2ND MONTHLY LEARNING ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 8

These are nonfiction writing that inform, educate, and even persuade readers about certain topics.

• Informational Texts

• Persuasive Texts

• Introduction

• Conclusion

This type of informational text uses factual evidence and logical arguments in order to persuade readers.

• Informational Texts

• Persuasive Texts

• Introduction

• Conclusion

This presents the topic of the essay and its importance.

• Conclusion

• Body

• Introduction

• Essay

It has the central idea of the paper or essay and consists of three parts: topic, position on topic and reasons as support.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

Which sentence best represents formal diction?

• The team nailed it during the presentation.

• The group did great in the discussion.

• The committee meticulously evaluated the findings.

• Y’all gonna love how it turned out.

Which of the following best shows informal diction?

• The teacher articulated her ideas with precision.

• It would be great if you could make a report on the matter.

• The researcher employed an extensive methodology.

• The jury deliberated on the presented evidence.

“Y’all are gonna love this movie!” is an example of what type of diction?

• Formal

• Concrete

• Poetic

• Colloquial

The phrase “It was lit how they handled the project” is an example of ______ diction.

• Slang

• Abstract

• Formal

• Jargon

“The nurse administered the medication at 8:00 a.m.” is an example of what type of diction?

• Abstract

• Poetic

• Slang

• Concrete

Which sentence below best represents poetic diction?

• The experiment was completed successfully.

• The sun set beyond the horizon, painting the sky in gold.

• They did great in checking the results.

• Y’all should’ve seen that sunset.