to something well-known?

Alliteration

Allusion

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a metaphor?

"Time is a thief."

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

"A storm was brewing in the distance..."

"A fire station burns down."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes a struggle within a character's mind?

External Conflict

Internal Conflict

Flashback

Juxtaposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does foreshadowing provide in a story?

A direct comparison between two unlike things

Hints or clues about what will happen later

A feeling a reader gets from a text

A scene that interrupts the present to show something from the past

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary device involves placing two contrasting things side by side for effect?

Irony

Juxtaposition

Mood

Characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

Bittersweet

Fast as a cheetah

A red rose symbolizes love

She walked into the room

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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What does foreshadowing provide in a story?

Which literary device involves placing two contrasting things side by side for effect?

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

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