EOC English 2: Vocabulary Quiz

What is a claim in writing?

• A claim is a statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence and reasoning.

• A claim is a personal opinion that does not need any justification.

• A claim is a fact that is universally accepted without question.

• A claim is a summary of someone else's argument.

What is the role of evidence in writing?

• Evidence is used to entertain the reader.

• Evidence supports claims or arguments in writing, providing proof and credibility to the author's points.

• Evidence is only necessary in scientific writing.

• Evidence serves to confuse the reader.

What is the author’s attitude toward his or her subject matter?

• Tone: The author's attitude is conveyed through elements of style, including word choice (diction).

• Tone: The author expresses indifference towards the subject matter.

• Tone: The author shows a negative attitude through harsh language.

• Tone: The author is enthusiastic and uses positive language.

What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

• To summarize the text's main ideas

• To examine its components to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

• To memorize the text for future reference

• To critique the author's writing style

What does it mean to synthesize?

• To analyze information critically and break it down into parts.

• To form by combining parts or elements; to make or form out of different parts; to create.

• To summarize information in a concise manner.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of different components in a system.

What is mood in literature?

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

• The author's personal opinion about the subject matter.

What is figurative language?

• Language used for descriptive effect, often implying ideas indirectly, including metaphor, symbolism, allusion, simile, etc.

• Language that is literal and straightforward without any embellishments.

• Language that is used exclusively in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• Language that only includes idioms and colloquialisms.

What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a literary work.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, used to create a connection or context.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

• A detailed description of a character in a story.

What is parallelism in writing?

• A rhetorical device that involves using the same grammatical structure in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm and clarity.

• A technique used to create a sense of urgency in writing.

• A method of organizing ideas in a random order to enhance creativity.

• A style of writing that focuses on using complex vocabulary and long sentences.

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

• Tone and mood are interchangeable terms that both refer to the author's style.

• Tone refers to the volume of the text, while mood refers to the pace of the narrative.