Which of the following elements of Shakespeare's works may make them difficult for some people to read? Select all that apply.

Words that are no longer used in daily speech or writing are considered _____.

Which of the following sentences is written with a Shakespearean structure?

Which of the following describes the first step in modernizing Shakespeare's works?

Which of the following does not apply when choosing a research source?

Which of the following steps should not be completed when previewing a book?

Which of the following questions would not help to determine the strength of a source?

Which step does not help you to answer a question after reviewing a research source?

Read the statement below, and answer the question that follows.

"Not very many records survive from Shakespeare's era. Much of what we know about his life must be inferred from the few records we have."

Which of the following best paraphrases the quotation?

Mastering the ability to answer questions through _____ is a necessary part of academic skill-building.

Which of the following does not describe a benefit of keeping a research journal?

During which process should researchers write down all of their thoughts to help later in answering the research question?

Which of the following steps will not help you to generate research questions?

To _____ a text, you want to simplify the information and then use your own words to convey the same idea.

Which of the following identifies the act of taking someone else's thoughts, ideas, or words and claiming them as one's own?

Read the excerpt from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Answer the question below.

I pray thee, good Mercutio, let's retire:

The day is hot, the Capulets abroad,

And, if we meet, we shall not escape a brawl;

For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring.

Which of the following sentences best paraphrases the last line?

When citing a quotation from a dramatic work, which of the following components should you include? Select all that apply.

When quoting drama or poetry, which punctuation mark should you use to indicate a line break?

Read the sonnet "The Argument" by Arthur Brooke. Answer the question below.

Love hath inflamed twain by sudden sight,

And both do grant the thing that both desire

They wed in shrift by counsel of a friar.

Young Romeus climbs fair Juliet's bower by night.

Three months he doth enjoy his chief delight.

By Tybalt's rage provoked unto ire,

He payeth death to Tybalt for his hire.

A banished man he 'scapes by secret flight.

New marriage is offered to his wife.

She drinks a drink that seems to reave her breath:

They bury her that sleeping yet hath life.

Her husband hears the tidings of her death.

He drinks his bane. And she with Romeus' knife,

When she awakens, herself, alas! she slay'th.

According to the poem, what decision do Romeus and Juliet make?

When comparing two texts, what should you include in your comparison? Select all that apply.

Read the following example. Answer the question below.

Just as in Shakespeare's drama, Arthur Brooke's "The Argument" features Juliet feigning her own death in order to escape a second marriage to Paris. Brooke writes, "She drinks a drink that seems to reave her breath:/ They bury her that sleeping yet hath life" ("The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet"). While Juliet is not killed by the potion she drinks, her friends and family believe that she is, which allows her to escape the proposed marriage until Romeus can return for her.

Which of the following identifies the error in the citation?

Which of the following techniques does not help to create an effective presentation?

Which of the following does not describe a benefit of using multiple types of media within a presentation?

Which of the following guidelines does not help you to deliver an engaging and memorable presentation?

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when determining if an online source is reliable? Select all that apply.

Which of the following sources is considered the most reliable when researching a topic?

Which of the following describes why timelines are useful when writing?

Which of the following describes the primary purpose of a satirical work?

Which of the following types of satire is harsh and angry?

Read the scenario, and answer the question below.

A college professor mocks his students' obsession with social media by describing events in history as "Instagram-worthy" or "Facebook moments."

Which of the following types of satire is the professor using to criticize the modern addiction to social media?

Which of the following actions should you take to understand satire? Select all that apply.

Which of the following forms of rhetoric are consistent patterns that help the reader make associations with other elements? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

Read the excerpt from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Answer the question below.

He hath brought many captives home to Rome

Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill:

Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?

Which of the following identifies the rhetorical device Antony used to sway the audience to his point of view?

Read the lines below from "Anthem for Doomed Youth" by Wilfred Owen and then answer the question that follows.

The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells;

And bugles calling for them from sad shires.

Which rhetorical device is used in Owen's choice of words like shrill, demented, and wailing?

Adding _____ to a literary work makes it more realistic and interesting for the reader.

Which of the following cannot be determined by analyzing dialect within a story?

Which of the following is not an example of "Pittsburghese," the dialect found in a small corner of Western Pennsylvania?

Which item does not describe the term dialect?

Which item does not describe the importance of using dialect to add an authentic voice to your writing?

Which item does not represent a Southern dialect?

Which item does not suggest a word of Russian dialect?

Incorporating dialect into your writing makes your story more _____. Select all that apply.

Which of the following words does not describe the term revising?

Why do authors use dialect in their narratives? Select all that apply.

Which of the following words does not describe the meaning of the word employs?

Read the sentence.

That examination was a piece of cake.

Which of the following sentences revises the underlined expression to create a more formal sentence?

Read the sentence.

Soon Tanya will be back on her feet.

Which of the following sentences revises the underlined expression to create a more formal sentence?

What is the term for the effective use of language to persuade an audience?

Johan is presenting his plans for a new community playground to a group of school teachers, day care workers, and parents from the local area. Which type of appeal would be most successful with this group of people who are concerned about their children's safety and welfare?

Which choice below lists the correct meaning of the SOAPS acronym used for analyzing a speech?

The mayor described two neighborhoods within the community in his campaign speech: one in which residents take care of their homes, lawns, and public areas, allowing children to play safely and adults to enjoy their surroundings and one in which garbage has collected in alleys, homes and businesses have fallen into ruin, and residents do not feel safe. Which rhetorical device has the mayor used by placing two contrasting images side by side to highlight their differences?

What is the purpose of rhetoric?

Which of the following elements make up the rhetorical triangle that helps speakers design an effective and convincing argument? Select all that apply.

Which element of the rhetorical triangle appeals to ethics or morals and demonstrates the speaker's credibility and character to the audience?

Margot's speech to the school board includes the following appeal:

In this district, in the average school day, students are in class for 300 minutes, or five full hours of instructional time. Within these 300 minutes, teachers must check and collect previous assignments, answer questions, present new information, and provide opportunities for reinforcement and correction. The remaining two hours of the average school day is divided between lunch, transitions between classes, and assemblies. This remaining two hours of each day is time that is not being used effectively to promote social and emotional growth among students.

Which type of appeal is Margot using in this statement?

Alexander has included logos and ethos in his presentation to his classmates encouraging them to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Which of the following statements would add pathos to his rhetoric?