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Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the term for sentence structure?
Sentence Form
Sentence Structure
Syntax
Synthetic
Which sentence has two or more independent clauses with no dependent clauses?
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Besides the author and title, list one thing that’s on the title page.
Date
Location
Mother's Maiden Name
Blood Sample
Which mark or punctuation goes before a formal list or quote?
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
Quotation
Would a diary be a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
What are the three dots that indicate something has been left out of a quote?
Three periods
Syntax
Ellipsis
Statistic
What is the verbal that ends in “ing” and functions as a noun?
Participle
Gerund
Infinitive
What level of question makes you use the text to make an inference?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
A repeated symbol in a work of literature (birds or bugs in F451)?
Theme
Motif
Paradox
Onomatopoeia
What error is it when you putting two sentences together with a comma?
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Non Parallel
What is the author's attitude toward the subject called?
Mood
Allusion
Hyperbole
Tone
Hero's Journey: Separation, Initiation, ___, Return
Desoloation
Speculation
Diversion
Discovery
Verbal that ends in “ing” or “ed” & functions as an adjective?
Particple
Gerund
Infinitive
The "spark" that ignites a speaker to give a speech is:
Purpose
Exigence
Audience
Context
What voice is used in the following sentence: The man ate the entire pizza. ?
Active
Passive
Which syntax error is committed when you forget to put a comma between an independent and dependent clause?
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Which point of view tells a character's thoughts and actions without using "I, Me, or My?"
First
Second
Third Limited
Third Omniscient
What is a particular attitude toward a specific subject called? (a way of viewing an event; a point of view)
Point of View
Imagery
Perspective
Motivation
What is it called when you use an author's words as your own?
Summarizing
Copying
Paraphrasing
Plagiarizing
What is the lesson or message you can learn from a literary work?
Theme
Common Sense
Main Idea
Central Idea
The emotional appeal used in writing is:
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
What was Odysseus' motivation in The Odyssey?
To see Calypso Again
To Defeat Poseidon
To beat Polyphemus
To make it to Ithaca to his wife and son
What is the art of crafting words to persuade others to believe or act the way you want them to?
Persuasion
Rhetoric
Rhetorical Question
Paradox
What type of character goes through a major change throughout a story?
Static
Dynamic
Which sentence is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved throughout a paper?
Topic Sentence
Main Idea
Theme Sentence
Thesis Statement
What part of a story is made up by time and place?
Conflict
Setting
Conflict
Resolution
Type of irony when one thing is expected, yet the opposite occurs:
Dramatic
Verbal
Situational
Ironic
Which type of conflict would a decision to go to college or join the army be?
Internal
External
Which type of conflict would a tornado be?
Man v Man
Man v Nature
Man v Self
Man v Society
Which type of conflict would it be if you get pulled over for driving too fast?
Man v Man
Man v Nature
Man v Self
Man v Society
Which of the following is a third person pronoun?
I
Me
You
It
What literary device is being used in the following lyrics by Taylor Swift: "That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles and my dad said 'Stay away from Juliet..'"?
Allusion
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Which Latin term means, "In the middle of things"?
Carpe Diam
Vini, Vidi, Vici
Dia De Los Muertos
In Medias Res
Which punctuation is missing from the following sentence: The movie was great it was one of the best I've seen.
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
Exclamation Mark
What type of word is "however"?
Coordinating Conjunction
Subordinating Conjunction
Correlative Conjunction
Conjunctive Adverb
What is it called when you turn information into your own words?
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Rewording
Plagiarizing
What is the logical appeal used in rhetoric?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Thanos
What is it called when you use words or phrases with similar structure? (Like father, like son)
Allusion
Parallelism
Neutralism
Epithet
What is a word or phrase that makes a harsh or unpleasant term more pleasant?
Euphamism
Epithet
Parallelism
Hyperbole
Which rhetorical appeal establishes the author's credibility?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Thanos
Do you know all eight pieces of SPACECAT? You will need to for the test.
Yes
No
Joshua wanted to go to the game but I wanted to stay home.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Dakota made a new friend I'm excited about it.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Basketball season is finally here, we are looking forward to the games.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
I love going to the games and cheer for my daughter.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Without knowing what is going on.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
If you want to go to the game you have to buy a ticket.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Practice from 6:30 to 8:30.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
She is running down the court, dribbles the ball, and took a shot.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
The best thing you can do to become better is practice it may be tough, but it's worth it.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
When we discussed the Odyssey it didn't seem as though you all liked Odysseus.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Odysseus did have to make tough choices on his journey sometimes he made the wrong one.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Like when he demanded a gift from Polyphemus.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
There are several times he made smart decisions and at some points he did seem heroic.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Penelope outsmarted 100 men for twenty years Odysseus got outsmarted by two women.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Telemachus was a big help to his mother, he always helped fight off the suitors.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
The death of Argos was probably the hardest to handle no one likes it when the dog dies.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Despite how old it is The Odyssey is still a great and relevant story.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
From The Odyssey one can learn some Mythology, is exposed to ancient culture, and will be getting a look into the original Hero's Journey story.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Analyzing speeches for rhetoric is a challenge but it isn't the hardest thing to do.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
The rhetorical appeal that works best on me is pathos, I have to help when I feel like I can.
Comma Splice
Comma Error
Fused Sentence
Not Parallel
Fragment
Do you know all five comma spots?
Yes
No
This is a complex sentence: Because of all the action, people are able to relate to the story.
True
False
As you use quotes from respected authors to support your research paper points, you will be using ethos.
True
False
Parentheses are used in quotes to tell your reader that the possible mistakes in the quote are not yours but the author's.
True
False
Always put a comma before a “because” clause: I need your number, because I need to get in touch with you to work on the project.
True
False
This is what goes in the left margin of essays in MLA Format: student’s name, teacher’s name, class, date.
True
False
Fire can be a symbol for destruction.
True
False
The following sentence is active voice: The girl shot the free throw.
True
False
The following sentence contains a gerund: The dog, clawing at the door, wanted in.
True
False
This sentence needs a comma: The practice moved because the dance team had taken over the gym.
True
False
A research paper in true MLA format needs a title page.
True
False
Do you know the four things you can do to check for credibility of a website.
Yes
No
Do you know the three types of research?
Yes
No
Do you know the three fathers of rhetoric?
Yes
No
