Which of the following best defines "prosperity"?

A state of being successful or wealthy

Which of the following is an example of "cynical" behavior?

Believing people act only out of self-interest

Helping others without expecting anything in return

Showing compassion to strangers

A story features animals who represent different types of government leaders and citizens. What allegorical elements are present, and what might they symbolize?

The animals symbolize real people or groups, representing political ideas.

The animals are just pets with no deeper meaning.

The animals symbolize weather patterns.

The animals represent only themselves.

A speaker says, "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I assure you this treatment is safe." Which rhetorical appeal is the speaker using, and how does it strengthen their argument?

Ethos; it builds credibility and trust.

Pathos; it appeals to emotions.

In an argumentative essay, a student writes, "According to a recent study by Harvard University, students who read daily score higher on tests." How is the student using evidence, and which rhetorical appeal does this support?

The student is citing credible evidence; logos.

The student is using personal opinion; pathos.

The student is making a claim; ethos.

The student is using a metaphor; allegory.

A writer describes two neighboring countries as having "deep enmity" between them. What does this phrase mean, and how might it affect their relationship in the story?

They have intense hostility, leading to conflict.

They have a strong friendship, leading to cooperation.

They have mutual respect, leading to peace.

They have no interaction, leading to indifference.

ELA 2H Vocab Quiz 1

Authored by Adaline McCaw

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10th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

Her voice is music to my ears.

He ran quickly to catch the bus.

The book was on the table.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes a government that rules with absolute power and often oppresses its people?

Benevolent

Prosperity

Tyranny

Enmity

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "cite" evidence in an essay?

To ignore information

To make up facts

To refer to a source to support a claim

To summarize the main idea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of "inference"?

Stating a fact directly from the text

Guessing without any evidence

Drawing a conclusion based on clues in the text

Copying a quote word for word

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a story in which characters and events symbolize deeper moral or political meanings?

Metaphor

Allegory

Claim

Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a character in a story is described as "benevolent," what trait do they most likely possess?

Cruelty

Kindness

Dishonesty

Cynicism

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility or character of the speaker?

Pathos

Logos

Ethos

Allegory

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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ELA 2H Vocab Quiz 1

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

Which word best describes a government that rules with absolute power and often oppresses its people?

What does it mean to "cite" evidence in an essay?

Which of the following is an example of "inference"?

Which term refers to a story in which characters and events symbolize deeper moral or political meanings?

If a character in a story is described as "benevolent," what trait do they most likely possess?

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility or character of the speaker?

Which of the following best defines "prosperity"?

Which of the following is an example of "cynical" behavior?

Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic and reasoning to persuade the audience?

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