English 1 Final Terms

What is the definition of the following word?

Denotation

• The emotional association or cultural meaning of a word

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word

• The way words are arranged in a sentence

• A feeling of deep regret or guilt

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does it mean to have remorse?

• To have a bitter feeling of anger toward someone

• To have the ability to continue despite difficulty

• To have a deep sense of regret or guilt for a wrongdoing

• The choice of words used by a writer

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does syntax mean in the context of language and writing?

• The emotional tone of a piece of writing

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

• The literal meaning of a word as found in the dictionary

• A type of biased communication used to influence people

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is the correct definition of the following word?

Propaganda

• A writing style that uses complex vocabulary

• Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a particular cause or point of view

• A grammatical error in which two sentences are incorrectly joined

• The process of choosing specific words to convey meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains too many adjectives

• A sentence that is missing a subject

• Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or a conjunction

• A sentence that expresses a personal opinion

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best defines the following word?

Resentment

• A feeling of pride after achieving a goal

• A bitter feeling of anger or indignation toward someone or something

• The ability to keep going despite obstacles

• A neutral, factual point of view

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does it mean to have an objective point of view in writing?

• Writing that uses highly emotional language to persuade readers

• Writing that is based on personal feelings and opinions

• Writing that is based on facts and is free from personal bias

• Writing that contains errors in grammar and punctuation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which sentence showcases a positive connotation (feeling) of the word "home"?

• "The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms."

• "She finally felt at home surrounded by people who loved her."

• "The home was located on the corner of Maple Street."

• "He purchased the home for a reasonable price."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the following sentence: I finished my homework I went to the park.

What is the grammatical error in this sentence, and how can it best be corrected?

• It is a sentence fragment; add a subject to fix it

• It is a run-on sentence; add a semicolon or conjunction between the two clauses

• It has incorrect diction; replace "finished" with "completed"

• It has a syntax error; move "I" to the end of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A character in a story refuses to give up on learning to play the piano despite failing many times.

Which term best describes this character's behavior?

• Resentment

• Remorse

• Perseverance

• Propaganda

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3