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LWC Semester 1 Final Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What qualifies as a text?

a)

A movie on Netflix

b)

A post on Facebook

c)

A song on the radio

d)

An article in a newspaper

e)

All of the above

2.

What is SOAPSTone?

a)

Speaker, Occasion, Analysis, Presentation, Subject, Tone

b)

Sound, Occasion, Analysis, Purpose, Situation, Tone

c)

Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone

d)

Sound, Occasion, Audience, Presentation, Situation, Tone

3.

What is rhetoric?

a)

the art of persuasive speaking or writing

b)

the art of crafting original presentations

c)

the art of analyzing texts that are written on paper

d)

the art of critiquing a multimedia text

4.

Which rhetorical appeal does this feature?

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

5.

Which rhetorical appeal does this feature?

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

6.

What part is NOT needed for every email?

a)

Subject

b)

Salutation

c)

Message

d)

Closing

e)

Attachment

7.

Which of the following is an appropriate rhetorical question?

a)

What date was the US Constitution signed?

b)

What weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?

c)

How much should you tip a waiter for a $20 bill?

d)

Why would you waste time and money when you could have convenience?

e)

Who was the first person to cross the ocean to the Americas?

8.

Which persuasive technique is being used?

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Counterargument & Refutation

d)

Creativity & Objectivity

9.

Which of the following persuasive techniques relates to when the speaker of the text shares a story that helps to illustrate their message?

a)

Expert Opinion

b)

Hard Evidence

c)

Anecdote

d)

Imagery

10.

Which one of the following answers corrects the mistakes here:


2033 candy cane lane

christmas town MO 65019

a)

2033 Candy Cane Ln

Christmas Town MO 65019

b)

2033 Candy Cane Lane

Christmas Town MO, 65019

c)

2033 Candy Cane Lane

Christmas Town, MO 65019

d)

2033 Candy Cane Ln.

Christmas Town MO, 65019

11.

What is a salutation?

a)

the line that you use to describe what the email is about to the recipient (at the top)

b)

the greeting at the start of the email (Dear + Name:)

c)

the last thing you say before you put your name (Sincerely,)

d)

the formal way of describing where you sign at the end (Your Name)

12.

Why is it worthwhile to write goals using the SMART Goal method?

a)

When you write out your goal, you are more likely to succeed

b)

It makes the goal setter create a concrete plan for how to achieve the goal

c)

The formula helps goal setters have an idea for how long it will take to finish the goal

d)

All of the above

13.

S stands for what in SMART Goal?

a)

Standard

b)

Specific

c)

Situation

d)

Steps

14.

M stands for Measurable in SMART Goal. Which of these would be a good example of that element?

a)

I will complete my practice exercises (crunches, lifting weights, and planks) by March 13th.

b)

I will begin exercising at 5 PM and practice as long as it takes.

c)

I will run 3 miles on 3 days each week for two months.

d)

All of these are good examples.

15.

A stands for Achievable in SMART Goal. To make a goal achievable, you might do which of the following if you have a goal that you will travel to Europe?

a)

Learn to speak French

b)

Save $500 each month for a year

c)

Purchase tickets and locate maps of France

d)

None of the above

16.

R stands for Realistic in SMART Goal. What would be an example of something that makes a goal to lose weight realistic?

a)

I will only eat McDonalds salads every day for every meal

b)

I will make sure that I eat vegetables at dinner each night

c)

I will learn how to grill and bake every vegetable that exists

d)

I will never eat out again

17.

T stands for what in SMART Goal?

a)

Thematic: your goal is motivational and something to aspire to

b)

Thrifty: your goal is inexpensive which makes it more likely you will achieve it

c)

Time Bound: your goal has a set end date of when you will finish it by

d)

True: your goal is something that you can honestly accomplish

18.

Dwight has a goal of being promoted from a paper salesman to Assistant to the Regional Manager. What type of goal is this?

a)

Educational

b)

Financial

c)

Career

d)

Personal Development

19.

If Sandy has a goal of going to see the pyramids in Egypt, what type of goal does she have?

a)

Physical/Health

b)

Spiritual

c)

Experiential

d)

Personal Development

20.

What best describes what a resume is?

a)

a brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience

b)

a letter written to a potential employer that shows why the candidate should be given the position

c)

a list of individuals who can attest the the candidates qualifications

d)

none of the above

21.

What is the purpose of a resume?

a)

to entertain the employer with unique experiences the applicant has had

b)

to persuade the employer by showing how experiences the applicant had relate to the job

c)

to inform the employer of every experience the applicant has had throughout their life

d)

to convince references that the applicant is a person who is moral and worth recommending

22.

Who do you address the cover letter to?

a)

The person who is writing you a job recommendation

b)

The person who will be your future co worker

c)

The person who is hiring or put out the job listing

d)

All of the above

23.

Who is the audience for your application materials?

a)

the hiring manager

b)

your future co-workers

c)

people who you have asked to be a reference

d)

all of the above

24.

Who can be a reference?

a)

a friend of a friend

b)

a famous celebrity

c)

a past boss who has fired you

d)

a co-worker

25.

What should you keep in mind when picking a reference?

a)

Make sure that they know you well enough to describe how you are qualified for the job

b)

Make sure they are aware of what you applied for so that they know what they are talking about

c)

Ask them in advance before you put them on your application materials so they expect the call

d)

All of the above are things to keep in mind when selecting a reference

26.

Which of the following would NOT go in the academics section of your resume?

a)

a list of the courses you took

b)

your GPA

c)

the name of the school you attended

d)

All of these would go in that section

27.

What should you keep in mind when writing an objective section?

a)

Focus on what you can do for them, not what you want from them

b)

It should be written in bullet points not complete sentences

c)

This goes at the bottom of the resume

d)

All of the above

28.

What should NOT be included in the contact information section on your resume?

a)

your temporary address, if you have an apartment

b)

your phone number

c)

your email address if it is professional

d)

your social security number

29.

What information does NOT go in application materials?

a)

what skills you can bring to the position

b)

when you started working at your last job

c)

where you live

d)

your desired salary

30.

Which of the following is the proper order to arrange these items on your resume?

a)

Objective, Academics, Work Experience, Contact Information

b)

Academics, Work Experience, Contact Information, Objective

c)

Contact Information, Objective, Academics, Work Experience

d)

Contact Information, Academics, Work Experience, Objective

31.

Which is an appropriate tone for application materials?

a)

honest/truthful

b)

professional/formal

c)

conservative/concise

d)

all of the above

32.

Which is an example of a "hard skill" (as opposed to a soft skill)?

a)

coding for a website

b)

communicating with customers

c)

answering the phone

d)

responding to email

33.

Which is an example of a "soft skill" (as opposed to a hard skill)?

a)

installing an electrical outlet

b)

creating a social media post that promotes outreach

c)

drawing architectural plans for a bridge

d)

explaining the steps for how to do something

34.

If Mystery Inc. is holding interviews for a new detective position with the gang and they only offer jobs after applicants have had a second interview, what type of interview with candidates have to have to get the job (that might not be needed for all jobs)?

a)

Initial Interview

b)

Group Interview

c)

Follow Up Interview

d)

Panel Interview

35.

Mario and Luigi want to interview their new plumbing assistant together; they will both be at each interview to interview the single applicant. What kind of interview is it?

a)

Group Interview

b)

Panel Interview

c)

Career Fair Interview

d)

Follow Up Interview

36.

If Wade is worried about catching COVID-19 and will only interview from home, which option will he NOT be willing to participate in?

a)

Phone Interview

b)

Recorded Video

c)

Lunch Interview

d)

Zoom Interview

37.

Which of the following is something that you should NOT do before an interview to prepare?

a)

Practice your answers to common interview questions

b)

Map out your route so that you will arrive in the proper place at the proper time

c)

Plan your interview attire

d)

Stalk your interviewers and people who work at the company on social media by liking all of their posts

38.

On interview day, which is NOT a good thing to do during the interview?

a)

Respond truthfully to the questions asked, even if you have to share something negative

b)

Speak negatively about your previous employers to show you are enthusiastic about working at this new place

c)

Have several copies of your application materials ready to give to any interviewer(s)

d)

All of the above are good things to do

39.

What should you wear to an interview?

a)

an evening gown (similar to a prom dress or a cocktail dress) in order to be as formal as possible

b)

a pair of khakis and a nice polo shirt because you will look appropriately formal

c)

whatever the other people who are working there wear, but a little more formal because you don't have the job yet

d)

it is okay to dress casual if you know the person interviewing you

40.

Which of the following interview questions cannot be asked?

a)

What are your hobbies and interests?

b)

How many tennis balls would it take to fill up an entire elevator?

c)

Why did your last boss fire you?

d)

When do you plan on starting a family?

41.

How should you answer "tell me about yourself" in an interview?

a)

review the items on your resume by memory to show them that you are prepared and know your application materials like the back of your hand

b)

discuss why you think the company is a good fit for you based on your research about the company, focusing on that research mostly to show you know a lot about them

c)

use a present, past, future formula to select specific things that you want them to know about you, catering your response for that particular job

d)

All of these are great ideas for how to tackle this question

42.

When discussing your greatest strengths, how should you answer?

a)

list as many strengths as you can that truly apply to yourself, and where possible use strength words that are more advanced sounding (good listener becomes attentive)

b)

offer up a few weaknesses while you discuss your strengths to show that you are an honest person who is not hiding the truth

c)

illustrate a couple of strengths using stories to make your response stand out

d)

avoid bragging about yourself because you do not want to seem annoying or unlikeable

43.

How should you answer "Do you have any questions for us" when it is asked in an interview?

a)

Only answer questions if you know that they are on the fence about hiring you; this is only for candidates that need to impress

b)

Ask them a question that shows you are genuinely thinking about what it would like to work there, by asking what company culture is like

c)

Have a list of fifteen typed out questions ready to go with your application materials; it is now their time to impress you

d)

None of these are good ways of addressing this question

44.

What is the difference between a getting to know you game and a team building game?

a)

The audience: a getting to know you game is usually for groups of people who do not know each other and team building games are always played by groups of people who already know each other really well

b)

The occasion: team building games are used for work retreats and sports teams, but getting to know you games can be played at school or with friends or at a party

c)

The purpose: getting to know you games help people learn more about the other players and their background or interests while team building games strive to have people learn how to work well together using each person's skills

d)

All of the above are accurate differences between these game types

45.

Read the game description and determine which type of game it is:

For this game, the players will all pick a number between one and one hundred. When the number is called out, they have to run into the center of the circle. If there is more than one person, they will have a thumb war. If there is only one person, they must do a tik tok dance move while saying their name. When the move is done, everyone must repeat the move & say their name. Then, the next number is called.

a)

Ice Breaker

b)

Getting to Know You Game

c)

Team Building Game

d)

A Carnegie Game

46.

Which of the following is NOT a concept from the Carnegie videos or the book How to Win Friends and Influence People?

a)

Be genuinely interested in people when you talk to them

b)

Try listening instead of just giving orders

c)

Lie to people and tell them what they want to hear

d)

Offer an apology and acknowledge your own shortcomings

47.

What is the purpose of a "how to" article? Think SOAPSTone

a)

to entertain and amuse the reader

b)

to convince the reader that something should be done

c)

to inform the reader about a process

d)

All of the above best describe the purpose

48.

The passage is an example of which: argumentative, expository, or narrative writing?

When Sally was a little girl, she always dreamed of being a dancer. Now, as a young adult, she attends the dancing program in New York City that is most known for helping dancers be accepted on Broadway. After hours of practice, she finally was able to realize her dream. Now, she is a dancer for the upcoming production of Cats, the musical. She is so excited to perform.

a)

Argumentative

b)

Expository

c)

Narrative

d)

A blend of these types of writing

49.

To begin, you first must acquire all of the tools needed: a hammer, some nails, and a wire. You will not be able to hang the large painting without these.


Which point of view is this passage written from?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

A Blend of Several Points of View

50.

Helen cannot wait to go to the mall this Saturday. She has been planning her trip for weeks. Kelsey is also excited because they have decided to shop for soap, which is one of her favorite things to do.


Which point of view is being used?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

A blend of several points of view

51.

I really like to play basketball, but I do not like when I go to shoot a basket and the ball rebounds straight into my face. Ouch! You would not believe how much that hurts! I am much better at throwing darts. I will show you sometime.


What point of view is this written in?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

A blend of points of view

52.

Which of the following should you NOT include in a conclusion?

a)

Echo your introduction

b)

Provide a summary of your key points

c)

Offer advice about the topic that was not given already during the presentation

d)

Signpost by saying a phrase like "in conclusion" or "to conclude"

53.

When you are presenting, what is a good and engaging way to start?

a)

This is my topic. I will show you everything there is to know about turkeys.

b)

I am presenting about turkey.

c)

What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving?

d)

I will discuss how to raise turkeys today.

54.

Which of the following is a behavior that is acceptable to do while presenting?

a)

look at the board to refer to your words and check that you are on track or point at an image

b)

sit down to make sure you seem comfortable

c)

itch your nose and adjust your sleeves on your shirt again and again

d)

none of these are good behaviors for a presenter

55.

Which of the following is the format for the LWC Fall 2020 final exam?

a)

several short response questions

b)

group projects

c)

research paper

d)

multiple choice on Google Form, closed note